Community language resources

Stanton Library provides a variety of multicultural resources in more than 20 languages. Materials are available to borrow as well as online.

Language resources

  • Borrow in your language

    We offer a rotating collection of community language books for loan, courtesy of the State Library of NSW and Shorelink Libraries.

    Available language collections include:

    • Chinese — 中文
    • Dutch — Nederlands
    • Finnish — Suomi
    • French — Français
    • German — Deutsch
    • Hungarian — Magyar
    • Italian — Italiano
    • Japanese — 日本語
    • Korean — 한국어
    • Persian — ‫فارسی
    • Polish — Polski
    • Portuguese — Português
    • Russian — Русский
    • Spanish — Español
    • Swedish — Svenska
    • Tamil — தமிழ்
    • Turkish — Türkçe
    • Ukrainian — Українська

    You can use our catalogue to search for books in languages other than English. Simply type in the language (e.g. Japanese, Spanish) and choose 'Community Language' under the Item Format field.

    Search our catalogue

    You can also search the Community Language Directory from the State Library of NSW, which lists the community language resources held in all NSW public libraries.

  • Request books in your language

    Can’t find the language you are looking for?

    The library can arrange a bulk loan of books in other languages from the State Library of NSW. This is a free service for library members, however late returns will still incur overdue fees. Click here to see our fees and charges.

    Submit the form below to make your request.

    Request a multicultural bulk loan

  • Online multicultural services

    Beamafilm

    Stream movies and documentaries in many different languages with Beamafilm. Just sign up with your library membership number to get started.

    Indyreads 

    Provides a collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks in languages other than English. It offers fiction and non-fiction titles in multiple languages other than English.

    Download the Indyreads app for your device through Apple App store or Google Play store.

    Libby by Overdrive

    Access digital magazines through Overdrive on your computer, or the Libby by Overdrive app on your smart device. The online collection includes magazine titles in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and many more.

    Download the Libby by Overdrive app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

    LOTE4Kids

    A database of digital books in world languages for children to enjoy and learn from. The site offers 2000+ digital books in 50+ languages with English translations.

  • Support for learning English

    In our library

    We have a special literacy collection with materials for those learning English as an additional language (EAL). 

    Borrow resources to support your study of:

    • IELTS
    • TOEFL
    • TESOL
    • ESL/EFL
    • Occupational English Test Books
    • Graded readers from beginners to advanced levels

    Search literacy resources in our library catalogue

    Online courses

    Your library membership gives you access to online resources, which can help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

    Road to IELTS Academic

    The Academic module is for those who want to study or train in an English speaking university or higher and further education.

    Road to IELTS General Training

    The General Training module focuses on general survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

  • Tech Savvy Seniors in community languages

    Visit the Tech Savvy Seniors YouTube channel for a range of online training videos in selected community languages. Videos cover topics such as smartphones, smartphone apps and Zoom. Videos are available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese.