Use of the libraries’ Internet facilities is free to all library Internet users and bookings are required. However, people under 16 years of age who wish to use the Internet in the Library will be required to have the permission of their parent/ guardian.

No one is required to be a Library member to use the Library’s Internet facilities. However, non-members under 16 will be required to have parent/ guardian’s permission for Internet use. This can be assured by being accompanied by the responsible adult or by completion of an Internet Permission form when booking. 

Under 16s wishing to use the Internet in the library should have have their parent/guardian complete the form and return it to the Library. Their online record will be noted and an appropriate sticker will be attached to their membership card.

Internet Safety for kids

The Internet can provide a range of positive experiences in teaching and learning. The internet allows for the use of a range of information sources in school projects and assignments.

Using these technologies will assist students in developing skills in electronic media that they will use throughout their lives in everyday situations.

It is important to introduce children to these technologies in a safe environment, where children are taught how to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information, use and cite online sources, and share knowledge and information with others using appropriate language for the online environment. 

Parents can visit NetAlert Australia's Internet Safety Advisory Body for practical advice on Internet safety, parental control and filters for the protection of children, students and families.

Children can visit the Australian Government's Internet safety site for children at www.nettysworld.com.au.

For more information for parents on making the internet a safe experience for your child, go to Useful websites for Parents.

Follow the links below to view an e-book for kids on Internet Safety from Tumblebooks.

Little Red in Cyber Space                    Surfing Safely.com

Library Services

The library offers a range of materials or children of all ages and abilities, including books, videos, CD-ROM, music and spoken word cassettes and CDs. 

The Junior Easy collection has picture books suitable for the very young. 

The Leapfrog collection has a range of readers suitable for the beginner to the independent reader. 

Junior Fiction and Non fiction Collections contain material suitable for independent readers and school project materials. For more help with homework see S.T.R.L.'s homework help pages.

Each branch has a Parenting Collection, which contains books, magazines and videos on parenting from birth through to the teenage years.

Reading to Children

Well known Australian author Mem Fox encourages reading aloud to children. Here are her ten rules for reading aloud. 

For more advice for parents and teachers plus information about Mem Fox and her books go to her website

Mem Fox’s Ten Read Aloud Commandments

1. Spend at least ten wildly happy minutes every single day reading aloud.
2. Read at least three stories a day: it may be the same story three times. Children need to hear a thousand stories before they can begin to learn to read.
3. Read aloud with animation. Listen to your own voice and don’t be dull, or flat, or boring. Hang loose and be loud, have fun and laugh a lot.
4. Read with joy and enjoyment: real enjoyment for yourself and great joy for the listeners.
5. Read the stories that the kids love, over and over and over again, and always read in the same ‘tune’ for each book: i.e. with the same intonations on each page, each time.
6. Let children hear lots of language by talking to them constantly about the pictures, or anything else connected to the book; or sing any old song that you can remember; or say nursery rhymes in a bouncy way; or be noisy together doing clapping games.
7. Look for rhyme, rhythm or repetition in books for young children, and make sure the books are really short.
8. Play games with the things that you and the child can see on the page, such as letting kids finish rhymes, and finding the letters that start the child’s name and yours, remembering that it’s never work, it’s always a fabulous game.
9. Never ever teach reading, or get tense around books.
10. Read aloud every day because you just love being with your child, not because it’s the right thing to do. This is as important for fathers as it is for mothers!

How to join for children

Come to any one of our branches and bring:

• Your parent or guardian - we need their signature!

• Personal ID for your parent or guardian (their library card is sufficient)

• Something showing your parent or guardian's current residential address (e.g. Drivers Licence)

The library requires persons under the age of 18 to have a guarantor. A guarantor is a parent or guardian over 18 who is prepared to take responsibility for items borrowed, which may become lost or damaged. The guarantor needs to provide identification showing their current residential address, and co-sign the application form for the person wishing to become a member.

For more details on How to Join

When you have joined

You will be given a library card, which you will need each time you want to borrow. This card and items borrowed on it are the responsibility of you and your parent or guardian.

Membership Registration Form

Print the Registration Form (PDF file), complete the details and hand in at any branch library.