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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Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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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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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Shake, jingle and create! Join us for a hands-on craft workshop making colourful music sticks and shaker bracelets! For ages 4 and up Tuesday 7th July @ 10am Port Macquarie […] |
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What sounds like a rainy day but fits in your hands? A rainstick! Join us these school holidays to create and decorate your own rainstick, then enjoy the calming sounds […]
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Join us for a morning of NAIDOC themed stories and craft activities to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures and histories. Wednesday 8th July @ 10am Port Macquarie library. […] |
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Create a wind chime that will play beautiful musical notes each time the wind blows. Ages 5 years and up Thursday 9th July @ 10am Laurieton library Bookings essential. This […] |
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Turn a recycled bottle into a funky rhythm in this hands-on workshop. Using only a few materials you will get to make your very own bass guitar to take home. […]
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Turn a recycled bottle into a funky rhythm in this hands-on workshop. Using only a few materials you will get to make your very own bass guitar to take home. […] |
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Create, decorate and play! Make your own musical instruments and explore the fun of rhythm and sound in this hands-on school holiday activity. Ages 5 years and up Tuesday 14th […] |
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Come make your own paper plate tambourine and get ready to shake, play, and create joyful music! Ages 3-5 years Wednesday 15th July @ 10am Port Macquarie library Bookings essential. […] 
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Join the mission of love and peas and save your seat at one of these live concerts from the wonderful band, The Vegetable Plot! All ages are welcome Wednesday 15th […]
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Join the mission of love and peas and save your seat at one of these live concerts from the wonderful band, The Vegetable Plot! All ages are welcome Wednesday 15th […] |
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Join us to create your very own hand drum and use it to create a fun beat you can dance to. Ages 5 years and up Thursday 16th July @ […] |
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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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Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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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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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Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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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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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Make Music Sticks
Wind Chime Workshop
Music Makers
Early Bird Early Literacy
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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?