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Digital library services
While our physical library services have stopped we’re still here and working hard to bring the wonder of libraries to your homes in different ways.
Local children join global 'bear hunt'
Local children in the City of South Perth are joining kids around the world on a global ‘bear hunt’ in a bid to beat boredom during coronavirus lockdown.
Library loans to be extended
South Perth and Manning library loans have been extended to 30 June 2020.
Hand washing song for kids
City of South Perth librarians have created an original 30 second hand washing song that's easy for kids to remember to teach thorough hand washing.
South Perth Libraries closed until further notice
This does note include library online services, including ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, eLearning, research and streaming services, which are still operating as normal.
Library members can now access in demand items faster
South Perth Libraries have purchased additional BorrowBox e-resources so library members can access in demand items fast.
Delays to Kanopy streaming services
South Perth Libraries has been advised there are some delays to the Kanopy movie streaming platform, due to an increase in server traffic.
Library after-hours chute to open 24/7
As of 17 March 2020 the South Perth and Manning libraries after-hours chutes will be open 24/7.
Routine Library website maintenance
As part of ongoing improvement, the RBDigital website will be off-line from 8pm, Wednesday 18 March for about 30 minutes.
All Library events and programs postponed
South Perth libraries advises that all events and programs have been postponed until further notice. However, Time for Rhyme and Time for Stories will still take place.
