E-Library
Your Gannawarra Library Service card is your passport to all these wonderful free resources.
Not a member? Go to our Catalogue page and click on My Account for information on how to become a member and access these resources immediately.
BorrowBox
Borrow, download and enjoy eBooks, eAudio books and eMagazines from the comfort of your living room, (or wherever else you might be). Simply install the BorrowBox app on your Apple, or Android device and select from the extensive range. You will need your membership card and PIN the first time you download the app to your device. Read or listen all within the app and access your library wherever you go! Go to our BorrowBox website for more information or watch this short video Getting Started on BorrowBox
hoopla
hoopla offers members a vast digital catalogue that maximises the power of your Gannawarra Library Service membership card.
Library card holders can access over 790,000 titles (eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, comics, music, movies, and TV). Content can be streamed from any computer by clicking hoopla or mobile device by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS and Android.
All you need is an active email address and your Gannawarra Library Service membership card and PIN.
Watch this short video to get you started.
Beamafilm
Beamafilm offers library members over 1,000 quality documentaries, films and series with a focus on Australian stories. Get streaming today!
How do I start watching movies?
- Create account and log in using your library card here.
- Verify your account through your email
- Browse films
- Choose one to watch
- Start watching
Or click here for customized sign-up and instructions on how to get the best out of Beamafilm.
Where do I watch?
You can watch from any internet connected device (your phone, tablet, PC etc) OR you can chrome cast to your TV from any of your devices OR you can use your Apple TV.
Any small print or 'catches'?
No! No viewing limits. Watch as many as you want, whenever you want. It’s FREE with your library membership.
Beamafilm now has a handy app for apple and android.
Story Box Library
Story Box Library features engaging online stories aimed at Australian primary school aged children. Our stories are a little bit cheeky, a little bit charming and a whole lot of fun! Created for Australian children to view stories by Australian authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic storytellers. Visit Story Box Library to log in using your Gannawarra Library Service membership card or download the app to easily use on your chosen device.
Libraries Victoria app
Enjoy your library, anywhere, anytime on any device! Download the Libraries Victoria App to your phone or tablet.
The Libraries Victoria App has some handy information but even more exciting is if you sign into your local library you will find all the information from your local library. If you stay signed in, then every time you open the App you will go directly to your own library.
Key Features:
- Use your phone as a library card – the app has your library barcode stored just swipe up where you see My Barcode at the bottom of the screen.
- Search the catalogue of your home libraries and place holds.
- Find eBooks and audiobooks from your library catalogue.
- Manage all your loans and holds from the My Account screen.
Tips when using the Libraries Victoria app(PDF, 176KB)
Britannica
Britannica Library helps you find reliable information fast. Britannica delivers with a user friendly approach making it easier to conduct research, complete homework assignments, and work on special projects, and includes supporting research tools and resources. Britannica is available both within the Library and from home as part of your Gannawarra Library membership.
Visit: Britannica website
The Computer School
The Computer Schools contains thousands of easy to follow tutorials on computer basics, technology basics, tablets and mobile devices, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, Androids, Google, social media, digital photography, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver and much more.
Have your library card ready to boost your IT skills at home or on your own device. If you’re visiting the library and using our computers please use the visitor password ‘member3579’. Go to The Computer School website.
Ancestry
Ancestry is the world's largest online family history resource. Search more than 11 billion records from all around the world in the Library edition.
Ancestry Library Edition can be accessed from the public computers at our Kerang and Cohuna branches.
Better Health Channel
The Better Health Channel is a government website that provides health and medical information to help individuals and their communities improve their health and wellbeing.
Visit: Better Health Channel website