
HSC And other high school study resources
The Library has a special HSC Resources collection to assist you in achieving HSC success. Included in the section are a wide range of study guides, such as Excel and Macquarie, criticisms, prescribed texts and other useful resources.
The State Library of NSW also offers HSC programs and resources students.
We also hold a number of other texts and study guides to help you navigate your way through high school life. Please check with your local branch to see what we can offer.
Personal Interest Projects
Port Macquarie Library holds examples of leading past papers collated by the State Library. Excerpts of these award winning Personal Interest Projects have been digitised by the State Library of NSW, to show excellence in various areas related to the construction of the PIPs.
Complete copies of these PIPs are kept at Port Macquarie library but can be read at any library branch. Please call Port Macquarie on 6581 8755 for more information.
Projects cannot be photocopied and must be read in the library. Download a brief summary of the Personal Interest Projects held by Port Macquarie Library.
We thank the students for generously sharing their hard work. These projects provide a wealth of information and excellent examples of research techniques and report writing.
Database resources
Your library databases are collections of online books, journals, newspapers and reference books that are available to you for free. All you need is your library card. You can ask for full-text, peer-reviewed and within a certain period.
The State Library of NSW offers free 24/7 access to local & international newspapers, e-books, full-text journals, magazines & online databases. For complete access, all you need is a free State Library of NSW library card.
Go National and access the National Library of Australia!
Help with your studies
Charles Sturt University Guide for HSC Students is a website covering course information on all areas, past exams, study hints and advice for parents.
This guide will offer you resources, information and advice, that will help you during preparation for your HSC. It may assist both students and teachers but please note that it is not intended to replace advice from your school.
Regional Education Support Network
RESN is a not-for-profit which provides free, online tutoring for regional and rural students provided by a team of passionate VCE, HSC, QCE and IB graduates. They are dedicated to the goal of providing access to high-quality tutoring for regional/rural Australians. A team of over 250 experienced volunteer tutors are ready to answer any questions that have you stumped, or proofread and offer advice on essays you are about to submit.
Libguides
Some school libraries have Libguides and librarians have very generously shared all their comprehensive research. The aim of the Libguides is to help you find supplementary information on HSC topics. Suggested information includes books, websites and YouTube clips. Your library is a ‘gateway to information’ and Libguides certainly prove this.
Other recommended HSC resources
Early learning calendar
Calendar of Events
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Storytime Event – Rosie’s Wheels
Storytime Event – Rosie’s Wheels
Join us for a special Storytime with local author Annette Holley to read her book, Rosie’s Wheels. The event will also feature other stories about disability and will partner with …
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.
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
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 Library
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
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 – 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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Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
Discover stories that inspire, amuse and delight! This year's theme is Fun in the Sun! What is the Summer Reading Club? Summer Reading Club (SRC) is a free holiday program …
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Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
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Early Bird, Early Literacy
Early Bird, Early Literacy
The Early Bird, Early Literacy program at Port Macquarie library is a literacy program for parents and their babies, 12 months and under. The program is designed to give parents …
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Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
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 Library
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
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 – 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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Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
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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.
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
2 events,
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
Storytime – Port Macquarie Library
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 – 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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Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
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Laurieton Christmas Craft
Laurieton Christmas Craft
Make your own mini gingerbread house at Laurieton Library. For ages 3 years and up. Bookings essential.
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family to the Port Macquarie library and create a magical gingerbread house together, just in time for Christmas. 19th December: 2-3pm 19th December: 4-5pm 20th December: 2-3pm 20th …
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family to the Port Macquarie library and create a magical gingerbread house together, just in time for Christmas. 19th December: 2-3pm 19th December: 4-5pm 20th December: 2-3pm 20th …
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Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family to the Port Macquarie library and create a magical gingerbread house together, just in time for Christmas. 19th December: 2-3pm 19th December: 4-5pm 20th December: 2-3pm 20th …
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family to the Port Macquarie library and create a magical gingerbread house together, just in time for Christmas. 19th December: 2-3pm 19th December: 4-5pm 20th December: 2-3pm 20th …
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Wauchope Christmas Craft
Wauchope Christmas Craft
Make your own bauble or decoration to hang on your Christmas tree at home. For ages 7 years and up. Bookings essential.
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Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
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Summer Reading Club 2023-2024
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Seek and Find at the Library
Seek and Find at the Library
Can you discover all of the secrets of the library? Ask a librarian at the front desk for a Seek and Find sheet, then see if you can find all …
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THE PORTAL
Feel like a break from life? We have the latest in Virtual Reality technology that will transport you to different worlds.
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?