Children


Homework help

yourtutor Will assist you with homework and school projects via an online classroom. Subjects include Maths, English, Science and research. For students in years 4 - 12, and adult learners. Available online 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm Monday to Friday. To login, enter your borrower number from your library card. How it works.

State Library of Queensland Homework Help May help you find some reliable information.

Dewey decimal system Find out all about why books are shelved the way they are.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Library membership required. To login, enter your library card number.

Webster World Another online encyclopaedia with lots of Australian stuff.

Online databases Journal and newspaper articles are available for library members.

Fun links

Seussville All your favourite characters from Dr Seuss.

The Wiggles Fun and games with the Wiggles.

National Geographic Kids Amazing animals, world news and Guiness World Records files.

School free zone Homework, books and holiday activities @ your library

Reading

Ziptales Create and read your own strories with this cool interactive site. Library membership required. To login, enter your library card number.

I spy Love the books? Try the website to test your spying skills

Kzone magazine All the news, games and gossip from one of the best magazines around!

TumbleBooks Ebooks for kids, listen and watch ebooks online. Read a review. Write a book report and play games.

Rugby League Reads Think NRL players are only interested in footy? Check out this site with some great recommendations from players such as Darren Lockyear, Jonathon Thurston and Scott Prince.

Awards and competitions

Bilby awards Books I love best yearly. Vote for your favourite book.

Kids' News

Pick up your copy of Kids' News at your library or access online.

Kids catalogue

Welcome to the kids catalogue - a new way to find your way to the books you want. Sunshine Coast Libraries has a unique library catalogue just for kids. Just click on a subject button to find more information underneath. For example, if you are after books on Cricket: click on the Sports button click on the Ball Sports button click on the Cricket button. You now have a list of all the resources on Cricket!

Internet safety

Cybersmart kids Learn how to surf the net safely.

That's not cool Whether you text, IM or belong to a bunch of social networking sites, good and bad stuff can happen. Have a look at this site to see what's not cool to do or have done to you.