Youth eResources

Students and youth can access heaps of free online resources, from recreational reading and online learning, and age-appropriate research platforms. All you need is a Georges River Libraries' membership. If you don't already have one, you can join online today. If you're under 16, you'll need a parent to do it for you.

Do you have a suggestion for an eBook or eAudiobook that we don't have? Fill out the Suggest a Purchase form and make sure to add “eBook” or “eAudiobook” to the “Request Notes” section of the form.

If you need help with any of our digital resources, check out the eLibrary Help page.

~NEW~ Get free access to thousands of films, TV series and documentaries with your library membership. Head to Kanopy and create an account using your library card number and PIN/password; you can sign up with your email address and a unique password, or link your Google or Apple account. You'll have 30 tickets to use each month. You must be over 18 to sign up for Kanopy.

Download the Kanopy app from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or on your smart TV.

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eBook and eAudiobook platform that contains new releases, best sellers and a large selection of Australian titles.

Download the BorrowBox app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

eBook and eAudiobook platform that provides access to a state-wide collection of independent Australian and international titles, ranging from classic literature to modern award-winners.

Download the indyreads app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

eBook and eAudiobook platform that also contains our eComic, digital magazine and Chinese language collections.

Access Libby Youth collection

Download the Libby app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

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Platform that contains our curated eComics & Graphic Novels collection.

Download the Libby app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

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Gale in Context database that contains biographies, and related content, on influential people.

Find your next great read, or related texts - search by author, genre or title.

Gale OneFile database that covers drama, music, art, and filmmaking.

Gain a deeper understanding of literary texts through a wide variety of contextual resources like videos, images, infographics, eBooks and more.

Literature database that includes biographies, text overviews & criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.

Learn how to play an instrument, photography and image editing, digital design, animation, and more, on LinkedIn Learning. Enter your library card number and library PIN/password.

You can also borrow instruments and digital tools from the Library of Things (if you're over 16).

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Business database that lets you compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies.

Learn how to write your CV, perform in interviews, build your personal brand, communicate well, how to lead, and more, on LinkedIn Learning. Enter your library card number and library PIN/password.

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Gale OneFile database that contains content relevant to the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.

Learn about AI, data science, coding and web development, cyber security, app development and more, on LinkedIn Learning. Enter your library card number and library PIN/password.

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General encyclopaedia that offers a range of content aimed at kids, teens, and adults.

The State Library offers an extensive range of digital resources covering a diverse range of subjects including; historical texts, business resources, current affairs, family history, health and much more.

General database with a focus on Australia and New Zealand, complemented by global news, reference, and multimedia coverage.

Gale in Context database that contains biographies, and related content, on influential people.

General database that contains Gale OneFile content across all subject topics for easy searching.

Gale in Context database that covers important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.

Gale in Context database that covers overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today’s important social issues.

Search portal that allows you to cross-search the Gale in Context and Gale OneFile databases.

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Gale OneFile database that specialises in health content aimed at medical students.

Consumer health resource.

Gale OneFile database that covers nursing and allied health content aimed at medical students.

Gale OneFile database that covers psychology area of study.

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Gale in Context database that covers hundreds of significant people, events, and topics in world history.

Family history resource that provides access to census and immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, and maps.

British and Irish family history resource that provides access to birth, marriage and death records, parish records, electoral rolls, travel and migration records, military records, and newspaper records.

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Gale in Context database that covers important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.

General database with a focus on Australia and New Zealand, complemented by global news, reference, and multimedia coverage.
Find text-only versions of Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Telegraph, The Australian, Choice magazine and many more.
Use the Publication Search to find specific titles, or the general search to find articles on particular topics or contemporary issues.

Gale OneFile database that provides access to major newspapers including Australian New Limited and Fairfax newspapers.

Digital newsstand featuring 7,000+ newspaper and magazine titles from over 120 countries, in 60 different languages. Includes full-spread copies of today's Daily Telegraph, The Australian, The Guardian Australia and UK, and many more.

Download the PressReader app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Get your daily Sydney Morning Herald at the library with high-quality digitised copies of the Sydney Morning Herald (2006-present). Jump on a library PC or connect your device to the Library Wi-Fi.