{"id":1438,"date":"2021-06-01T22:58:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T12:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=1438"},"modified":"2021-06-01T22:58:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T12:58:12","slug":"central-coast-council-supporting-our-local-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/central-coast-council-supporting-our-local-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Council supporting our local Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Online Library Service <\/strong>
Central Coast Council Library Service is here to support the community\u2019s learning and recreational needs. Even though library branches are temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect community health, there is a superb collection of free online services are available anywhere, anytime! People of all ages can continue to connect, relax and learn while practicing social distancing with free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, music streaming and family history resources. Our range of online items and resources are available for people to view on Council\u2019s website at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/elibrary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our new Click and Deliver service offers library members the opportunity to borrow a wide range of items and resources which are delivered to your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members can borrow individual items or a bundle of 5 pre-selected books, accessed via a members online account, by email, phone and the Library app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserved items are quarantined between deliveries and staff are taking extra precautions through the use of hand sanitiser and gloves before handling items when making deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This service means we can continue to support our communities learning and recreational needs with contactless connection to maintain community safety and promote mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivery times are currently estimated to take approximately 2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For history buffs, the Library now has online interactive puzzles featuring photographs from local history of the Central Coast. Enjoy the fun of completing a jigsaw while learning about our past! www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/council\/news\/our-elibrary-always-open<\/a>. Also, Ancestry.com and Find My Past are temporarily accessible from home. Contact the Library for more information on how to access these services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you need help with family history research, or a way to keep your mind active, there is something there for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions or need help our library staff are available via phone and email to step you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to the full range of eResources is FREE for library members \u2013 Sign up online to become a library member and get instant to these incredible resources centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/jointhelibrary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local branch phone numbers and updated opening hours are listed on our website at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/our-branches<\/a> or enquiries can be emailed to library@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/council\/news\/helpful-information-on-covid-19<\/a> for the latest information on interruptions to Council events and Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Services for older people <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n