Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library in Glen Innes, New South Wales | Library

Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library

Locality: Glen Innes, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6730 2600

Address: 71 Grey St 2370 Glen Innes, NSW, Australia

Website: https://gleninneslibrary.org

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24.01.2022 Here's Alex with the Library's entry into this year's Red Cross Christmas Tree Display, The Display is open from this afternoon as part of Christmas in the Highlands.

24.01.2022 Today's story is Lion Lessons, by Jon Agee, published by Scallyway London Pty Ltd. Storytime has resumed at the Library at 10.30am on Wednesday mornings. Registrations open on Monday mornings at 9am Eventbrite on our Facebook page. We have a limit of 12 people total so get in quick to register. See you next week! https://youtu.be/65qyWeE-BdY

21.01.2022 Great news! Changes to social distancing rules mean that we can now have up to 24 people for story time. Book in by clicking on the below link. See you Wednesday @ 10.30am. One ticket per person, limited number available. If you or your child is sick, please do not come to the Library. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tiny-tots-storytime-tickets

20.01.2022 Don't miss out on a Bargain this week at the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale. There is something for everyone. Located at the Glen Innes Severn Library & Learning Centre, 71 Grey Street, Glen Innes. Open Wednesday till Thursday 9 am until 4 pm AND Friday 9 am until 12.30 pm. For more information please contact the Library on 6730 2600. Cash Only. This is a COVID safe event so please sanitise your hands on entry and sign in using our QR code or our sign-in sheet. Thank you.

20.01.2022 We're excited to share that we'll be open regular opening hours from this Saturday, 9 January 2021. Monday to Friday, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm

20.01.2022 Introducing our online Summer Reading Challenge, using Beanstack, an app that is available through Google Play and Apple Store. This challenge is open for registrations now, reading will officially start on Friday 18 December. Visit our website https://gleninneslibrary.org//beanstack-online-reading-cha for more information

20.01.2022 We would like to invite all Tiny Tots (aged 0 - 5) and parents/carers to join us on Wednesday 19 May @ 10.30 am for an 11am reading. Morning tea provided. Bookings essential. Click on the link to book: https://forms.gle/rPNMAnFZN6v33e3A7

19.01.2022 BARGAIN BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be in the William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Library on Wednesday 28 April and Thursday 29 April from 9 am until 4 pm AND Friday 30 April from 9 am until 12.30 pm. For more information ring the Library on 6730 2600.... Cash Only Sales. Please Share.

19.01.2022 Deepwater Library Branch will be closed today, we apologise for any incovenience this may cause.

16.01.2022 The Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library is seeking your feedback on the Branch Libraries (Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe) for future strategic planning. Here is your chance to 'have your say' about future library services in these townships. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P8QBF58

16.01.2022 The Library will re-open on Wednesday 6 January 2021 at 10 am. We're looking forward to seeing our library patrons again.

15.01.2022 A big thank you to Katy Haselwood for a wonderful morning of singing at the Library. Everyone had such a fun morning! Also a very special thank you to our Easter Bunny - amazing as always.

14.01.2022 The NSW State Library has recently released a gripping new podcast - The Gathering Order - which unearths first-hand accounts of the then world's deadliest pandemic (The Spanish Flu) while tracing its startling familiar story of social distancing, quarantine blunders, dubious cures, and mask-wearing. https://audio.sl.nsw.gov.au/podcast/gatherings-order

13.01.2022 Check out our new online reading log, Beanstack. https://gleninneslibrary.beanstack.com//6/current_programs We are currently running a challenge. 10 to Try is a challenge that asks you to read a book in each of 10 categories, keep track of your reading, and share your favourite discoveries with the library and your fellow readers. Broaden your reading horizons and earn a chance to win prizes! See staff for details.

13.01.2022 There are only a few spaces left for these upcoming activities! Click on the links below to book for the upcoming school holiday activities. Colourful music with Katy (ages 5 - 7) https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfNjURQVvQEDsBoA/viewform Colourful music with Katy (ages 8 - 12) https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd9rj7K-KKbk9153/viewform UNE Discovery Voyager: Plants, Poop and Pollination https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdkjV9XNiladByFq/viewform Robotics Workshop (ow...n device required) https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfpozRluVBg1DAsS/viewform Movie: Academy of Magic https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSc1ntehRkXwEbKsG/viewform See more

13.01.2022 Don't forget Tiny Tots Storytime is back on Wednesdays at 10.30am! Bookings are essential. Ring the library for more information. 6730 2600

13.01.2022 This is just a tiny sample of the children's talking books we have available to loan. Bring your children in and check them out!

12.01.2022 Friends of the Library are trialing another movie night, this one focusing on music in film. The first one will be held on Wednesday 20 January, in the William Gardner Room, starting at 7pm with a showing of 'Isle of Wight Festival 1970'. Entry by gold coin donation, Covid-19 social distancing applies.

11.01.2022 Do you like to read the book before you watch a movie or television series? Our current display has books that have been or are going to be dramatised on film. Bridgestone being one of them.

11.01.2022 Tiny Tots Storytime is back at the Library! Join us at 10.30am this Wednesday. We have a limit of 12 attendees so please use this link to get your tickets. One ticket per person, limited number available. If you or your child is sick, please do not come to the Library. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tiny-tots-storytime-tickets

09.01.2022 The article in today's Glen Innes Examiner about our 66th anniversary event on Saturday. https://www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au//glen-innes-library-/

08.01.2022 Love Autumn in Glen Innes!

07.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came and helped celebrate the Library turning 66 on Saturday. We are very grateful for the continued support from our community. During the official ceremony, we acknowledged the following people and groups - Harvey Young (representative of Glen Innes Apex Club); Denise Pryor (representative of Glen Innes Opportunity Shop); Margaret Smith, Marina Gerlofsma, William Rendell and Lindy Stevenson (all of whom are long time serving members of both our Library Committee and Friends of the Library). Thanks to the official party guests - Adam Marshall (Member for Northern Tablelands), Mayor Carol Sparks and Craig Bennett (Glen Innes Severn Council General Manager)

06.01.2022 We're starting Storytelling again next week!!! Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have had to restrict numbers, bookings will be ESSENTIAL! If you do not have a ticket, we can not let you in. Bookings will be available online on Monday 2 November. We will publish the link here on Facebook and on the Library webpage. One ticket per attendee. You will be required to fill out a visitor form, sanitise and socially distance yourself. We are extremely excited to be commencing storytelling, we have missed having little people in the Library, please support us by coming.

06.01.2022 Please use this link to get your tickets for Tiny Tots this week. One ticket per person, limited number available. If you or your child is sick, please do not come to the Library. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tiny-tots-storytime-tickets

05.01.2022 It is a great day to paint in the sun! Check out the stunning artwork on the Aboriginal Totem Poles at the Library and Learning Centre.

05.01.2022 Today's Book Week book is read by Kate. It is 'My Friend Fred' by Frances Watts, illustrated by A. Yi and published by Allen and Unwin. This book was awarded the CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood winner. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/bzVxg1j9VSU

04.01.2022 The Library is collecting new toys or new books for local children for a Christmas drive for the Glen Innes Family & Youth Services. The photograph below shows the generous gifts received for the Christmas 2019 drive which were distributed to local families in need.

02.01.2022 Welcome to Tiny Tots Storytime. Today Alex is reading 'Aliens Love Underpants' by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, published by Simon and Schuster. https://youtu.be/xqbdojbuGAU

01.01.2022 Through a successful small grant submission, the Library was able to acquire the travelling 'Art of Ageing' Exhibition which is currently on display in the Glen Innes Art Gallery from 5th April until 23rd April. The stories and photographs are inspiring and a great opportunity to learn about our wonderful seniors during Seniors Week. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm.