Rainforest Coding makes learning to code both easy and fun! It features three main sections, each introducing a different programming language in a fun, accessible way. With vibrant graphics and interactive challenges, Rainforest Coding turns coding into an adventure, making it a great learning tool for beginners and more experienced learners alike.

Website access:

1. Go to the Rainforest Coding page.
2. Click on the appropriate age level to start coding.

LOTE4Kids is our new online collection of over 4,500+ digital books in over 70+ World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Most books also come with English translations to help kids learn languages. 

Using the App

1. Download the LOTE4Kids app.
2. Select your library by searching for Mildura in the Find your library field, select Mildura Rural City Council.
3. Type in your library card number to and click the Sign In button
4. If you don’t have library membership, you can join online and use the number sent to you or visit a library.

Using the website

1. Click here to access the webpage.
2. Search by typing Mildura in the find your library to login field, select Mildura Rural City Council.
3. Then type in your library card number and click the GO button.
4. Now select a flag for stories in that language.

Comics Plus, powered by LibraryPass, is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga titles.  You can access titles using a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, and can be downloaded to multiple devices. There is never a wait to read, all titles are unlimited access simultaneous use.

Using the App

1. Download the LibraryPass app
2. Open the app and search for the library's name (Mildura) and choose the Children's Library collection.
3. Type in your library card number to login to Comics Plus.
4. If you don’t have library membership, you can join online and use the number sent to you or visit a library.

Using the website

1. Go to the LibraryPass site.
2. Login with your library card number.

3. If you don’t have library membership, you can join online and use the number sent to you or visit a library.

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids offers a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content, including movies, TV series, animated storybooks, live action features, and animated favourites. You can view everything in the Kanopy Kids section, as many times as you like.

You can access Kanopy Kids on computer, TV, or mobile device. See a list of supported mobile and TV apps.

Kanopy Kids titles don't use tickets, so you can watch as many kid-friendly titles as you like.

Kanopy Kids FAQs

Enjoy unlimited access to 175 online art and craft classes for kids. Watch the classes 24/7 on any device and because they never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace.

1. Go to the Creativebug website and login with your library card number and PIN
2. Create an account using an email address and password

3. If you don’t have library membership, you can join online or visit a library.

Download the App

Busy Things

Amazing, colourful and quirky. Suits all kinds of learners between the ages of three and 11, addressing literacy, numeracy and creativity. Children of all abilities can play games and use creative tools.

Website access:

1. Go to Busy Things page
2. Type in your library card number
3. Click the Login button to enter the site

Mildura Rural City Council, in partnership with other community groups, has developed a series of children's books in both English and other community languages common in our region.

To find out more about this project and check out audio recordings of each of the books or download a PDF version click here.

Mildura Rural City Council Libraries also have physical copies of the books available.

Click here to browse the library catalogue and place a hold or call into one of our branch libraries and chat to our friendly staff.

Watch or play games with Little J & Big Cuz.

They're a couple of Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog. Join them on their adventures at school, in the backyard and beyond. With the help of Nanna and their teacher, Little J and Big Cuz are finding out all about culture, community and country. 

Information for parents/carers and educators is included on the website.

Library For All have published a unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early education literacy collection, Our Yarning, as well as 14 additional culturally relevant collections in 11 languages for children around the world.

All books in the Our Yarning collection are written by First Nations people, with culturally relevant stories reflecting the many and varied identities and lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including people living in urban, rural and remote Australia. The books give Aboriginal children the opportunity to see their own experiences mirrored on the pages of the books, which are colourful, engaging learning resources. Just as importantly, the distinctive collection gives all Australian children the opportunity to engage in First Nations culture. 

Download the Apps to access the stories.

The Library For All Reader app features a curated library of high-quality, culturally relevant children’s books to enjoy at home, school or in your community.

Suited to beginner and primary age readers, a diverse range of themes helps children develop a love of reading while growing their literacy.

Features the just released Ukraine collection, powered by Save the Children

Download the Apps to access the books.

Library For All's Elevate Learn English empowers your child to learn foundational English through fun.

Children progress through increasingly difficult levels, playing games along the way to build and practice their growing English skills.

Designed for primary school age children.

Learn English with Elevate, powered by Save the Children

Download the Apps to access the fun and games.

Beanstack

Access to the Beanstack site which was used in the last state wide summer reading challenge for children has been continued. 

Keep track of your reading by creating a Beanstack account and start reading. Unlock badges as you complete activities and reading milestones.

Geronimo Stilton World

Plenty of fun activities on offer - play games, draw, read chapters

ABC Kids

The ABC Kids website is designed for preschool and younger school-aged children.  It provides a gateway to online content relating to the ABC Kids TV channel. There are games to play and shows to watch.

Mo Willems

Mo Willems author site – includes games and meet the characters activities

Maisy Fun Club

A site from the popular book character. Enjoy games, watch videos, read online books and access information for teachers and parents.

Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson brought to you by The Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

Produced annually, the award-winning Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) is live streamed across Australia and is back again in 2023 with important safety messages aimed at junior primary and early years, 4 to 7 years of age, and upper primary aged children, 8 to 12 years.

Access resources by following the link to Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson.