eLibrary for kids

Find something new to read, watch or listen to. Play games or learn to code.

You can also find coding, gaming and other activities and events at the library, either after school or during the school holidays.

Library membership details will be required to access these services - join online now or reset your password.

Assistance is available within each of the service provider websites. Alternatively, lodge an eLibrary support request.

Read

BorrowBox

Easily borrow and listen to your library’s audiobooks anywhere, anytime.

LOTE4Kids features thousands of bilingual audio-picture books in 100+ world languages, with native-speaking narrators. Each book is levelled and paired with quizzes and learning activities. Available online or via the LOTE4Kids app.

OverDrive and Libby

Borrow, and enjoy best-selling and popular eBooks, graphic novels, audiobooks, and e-magazines for all ages. Libby is a simple app you can use to borrow, download, read and listen to free eBooks, audiobooks, and e-magazines from our OverDrive library.

Story Box Library

Story Box Library features engaging online Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers.

Information and learning

National Geographic Virtual Library (kids)

National Geographic Kids Magazine, from 2009-present (3-month embargo), along with a selection of National Geographic books, images and multimedia.

Oxford Reference Online Premium Collection

A collection of general and specialised dictionaries and reference works. State Library of Queensland membership required.

World Book Kids

This encyclopedia includes easy to read articles with image based navigation for primary aged children, and includes simple, fun and interactive games, activities and teaching materials to engage different learning styles in a range of topics.

World Book Timelines

A collection of 650+ Timelines investigating the arts, science & technology, society & culture, sports, world history, georgraphy and more.

Fun and games

10 Monkeys Maths World

Yes maths can be fun! Develop skills while choosing from thousands of engaging activities. Suitable for children aged 6 to 10 years.

Busy Things

Fun interactive educational games for ages 3 to 7. Develop communication, language, literacy problem solving and numeracy skills.

Coding

Scratch

Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can learn to create and share your own interactive stories, games and animations.

Code Club Australia

Explore learning models and more about Scratch with Code Club.

Python

Python is one of the most used programming languages today. It has support for graphics and modules that make coding fun, colour and practical.

Linkedin Learning coding and programming

Ready to take it to the next level? Browse and learn programming skills from industry experts in easy to follow learning videos.

Movies, TV and music

Beamafilm - children and family

Stream family friendly movies, discover new animated films and introduce your children to the classics on any internet-connected device.

Hoopla

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, TV or music through the hoopla app or website. Titles may be streamed immediately or, if you have a smart phone or tablet, titles may be downloaded for offline use. Hoopla Bingepass provides access to 7 days of unlimited collection content including streaming services such as Creativebug, The Great Courses, Indiflix and many more.