What's happening at the Library?

History week

Michael Molkentin will give a talk Digging for Diggers: the search for Australia's First World War missing

Where: Scribbly Gum Room, Dapto Library, Ribbonwood Centre, 93-109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
Date: Monday 8 September
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start
Enquiries: 4251 7722

  Bellambi Light House Exhibition launch

Local historian, Katie Thomas will talk about the project at the launch.

Where: Corrimal Library, 15 Short St, Corrimal
Date: Saturday 13 September
Time: 10.30am
Enquiries: 4285 6970 

Place names of the Wollongong Region: Book launch

The Library is launching the 2nd edition of this very popular book.

Where: Wollongong Library, 41 Burelli St, Wollongong
Date: Friday 12 September
Time: 11am
Enquiries: 4227 7414

Living Library - enjoy an interactive experience at Dapto Library

In this library our 'books' speak... our 'books' are people.  The 'books' in the Living Library represent a diverse collection of stories and life experiences.

Where: Dapto Library, Ribbonwood Centre, 93-109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
Date: 1 September
Time: 11am-2pm
Enquiries: 4251 7722

See also History week workshop under Friends Events

History week workshop

Carol Preston: Local author and family historian will speak about her own research and book.

Terry Bugg: Local genealogist will discuss researching family history with particular reference to using the valuable material in the Library's Local history collections.

Where: Level 9, Wollongong Council Building, Burelli St, Wollongong
Date: Friday 12th September
Time: 11am
Cost: Members $20, Non-members $25 (tickets available from 29 September from all Libraries or from Cashier, Wollongong Council Building.
Enquiries: Jean Ferguson on 4261 5578

Morning tea and a light lunch will be served.  It is recommended that you bring a notepad and pen

 

Dad's and grandad's storytime

To be held at Dapto Library on the first Saturday of the month from 9.15-9.45am, starting in September.  This program consists of stories, songs and finger rhymes - lots of fun for participants.  The program is designed specifically for 3-6 year olds.

Toddler Time

30 minutes of fun with stories, songs, finger plays and movement rhymes.  Designed especially for children aged two to three years and their carers.

• Wollongong, every Thursday @ 10.30am
• Dapto, every Tuesday @ 10.30am
• Corrimal, every Monday @ 11am (commencing 1 September)

Fuel your mind - Book Week competition

• Every child who borrows during the month of August is eligible to enter our competition
• Next time you borrow simply pick up a fuel voucher from a staff member and fill in your library barcode
• Place your voucher in the entry box located at each Branch
• There will be a prize for one reader from each Branch

 

Basic Internet Classes

Dapto and Corrimal Library will be holding basic internet classes on the 2nd Monday of each month.  Basic, intermediate and advanced classes are available at the Central Library.

Travelling pants of sisterhood by Ann Brashares

Wollongong Library recently participated in the 'travelling pants' project - a joint initiative with Public Libraries NSW and the State Library of NSW.  Find out more...

 

Books Alive 2008

"There's no greater escape than a good book".  Pick up your copy of 50 books you can't put down from your local library.  Go to the Library catalogue to check the availability of the books listed.  Bombproof - the book by bestselling author Michael Robothan that is being promoted by the campaign is also available from the Library.

Did you know....

You can now post your own book reviews on our catalogue.  It's quick, easy and fun - let other readers know how much you enjoyed a book!  Just ask a staff member and they will show you how it's done.

Library Elf

Do you have trouble keeping track of all those great books, DVDs and magazines you have borrowed from the Library?  Why not get some help from Library Elf?  Go to Library Elf , sign up, create an Elf account, input your library membership details as requested and make sure you identify your reminder preferences.  Library Elf will send you an email and/or RSS feed reminders about when your items are due for return and your reservations available for collection.  It's a great way to get your books back on time and avoid overdue fines.

 

 

Last Modified: 27/08/2008