Friday December 18, 2009Christmas Greetings!
As the end of the year approaches we would like to take a moment to wish all our patrons a very Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a safe and happy New Year.
From all the staff at Clarence Regional Library
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Branch Openings & Closures during the Christmas period
Grafton, Maclean, Yamba & Iluka branch libraries will be closed from 25th December and will re-open as usual from Monday 4th January 2010. The Book Mobile will also not be operating during this period
Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga branch libraries will be open as usual for 29th, 30th, 31st Dec but will be closed Friday 25th December, Saturday 26th December, Monday 28th December and Friday 1st January 2010.
You can renew your loans online at www.crl.nsw.gov.au (you'll need your library PIN for this)
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Recommended Reads
Enjoy a selection of this month's Recommended Reads available in Clarence Regional Library branches. Reserve your copy today. Among the titles listed is
Audrey Niffenegger's "Her Fearful Symmety"
Following her breakout bestseller, The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger returns with Her Fearful Symmetry, a haunting tale about the complications of love, identity, and sibling rivalry.
The novel opens with the death of Elspeth Noblin, who bequeaths her London flat and its contents to the 20-year-old twin daughters of her estranged twin sister back in Chicago. Sisters Julie and Valentina, move to London, eager to try on a new experience. The Historic Highgate Cemetery, which borders Elspeth's home, serves as an inspired setting as the twins become entwined in the lives of their neighbors: Elspeth's former lover, Robert; Martin, an agoraphobic crossword-puzzle creator; and the ethereal Elspeth herself, struggling to adjust to the afterlife. Niffenegger brings these quirky, troubled characters to marvelous life
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Write your own book review!
Read a book you've really enjoyed and would like to tell us all about it? Well, now you can!
Simply go to our website - www.crl.nsw.gov.au - login with your library card number and PIN - search for the title you'd like to comment on - towards the bottom of the record you'll see a hyperlink to "Add your review" - clck on this and write away. Your review will have to approved first by our staff so it won't be visible straight away but we really look forward to your comments!
So, have a go - write a review today!
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Summer Reading Club at Bellingen Shire Libraries
Summer Reading Club team members will be walking on the WILD side on 1st December for this year’s Summer Reading Club program at Bellingen Shire Libraries.
Running until 12th February 2010, all children who register for the Summer Reading Club will be offered giveaways with each reading log challenge they pass. Also, there will be a colouring competition with prizes for all who enter, and adults will have the chance to win a $50 book voucher by entering our Read on the Wild Side competition.
Information about more Summer Reading Club – Read on the Wild Side events are available from the Bellingen, Dorrigo
or Urunga Branches.
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Summer @ Clarence Valley Libraries
Summer @ Yamba Library
DECEMBER
1st - Summer Reading Club - Read on the wild side!
Pick up your reading record at the library and begin the adventure!
9th 10-12noon - meet Ray "Pos" Ide, subject of the book "The Taint" by Cheryl Jorgensen
12th 10-11.30am - 'Twinkle the Christmas Star" Party and book reading with local children's author Cathy Whitmore
22nd 10.30 - 11.30 - Christmas Storytime
JANUARY
Daily Jigsaw Challenge
TBA Summer Reading Club Awards Party Please contact library on 66462811 for details
Summer @ Grafton Library
DECEMBER
1st - Summer Reading Club - Read on the wild side!
Pick up your reading record at the library and collect your prizes!
8th 10-12noon - Meet Ray "Pos" Ide, subject of the book "The Taint" by Cheryl Jorgensen
17th 10.30am - Christmas Storytime
JANUARY
8th 11-12 noon - Talk on the wild side - WIRES will be talking about wildlife
15th 10-12 noon - Games Awards Party - come and collect your Summer Reading Morning
22nd 11-12 noon - Summer Reading Club Awards Party come and collect prizes, make some origami wild animals and enjoy some party food!
Thursdays 10.30-11.30 - Stories on the Wild Side + craft
Maclean Library will re- commence weekly preschool storytime Thursday 21st January 2010 11.00am
Iluka Library will recommence pre-school storytime Wednesday 20th January 2010 11.00-11.30am
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Nambucca Shire Libraries
Nambucca Shire Libraries in Nambucca Heads and Macksville
have had a very busy year in 2009 with many primary school classes, pre-schools and playgroups visiting the libraries as well as the usual storytimes and annually occuring events.
Perhaps the highlight of the year was a visit to Nambucca Heads Library by local Aboriginal Elders - Aunty Emily Walker, Aunty Jessie Williams, Uncle Barry Phyball and Gary Williams. Who entertained local School children and members of the public with stories and talked about their childhood experiences. It was a wonderful and enlightening experience for everyone and it is hoped that visits by the elders will become a regular feature of the library.
Over the school holidays it will be business as usual in our branches with the influx of visitors to our area as we provide a quiet, calm (and air conditioned) alternative to the beaches and river. We have many more activities planned for 2010 and look forward to seeing you soon.
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New titles - reserve your copy today!
Check out some of the latest titles new to the library - go online to reserve your copy today.
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