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

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

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

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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 

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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 

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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.

Children and Youth @ your library Facebook Group

Join our private Children and Youth @ your library Facebook group and stay up-to-date with the latest events and information. Agree to our group rules to access this popular group focussing on children’s resources, events and activities.

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://storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries 
Help with Story Box Library: https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/help-and-faqs 

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Library: Central Coast Library Service
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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.

Freegal

Stream and download music for free with Freegal!

You can listen to music via streaming for up to 8 hours a day or download up to 5 songs per week.  Choose from thousands of artists and hundreds of thousands of songs from the Sony Music catalogue, all free and legally yours to keep.

App for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/freegal-music/id508036345
App for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.libraryideas.freegalmusic 
Website for laptops and computers: https://centralcoast.freegalmusic.com/ 
Help with Freegal: https://help.libraryideas.com/hc/en-us/categories/204266847-Freegal-Music

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Library: Central Coast Library Service
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Overdrive-Libby

Our library is proud to offer you a wide selection of over 5,000 digital magazine titles for you to access anytime, anywhere, through the Libby app. Download your favourite magazine titles directly to your smartphone or tablet.  There is no limit to how many magazines you can borrow, and no waiting for latest editions.

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.