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Coffs Harbour Libraries

Locality: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6648 4900

Address: Rigby House, Cnr Coff & Duke St 2450 Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Website: https://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Wow: Coffs Harbour City Council’s ‘Creative Industries Speed Networking’ Event 9 & 10 December 2020: now less than 2 weeks away! Want to know more about the speed networking format? Listen to what Shane from Coast has to say (we love that it makes him think of the movies!) Hear why Steve from Coffs Print highly recommends coming along. What you can look forward to:... - Fun, relaxed atmosphere - Opportunity to connect with inspiring and like-minded creatives - Finding new ways to collaborate on creative projects - Potential to form new partnerships or acquire new clients - Great location - RED-C Events Centre Tickets to Wednesday 9 December are already 50% sold out! Be sure to get in quick. As this is a COVID-careful event, there are 17 places available each night! When: Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December, 2020 Time: 4:30pm 7:30pm. ‘Speed networking’ will commence at 5:00pm sharp Where: Red-C Event Centre Cost: $20 per person (note: cost is per event & includes drink on arrival) RSVP: Bookings are essential. Tickets must be purchased online via Red-C Event Centre’s website https://tickets.redc.org.au//coffs-harbour-city-councils-c

25.01.2022 It’s Baby Rhyme Time! Join us for your weekly dose of songs, stories and silliness each Friday at 11 AM.

24.01.2022 Mama bird has brought along her new baby for Storytime at Woolgoolga next week! Storytime is starting across all three branches and you just need to book your ticket to attend! Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/coffs-harbour-libraries-425... Hope to see you soon for fabulous fun!

24.01.2022 Are you on Instagram? Been reading #nswreads pick, Lucky's by Andrew Pippos? Join in on Insta for a read-along, starting Monday the 11th of Jan! You can find the schedules attached for the next three weeks and participate in discussions!

24.01.2022 Sick of food waste around the home? Then come into the library and sign up for the Food Smart Program! Food Smart is a free online program to help NSW households reduce food waste and if you come into any of our library branches this week and sign up, you'll receive a free bag of goodies! Simply enquire with library staff at the front desk and they'll be able to assist you with signing up. ... MidWaste Coffs Harbour City Council

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23.01.2022 On the 28th of October at 6:30pm, join Kim Hodges as she discusses dealing with mental health during the trying times of Covid-19 and her own journey through mental health. Kim is an author, mental health advocate, former academic and resides on the north coast of NSW. Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/yxubj8kg

23.01.2022 The Baby Rhyme Time team is taking a break this week - but Roz and Wyatt have you covered with a classic BRT from earlier in the year. Join us every Friday at 11 AM. The books read in this episode are 'Dog Changes His Name', written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger and published by Roaring Brook Press and 'Snooze with Hairy Maclary', written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd and published by Penguin.

23.01.2022 Whoever says size doesn’t matter has never been to a library! That’s why we’ve invested in new books, with loads arriving regularly. And with extended opening hours at all three branches, you’ll never miss a bestseller again.... Drop in to see us or sign up as a member online now: https://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au//Join-Online.aspx

22.01.2022 For this week’s craft activity, Beck and Shana are making some cute little Owl Babies! Join our talented crafters every Saturday at 10 AM.

22.01.2022 Please continue adding your memories of Woolgoolga library until the end of Dec 2020. We love serving our community and want to collect all your sweet memories.

21.01.2022 The community adopted Woolgoolga Library as their place to connect very early on. Read more about the 20th Birthday of this much-loved space in the latest News of the Area. https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/woolgoolga-library-celebra

21.01.2022 Join Betty O'Neill at the Coffs Harbour Library, on Wednesday the 3rd of March, 6pm - 7:30pm, as she discusses her search for her father and the truths she discovered about his involvement as a Polish resistance fighter. About the Book Betty O’Neill grew up knowing very little about her father, Antoni. She knew that he had fled Poland after World War Two, that he had disappeared overnight when she was just an infant, and that his brief reappearance when she was a young adult ...had been a harrowing, painful ordeal. Fifty-five years after he deserted her family, Betty is determined to find out more. What drove him to abandon them, twice? What was his story? Who was Antoni Jagielski? Her search for truth takes Betty to Poland, where she unexpectedly inherits a family apartment from the half sister she never knew a time capsule of her father’s life. Sifting through photos and letters she begins to piece together a picture of her father as a Polish resistance fighter, a survivor of Auschwitz and Gusen concentration camps, an exile in post-war England, and a migrant to Australia. But the deeper she searches, the darker the revelations about her father become, as Betty is faced with disturbing truths buried within her family. Honest, compelling, and meticulously researched, The Other Side of Absence is an elegant debut memoir of resilience and strength, and of a daughter reconciling the damage that families inherit from war. Bookings are limited! Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/nie6smjn

20.01.2022 Celebrate Woolgoolga library's 20th Anniversary. Come and have a cupcake and share your memories on facebook or in the library. There is a 'Wishing Tree' for the whole community to place their wishes for 2021 as well.

19.01.2022 Library has so many invisible resources that you could enjoy! Need further information? Ask a Librarian or visit our website.

19.01.2022 Join us tonight online via Zoom, at 6:30pm, to see Karly Lane in conversation with Claire Simmonds, discussing her newly released novel, 'Something Like This'. ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS Meet Jason Weaver, a returned veteran who moves to the town of Ben Tirran, in the New England highland, to build himself a life of solitude in an unloved old house.... Tilly Hollis has lost many people in her life, including her husband and business partner. She now works two jobs to save for her dream career: running an equine therapy program. Tilly loves her horses more than anything and she is determined to make it work on her own. When Jason walks into the cafe where Tilly works, they're immediately drawn to one another. But can they overcome their pasts to find a future together? Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y5qr8koq

19.01.2022 The Baby Rhyme Time team is on break throughout October... In the meantime, enjoy some Classic episodes from the vault! Alan is reading 'Sunrise, Moonrise' by Betsy Thompson, published by Little Simon.

19.01.2022 Kids under 16 years can WIN with the Summer Reading Club. It’s free to take part and they’ll get to: Complete fun reading challenges at home. Join in on creative events at the library in January.... Compete to win prizes! Register now at our Coffs, Woolgoolga or Toormina branches. HAPPY READING! X

19.01.2022 It's happening tomorrow! There's still time to get your ticket! On the 28th of November, at 3pm, join the team from Bower Reuse and Repair Centre online and they will walk you through the basics of furniture care, woodwork restoration and repair. Plus you have the chance to ask your own questions and get support from the experts! Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y4twmon2... This is a Coffs Harbour Libraries & MidWaste Partnership in collaboration with MidWaste, Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service, Kempsey Shire Library & MidCoast Libraries. Register your interest for this event and you'll be sent further details for accessing the Zoom meeting.

18.01.2022 Join Karly Lane online, on the 2nd of December as she discusses her soon to be released sixteenth novel, 'Something Like This'. ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS Meet Jason Weaver, a returned veteran who moves to the town of Ben Tirran, in the New England highland, to build himself a life of solitude in an unloved old house.... Tilly Hollis has lost many people in her life, including her husband and business partner. She now works two jobs to save for her dream career: running an equine therapy program. Tilly loves her horses more than anything and she is determined to make it work on her own. When Jason walks into the cafe where Tilly works, they're immediately drawn to one another. But can they overcome their pasts to find a future together? Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y5qr8koq Coffs Harbour City Council

17.01.2022 We hope you enjoyed Di's fabulous Biketober Storytime earlier today! Don't forget, you can come into any of the three library branches, pick up a bike craft kit and go into the draw to win a helmet! One kid's helmet per branch to be won! Winners will be drawn on the 30th of October, 2020. ... Coffs Harbour Road Safety Coffs Harbour City Council

17.01.2022 You or a loved one can learn English easily online at home with your library membership! AMES Australia has courses for beginners to advanced and you can learn English for: Daily life in Australia. Getting a job, including writing a resume and workplace culture. ... Studying at University or TAFE. Login with your library card number now or give us a call on 6648 4900 and we’ll help you connect: http://www.login.ames.edu.au/l/coffsharbourlibraries

17.01.2022 Give your kids a leg up at school with FREE ACCESS to over 500 interactive stories with voiceovers, animations, games and more! With Ziptales, reading is fun and easy and will help your four to 12 year old improve their reading skills, gain confidence and have a great time. Ziptales is free with your library membership so check it out now: https://www.ziptales.com/subs/coffsharbour/... If you need a hand connecting to Ziptales, contact us on [email protected] or 6648 4900.

16.01.2022 It's Saturday morning... Must be Craft Time! This week, Shana and Beck will show you how to make some awesome rainbow artworks using bubble wrap.

16.01.2022 If you haven't gotten your ticket for this great workshop, it's not too late! Join Rhi from Rhi Rebellion on Saturday the 17th of October at 4:30pm online, for this exciting Food Smart workshop, learning how to make bees wax wraps! Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y3zza2xt... Discover how to make: Bees wax wraps Sprouts from the pantry Join our Food Smart workshop and online program to learn how making small changes can help you reduce food waste at home, save money and help the environment. Attend this FREE, fun and practical workshop and learn how to keep your food fresh for longer and kick the single use plastic habit. MidWaste MidCoast Council Kempsey Shire Library Bellingen Library Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service Nambucca Valley Council Coffs Harbour City Council Our Living Coast

16.01.2022 Last chance to get tickets and join us on Saturday the 17th of October at 4:30pm online, for this exciting Food Smart workshop, learning how to make bees wax wraps! Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y3zza2xt Discover how to make:... Bees wax wraps Sprouts from the pantry Join our Food Smart workshop and online program to learn how making small changes can help you reduce food waste at home, save money and help the environment. Attend this FREE, fun and practical workshop and learn how to keep your food fresh for longer and kick the single use plastic habit. MidWaste MidCoast Council Kempsey Shire Library Bellingen Library Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service Nambucca Valley Council Coffs Harbour City Council Our Living Coast

16.01.2022 Join us at Woolgoolga Library tomorrow, Saturday from 10am to 12 noon, to celebrate our 20th Birthday over some cupcakes and memories from the past 20 years. Share your memories here also #WoopiLibrary2020

13.01.2022 On the 14th of October, join Chris Hammer as he presents Trust, his new gripping Martin Scarsden novel. About this Event: Don’t miss this chance to hear Chris Hammer author of Scrublands and Silver present his latest novel, Trust, in conversation with Jenn Martin from City of Sydney Library.... Martin Scarsden's new life seems perfect, right up until the moment it's shattered by a voicemail: a single scream, abruptly cut off, from his partner Mandalay Blonde. Set in a Sydney riven with corruption and nepotism, privilege and power, so starts a twisting tale of intrigue and danger, as Martin probes the past of the woman he loves, a woman who has buried her former life so deep she has never mentioned it. Presented in collaboration with NSW Public Libraries. Get your ticket here! https://tinyurl.com/y5xdzxjh This presentation will be broadcast online using Zoom. Book your place and we’ll send you a Zoom link to join the meeting.

13.01.2022 Ho ho ho! Time to lay out some milk and cookies for the big guy! Join Roz, Alan and the rest of the Storytime team for for a very special Pajama Storytime - Christmas edition. It's our present to you!

12.01.2022 Would you like to help to develop your child’s language and literacy skills? Join us online, Friday 20th November at 12pm and meet your local speech pathologist, enjoy a reading of one of Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year winning books and find out more about how you can support your child’s language and literacy development at home. This talk will be focusing on the age group of 3-5 year olds, but anyone is welcome! Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y4wko8yf

12.01.2022 NSW Public Libraries are proud to present General Sir Peter Cosgrove in conversation with Richard Glover, discussing his extraordinarily full and eventful life, and of course, his new memoir, You Shouldn’t Have Joined... You Shouldn’t Have Joined... is the memoir of Cosgrove's extraordinarily full and eventful life, covering some of his military life, whilst also allowing us an incredible insight into the role and world of Australia’s Governor General. Every step of his journ...ey has been accompanied by his wife Lynne who is very much part of his story. Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y2bfjnoq Numbers are limited for this free virtual event and bookings are essential. Purchase a signed copy of You Shouldn't Have Joined... with 24% discount from Booktopia. There are a limited number of signed copies available. Attendees registered have the opportunity to submit their questions for Cosgrove and will receive an exclusive link via email to purchase signed copies of General Sir Peter Cosgrove’s new memoir, You Shouldn’t Have Joined... Presented with support of NSW Public Libraries Association. This presentation will be broadcast online using Zoom. Book your place and we will send you a Zoom link to join the meeting (download and install from zoom.us if you haven't already).

12.01.2022 For this week's Craft Time activity, Beck and Shana are making some curious creatures! Word has it some of these awesome creations are lurking around our library branches... Make sure to keep an eye out on your next visit!

08.01.2022 Hands up if you know someone whose been smashing their Summer Reading Club challenges? Then it’s time for them to celebrate! We’re holding a PIZZA PARTY next Wednesday for all our Summer Reading Clubbers. Tickets are free, but you’ll need to RSVP now to save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pizza-party-summer-reading-

08.01.2022 Sharing Woolgoolga Library 20th Anniversary comments made within the library today.

06.01.2022 Grab some milk and cookies and slip into your favourite jammies It’s Pajama Storytime! Join Alan and Manola from the Storytime team for songs, stories, silliness and, of course, the Hokey Pokey!

06.01.2022 Check us out on NBN news tonight, sharing the news of Woolgoolga Library's 20th Birthday, being celebrated this Saturday morning. Our Librarian Surinder Kaur reflects on the special connection with the community since it first opened in 2000. https://www.nbnnews.com.au//woolgoolga-library-celebrates/

05.01.2022 Literary mocktails are book-themed, alcohol-free drinks, inspired by well-known literary works. Checkout the recipies and stay safe this christmas! https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/alcohol/literary-mocktails

05.01.2022 Join us at Woolgoolga Library on Saturday, the 27th of March, from 10:00am - 12pm and learn how to reduce food waste in your kitchen. Discover how making small changes can help you reduce food waste at home, save money and help the environment. Learn about the Food Smart program and how you can make the most of the food you buy!... Attend this FREE, fun and practical workshop to find out more. This is a in-person event, and spots are limited, so book in quick! Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/g6jc6bxa Note: All attendees will also be registered to our fabulous online Food Smart program so you can make the most of the food you buy!

03.01.2022 Wanting to plan a holiday through Europe and Asia for post-pandemic times? Then tune in to Steven Herrick's talk via Zoom, and discover all you need to know about cycle touring in Europe and Asia. This event will be taking place on the 18th of November at 6:30pm AEDT.... Get your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/y3b66ouo

03.01.2022 Last chance to get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/y5xdzxjh On the 14th of October, join Chris Hammer as he presents Trust, his new gripping Martin Scarsden novel. About this Event:... Don’t miss this chance to hear Chris Hammer author of Scrublands and Silver present his latest novel, Trust, in conversation with Jenn Martin from City of Sydney Library. Martin Scarsden's new life seems perfect, right up until the moment it's shattered by a voicemail: a single scream, abruptly cut off, from his partner Mandalay Blonde. Set in a Sydney riven with corruption and nepotism, privilege and power, so starts a twisting tale of intrigue and danger, as Martin probes the past of the woman he loves, a woman who has buried her former life so deep she has never mentioned it. Presented in collaboration with NSW Public Libraries. Get your ticket here! https://tinyurl.com/y5xdzxjh This presentation will be broadcast online using Zoom. Book your place and we’ll send you a Zoom link to join the meeting.

02.01.2022 Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a language learning app that adapted to your particular learning style? Oh wait, there is. And it’s free with your library membership. Mango will have you and your kids speaking like a local in no time. Learn a new language today: https://tinyurl.com/yxdv5q3m If you’’d like a hand connecting to Mango, contact us on [email protected] or 6648 4900.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKp6AUeWovU

01.01.2022 Who's excited for Book Week? We are! Although Book Week starts on the 17th of October, we will be starting Book Week in the library on the 19th of October. Every day at 11am, we'll put up a Storytime showcasing some of the CBCA shortlisted titles on our Facebook page. ... You'll also be able to come in to the three library branches and pick up some fun activities, including create your own curious creature, colouring in, and a find-a-word. If you pop in on Tuesday the 20th, you might even see a curious creature roaming the Library.

01.01.2022 It is 20 years since we opened Woolgoolga Library at Ganderton Street. Celebrate with us today from 10am-12noon with a cupcake. Share your memories here on our page #WoopiLibrary2020