eLearning
At Hobsons Bay Libraries we have learning tools and programs for our members to use. From homework help for students, to comprehensive encyclopedias and reliable information for research projects and assignments covering a wide range of subjects, we have a wide range of learning options available.
Digital Learning
Hobsons Bay Libraries provides members free access to LinkedIn Learning, an on demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career.
Access over 16,000 video tutorials covering hundreds of business, creative and technology topics from expert instructors and industry leaders.
Access LinkedIn Learning
Learn a new language online and at your own pace.
Over 70 languages on offer from Spanish and Mandarin to Icelandic, Swahili and even 'Pirate'.
Access Mango Languages
The Conversation is an independent source of news and analysis that uses content sourced from the academic and research community.
Access The Conversation
Start your family tree by accessing billions of genealogy records from Australia, US, UK and more.
ancestry.com.au
Research your family’s heritage from the UK, Ireland and Australia. Records include migration, cemetery, electoral rolls and much more.
Find my past
Children
Over 300 award-winning educational games providing hours of fun learning through play.
For children aged three and up.
Access BusyThings
Learn the basics of coding while having fun with the colourful creatures of Busythings. Tutorials, activities and coding projects introduce the fundamentals of how to create, run and debug simple programs.
Ideal for children aged six to twelve.
Access BusyCode
On-demand, one-to-one online homework help for primary, secondary and tertiary students from subject specialists online.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Access Studiosity on you computer
PK Mag offers a mix of book reviews and interesting articles for children, and original creative work by primary students including short stories, poems, art, craft, reviews, musical performances, science and engineering projects.
Access PK mag
Young People
On-demand, one-to-one online homework help for primary, secondary and tertiary students from subject specialists online.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Access Studiosity on your computer
An online magazine for lovers of young adult fiction featuring book reviews, competitions, news, videos, interviews and more.
Access SpineOut
PK Mag offers a mix of book reviews and interesting articles for children, and original creative work by primary students including short stories, poems, art, craft, reviews, musical performances, science and engineering projects.
Access PK mag
Technology, Language & Community
Introductory technology classes are held regularly at our branches at no charge. Learn the basics in a friendly and supportive environment.
Recent class topics include introductions to Computers, the Internet, Word, iPads, and how to download eBooks.
See our upcoming technology classes
There are nine community centres and neighbourhood houses in Hobsons Bay, providing affordable programs and activities suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Programs include adult education, computer classes, health and fitness programs, social actvities, and much more.
The Community Centres in Hobsons Bay brochure contains locations, contact details and a summary of programs available at each centre.