Library News

BOOK WEEK - "Book an Adventure"

Book Week is just around the corner! Running from Monday, 16 August to Friday, 23 August. This year's theme is, Book an Adventure!

 

Get ready for a week packed with exciting activities that celebrate the joy of reading! Students can look forward to a variety of fun, hands-on experiences designed to ignite their imagination and deepen their love of books—plus, the much-loved dress-up day is back. 

 

Make sure you stop by the Wangaratta High School Administration office, where an unforgettable adventure awaits!

 

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Could any Year 7's or Year 12's who are having trouble with printing, please see Ms Wyatt in the Senior Library at Lunch or Recess - AND  bring your card and laptop.

 

 

Have you checked out these library resources? BorrowBox, Open Dyslexic, Libby, ULibrary

 

There are some fantastic resources available to students to access e-books and more! Check out the resources below

 

The BorrowBox app makes it easy to browse, borrow and read your library's eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers anywhere, everywhere. If BorrowBox is available through your local library you can simply log in with your membership details to access the library's collection of digital content.

https://www.borrowbox.com/ 

 

OpenDyslexic is a typeface designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you like the way you are able to read this page, and others, then this typeface is for you! OpenDyslexic is free to use: The newest version of OpenDyslexic now uses the SIL-OFL license, giving you freedom to use it for personal use, business use, education, commercial, books, ebook readers, applications, websites, and any other project or purpose you need.

https://opendyslexic.org/ 

 

Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card.

https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard 

 

uLibrary provides a secure and reliable app for library patrons, ensuring a secure, smooth space to browse, borrow, and return eBooks and eAudiobooks.

https://www.ulibrary.net/