Online Resources
Mount Barker Community Library provides access to a range of online resources. To access these resources you will need your library barcode number and your pin.
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Story Box Library
Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers – well that's Story Box Library!
We get kids excited about reading, inspire their imaginations and let them have fun with stories, improving their language and literacy skills along the way.
With an ever-growing library, suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is Storytime, Anytime!
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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition is usually only available on library computers, but for a limited time you can access the service on your home computer!
Ancestry Library Edition provides access to an extensive range of genealogical resources from the United States and United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. It also provides limited Australian coverage.
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Kanopy
The popular on-demand film streaming service is now available!
Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world's best films, documentaries and children's titles.
* Mount Barker Community Library membership required.
Each library member can access 8 views per month and watch the films on a computer, mobile device, TV or through a web browser. The Kanopy App is also available for Apple and Android devices.
For more information about Kanopy : https://help.kanopy.com
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Choice Magazine
Get free access to thousands of products reviews and comparisons from Choice magazine's online database.
*Access is only available in the library - please ask at the front desk.
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Clue Detective Puzzle Agency
Keep your brain active with access to hundreds of crosswords, codewords and Sudoku puzzles!
* Mount Barker Community Library membership required.
If you have issues accessing Clue Detective please try another browser.
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Transparent Language Online
You can start learning any of 100+ languages by using Transparent Language Online.
* Mount Barker Community Library membership required.
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BusyThings
An award-winning educational games for ages 3 to 7 with over 240 activities available online.
Busythings games promise to educate and entertain young children.
* Mount Barker Community Library membership required.
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Lynda.com has become LinkedIn Learning -
All the courses you love with a fresh new look!
16,000+ online courses in 7 languages.
-Expert Instructors with real-world experience
-60+ new courses added each week!
LinkedIn Learning will offer you all the existing courses of Lynda.com but with the option of viewing some courses in languages other than English.
As is currently, you’ll only need your library barcode and PIN to log in (a LinkedIn account is NOT required to access LinkedIn Learning).
For more information, view the Frequently Asked Questions at: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/107121
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Road to IELTS
A self-study International English Language Testing System preparation course produced by the British Council. It provides access to online self-study materials supporting IELTS General Training and Academic test preparations.
The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.
The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
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Premier's reading challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge is a literacy engagement program that encourage students to read more books and enjoy reading.
The Challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September.
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Fantastic Fiction
Over 25000 bestselling author bibliographies with all the latest books, covers and descriptions.
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Aussie-Driver.com
Aussie-Driver.com is a free and interactive website that allows learner drivers to test their knowledge of road rules that provides immediate feedback so learners can be prepared when they sit the real test.
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Trove
Find Australian books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Trove helps you find and use resources relating to Australia. Trove brings together content from libraries, museums, archives, repositories and other research and collecting organisations big and small.