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Children's Online Resources
Inside a Dog - Books for Young People
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog, it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx
Inside a dog is a website about books and reading where young people can:
- read and write reviews
- meet the online author-in-residence
- win stuff
- preview upcoming titles
- read interviews with authors
- keep up to date with all the latest bookish news
- talk about books on the forum
access insideadog from the library or home
Magpies Children's Literature
A guide to children's fiction, poetry and short stories, with an emphasis on Australian
material. Search for titles by subject, author, series and age level.

access Magpies from the library
Tumblebooks - Audiobooks Online
A library of fiction and non-fiction talking books for children

access Tumblebooks for kids
Need Help With Homework?
yourtutor is a free online service available through your library membership.
An Australian service, it connects thousands of students in Years 4-12 to tutors who provide instant help and coaching in all main subjects: Mathematics, Science, General English, Essay Writing, Assignment Research (finding information, organising reports/assignments), Study Skills (time management, note taking skills, revision techniques, etc.)
The service allows you to communicate with real tutors via an interactive chat session, exchange files, draw on a shared ideas board and watch in real time as they find study materials for you on the web.
This service is only available Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
It is accessible from home via your internet connection - you just need your library card number (IN FULL). Alternatively you may log in using the free internet computers at your local library - just make a booking with staff.
access yourtutor from home or the library
System requirements:
yourtutor works in the following web browsers: Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 2+ and requires Adobe Flash Player 8+
Need more Information
Email library@portphillip.vic.gov.au or use eServices to ask us a question, request information
or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713
and ask for Port Phillip Library Service.
