Library services

The Fraser Coast Libraries provides the following services, programs and assistance.

Transparent language online

Over 90 foreign languages are available to library members to choose from this self-paced, online language learning system.

Access these tutorials in the Related Links below, and sign up by entering the letters fc following by your library barcode number and password.

Internet and computer access

Public computer facilities are available equipped with internet access and a range of other programs.

Library members will be charged at $2.20 per hour and non-library members at $6 per hour.

Wireless internet is also available for those with laptops or a personal digital assistant (PDA) at a rate of $2 per hour. Please ask at the Information Desk to be able to be connected.

Computer classes

Basic computer classes are held with practical hands-on experience in a relaxed environment.

The classes are designed as an introduction to computers, internet and email.

A full list of the session locations and times is available below.

Book a Librarian

Would you like some personalised help?

Your free one-on-one session with a librarian is an opportunity to ask for assistance on any topic.

For bookings, contact the Maryborough Library on 4190 5781 or Hervey Bay Library on 4197 4220.

Online tutorials

A range of online computer tutorials are available to help our members become confident and competent users at their own pace.

To access these tutorials, click on the Related Links below and enter the letters fc followed by your library barcode.

Housebound service

Residents who are living independently, but who are unable to visit any of the libraries due to ill health, disability or frailty, can have a free library service provided to them.

This is available either long-term or on a temporary basis due to short-term incapacitation.

Residents of nursing homes are ineligible under this program but may have access to library resources provided as bulk loans to the nursing homes.