Are there book clubs at the library?

Yes. Check when and where our book clubs meet, or enquire at your closest library branch.
   

Are you having difficulty getting to the library?

We offer a free home delivery service for members who because of illness or disability, cannot travel to a library. To discuss eligibility phone 3412 4147 or visit the Home Library Services page for more information.

Can I access Ancestry at home?

No. The Ancestry Library is only accessible free of charge in any Logan City Council Library.

Can I access Find My Past at home?

No. FindMyPast is only accessible free of charge in any Logan City Council Library.

Can I add another library to my eBook app?

Libby: Yes. In the Settings tab, tap Add Library and add as many library services as you want.

Borrowbox: No. The BorrowBox app only accepts one library at a time.

Can I add money to my library account online?

Yes, log on to WebPrint and click add value to add funds.

Can I borrow ebooks on my no internet membership card?

Yes. The no internet membership applies only to using the Public Internet Computers and WIFI at your local library.

Can I check out my own items?

Yes. Our libraries have easy to use self-checkout kiosks.

Can I download documents to read later?

You may download the article or document as a file to be saved on your computer.

 

Can I download eBooks and eAudiobooks at the Library?

You are welcome to use the WiFi at any Logan City Council Library branch to download eBooks or eAudiobooks to your own device.

You are unable to download ebooks or eAudiobooks onto public computers at any library branch due to licence restrictions.

Can I download GVRL titles to my device?

No, but you can download articles in HTML, PDF or listen to them on your MP3 player.

Can I download the same eBooks to multiple devices?

Yes. If you want to sync the same eBooks to the Libby or Borrowbox app on multiple devices, always sign into the app with the same library card.

Can I download titles directly to my wifi enabled eReader?

If your eReader can install and run apps you can download eBooks directly via the supported app for your preferred eBook platform (Apple and Android users).

For other devices, you will have to download books to Adobe Digital Editions on a computer first and then transfer the eBook to the eReader from there.

Can I get alerts for news topics that interest me?

Yes. Consult the Newsbank "How To Use" section for instructions.

Can I get help with reading, writing and numeracy at the library?

We offer you help with general literacy including reading, writing and basic numeracy.

Help is available to native English speakers and individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Our trained volunteer literacy tutors plan sessions for each individual client’s needs. The sessions may, for example, aim to assist clients to:

  • communicate both orally and in writing with greater fluency and accuracy
  • develop strategies to improve reading and listening comprehension
  • improve numeracy skills for work or everyday life
  • learn interview skills and/or skills to retain a job
  • read web pages to access work
  • read to their children
  • gain a driver’s licence
  • prepare for the Australian citizenship test

For more information contact your local library or the Outreach Librarian on 3412 4459.