eLibrary For Kids

The only requirement to access these e-resources from outside the library is a current Blue Mountains Library card. If you are unsure where to start, please ask a librarian for help.

Comics Plus Children

Offers readers unlimited access to children's digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers. When entering your library barcode use a capital 'P'.

World Book Kids

WorldBook Kids

For primary-aged students designed to build confidence and encourage creativity with navigation and inquiry-based activities.

WorldBook Student

Perfect for upper primary and lower secondary level learners to access information from trusted sources.

Story Box Library

Hundreds of online videos of great children's picture books. With tailored classroom notes that are specifically created for the Australian curriculum. Select 'Blue Mountains City Council' and enter your Library card number.

Busythings

Online learning games for 3 to 8 year olds. Filled with fun, humorous characters and lively colourful settings, children love to play these fun educational games & activities.

National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Use this separate link children’s dedicated computers.

Borrow Box

eBooks and eAudiobooks for download across a range of collections including adult, children, fiction and nonfiction. To borrow, you will need a Blue Mountains Library membership card and password

Libby by OverDrive

Offers eMagazines, eBooks and eAudiobooks for download. To borrow, you will need a valid Blue Mountains Library membership card and password.

Guide for Smartphones, Tablets & PCs

Indyreads

eBooks and eAudiobooks for download including fiction and non-fiction, poetry, cookbooks, educational books, local studies resources, and books from independent Australian and international publishers.
Guide for Smartphones & Tablets
Guide for Computers & eReaders.

Good Reading Magazine for Kids

A place where primary school students can express their ideas and thoughts and to share your creativity in words, art, film or music. A fun and interactive site. It is designed to encourage a love of reading and is aimed at 8-12 year olds.

Birdie's Tree

Online resources to help you and your child recover from natural disasters such as fire, storms and epidemics. Read the books online, or play a game to help work through these difficult emotions. Includes information for parents and carers.

Magpies

In library access only. All about children's books, short stories, traditional literature and poetry from around the world with an emphasis on Australian and New Zealand literature.

Scratch

You can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations - and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.