• Read Newspapers Online for FREE

    • June 16, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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, Rockhampton’s The Morning Bulletin, and Bundaberg’s

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  • NEW Kindergo Reading App available until 1st December 2020

    • June 2, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Collections & Resources, eLibrary
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    The First 5 Forever program is providing free access to a children’s reading app – Kindergo.   Kindergo is a reading app to help children develop their literacy skills. Read picture books, play learning games, or share stories. Access is provided free, until 1st December 2020, to all residents of Queensland courtesy of the First 5 Forever

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  • 5 libraries reopen 18th May! 10 customers at a time. (Mount Larcom 25th May)

    • May 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Library Life
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    Great news library lovers! Five of our six Gladstone Regional Libraries will reopen on Monday 18 May. Libraries can operate with a maximum of 10 customers at a time. These branches include: ✅ Agnes Water ✅ Boyne Island ✅ Calliope ✅ Gladstone City ✅ Miriam Vale Mount Larcom Library is currently undergoing refurbishments and will reopen from 25 May. Our

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  • Book Sale 18th to 6th June at Gladstone Library – 5 people at a time!

    • May 16, 2020
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    • Category: Library Life
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    Buy bargain books at Friends of Gladstone Libraries Book Sale at Gladstone City Library from Monday 18 May. All proceeds going towards purchasing new resources. Items for sale include books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and more. Please note that social distancing guidelines are in place and only 5 customers are allowed in the book sale room

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  • New eAudiobooks – Ulverscroft uLibrary!

    • April 2, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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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  • 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
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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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