Why not have a look at the eResources on the Gunnedah Shire Library webpage. To access, click here. These resources can be accessed anywhere, at any time. All you will need is your library card.

Not a member of the library yet? Just come in, fill out the simple application form, show some proof of address and you'll be able to access all the library's eResources.

The library's "Free Learning Experiences" information sheet lists many virtual tours, stories, games and activities to keep both young and old entertained online.

Check out the Storytime from Space website. This is the project of a non-profit educational organisation which sends books out to the International Space Station.

The astronauts living there record themselves reading the books and the videos are uploaded to the website.

Titles include 'Ada Lace Take Me To Your Leader' by Emily Calandrelli, 'Max Goes To Mars' by Jeffrey Bennett, and 'Moustronaut' by astronaut Mark Kelly.

The astronauts also conduct experiments to demonstrate science concepts from the Storytime from Space books.

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Why not test your knowledge on the National Geographic Kids quizzes and games? Test your knowledge and your memory with games about animals, weather, dinosaurs and outer space.

If art is more their scene, take a look at Artsology, a website filled with online games, investigations and printable activities on arts and artists.

Zoos Victoria brings the zoo to you with a range of virtual zoo tours, keeper talks, animal interactions and live animal cams!

You can feed the giraffes, meet the meerkats or visit the butterfly house from the comfort of your own home. To access, click here.

The library is running their school holiday programme for January.

Toddler Time is for children birth to 8 years and starts at 10.30am. Crafty Creations is for children aged 8 to 13 years and starts at 3.30pm at a cost of $3.00 per child.

Contact the library on 6740 2190 for more information and to book your place.