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YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY Aura Library Services Online
WELCOME TO YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Innovate, Inspire, Innovate
Aura Libraries aim to provide quality information and
digital support.
Our Libraries enable individuals and communities to
develop learning skills to find answers and to inform
life choices.
We aim to help children and adults to engage and feel
safe online. We ensures resources and opportunities
are accessible and embraces creative and innovative
technology.
To access most online resources you will need to enter
your library membership number and pin. If you do not
have this then you can join online for instant access.
All links and further details can be found at
www.aura.wales/libraries
Reading
eBOOKS AND eAUDIOBOOKS
Aura Library members can download eBooks and eAudiobooks free of charge.
Download to a PC, Laptop or Mac and transfer them to an eReader or
download the app directly to a smartphone or tablet.
Borrowbox Brought to you by Welsh Libraries.
Download the Borrowbox App and select
Aura Leisure and Libraries for free access to
a wide collection of popular eBooks and
eAudiobooks
RBDigital Brought to you by Aura Leisure & Libraries.
Download the RBDigital App and select
Aura Leisure and Libraries for free access to
a wide collection of popular eBooks and
eAudiobooks. NB The same app will give
you access to eMagazines and Comics, see
below.
ULibrary Ulverscroft are offering free access to their
eAudio collection until the 31st July 2020.
You need to register for access at
www.ulibrary.net/register and you will be
sent you login details (May take up to 72
hours) Why not join their online book group
Talking Books? See below for details
Reading
eMAGAZINES, COMICS & NEWSPAPERS
Aura Library members can download eBooks and eAudiobooks free of charge.
Download to a PC, Laptop or Mac and transfer them to an eReader or
download the app directly to a smartphone or tablet.
RBDigital-Magazines Access full colour, digital copies of your
favourite magazines for your enjoyment for
free
RBDigital - Comics Download or stream your favourite comics
and graphic novels including Marvel and
Disney titles for free.
PressReader
Pressreader delivers an endless stream of
top news stories to read, discuss and share.
Get full issues of thousands of top
newspapers, magazines and comics just as
they appear in print for free.
INFORMATION & DIGITAL
REFERENCE & RESEARCH
Whether you are an academic, home schooling or just looking to improve your
knowledge there is a wealth of information available for you online.
Brings together the world renowned
Encyclopedia Britannica content of the encyclopedia, with the speed
and convenience of the internet. There are
three editions
Britannica Adult – Adult
Britannica Student – Age group 12-18
Britannica Junior – Age group 5-11
Welsh Libraries A one stop portal for all Welsh Libraries –
you can find out what’s happening in
libraries, search for books, browse a wide
range of online resources, join online,
locate your nearest library, ask tricky
questions, through the Ask A Librarian
service and lots more.
This website has been created and designed
as part of the Welsh Government’s support
for libraries.
National Library of Wales The National Library of Wales also offer a
wide range of free online resources to
residents of Wales including, Newsbank,
business journals, Credo reference, Welsh
Newspapers & journals, Tithe maps, Archive
newspapers and image banks. Restrictions
apply to some resources. Register online for
a readers ticket to access subscriptions
INFORMATION & DIGITAL
FAMILY HISTORY
Ancestry
Ancestry has made their library edition
temporarily available from home to library
member Start searching billions of records
and discover your family's story.
Find My Past- Family History Enjoy some family history detecting while
you are at home with 'Find My Past'. The
website is available FREE on a temporary
basis to library members.
Contact libraries@aura.wales for the user
name and password and go to Find My Past
to login
National Library of Wales The National Library of Wales also offer a
wide range of free online resources to
residents of Wales to assist with Family
History searches, including Wills, Marriage
Bonds and Estate records
INFORMATION & DIGITAL
SKILLS FOR LIFE
Theory Test Pro
Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online
simulation of the UK's driving theory tests
for all vehicle categories.
It contains all the official test questions
licensed from the DVSA, the people who set
the tests
Open Learn Produced by The Open University, a world
leader in open and distance learning, all
OpenLearn courses are free to study. They
offer nearly 1000 free courses across 8
different subject areas. The courses are
available to start right away.
The Skills Toolkit Free digital and numeracy courses to
improve your skills. Digital and numeracy
skills are amongst those that are most
sought after by employers, and can help
you progress in work and boost your job
prospects. You can choose from a selection
of high quality courses put together in
collaboration with experts. Find a level and
time to study that’s right for you. The Skills
Toolkit makes it easy for you to boost your
skills.
INFORMATION & DIGITAL
ONLINE TRAINING- DIGITAL SKILLS
We have a range of resources that you can use to brush up your digital skills from
basic guides how to get online to skills for employment, all courses are free.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way has resources to help you
get started online. Find topics from getting
to grips with your computer, tablet or
mobile phone to how to use office
programs like Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
You can also learn to manage your money,
use public services or find jobs and careers
advice
Register at http://www.learnmyway.com
and enter your local Library Centre Code
Make it Click Tools and resources to help you build skills
for using social media, email or make
working from home easier. Learn to use
applications like Word, PowerPoint and
Excel and know how to stay safe online.
Improve your digital skills for things like
creating a CV, running a webinar or using
online services.
Register at Make it Click and enter your
local Library Centre Code
Library Centre Code
Broughton Library 3454214
Buckley Library 3454210
Connah’s Quay Library 3454211
Deeside Library 3454220
Flint Library 3454212
Holywell Library 3454213
Mold Library 3454209
Cisco- NetAcad
Aura Libraries, in partnership with Cisco
NetAcad, provide self-paced introductory
courses, which enable you to take your first
steps on your path to becoming an IT
professional or increase your just to
increase your knowledge. Details and links
to courses can be found on the Aura Library
webpages
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
HEALTH INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
Find ways to support your health and wellbeing of through our partner
services that inform, engage and connect
If you’re living with a mental health
Mind - Cymru problem -– or supporting someone
who is – getting the right information
about a condition, treatment options
or practical issues is vital. Mind
Cymru provide a range of local
mental health services
Elefriends is a supportive online community
EleFriends which is a safe place to listen, share and be
heard.
Whether you're feeling good right now, or
really low, it's a safe place to share
experiences and listen to others. Elefriends
is moderated daily by the Ele handler team
from 10am to midnight
The NHS Wales website lets you learn more
NHS Wales 111 about your health through an A-Z
encyclopedia, you can also search in your
own time for local NHS services such as
dentists, pharmacies or support groups in
your area.
For any health information questions you
might have, you can access the online
enquiry service.HEALTH AND WELLBEING
ENGAGE AND CONNECT
Find ways to keep in touch through online wellbeing groups
Aura Fitness on Zoom Join in Aura online fitness classes via Zoom!
For more details about classes, the
instructors and how to join visit:
https://aura.wales/2020/05/19/zoom-
fitness-classes-with-aura-instructors/
Did you know that getting active can reduce
Get Active, Feel Good anxiety and stress, combat low mood and
increase self-esteem? It can help you feel
good on the inside and out. On Mind’s ‘Get
Active, Feel Good’ programme you'll find
some handy tips, resources and stories to
help you on your way.
Aura Social Media Follow Aura Libraries on
Facebook (LlyfrgelloeddAuraLibraries)
Twitter (@libFlintshire)
for all the latest news and activities
Age UK - Cymru Find information and advice on staying well
at home. Access the free check-in and chat
service for over 70’s who live alone.CULTURE AND CREATIVITY
ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Access and participate in a variety of quality and diverse arts and
cultural experiences
#Libraries from Home #LibrariesFromHome brought to you by
Libraries Connected. Our buildings may be
temporarily closed but public libraries still
have lots to offer their communities.
Libraries Connected, have collated lots of
digital services available from public
libraries in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland. These are free to access through
library websites and social media platforms.
From online festivals to online Lego clubs
there is something for everyone.
Online Book Group Wales Are you missing your usual Reading
Group? Join Online Book Group
Wales on @WelshLibraries Facebook
There will be an opportunity every
month to vote for the title you’d like
to read.Talking Books- Book Club Talking Books allows adults to enjoy the
same audiobook at the same time and
discuss it not only with members of their
own library, but with Talking Books
members around the world.
Every month a new great adult’s audiobook
will be added to your local library’s
uLIBRARY Book Clubs tab for you to listen to
and discuss for one month.
The Sofa Singers The Sofa Singers is a free & weekly
online singing event from James Sills
that brings hundreds of people
together from around the world to
spark joy and human connection.
Theatr Clwyd Together Theatr Clwyd are bringing the theatre, art
and creativity that happens on stage direct
to you. They will be uploading and sharing
theatrical moments, creating improvised
songs to dance workshops and sharing
behind the scenes footage. You can enjoy
and explore, get involved and stay in touch
via together@theatrclwyd.com
or twitter @clwydtweets to share your
experiences.CULTURE AND CREATIVITY
WELSH LANGUAGE
Access and participate in activities and resources in the Welsh medium
Welsh eBooks
You will find a large number of Welsh
Language eBooks and eAudiobooks
available on Borrowbox
Welsh eMagazines Don't miss out on your favourite
Welsh-language magazines and
comics. Download the RBdigital app
& use your library membership to
register!
Dysgu Cymraeg Learn Welsh
Want to practice your Welsh? Free
online courses, learning resources
and daily ‘live’ lessons. Includes
activities and resources from Club
Cwtsh and the Work Welsh courses.National Library of Wales The National Library of Wales has a
vast and fascinating array of online
Welsh digital resources including
Tithe maps of Wales, Welsh Journals
Welsh Newspapers, Dictionary of
Welsh Biography, British Film
institute archive and the Cymru 1914
project
Papur Fama
Read your local Welsh language
community magazine Papur Fama
online
Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru (GPC) is the
only standard historical dictionary of
the Welsh language.
It is broadly comparable in method
and scope to the Oxford English
Dictionary.CHILDREN’S PROMISE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Find ways to get children inspired and makes reading for pleasure
irresistible therefore building their skills, knowledge and creativity.
Discover a range of inclusive and diverse books and other
information resources to support their literacy, learning, health and
well-being.
#Libraries from Home #LibrariesFromHome Access lots of help
for home learning and watch online
activities for children including Coding, Lego
clubs rhymetimes and bookgroups.
Oxford Owl Missing Biff, Chip and Kipper? Then take a
look at the free eBook library available from
Oxford Owl along with stories to read and
share, it provides a fantastic resource for
your home schooling time
Booktrust HomeTime BookTrust Cymru- HomeTime. Looking for
something fun as a family? We have stories
to enjoy, rhymes and songs to share, and
fun games and activities from some great
authors, illustrators and storytellers from
Wales. More fun available at the Booktrust
Hometime UK hubCHILDREN’S PROMISE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Bookworms Bookclub Bookworms Book Club is the uLIBRARY
dedicated book club for younger listeners.
Bookworms allows children to enjoy the
same audiobook at the same time and
discuss it not only with members of their
own library, but with Bookworms members
around the world.
Every month a new great children’s
audiobook will be added to the uLIBRARY
Book Clubs tab for you to listen to and
discuss for one month.
Cymraeg I Blant Follow our friends from Cymraeg I Blant on
Facebook (@cibsiryfflint) to see story, sing
and sign sessions
Silly Squad You can still participate in the Summer Reading
Challenge online. 'Silly Squad' is a celebration of
funny books, happiness and laughter, featuring
artwork from award-winning children's author
and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson.SIX STEPS
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Aura Leisure and Libraries understand that libraries are a vital link for
blind and partially sighted people and we commit make them as
accessible as we can. We follow the Six Steps with RNIB and Share
the Vision to ensure our libraries can support people with reduced
vision.
Reading Sight Reading Sight is a one-stop shop for people
who are looking for information that will
help them to support visually and/or print
impaired readers.
RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People
(RNIB) is one of the UK’s leading sight loss
charities they offer help and support for
blind and partially sighted people.
Calibre
Calibre Audio is free to join for everyone
who has a print disability.
ClearVision ClearVision is a postal lending library of
children’s books designed to be shared by
visually impaired and sighted children and
adults. There are lots of useful links and
resources available on their websiteYou can also read
