While libraries might be closed around the country, Kerry Library’s online services remain open. Their online services are available free of charge to all library members. All Kerry Library members have free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics, eMagazines and eLanguage Learning courses using their library card details. Don’t worry if you are not already members of Kerry Library. You can now join online for free (https://lgma.iii.com/selfreg) and be issued with a temporary library card number that will allow access to the resources. You can also join by contacting the library on 0667121200 or emailing onlinequeries@kerrylibrary.ie.
Below are the details of the various online resources aimed at children that Kerry Library offers. Full details of all online resources are available on their website www.kerrylibrary.ie.
Online Resources for Children available from Kerry Library
eBooks and eAudiobooks
Using the Borrowbox service, a library card number and PIN, children can download 5 eBooks and 5 eAudiobooks at any one time. There are titles available for all ages from preschool to teenage, with new copies being added daily to meet the demand.
https://fe.bolindadigital.com/wldcs_bol_fo/b2i/mainPage.html?b2bSite=4819
eComics
A new service launched by Kerry Library this month, eComics from rbDigital allows Kerry Libray members access to over 500 comics and graphic novels suitable for adults and children. Comics and graphic novels can be a great resource for young readers struggling to improve their reading skills. Register online with the service using your Kerry Library card and choose from top comics including Marvel, Disney, IDW, Dark Horse and other major brands. There are no waiting lists, you can keep the title to read for 30 days (automatic return) and there’s no limit to the amount of titles you can borrow.
https://www.rbdigital.com/KerryLibrary/service/comics/landing?
rbDigital Magazines
With your library card number you can now access a 100s of full colour interactive digital magazines. This service also contains a number of titles suitable for children including National Geographic Kids, Storytime, Horrible Histories magazine and High Five. There’s no limit to the number of magazines borrowed and no waiting lists to access you favourites.
https://lgma.rbdigitalglobal.com/
Kidspeak- Transparent Languages
KIDSPEAK™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces your children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese.
https://lgma.rbdigitalglobal.com/
Spring Into Storytime
‘Spring into Storytime’ is the name of Kerry Library’s annual celebration of families reading together. Storytime in the library is a special shared time for families, it is a fun way for children to enjoy stories, especially those who may not have access to books in the home or do not have access to new books at this time. So even though the libraries might be closed this year Kerry Library would still love children and their families to Spring into Storytime with us this April.
Each weekday at 11.30am we will be sharing on our social media pages, a storytime video recorded by librarians throughout the county. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @KerryLibrary to listen to the story and afterwards visit the library website where we have linked craft ideas and activity sheets you can download to go along with the stories.
