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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 home or the library
Scholastic BookFlix
- 80 classic video storybooks paired with a related non-fiction eBook
- Read-aloud supports and definitions of key words
- Educational games and activities
- Safe, age-appropriate web links
- Meet the author section
access Scholastic BookFlix from home or internet access computers at 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.
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