Bellingen Library in Bellingen, New South Wales | Community organisation

Bellingen Library

Locality: Bellingen, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6655 1744

Address: 29-31 Hyde Street 2454 Bellingen, NSW, Australia

Website: https://crl.nsw.gov.au/

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24.01.2022 Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. You can find it by clicking this link https://fal.cn/3a7y8

24.01.2022 Tickets for our online event with Peter O'Brien, Author of Bush School, are available now! 100 places only so get in quick. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-c...onversation-with-author @bushschoolbypeterobrien #weabonga Allen & Unwin Books And if you need help with Zoom don't forget to check out our online tutorial https://youtu.be/K8hYmOmJmlM See more

23.01.2022 You asked, we listened Starting from next week regular weekly storytime sessions at Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga Libraries will begin at the earlier time of 10.30am.

22.01.2022 Have your say ... our survey closes on 22 September.

21.01.2022 HISTORY - what is it good for? Bellingen Library has extensive collections of both local history and world history items as well as providing access to a range of useful resources via the library website. Learn more about the world we live in and what makes us who we are!

21.01.2022 Tickets available now! James Bradley's books have won or been shortlisted for a number of major Australian and international literary awards and have been widely translated. ''Set against the backdrop of hastening climate catastrophe, Ghost Species is an exquisitely beautiful and deeply affecting exploration of connection and loss in an age of planetary trauma'' (source: Booktopia.com.au)

19.01.2022 Travel the world and experience different cultures, languages and stories through our World Cinema DVD collection. To explore our foreign language DVD collect...ion: - look for the 'World Cinema' label on the spine OR - if you're searching on our website or library app enter 'FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM' in the SUBJECT category. #CLARENCEREGIONALLIRBARY #YOURLIBRARYYOURPLACE See more

17.01.2022 Storytimes are back next week Join us at Bellingen Library each Wednesday at 11am. All welcome!

17.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY POETRY: Writing poems doesn't get any easier than Cut & Create poetry. We've provided all the words - all you need to do is cut them up, move... them around and ta-daaaa! You're a poet! LINK: Follow this link https://fal.cn/3azNf to download the activity sheet and email us your poems. We have 8 magnetic poetry kits to giveaway to the most creative poems. #clarenceregionallibrary #schoolholidays See more

16.01.2022 Launch of the new Connect and Go Go Go program at Bellingen Library The Connect and Go Go Go program is designed to help our senior citizens who are socially isolated, or at risk of social isolation, connect and engage with others. The program is a collaboration between the Bellingen Shire Neighbourhood Connection Centre ‘Have A Chat Program’, 2BBB Community Radio and the Bellingen Shire Libraries, and is funded by the Ageing Division of the NSW Department of Communities and... Justice. https://ilovebelloshire.com/connect-and-go-go-go-providing/

15.01.2022 Bellingen Library has a fantastic new recycling station, thanks to a Council partnership with MidWaste. We are now able to take your unwanted/used X-rays, smoke detectors, household batteries and mobile phones.

14.01.2022 Everything old is new! Brand new copies of your favourite children's books now at Bellingen Library

12.01.2022 Just a reminder that we're upgrading our library management system tomorrow so we'll be OFFLINE BUT OPEN. What does this means to you? Tomorrow: -The library s...earch catalogue will not be available -The library app and eLibrary will be offline -Access to library member accounts will not be available -At Clarence Valley libraries ONLY computers and printing will not be available The good news is you can still come in and borrow and return books and access free WiFi. We'll be back to normal on Wednesday. #clarenceregionallibrary #yourlibraryyourplace

12.01.2022 Australia Reads starts today. For the next 12 days Australians of all ages and from all walks of life are being encouraged to share and celebrate the joy of r...eading. This is our kind of celebration! We have two Australia Reads challenges for you: - Send us a photo of what you're reading. Email [email protected] . - Visit your local library to borrow a book (and say hi). #yourlibraryyourplace #clarenceregionallibrary #australiareads #storytimeanytime #storyboxlibrary #bookweek #nswpubliclibraries #library #librarylife #literature #likeforlike #librariesmatter #lovetoread #lovemylibrary #lovebooks #reading #readinglife #readinglist #readingnook #reader #australiareadsathome

10.01.2022 New copies of favourite children's books at Bellingen Library At the beginning of this year Clarence Regional Libraries' Children's survey revealed that our younger readers have some definite favourites when it comes to children's books. It was therefore decided to purchase multiple copies of these so that each library branch has it's own set to loan out. Popular reads purchased include:... Anh Do the Weirdo, Ninja Kids, Hot Dog and Wolf Girl series JK Rowling the Harry Potter series Andy Griffiths the Treehouse, Just and Bum series Aaron Blabey the Bad guys series and various junior picture books Dav Pilkey the Dog man series Jeff Kinney the Diary of a wimpy kid series Roald Dahl - large format illustrated copies of classic Dahl David Walliams - various titles See more

09.01.2022 IPads are available to borrow from Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga Libraries, through the 'Connect and Go Go Go' program. The iPads are preloaded with some popular communication apps such as Zoom and Facetime, as well as apps that provide access to ebooks and other online content. Library staff will provide a one hour introductory session to get you started. If you are aged over 60 years, or you have a friend, relative or neighbour who is over 60 years and you think they may ...benefit from the program, please phone your local library branch: Bellingen 6655 1744 Dorrigo 6657 2234 Urunga 6655 6444 See more

06.01.2022 EFTPOS now at Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga Libraries

06.01.2022 STORYTIME: It's school holidays - who's ready for a story? Read and singalong with Sue from Bellingen Library for a special school holiday storytime perfe...ct for 0-6 year olds. Stories include 'No Matter What' by Debi Gliori, 'The Wheels on the Bus' and 'Row Row Row Your Boat.' Enjoy this storytime by following this link: https://youtu.be/4_Ibg_Lpio0 . #clarenceregionallibrary #storytime See more

04.01.2022 The winners of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards 2020 have been announced. Older Readers: This is How We Change the World by... Vikki Wakefield. Younger Readers: The Little Wave by Pip Harry. Early Childhood: My Friend Fred by Frances Watts, Illustrated by A. Yi. Picture Book: I Need a Parrot by Chris McKimmie. Eve Pownall Award: Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe. New Illustrator: Baby Business by Jasmine Seymour. Visit our website, library app or pop into your local library to reserve these books today. Have you read any of these books? Please share your comments below. #clarenceregionallibrary #cbca2020 #storytimeanytime #storyboxlibrary #bookweek #nswpubliclibraries #library #librarylife #literature #likeforlike #librariesmatter #lovetoread #lovemylibrary #lovebooks #reading #readinglife #readinglist #readingnook #reader #bookoftheyear

04.01.2022 School holidays are here already - how did that happy so quickly? Or maybe not soon enough for some Looking for something different? Pick up a loom band kit from your local library at Bellingen, Dorrigo or Urunga and get creative. * only at Bellingen Shire Libraries - while stocks last. Kits are limited so follow this link https://fal.cn/3ayFD to register.

04.01.2022 Gumbaynggirr language teacher Michael Jarrett tells the story of how the platypus and the emu came into the Bellingen Valley. #BackRoads #WaterfallWay

04.01.2022 We're always adding new titles to our BorrowBox collection so you can enjoy a good story wherever you are, whenever you're free. Download the BorrowBox app today and borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks anytime with your library card. #clarenceregionallibrary #yourlibraryyourplace

01.01.2022 Who's thinking about school holiday fun? We are! We've got two free online craft workshops planned for the school holidays. . Macramé Feather Charm Onl...ine Workshop with @mecomacrame AND Upcycled Coffee Cup Notebook workshop with Monique. . To register for these workshops follow this link: https://bit.ly/3drW8S7. . If you're planning to do the macramé workshop, pick up a free kit (pictured) from your local library this week. . #clarenceregionallibrary #yourlibraryyourplace See more

01.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Join local artist and cartoonist Jaz Grady on our YouTube channel to learn some fun and clever cartooning tricks. Over a series of 8 workshop...s filmed at our library studio Jaz demonstrates simple to more complex cartooning styles, fold-outs, and storytelling through illustration. From Marvel to Spongebob, Mad Magazine to Footrot Flats, these pick ‘n’ mix workshops offer short, simple sessions for younger or beginner audiences as well as more complex illustrations and cartooning styles to sink your pencil into! Join these free workshops in your own space and time. Grab a pen and follow this link https://fal.cn/3aBlC to get started. #clarenceregionallibrary #yourlibraryyourplace #cartoon #cartoonworkshop #JazGrady #publiclibrariesnsw #graftonisgreat #schoolholidays #clarencevalleyculture #bellingenlibrary #graftonlibrary

01.01.2022 Be like Steve Meeting rooms are now open in Bellingen Shire Libraries for individuals or very small groups. Bring your laptop for some quiet study time with free wifi, or chill out with today's paper or your favourite magazine. Please call ahead to enquire and book, or talk to staff at your local branch. Numbers are restricted based on available floor area as follows:... Bellingen large room - 4 people Bellingen small room - 1 person Dorrigo - 2 people Urunga - 2 people See more