Learning Resources
Explore the extensive collection of learning resources designed to cater to learners of all ages and interests. From digital courses and job skills to home & gardening, we provide the tools and support you need to pursue your learning goals.
Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, learn a new language, or learn to be a parent, our library is your partner in lifelong learning. Join us on this exciting journey of knowledge and exploration!
Getty Museum Open Content Program
The Open Content Program makes high-resolution images of public domain artwork from the Getty collections freely available, without restrictions, to advance the research, teaching, and practice of art and art history.
Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.
Alannah & Madeline Foundation eSmart
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation provides a range of resources to support Australian families to build essential digital skills to develop a generation of safe and strong digital citizens who are capable and compassionate. These resources are developed to help children and young people, and the people who care for them reduce their risk of exposure to online harm and empower them to successfully and safely navigate the digital world.
Be Connected is an Australian government initiative committed to building the confidence, digital skills and online safety of older Australians. Whether you want to pick up new skills or dive into a new topic, you can access our free learning resources online or join one of the thousands of community organisations running free computer classes across Australia.
eSafety is Australia's independent regulator for online safety. It educates Australians about online safety risks and helps to remove harmful content such as cyberbullying of children, adult cyber abuse and intimate images or videos shared without consent.
Scamwatch is run by the National Anti-Scam Centre to collect reports about scams to help us warn others and to take action to stop scams. It also provides up-to-date information to help you spot and avoid scams.
Coding
Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science.
Scratch is a coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations.
Curriculum
The education resource material published on the website is provided for use by Australian primary and middle-years teachers and their students, and home school educators.
Learning packages for students to complete away from school at their own pace are available for download. These units of work are based on the typical work students would be learning at school and are aligned to the Australian Curriculum. The learning@home materials have been developed as additional materials, and are not a replacement for the curriculum programs that schools will provide.
State Library of Queensland Curriculum Connect
Developed by the State Library of Queensland, Curriculum Connect makes finding free, teacher-reviewed, classroom-ready resources simple. Find materials tailored for specific year levels and subjects, including History and Social Sciences, Visual Arts, Design, Science, and English. Explore rich content and learning activities from First Nations perspectives.
Literacy
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. It's a program providing strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0–5 years. Explore articles, tips and activities to make the most of your child's first five years.
Learn new languages in quick, bite-sized lessons, you’ll earn points and unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills.
Download Duolingo on mobile devices: iOS Android
LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
To log in:
- Type in your Mount Isa City Library Membership Number
Download LOTE4Kids on mobile devices: iOS Android
Story Box Library is a subscription-based, educational website, created for Australian children to view stories by Australian authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic storytellers. It was born out of a need for Australian children to experience and make a personal connection with Australian stories and voices.
To log in:
- Click Log In (located at Top-Right hand corner of the screen)
- From the drop-down menu (in the Log-in Box), select Public Library & Tertiary Log In
- Scroll down and type in your Mount Isa City Library Membership Barcode Number
- Click Log In
Download Story Box on mobile devices: iOS Android
Mathematics
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Better Health Channel provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live in.
Healthdirect Australia is the national virtual public health information service. It works towards the health priorities of Commonwealth and state and territory funders to improve the health of Australians.
Join over 100 million people from all walks of life who have come to us to learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century.
Find an online training or local event to help grow your career or business. Courses designed by Google.
Access over 3,000 free online courses provided by the world’s leading tech companies
TAFE Queensland free micro-credential courses
TAFE Queensland micro-credentials are an accessible, flexible way to learn new skills, progress your career and stay up-to-date with new technologies and technical skills.
My Child Magazine provides expert guidance and information as well as inspiration and encouragement to support you throughout the crazy journey of parenthood.
Parent.org offers a vast library of parenting information and articles developed by child behaviour experts.
Raising Children Network provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. Designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try, the content is easy to find and easy to digest.
Reading Rockets offers a rich library of evidence-based classroom strategies to help young children become skilled readers.
The Fathering Project positively impacts fathering behaviour and fathers’ engagement with children through evidence-rich programs and resources that engage, equip and support fathers, families, schools, employers and community organisations.