Your Library from home

Access our services from home

If you are unable to come into one of our branches Maitland City Library has a range of digital options for accessing books, movies, newspapers, music, magazines and information.

Don’t have a Maitland Library card and  can’t get into a branch library ?  That's not a problem -  you  can sign up online here and start to access our collection.

 

E Books and E Audio

Choose from a wide range of e-books and e-audio books! Read Dervla McTiernan’s The Good Turn or listen to Lee Child’s New Moon. There’s plenty of titles available to keep kids occupied be it Harry Potter, Frankie Fish or the Treehouse series.

Magazines

You don’t have to miss out on your favourite magazine! Keep up with Better Homes and Gardens, Outback, Organic Gardener, Women’s Weekly or Wheels through Libby. For kids National Geographic Kids, Krash and Mania will keep boredom away. 

Movies

If a movie is what you crave a Maitland Library card gives you access titles available from Kanopy or Beamafilm. Browse through classics, world cinema, documentaries and family films.

Music

Music buffs can stream classics, new releases and world music from Freegal. Tones and I, Foo Fighters, Billie Holiday, Harry Styles and Pink Floyd are just some of the artists to keep you company while at home or out and about. 

Research and study

Research and study are all possible with Maitland City Library’s e-resources , including Encyclopedia Britannica for kids , or a range of research and popular resources. Find the answers you need and help with assignments.

Local History

Find pictures from the past, investigate Maitland as it was and as it is now with our Local History collection. 

Programs and activities

For children of all ages Maitland Library has Storybox available. Authors and actors read picture books in these delightful videos.

We have some great activities to do at home, including a Mermaid Sensory bottle, DIY Dreamcatchers, Trojan Horses and Viking Runes. For those who are missing LEGO club we've collected all of our challenges and booklets in one place.

Past Look Who’s Talking events are available as Podcasts, listen to events you’ve missed or relive a favourite. You don’t have to go out to hear from exciting and insightful authors.  For other podcast suggestions, check out our curated lists of Podcasts For You.

Newspapers

Get access to local, national and international news with Newsbank, titles include The Guardian, The Australian and The Maitland Mercury. 

Use the resources of the State Library

A Maitland City Library card gives you access to the full range of electronic resources available from the State Library of New South Wales' digital collection.  From historic newspaper coverage, scientific research, history, social sciences, art, business and government, your Maitland library card opens up a world of research.

Ask Us

If there are still questions you would like answered,  any help we can provide about collections and services or research we can assist you with please contact us directly and we will be in touch with the answers.

Adult Colouring

Colouring in is a great way to unwind and reduce any stress or anxiety. Some New York artists have come together to offer their work online and free to download.

The Museum of Modern Art, photographer Louise Lawler and illustrator Jon Buller have issued 12 different drawings of installations in the Museum of Modern Art.

From dinosaurs to mandalas Just Colour has a large range of printable colouring in to keep anyone occupied!

 

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