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  • RobotTime for Families – Saturday 10th October – bookings required

    • September 24, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Programs & Events, Programs for Adults, Programs for Young People
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    RobotTime for Families Explore our small robots in a 20-minute family group session! Family groups can be up to 6 people. Open to all ages – yes adults too!  Robot packs will be provided for just your group to use for the session. Bookings are required this time; book ahead or ask us on the day!

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  • Ancestry Library Edition – free home access until the end of 2020

    • August 7, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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!    “Remote access for Ancestry Library Edition has been extended due to the continued impact of Covid-19 and we will continue to provide public libraries with temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition through December
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Our eLibrary has free videos to watch online

    • February 25, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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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  • August is Family History Month! Family History help is available at the libraries

    • August 11, 2019
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • 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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