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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

     

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

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Tumblebooks - Audiobooks Online

A library of fiction and non-fiction talking books for children



 

 

 

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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.


 

 

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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.