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At FCC Library, we are supporting Dr Alan Finkel, Australia's chief scientist, in asking people to read a book to a child this holiday season.

"Parents often ask me what they ought to do to prepare their children for a future they can scarcely imagine, in a world that's changing before their eyes. I say that there's a brilliant learning technology already on the shelf. It builds vocabulary, conveys knowledge, fosters creativity, improves concentration, develops skills of reasoning and pattern recognition, calms anxiety and opens discussions … all this, while nurturing love and bringing joy. The batteries last forever. It's cheap, and sometimes even free. And it's widely available in libraries, shops and homes.

Can you guess?

As adults, we can all set the example by reading books ourselves. It's a great start — but it's not enough. These holidays, I'm challenging all of us to take the next step. Pick up a book and pledge to share it with a special child in your life: a son or daughter, a grandchild, a niece or nephew, the child of a neighbour or family friend."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-14/alan-finkel-reading-challenge-for-the-future/9254748

Please read on for a guide on how to access eBooks and audiobooks -particularly handy for holiday reading.

The simplest way to read eBooks or listen to Audiobooks is to access the free ePlatform app. Through this app you can easily find our library, then access all of our available titles and read or listen to them via your browser – even when offline, all on your netbook, tablet or smartphone.

The app can be accessed on an iPad, iPhone, Galaxy and most other devices. Using it is as easy as 1-2-3:

    1) Download the ePlatform app from the Apple, Google Play or Windows app stores.

    2) Look for our library and log in - you’ll only need to do this once.

    3) Search for, borrow and read or listen to any book you want!

For more information on the app and where to download it from, read our app information.

Audiobooks can be accessed just like the eBooks, but for offline listening, you’ll have to download the title first. To download an Audiobook you only need the ePlatform app - no extra software is required. After that, you can listen to your Audiobook anywhere and anytime.

So why not take advantage of this amazing addition to our library during these upcoming summer holidays? Audiobooks are a great way to pass the time on a long road trip or flight, or even just lazing away in the sun…. enjoy!

2017 Reading recommendations from the Wheeler Centre

https://www.wheelercentre.com/notes/2017-favourites-wheeler-centre-staff

Best wishes for a safe and relaxing festive season,

The FCC Library crew