Administration, library, community services and information centres close 12 noon 20 December 2024 re-opening 6 January 2025
Depots close 12 noon Thursday 12 Dec 2024 returning Monday 13 January 2025
The Rural Libraries Queensland online catalogue has a range of resources and services available to the 28 participating councils in the network. Library members can search for books, renew loans and access online resources. All you require is a current library membership card and PIN number.
Instructions to access your online membership with Rural Libraries Queensland
1. Please google: aurora cloud, this should take you to the Aurora Cloud Montage or click here.
2. In the top right hand corner, there is a blue login button.
3. Click on this and it will take you to the next screen where you place your membership number and pin. If you are not sure of this, please telephone Gay on 07 4651 1170 or email library@barc.qld.gov.au during business hours.
4. Once logged in you will then have access to the whole range available within the Rural Libraries Queensland catalogue. You will be able to reserve your favourite books, dvds, audiobooks. When the items have arrived at the Library, you will received notification.
Did you also know with your membership you are entitled to access any of the following electronic resources:
Borrow Box – eaudiobooks and ebooks
Overdrive – ebooks and eaudiobooks
RBdigital – emagazines, over 100 to choose from
Storybox Library - Australian children's books, read by a diverse range of local storytellers
National Geographic Virtual Library – complete archive of National Geographic magazine, Traveller magazine and kids magazine
Kanopy – video streaming of movies, films and documentaries
Enjoy!
Libraries in our region
Alpha Library
29 Shakespeare Street, Alpha QLD 4724
T: 07 4985 1370
E: Sharon.Wilson@boq.com.au
Librarian: Sharon Wilson
Opening Hours:
Monday and thursday: 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Friday: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Closed 12.45pm to 1.15pm for lunch.
Jericho Library
8 Darwin Street, Located in the Jericho Tourist Information Centre, Jericho QLD 4728
T: 07 4651 4129
F: 07 4651 4133
E: jerichortc@barc.qld.gov.au
Librarian: Katherine Head
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am to 11.00am and 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Barcaldine Library
9 Beech Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725
T: 07 4651 1170
E: library@barc.qld.gov.au
Librarian: Gay Gesch
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm. Closed 12.30pm to 1.30pm for lunch.
What's on: First 5 Forever (formerly Best Star) is a universal family literacy program aimed at creating stronger language and literacy environments for 0-5 year old children before they start kindergarten and school. Come along to the Barcaldine Library and meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. For more information please click here.
Aramac Information Centre, Library and Harry Redford Gallery
58 Gordon Street, Aramac QLD 4726
T: 07 4651 3047
E: Sarahl@barc.qld.gov.au
Librarian:Sarah Lima
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.00am to 4.00pm (April - September)
Monday - Thursday: 9.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 1.00 pm (October - March)
Closed daily from 1.00pm to 2.00pm for lunch.
Muttaburra Library
20 Bruford Street, Muttaburra QLD 4732
T: 07 4651 5654
E: librarym@barc.qld.gov.au
Librarian: Kerry Robinson
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 4.00pm. Closed 12.00pm to 1.00pm for lunch.