Download free eBooks from our range of collections to your tablet, eReader, smartphone or PC. As well as new release and best-selling fiction, you can access non-fiction eBooks on many subjects.
You will need a valid library card / PIN number and Internet access.
Story Box Library
Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers – well that’s Story Box Library! Storybox Library connects kids with literature through film, providing a vibrant, interactive experience via a range of everyday storytellers – sportspeople, musicians, grandparents, teenagers, comedians, actors, with varying accents and from different cultures – each sharing past and present book titles.
No matter what the reason for your visit to Story Box Library, get kids excited about reading, inspire their imaginations, and let them have fun with stories. To get started, follow the link above and, on the login page, select Library, and then scroll down to Port Macquarie-Hastings Library.
LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids is a free service that allows kids to enjoy thousands of picture books in 65+ languages, with English translations. There are also a wide range of picture books with sign language translation, in multiple global sign languages, including Auslan. Check out this great service here: LOTE4Kids
Or download the LOTE4Kids app and search for Mid North Coast Library Co-operative to get started with your library card number.
Beanstack
Beanstac
k is a free online service that offers an innovative new way to connect readers of all ages with books, engaging reading activities and challenges that match each person’s interests, ages and reading level.
The Summer Reading Club (SRC) is a free holiday program in December and January to encourage and reward reading. Discover stories that inspire, amuse and delight. A chance to win great prizes ! Join online at Beanstack.
Borrowbox
If you are a parent, a grandparent or a carer of small children and love to read and share books with your child, try BorrowBox to borrow, download and enjoy a wide range of eAudio for kids.
All you need is Internet access and your library card (your password is your date of birth – ddmmyy). There is no software to install and the files are compatible with all operating systems. If you have a smart device, the Bolinda BorrowBox App is the easiest way to download and manage your loans.
Libby by Overdrive
Libby by Overdrive has a number of video and audio collections for kids: new kids e-book additions, new kids audiobook additions and new teens e-book editions.
Download e-books via Overdrive for free and read them on any device. All you need is Internet access and your library card. If you have a smart device, the Libby app is the easiest way to download and manage your loans. To get started, see if your device is compatible.
Early learning calendar
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Storytime – Laurieton
Storytime – Laurieton
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
1 event,
Storytime – Wauchope
Storytime – Wauchope
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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NAIDOC Craft Session
NAIDOC Craft Session
Paint and decorate a boomerang and a wooden Australian animal to take home with you. For kids aged 5 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our […]
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NAIDOC Storytime
NAIDOC Storytime
Join us at your local library for a morning of NAIDOC themed stories and craft activities to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures and histories. Bookings not required, so […]
NAIDOC Storytime
NAIDOC Storytime
Join us at your local library for a morning of NAIDOC themed stories and craft activities to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures and histories. Bookings not required, so […]
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NAIDOC Kids Crafternoon
NAIDOC Kids Crafternoon
Join us for a fun and meaningful afternoon as we explore and celebrate the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Get creative at three engaging craft stations […]
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WENDY HAYNES – Author Talk – Stories behind the storyteller
WENDY HAYNES – Author Talk – Stories behind the storyteller
Please join us for a chat with local children's author Wendy Haynes and illustrator Jemma Ortiger at Port Macquarie Library on Thursday 10th July at 10am. Wendy Haynes has completed […]
NAIDOC Storytime
NAIDOC Storytime
Join us at your local library for a morning of NAIDOC themed stories and craft activities to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures and histories. Bookings not required, so […]
Paper Fans
Paper Fans
Create your own colourful, breezy, pocket sized paper fan. For kids aged 6 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our July school holiday program.
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Pawsome Pet Collage Art
Pawsome Pet Collage Art
Experiment with colour, patterns and big bright eyes to create your purrrfect piece of pet art! For kids aged 5 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of […]
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Moving Puppet Craft
Moving Puppet Craft
Design a character and then make your own bendy, dancing puppet to enjoy. For kids aged 7 years and up. Bookings essential. There is also a session of this workshop […]
Moving Puppet Craft
Moving Puppet Craft
Design a character and then make your own bendy, dancing puppet to enjoy. For kids aged 7 years and up. Bookings essential. There is also a session of this workshop […]
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Paper Quilling Workshop
Paper Quilling Workshop
Learn the twisted art of quilling and create your very own curly wonders of marvellous colour! For kids aged 5 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our […]
Make a Marionette
Make a Marionette
Make your own simple marionette puppet, and then learn and practise the magic of puppetry! For kids aged 7 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our […]
Pool Noodle Puppet Craft
Pool Noodle Puppet Craft
Craft a pool-noodle puppet with a moving mouth, and then learn some new puppetry skills! For kids aged 7 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our […]
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Early Bird Early Literacy
Early Bird Early Literacy
The Early Bird, Early Literacy program at the Port Macquarie Hastings Library is a literacy program for parents and their babies, 12 months and under. The program is designed to […]
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Storytime – Laurieton
Storytime – Laurieton
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
1 event,
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
1 event,
Storytime – Wauchope
Storytime – Wauchope
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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Decodables Launch and Literacy Event
Decodables Launch and Literacy Event
Join us at the Port Macquarie library for an information session and launch event for the brand new collection of decodable readers for dyslexic, struggling or early readers. This event […]
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Storytime – Laurieton
Storytime – Laurieton
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
1 event,
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
1 event,
Storytime – Wauchope
Storytime – Wauchope
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
NAIDOC Craft Session
NAIDOC Kids Crafternoon
Pawsome Pet Collage Art
Early Bird Early Literacy
Decodables Launch and Literacy Event
THE PORTAL
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3D Printing
Discover, print and share in 3D. We’ve printed prototypes, phone holders, fidget spinners, spaghetti measurers, drone parts, and much more! What can you find to print in 3D?
