eLibrary

Searching our library catalogue and renewing and reserving books quick and easy thanks to our 'Central Coast Library Service’ app.

With the tap of the screen, you can reserve and renew items, scan book barcodes to search, view events as well as get easy access to eBooks, eMagazines, music streaming and much, much more!

The app is available to download for free from Apple’s iTunes store and Android’s Google Play.
App for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/central-coast-libraries/id1475794728 
App for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.solus.CentralCoastLibraries

BorrowBox

Our BorrowBox collection contains popular books for adults, teens, and kids in eBook and eAudiobook format, including recent releases and bestsellers.  BorrowBox contains our largest collection of eAudiobooks.

App for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562 
App for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bolindadigital.BorrowBoxLibrary 
Website for laptops and computers: https://centralcoast.borrowbox.com/ 
Help getting started with BorrowBox: https://youtu.be/_yBh2Aq1RV4 

Logging in

Library: Central Coast Council
Barcode number: Your Library card number
PIN: The default PIN/passcode is your date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY

If you have joined online, please use the passcode you created in the registration form. 

If you have forgotten your passcode or would like to change it, please use this form: https://auth.ap.iiivega.com/auth/realms/centralcoast/login-actions/reset-credentials

OverDrive-Libby

Our Libby collection contains popular books for adults, teens, and kids in eBook and eAudiobook format, including recent releases and bestsellers.

You can also use Libby to borrow eMagazines, with a collection of almost 4,000 titles to choose from.

App for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/libby-by-overdrive/id1076402606
App for Android devices:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby 
Website for laptops and computers: https://libbyapp.com 
Help getting started with Libby: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm 
Help using eBooks with a Kobo eReader: https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017677053-Borrow-eBooks-from-the-public-library-using-your-Kobo-eReader

Logging in

Library: Central Coast Library Service
Username: Your Library card number
PIN: The default PIN/passcode is your date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY

If you have joined online, please use the passcode you created in the registration form. 

If you have forgotten your passcode or would like to change it, please use this form: https://auth.ap.iiivega.com/auth/realms/centralcoast/login-actions/reset-credentials

hoopla

Borrow comics, manga, music, TV, movies, online courses, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more on your device!

App for Apple devices
App for Android devices
Hoopla website for laptops and computers 

Music 
Lullabies and sing-a-longs for little listeners, trending tunes for teens, and hit music adults love- 24/7, without fees, commercials, or waiting.

Movies and TV 
We have you covered with thousands of movies and TV shows to choose from including Acorn TV, The Great Courses, iNDIEFLIX, and Curiosity.

Comics and Manga 
From graphic novels, manga, superheroes, literary adaptations, and kid favourites, library members of all reading levels can find something to read.

BingePass 
With a single borrow, members unlock seven days of unlimited access to entire collections and platforms. Explore Puzzle Palace, medici.tv, Craftsy, Get Healthy U TV, Kidsz Vidz, and many more!

Logging In Library: Central Coast Council (NSW)
Associated Id: Your library card number
PIN/Passcode: The default PIN/passcode is your date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY

If you have joined online, please use the passcode you created in the registration form.

If you have forgotten your passcode or would like to change it, please use this form: https://auth.ap.iiivega.com/auth/realms/centralcoast/login-actions/reset-credentials

On your first login to Hoopla, you will be asked for your email address and to create a unique password. Please retain this password as it will be used for subsequent logins.

indyreads

Central Coast Library members can access this eBook collection, provided by the State Library of NSW.  It includes Australian independent published content, a selection of quality self-published material, titles in languages other than English as well as reference, modern literary, classic fiction and non-fiction titles.

Locally important digitised material from the local studies collections of participating NSW public libraries is also available.

App for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/indyreads/id1448991111
App for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.odilo.nswales 
Website for laptops and computers: https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au 
Help with IndyReads (Odilo): https://www.nswnet.net/system/files/generic/documents/indyreadstm-training-material/app-user-guide-rev-13-02-19.pdf 

Logging in

Library: Central Coast Libraries
Associated ID: Your Library card number
PIN: Your date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY

Project Gutenberg

Access over 57,000 free eBooks. Choose from free ePub and free Kindle books, download or read them online, with focus on older works for which copyright has expired. No fee or registration required.

Overdrive-Libby

How to use
Download the free Libby app on either the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).

Open app and select sign up with library card
Search Central Coast Library Service
Enter your library card number (library card number include upper case letter followed by numbers) and PIN (DOB as DDMMYYYY)
Touch Library to search or browse the collection
Touch Borrow to borrow and download the title
If you have questions, visit the help site or contact your local branch for assistance.

Borrow comics, manga, music, TV, movies, online courses, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more on your device!

App for Apple devices
App for Android devices
Hoopla website for laptops and computers 

Music 
Lullabies and sing-a-longs for little listeners, trending tunes for teens, and hit music adults love- 24/7, without fees, commercials, or waiting.

Movies and TV 
We have you covered with thousands of movies and TV shows to choose from including Acorn TV, The Great Courses, iNDIEFLIX, and Curiosity.

Comics and Manga 
From graphic novels, manga, superheroes, literary adaptations, and kid favourites, library members of all reading levels can find something to read.

BingePass 
With a single borrow, members unlock seven days of unlimited access to entire collections and platforms. Explore Puzzle Palace, medici.tv, Craftsy, Get Healthy U TV, Kidsz Vidz, and many more!

Logging In Library: Central Coast Libraries 
Associated Id: Your library card number
PIN/Passcode: Your date of birth I the format DDMMYYYY

If you have joined online, please use the passcode you created in the registration form. 
On your first login to Hoopla, you will be asked for your email address and to create a unique password. Please retain this password as it will be used for subsequent logins.


 

Pre-recorded Storytime Sessions on YouTube

Discover a range of recorded Storytime sessions on the Council’s Coast Connect YouTube channel for you to enjoy with your child. Best of all, if they really love a story, you can replay it as much as you like. You can also view filmed events and programs ranging from magic shows and animal encounters through to STEAM challenges.

Library Facebook 

Join our Facebook page and stay up-to-date with the latest children's programs, events and information. 

Story Box Library

With over 400 stories in the collection, Story Box Library is a great resource for families with pre-school and primary aged children.  This resource was created for children to view and hear quality picture books read by local Australian authors and personalities on video.

Explore themes such as animals, imagination, indigenous stories, school life and many more.  There is also an Auslan Story Time series for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.  

App for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/story-box-library/id1607784725
App for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.storyboxlibrary.gplay
Website for laptops and computers: https://storyboxhub.com/libraries?library_id=578
Help with Story Box Library: https://storyboxhub.com/help-and-faqs

Logging in

Select LOG IN WITH LIBRARY ACCESS
Library: Central Coast Library Service
Public Library Card number: Your Library card number
Fill out the registration form and create your own password.  Please remember your password for future logins.

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Read Parker’s Books

There are currently 6 books in the Parker – Paint the Coast REaD series. Download a PDF copy to read today.

• Parker Explores the Central Coast
• Parker Visits the Library
• Parker Starts Preschool
• Parker and the Litter Bug
• Parker’s Waterway Friends
• Parker Stays Safe

Watch Parker Storytime Videos

There are numerous recordings of Storytimes featuring Parker and his books. Check them out here.

Parker colouring-in

Looking for something different to colour? Download Parker colouring sheets today.

• Paint the Central Coast REaD – Colouring 1
• Paint the Central Coast REaD - Colouring 2
• Parker colouring – A4
• Parker Colouring - A5

Parker’s Pen Pals

Parker the Platypus is looking for pen pals! If you would like to write to Parker or send him a drawing you can download the templates below or create your own. Send your message to Parker at library@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au – he can’t wait to read them!

• Message to Parker template - lined paper
• Message to Parker template - no lines

MIT Scratch Coding

Create stories, games, and animations with this free project from the MIT Media Lab.