Learn and Research
We have a range of dictionaries, encyclopedias and reference texts available. You can also learn a language, explore your family history and develop your business, technology and creative skills.
You may require your library card number (2002900xxxxxxx) and password to access some eLibrary products. Forgot password?
Ancestry Library Edition is an online genealogy research database. It gives you instant access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes resources from Australia, NZ, USA and the UK.
Please note: Access is available only from Library PCs.
Read Australasian magazines, newspapers and reference books with ANZ Reference Centre Plus.
Britannica Library is an online database that provides articles and multimedia content for kids, young adult and adults. It also includes a dictionary, world atlas and more and is designed to support homework, assignments and general research questions.
The British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library and Find my past to digitise the British Library's vast collection of newspapers. You can search news articles, family notices, letters, obituaries and advertisements from millions of pages of British and Irish newspapers from 1703 - 2003. To view pages from the archive, you'll need to be on a Library PC or connected to our Wi-Fi and register (for free) and be signed in.
Please note: Access is available only from Library PCs and devices connected to our Wi-Fi.
British Newspaper Archive search tips
Find my past allows you to search Australian, Irish, New Zealand and UK family history/genealogy records.
Please note: Access is available only from Library PCs and devices connected to our Wi-Fi.
Getting started guide
Find My Past have a developed a range of guides to help you get started. You'll find guides on researching your family history, creating your family tree and searching on Find My Past.
Getting started guide
Gale eBooks
With Gale eBooks you can read a full-text eBook of the Encyclopaedia Judaica.
Informit Explore is an Australian research database that allows access to millions of authoritative articles on Australia’s most critical issues with topic summaries and videos.
Ideal for secondary students and adults exploring contemporary issues this database also includes access to Australian publications such as Meanjin, The Big Issue and Kill Your Darlings.
Develop your business, technology and creative skills to achieve your personal and professional goals with LinkedIn Learning.
There are 16,000 courses available with topics including Microsoft Excel, AI, programming, graphic design, photography, leadership, project management and more.
Access LinkedIn Learning online or via the LinkedIn Learning app from the App or Play Stores
How to use LinkedIn Learning online with your PC
To access LinkedIn Learning on your PC, click here.
- Click on Get Started
- Enter your Library card number and Pin
- Start learning.
The first time you login you can select areas you are interested in and LinkedIn will suggest courses for you.
How to use the LinkedIn Learning app
Download the Linked In Learning App from App or Play Stores
- Click Sign In
- Click on sign in with your Library Card (underneath the email box)
- Enter your Library ID stonningtonlibrary and then click continue
- Enter your Library Card number and Pin then click continue
- Start learning.
The first time you login you can select areas you are interested in and LinkedIn will suggest courses for you.
Mango Languages is an online and app based language learning resource that can help you learn over 70 different languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more. You can also access 15 English courses for ESL Speakers, including English for Chinese (Mandarin) Speakers and English for Russian Speakers.
You can create an account using your library card number and email address to track your lesson progress.
Mango Languages is available via the AppStore and Google Play Store.
Road to IELTS
The British Council's Road to IELTS package includes 120 hours of intensive work on vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking to help develop skills for the IELTS exam and covers the General Training or Academic modules.
Getting started with Road to IELTS
To begin using the Road to IELTS modules you will need to
If you want to track your learning you will need to create an account. To create an account you will need to:
- Select Sign in/Register
- Select Create an account
- Create your account by entering your email address and password
If you have already created an account sign in with your email address and password. You can also continue as a guest if you do not want to track your learning.