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BorrowBox and uLibrary eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines are available 24/7 (to library members). Other online resources include Haynes auto manuals, State Library of NSW ebooks, access to Cobar Shire Library and TAFE Library Network catalogues, and mobile language learning. These are all FREE services (provided for Cobar Shire library members). Please contact Library staff if you have any questions regarding use of the Cobar online library services.Â
Thousands of popular eBook, eAudio and eMagazine titles. This is a FREE service for Cobar Library members, available 24/7. Library card number required to sign in.
Access online or download the BorrowBox App.
A great selection of unique eBook and eAudio titles. This is a FREE service for Cobar Library members, available 24/7. Library card number required to sign in.
Access online or download the uLibrary App.
A wide selection of 6,000+ modern and classic eBooks, all free and available to download. This is a FREE service for all NSW public Library members, available 24/7. Library card number required to sign in.
Instant access to 900+ repair manuals (cars, motorcycles, tractors, marine, auto techbooks… AND SNOWMOBILES!) This is a FREE service for Cobar Library members, available 24/7. Library card number required to sign in.
Search the Cobar catalogue. Renew items on loan, or reserve an item for your use. Library card number needed to log-in for renewals and reservations. Please contact Library staff if you require assistance with accessing the library catalogue. This is a FREE service for Cobar Library users.
Search across the entire network of TAFE NSW libraries. Please contact Library staff for inter-library loans. This is a FREE service for TAFE NSW students and faculty.
Learn a new language with more than 100 to choose from! Learn online anytime you like. This is a FREE service for Cobar Library members, available 24/7. Library card number required to register.
Free 24/7 access to quality information on any subject. Find full-text articles, newspapers, family history and images. This is a FREE service for all NSW public library members. Library card number required to log-in.
Free online learning. Build your digital skills, confidence and safety online with free learning content and computer classes. 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 24 hours a day.
Hundreds of free short courses to choose from. Including: Mobile phone, Tablet, Desktop, Apple, Android, Internet safety, WiFi & data, Online services, Games & practice, Staying in touch, and Lifestyle.
This is a FREE service for all Australian residents. No log-in required.
Free online learning. Build your digital skills through the Learning Digital program. Your chance to be better connected.
No matter what your skill level is right now the lessons are designed to help you build your digital skills to become better connected in the digital world. Learn at your own pace with self-guided lessons. Lessons for every skill level – no need to be tech savvy.
A great range of free short courses to choose from. Including: Introductions to Emails, Safety on the internet, Data, Internet access and scams, and Smart TVs and streaming.
This is a FREE service for all Australian residents. No log-in required.
Free legal information for the community of New South Wales. Popular legal topics. You can find information about neighbours, wills, renting, employment and more. Also legal information for older people, young people, in community languages, for Aboriginal people, and for students. Also includes links to legislation and legal cases from the Commonwealth, NSW and other Australian states and territories.
The Find Legal Answers Tool Kit is a collection of plain language books answering everyday questions about the law. The books cover a wide range of topics, including debt, wills, neighborhood issues, criminal charges, family law and more. Find the books online or at your local public library.Â
Hot Topics is a series of short overviews about the law. Read these to find out about the Australian legal system, courts and tribunals, domestic violence, voting and elections, and working with your lawyer.
This is a FREE service for all residents of NSW. No log-in required.
Information about alcohol and other drugs for the community of New South Wales.
A to Z of drugs is an opportunity to learn about some of the most commonly used legal and illegal drugs in Australia. An alphabetical listing of common drugs and their street names.
Alcohol – find information about alcohol, standard drinks and alcohol related issues.
Drug and alcohol statistics. Find the latest research and statistics relating to the use of alcohol and other drugs among Australians.
For the community. Learn about drug and alcohol issues affecting young people, older people, families, Aboriginal people, and students. Also contains drug and alcohol information in community languages.
Getting help. Links to services and agencies that can assist people needing treatment, information, advice, referral and support.
This is a FREE service for all residents of NSW. No log-in required.
U3A Online is the virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet.Â
All that’s needed to study online is access to a computer, tablet or other device with an Internet connection – and some basic computing skills.
Our courses are open to all older people and disabled younger people anywhere in the world. They are especially suited to older members of the community who are isolated either geographically, or through physical or social circumstances (including carers).
We offer a wide variety of course subjects which can be studied at any level of interest. Â We aim to provide something for everyone, so our courses may vary in length and depth.
The courses are informal, there are no exams or assignments and no certificates issued. Each course is offered as Independent Study. A number of courses also have a Course Leader, at dates listed on the ‘with leader’ Courses list.
