Extension of Prohibited Burning Period

Due to the ongoing High Threat Bushfire period and seasonal conditions being unfavourable for bushfires, the DFES Commissioner has extended the Prohibited Burning Period until Midnight 28 April due to seasonal conditions. Read the full public notice.

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Online Services and Resources

The Kwinana Public Library provides access to a range of online resources for library users. All resources are free to use. Access to all of these resources is provided within the library and most can also be used from home by logging in using your library card barcode number. The resources listed are provided by the City of Kwinana, the State Library of Western Australia or the Australian Government.

Information on eResources for children is available on our Activities and Services for Children page

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.

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.

eSma​rt​

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.

Wheelers ePlatform​

Enjoy a range of Australasian and international eBook titles.

Encyclopaedias and Reference

World Book Online

World Book Online provides a suite of resources featuring non-fiction informational text, multimedia, primary sources, maps, compare and contrast tools, and many more features, with content designed for early learning, kids, student and advanced levels.

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.

​Road to IELTS - a preparation course 

General training module or Academic module

Get ready for the IELTS exam or improve your English with this online practice course. Includes 120 hours of intensive work on vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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.

Magazines and Newspapers

Good Reading Online Hub for Book Lovers​

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 digital edition

Read an exact digital copy of the monthly print edition with added online features. Contains quality reviews, author profiles and news about books. You can 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

This is an exciting online magazine for Young Adults, brought to you by the Good Reading team. It’s a special place for you to express your ideas and thoughts and to share your creativity in words, art, film or music. Be part of this fun online resource by submitting reviews of newly published YA books, book trailers, poems, short stories, music lyrics, videos and art work. Experience the thrill of being published! ​

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.

Printing

The Kwinana Library offers printing services from our public computers within the library or from your own device.

Adding credit to your Library card

Coming to the library for printing or copying, but not planning to carry cash? Add funds to your library card from your credit card to pay for printing and copying online.
 

Mobile Print Service

The Kwinana Public Library also offers a mobile printing service. With the mobile print service, you can print from anywhere on any device and pick-up your printing at the library during opening hours.​

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).

Music

Freegal Music

Freegal® Music is an ad-free streaming and downloading service, where you can access today’s hits and a readily available collection of over one million albums consisting of 15+ million songs from more than 200 genres and much, much more.

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