Burdekin Library

What's on @ Your Library

Storytime every Wednesday in Home Hill and Friday in Ayr. during the school term.

10.30am - 11.15am

the computer school

Free tutorials for all Library Members on a great range of computer programs. [Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop]

Click on the link below to access 'the computer school', enter your library card number and click on submit.

http://www.thecomputerschool.net/smartcart/scart_skillsindex.php?logname=bplmember&logtype=7

 

 

Yourtutor program

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  Get free online homework help with yourtutor. Connect to your Library's free live online study support service Monday to Friday, 4-8pm for easy, instant help with maths, English, science, assignment research and study skills from specialist subject tutors. Log on at: yourtutor.com.au

   

  Membership

  • Membership is free to Burdekin residents and visitors who can provide proof of identity and residency.
  • Children under 18 must be endorsed by a parent or guardian, who must also provide proof of identity and residency.
  • Please notify the Library of any change of name, address or phone number.
  • If you leave the district, please return all your Library loans and hand in your borrower's card before you go.

  Loans

  • Your membership card is necessary for all transactions.
  • Full resident members may borrow up to 12 items for a period of 14 days, taken from the following:
  • 12 books
  • 12 magazines
  • 6 talking books
  • 4 Audio Visual items(Video, CD, DVD, Cass, CD-ROM)
  • Non-resident members can borrow up to 4 items with a limit of 1 audio visual item.
  • You may renew or reserve Library materials simply by phoning either Library or visiting the library web site.
  • You will need your membership card to do this.

  Material for Loan

  • Online Catalogue
  • Adults' and young people's sections provide a wide range of the following:
  • Books
  • Large Print
  • Magazines
  • Cassettes
  • DVD's
  • CDs
  • Videos
  • Talking books
  • Foreign language books (Italian and Spanish)
  • Other material my be borrowed from other libraries on Inter-Library Loan.

  Contact Details & Opening Times

  Ayr

  

  Library Manager	Mr John Scott
  Location	108 Graham Street AYR QLD 4807
  Phone Fax	(07) 4783 9970 (07) 4783 9997
  Email	ayr.library@burdekin.qld.gov.au
  Hours	(Tue/Wed/Fri) 10:30am - 5.30pm (Thurs) 12.00noon - 7.00pm (Sat) 9.00am - 4.00pm Closed: (Sun/Mon)

  Home Hill (Branch)

  

  Library Officer	Mrs. Jocelyn Defranciscis
  Location	77-79 Ninth Avenue HOME HILL QLD 4806
  Phone	(07) 4782 1327
  Hours	(Mon/Tues) 1:00pm - 5.00pm (Wed) 10.00am-12.00pm, 2.00 pm-4.00pm (Thurs) 1.00pm - 6.00pm (Fri) 1.00pm - 5.00pm (Sat) 9.00am - 12.00noon Closed: (Sun)

  Local History Facilities

  If you are conducting any local or family research, the local history room at the library may be a place to visit. There are local history books and ephemeral material available containing local information. Search for available items via the Library online catalogue.

  The following Microfilm and Microfiche can be viewed on the Microfiche Reader/Scanner and copied to a portable device or printed for 20c per page.

  The Advocate from 1938,

  The Home Hill Observer from 1923-1976

  The Port Denison (Bowen) papers from 1864-1910

  Queensland births, deaths and marriage records

  Queensland State Archives shipping registers from the 1860’s until the early 1900’s.

  Other Services

  • Internet and Word-processing (Internet policy)
  • Photocopying
  • Newspapers
  • Parents' Collection
  • Children and Youth Services
  • Library Angels home delivery