Library Reopen - from June 1 2020 - Stage 1
We are pleased to announce that our libraries will reopen in a limited capacity on June 1st. As always, the health and safety of our staff, and visitors is our top priority so we will be fully complying with the NSW Health guidelines to protect everyone who comes through our doors.
Please email any questions and comments to library@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
For more information please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules
Loans and Returns
We don’t want you to worry about returning your library items.
We have enabled an automatic renewal option so your items should never become overdue, but if they do please do not stress. Keep any overdue items with you and return them once it is safe to do so.
We do not charge overdue fees and will not be sending courtesy reminders or overdue notices at this time.
If you do wish to return your library items, please visit and return at our branches.
Doorstep Library
This service has been implemented to assist those during the COVID-19 restrictions. The Doorstep Library provides a drop off delivery of items to clients who cannot access our digital resources. Please call 4429 3705 to apply.
Online Programs - May 2020
We’ve moved our regular programs online. Pop these dates in your calendar and join us on Facebook for all your favourite children's activities, Local Heritage talks, special presentations, and our very first online book club.
- Coding Club - Wednesday 27 May - 4pm
- Rhymetime - Every Wednesday - 10am
- STEAM - Wednesday 20 May - 4pm
- Enhance your child's critical thinking with fun and creative challenges.
- Storytime - Friday 8 & 22 May - 10am
- Stories, songs and crafts for 0-5 year olds.
- Toddler Time - Friday 1, 15 & 29 May - 10am
- Groove into 30 minute of songs, dance, and movement for children aged 18 months - 5 years.
- Local History - Wine & Moonshine - Thursday 14 May
- Join our Local heritage librarian Derrilin for a history of alcohol in the Shoalhaven.
- Family History - Newspapers - Tuesday 26 May
- Join our Local heritage librarian Derrilin as she explores Australian newspapers available at Trove, and British newspapers available at Find My Past.
The Book Haven is a new Facebook group for our reading community. Join us for book chat, news and reviews and The Book Haven Book Club, a monthly eBook and eAudiobook club featuring simultaneous loan titles from BorrowBox. Join today
Digital Library
The library may be closed, but our Digital Library is always open! Download eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines, stream movies and stay informed with a range of digital resources covering everything from literature to languages to health.
All our apps and digital resources are free for library members. To log in, you'll need a current Shoalhaven Libraries library card number or Digital Membership number and your library PIN (your date of birth by default eg. 01021980)
eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines
We've got you covered...
BorrowBox - Our most popular platform, featuring eBooks and eAudiobooks across a range of genres. If reservation times are getting you down, take heart - we've just added 11 new eBook and 11 new eAudio titles that each allow 500 loans! That's 11,000 instant loans!
indyreads - Our brand new eBook platform features independent Australian and international titles, classic literature and modern award-winning titles in eBook and eAudio format. Try it out!
RBDigital - This platform offers eBooks and eAudiobooks, many of which have simultaneous loans - no need to wait or reserve! Check out the Book Club section, which has lots of new and popular titles, as well as the eMagazines - there are over 700 titles!
uLibrary - This platform features 500 popular eAudio titles, each with simultaneous loan access - no need to reserve! To get started with uLibrary, register here. You'll be sent an email with log in instructions, which you can use to log in to the uLibrary website here on your desktop computer or laptop, or via the uLibrary app on your mobile device. Need help? Contact your nearest library branch. Active until July 31st
Digital Resources for Kids
Kids are always welcome to read, listen, stream and learn at our Digital Library. Highlights for kids include Story Box Library, Kanopy for Kids, BorrowBox, and Britannica Library. Visit our Kids page to learn more!
Study Resources
Our Digital Library is a treasure trove of information for students, including magazine, newspaper and journal articles, maps, reports, reviews, images and video, and free access to Britannica Library. Topics include science, human society, the environment, PD/H/PE, literature, history, Australian current affairs, social sciences, and languages. These resources are up-to-date and reliable. They can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Best of all, they’re absolutely free. View our Study Help page here.
Heritage
Our family history eResources Find My Past and Ancestry can be accessed from your home computer or mobile device while the library is closed. Visit the Genealogy page on the Digital Library to find out more.
Ask A Librarian Service
Need information for research or school? Submit an email and a librarian will get back to you.
Contact Us
Library staff are still working in the library or from home, which means we are available to help.
Call your nearest library branch or send us an email. You can also follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our eNewsletters to hear the latest library news and updates.