Antiques and Collectables Carter's Price Guide to Antiques
A fully indexed online price guide to antiques, containing over 90,000 items.
Books and Authors Western Australian Public Libraries Online Book Club
Join a free online book club with members across Western Australia! As a library member, you'll also have access to a free ebook copy of the titles for the duration that they are discussed.
Who Else Writes Like ...?
Designed to help fiction readers who have read all the books by their favourite authors and are seeking new names to try. It will help you make the most of the range of books available at your local public library.
Good Reading Online
Read a digital copy of Good reading magazine each month with added online features. Contains quality reviews, author profiles and news about books. Browse the pages or keyword search thousands of articles in current and past issues. A great resource for book clubs.
Good Reading for Young Adults
Good Reading for Young Adults features author interviews, independent book reviews, student book reviews and short stories, sneak peeks inside books, extracts and podcasts about books for young adults from 12+. Read this online.
Career Assistance My Career Match
An online career survey that helps people choose a career that’s right for them, focussing on what an individual is good at and their natural strengths. It also provides information on how to write a winning resume.
Studiosity
If you're working on an essay or assignment (or any piece of writing, including a CV or Cover Letter) and would like to get feedback on how to improve it, upload it at any time of day or night, and Studiosity will send it back to you with detailed feedback on how you can improve your writing. Studiosity also offers a live chat service through their Online Classroom where you can receive immediate support for a range of subjects including maths, sciences, English and study skills.
Computers and the Internet Be Connected
Online courses on everything from how to access the Internet to using your device and keeping in touch with others online.
eSmart
An initiative of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, eSmart Libraries uses a cultural change approach to improve cyber safety and reduce cyber bullying. A large range of cyber and digital literacy resources are available, covering self-learning, scams awareness, media content guidelines, and channels for reporting scams and abuse.
Niche Academy
A learning platform that includes video tutorials for many online library resources, computers, the Internet, social media, research skills and more.
Driver Training Aussie-Driver.com
Free WA permit practice tests and drivers’ handbooks.
eBooks and Audiobooks Bolinda Borrowbox
Borrow, download and enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks from Australian and international authors.
Hoopla
Hoopla Digital offers eAudiobooks and eBooks (as well as movies, music and television series).
Overdrive
Download eBooks and eAudiobooks to your computer, smartphone, iPod/iPad, tablet, or other compatible device.
World Book eBooks and Audiobooks
A collection of illustrated titles with multimedia features that cover a variety of topics for children of all ages.
Family History and Genealogy Ancestry Library Edition
Only available for use in the library
Provides access to thousands of information databases including UK census returns (1841-1901), Australian electoral rolls (1901-1954), US census returns and more.
Find My Past - Australia/New Zealand edition
Only available for use in the library
A family history and genealogy website with millions of records covering Australia and New Zealand.
Health and Medicine Cochrane Library Online
The Cochrane Library consists of a regularly updated collection of evidence-based medicine databases.
Homework Help Studiosity
Studiosity is an Australian online study-help service, which connects you to real subject specialists for assistance with homework, assignments, exam preparation and study questions. Aimed at students in years 3 to 12, the service provides real-time, interactive help with Mathematics, various Science subjects and English. Advice on research and study skills is also available. Writing feedback in less than 24-hours and on-demand study help is available 24/7 - all day, every day – free to Kwinana Public Library members.
Languages Mango Languages
An online language-learning system that can help you learn languages such as Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more.
AMES Online English
AMES offers a range of English language courses ranging from beginner, intermediate and advanced levels to help improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for everyday conversation.
LOTE4Kids
All ages are welcome to use LOTE4Kids to help you learn a language and engage with reading! Choose from thousands of picture books in 50+ languages.
Every book is fully animated, with English or LOTE subtitles and fully-voiced narration. New books and languages are added every week!
Magazines and Newspapers Good Reading Online and Magazine
Find a wide range of articles about books and authors and independent reviews of the latest books, listen to podcasts, keep up with the latest book news and find the best books for kids.
Good Reading for Young Adults
Good Reading for Young Adults features author interviews, independent book reviews, student book reviews and short stories, sneak peeks inside books, extracts and podcasts about books for young adults from 12+. Read this online.
Overdrive
Overdrive offers full-colour digital magazines for reading on desktops, mobile devices, and apps.
BorrowBox - ePress
BorrowBox offers full-colour digital magazines for reading on desktops, mobile devices and apps.
Movies Kanopy
Access more than 30,000 movies on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video service that contains films and documentaries from top suppliers including the BBC, Criterion Collection, Ronin Films and Madman Entertainment.
Hoopla
Hoopla Digital offers movies and television series (as well as music, eBooks, and eAudiobooks).
Printing The Kwinana Library offers printing services from our public computers within the library or from your own device. Printing fees apply, card and cash payment options available.
Use Princh to easily and securely print from a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, both remotely and at the library.
To print remotely:
- Go to print.princh.com
- Upload your document(s).
- Adjust the settings.
- Enter your email address.
- Visit the Library to pay for and finalize your print job.