Online access continues at libraries, museums

VIRTUAL tours and online resources are being promoted as libraries and museums adapt their services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Although all libraries, museums and heritage buildings have had to close their doors to minimise the spread of the COVID-19 virus, they are continuing to provide services online.

The City of Wanneroo has encouraged people to go on virtual tours of heritage buildings such as Cockman House and Buckingham House.

Both Wanneroo and Joondalup libraries have a wide range of online resources that members can access, including eBooks, audiobooks, films, documentaries, streaming services, digital magazines and newspapers.

They also provide access to eLearning resources and people can join the libraries online.

Both Cities are also continuing to provide their Books on Wheels services for people who are housebound.

Joondalup closed return chutes after the libraries closed on March 23, and extended all loan due dates to June 30.

Wanneroo also assured borrowers not overdue notices would be issued for at least 90 days, however its after-hours return chutes remain open.

Discover Wanneroo includes a free interactive public art trail app with a pinned map, games, rub and reveals, artists films, swipe across features and sketchpads.

Visit www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au for more information.

The Federal and State governments have urged people to stay home unless necessary to go out and maintain physical distances, as travel and movement restrictions tighten across the country.

Visit the Health Department website or healthywa.wa.gov.au for the latest updates.

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