• Ancestry Library Edition – free home access until the end of March 2021

    • January 3, 2021
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    • Category: Collections & Resources, eLibrary
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    The State Library of Queensland and ProQuest are providing public library members with free access to Ancestry Library Edition at home!    “Access to Ancestry Library Edition has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.  Remote access will be available until  March 31st 2021 and will continue
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  • Read Newspapers Online for FREE

    • January 3, 2021
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    • Category: Collections & Resources, Online Information
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    Did you know you can become an online member of State Library of Queensland and access a variety of eresources from home? One of the eresources is PressReader, which has digital copies of a variety of newspapers and magazines for you to read online. Newspapers available include: Gladstone’s The Observer (April 2012 to June 2020), Rockhampton’s

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  • Reading Adventure Club for children & families

    • April 24, 2020
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    • Category: Online Information
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    State Library of Queensland is running a free Reading Adventure Club. Click on the link above to join the club. Add your local Gladstone Regional Library branch to the sign-up form and start reading! Complete challenges and the online log to enter a draw to win prizes. Or enjoy sharing your own writing and artwork online

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  • New eAudiobooks – Ulverscroft uLibrary!

    • April 2, 2020
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    • Category: Collections & Resources, eLibrary
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    Ulverscroft has generously provided libraries with free access to their uLibrary until 31st July!  Go to Gladstone Regional Libraries’ eLibrary to find out more about it.  Need help to access the eLibrary resources?  Phone one of our libraries for assistance. Don’t know your password?  Ask a library staff member for help in finding out your password

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  • Our eLibrary has free videos to watch online

    • February 25, 2020
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    • Category: eLibrary
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    Did you know you can watch movies, tv shows, and documentaries for free from Gladstone Regional Libraries’ eLibrary?  You will need a library membership and internet access.  Choose Beamafilm, Kanopy, IndieFlix, or National Geographic from our eLibrary page https://www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au/elibrary/          

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  • Free eBooks and eMagazines with your library membership

    • February 10, 2020
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    • Category: eLibrary
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    As a member of Gladstone Regional Libraries you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines for free! You will need a library membership and internet access to borrow and then read your selection on your digital device (phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, computer).  Access from our eLibrary page at  https://www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au/elibrary/ eBooks and eAudiobooks are available from RB Digital,

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  • eLibrary open all day, every day!

    • February 8, 2020
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    • Category: eLibrary, Library Life
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    Gladstone Regional Libraries’ eLibrary is open to members all day, every day!  Use your library card number and password to access e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and educational videos. Or watch online streaming movies, t.v. shows, or documentaries.  Access all for free with your library membership! Click on the eLibrary link in our website to discover our

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  • August is Family History Month! Family History help is available at the libraries

    • August 11, 2019
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    • Category: Collections & Resources, Online Information
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    Did you know Gladstone Regional Libraries has resources to help you find out more about your family history? Gladstone City Library has a Local Collection Room with a variety of interesting resources that you can read onsite. Find out about the local area or explore your family history! Read old local newspapers on microfilm (book

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