Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Due to the latest Federal and State Government requirements to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community, a decision has been made to close the City’s four libraries and suspend all library programs and events.

While we understand that this is very disappointing for those people who regularly visit their local library, the Prime Minister has directed that all non-essential services be closed, and the health and wellbeing of the members of our community and our staff must take priority.

Library members who currently have items on loan will have these automatically renewed, with no overdue fines being accrued.

Library members can also access all of our free online resources, in the comfort of their own home. Use your library card to borrow ebooks, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, watch streaming videos, take a computer course, learn a language or listen to a story time session.

For the latest health-related information and advice, please visit the WA Department of Health website, which is updated daily, or call the Coronvirus health information line on 1800 020 080.

For updates on the City's ongoing response to COVID-19, please check our website regularly and follow our corporate Faceboo k page. Important updates will also be provided via our eNewsletter database. If this message has been forwarded to you and you would like to receive direct updates, please subscribe via our website.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in our libraries once they reopen.

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Mayor's Message

In line with the mandatory directive from the Prime Minister to shut down all non-essential services, we have closed all of our Library branches, effective from noon Monday 23 March.

Our libraries are important hubs in our community, but our priority must be to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers and staff.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our libraries when they reopen, and in the meantime I encourage you to take a look at our extensive range of free digital collections and online resources, which you can learn more about in this edition of your eNewsletter.

David Goode JP
Mayor

Digital resources

Join the world's largest digital book club

Library members can join thousands of booklovers around the world during Big Library Read, kicking off with stand-up comic Michael McCreary's hilarious yet insightful memoir, Funny, You Don't Look Autistic.

Like many others on the autism spectrum, McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't 'look' autistic. His story breaks down what it's like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum.

Join in the conversation until 13 April using the hashtag #biglibraryread on social media and for the chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.

Listen to a story

Visit Story Box Library to see engaging online content, including stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Use your library card number to access this extensive database for families and teachers, where stories are a little bit cheeky, a little bit charming and a whole lot of fun.

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Learn computer skills online

Computer School's directory contains thousands of short, user-friendly lessons covering virtually all of today's most commonly used technologies, tasks, apps, tablets, devices and software. The online tutorials are suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced users.

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On-demand video streaming

Kanopy is an on-demand video streaming service that allows library members to access a large collection of classic and contemporary films and documentaries. Choose from over 1,700 movie options including independent cinema, animated films and TV series and, for a short time, unlimited access to Kanopy Kids.

For lovers of comics

The Digital Comic Museum hosts thousands of free Golden Age comics, dating as far back as the 1930s. Comics in the museum are mainly US published, with some UK and Australian titles also available. Register for a free account to start downloading these great comic books.

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