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Henty Library

Locality: Henty, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6929 3770

Address: 30 Sladen St 2658 Henty, NSW, Australia

Website: www.greaterhume.nsw.gov.au/SimplyGreaterLiving/LibraryServices/HentyLibrary.aspx

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25.01.2022 RRL Reads: Bluebird, Bluebird (Highway 59 #1) by Attica Locke. A small town mystery set in Texas, with a black Texas Ranger investigating. The two murders are complex to solve, and the issues involved bring up lots of related issues for the Ranger. It’s about family, race, and connection, and is a solid crime novel with good character development and heart. Available in print, and eAudio (Libby). From Amy at RRL HQ #rrlreads

24.01.2022 Bookshelf the Elf has been counting down the hours until the weekend and has found plenty of amazing books on our shelves to spend his weekend reading Like if you can spot where he has hidden himself and his secret stash of books

23.01.2022 We loved celebrating Book Week this year over at Burrumbuttock Primary School! We hope you all had as much fun as we did

22.01.2022 If you remember the sixties you weren't really there. Thankfully, there's a new book all about the era! Get your free tickets for this live, online event - http://ow.ly/tIuc50EnW8b

21.01.2022 Some YA series you may need to re-read before the next book comes out. https://www.buzzfeednews.com//fantasy-young-adult-science-

20.01.2022 RRL Reads: How Much of these Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang. This is a story of Chinese immigrants chasing a better life in the America West. Lucy and Sam are left alone, with the mother gone and father dead. Will they be able to find what home means to them? The writing style was so different to what I usually read, but it matches the mix of mythology and the harshness of life in early America. I enjoyed how the author filled the reader in on the family's story, especially by Ba reaching out from his grave. It is ultimately a story of family - their memories, lies and dreams. From Cynthia at RRL HQ #rrlreads

19.01.2022 Bookshelf the Elf was planning ahead for his big drive back to the North Pole today and so he picked out some audio books to listen to on the journey Like if you can see his secret hiding spot!

18.01.2022 eAudiobook of the week: A Christmas Gift by Sue Moorcroft. Georgine loves Christmas. The festive season always brings the little village of Middledip to life. But since her ex-boyfriend walked out, leaving her with crippling debts, Georgine’s struggled to make ends meet. To keep her mind off her worries, she throws herself into organising the Christmas show at the local school. And when handsome Joe Blackthorn becomes her assistant, Georgine’s grateful for the help. But there’s something about Joe she can’t quite put her finger on. Could there be more to him than meets the eye? Georgine’s past is going to catch up with her in ways she never expected. But can the help of friends new and old make this a Christmas to remember after all? Listen, free, on the RB Digital app.

18.01.2022 Next school holidays on Wednesday 14th April, Henty Library at 1pm. Sure to be heaps of fun. Bookings essential.

17.01.2022 RRL Reads: The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. This book was such a good one to sit with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and get somewhat lost in. The beautiful descriptions as well as the character depictions were such a treat. It is about Roya, a dreamy, idealistic teenager living amid the political upheaval of 1953 Tehran. She finds an oasis in Mr. Fakhi’s stationery shop and it is here that she meets her first love, Bahman. Some months later, Roya agrees to me...et Bahman at the town square, but suddenly violence erupts, a result of the coup that forever changes their country’s future, and Bahman never comes. Do not think that this is just a love story. In the background, it is about class, politics, Iran, tradition vs progressive change and loss. Sometimes it is a really happy story and sometimes very sad. There was one part of the story-telling that seemed a bit too much of a coincidence but it was necessary in order to find out why and what happened that broke up Roya and Bahman on that fateful day. From Dom at Holbrook Library. #rrlreads See more

17.01.2022 RRL Reads: The Queen of Bloody Everything by Joanna Nadin I really liked this book. You do need to read the blurb on back before you start it so you understand how the story is being told. As soon as I began, I felt I would really enjoy, as lots of laugh out loud moments, with an upbeat pace. I would love to spend a night out on the town with the author because you can tell she is very funny, witty (in a British, Bridget Jones kind of way), a great writer and her love of Youn...g Adult and Children’s literature shines throughout the pages. The story does become a bit heavier the further along you read but I liked Dido, the main character a lot and wanted to keep reading, willing her to make good choices as the story follows her from 6 years old into her thirties. Ultimately this is a story of wanting to belong and be loved. Set amidst a backdrop of the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s (a great trip down memory lane for my generation). It is about Dido and her mother Edie, who move from London to an inherited house in suburban Essex. The family next door are exactly the kind of family Dido dreams of: Normal. Dido wants to be normal more than anything else but it is the very thing Edie can never be. I have read mixed reviews, some not happy with the plot, some feeling it a bit contrived, some disliking certain characters, some loving them, so clearly, this book is not for everyone but definitely for me. From Dom at the Holbrook Library. Available in print and eAudio (BorrowBox) #rrlreads See more

16.01.2022 Some great Aussie reads for your summer reading list. http://ow.ly/S1fm50CQyYa

14.01.2022 Just in case you need help getting in the mood. http://ow.ly/CjCe50CvZAQ

12.01.2022 Here is another one of our fantastic Book Week adventures with Jindera Public School We loved coming to your school to celebrate all things Books

12.01.2022 We have three different sources of free eAudiobooks, as well as books on disc in the library! Great for many reasons including super short arms.

11.01.2022 Bookshelf the Elf spent today loving the Christmas Tree display in the Library Comment below if you can find where he spent the day

09.01.2022 It's not too late to book in for this wonderful event here at the Henty Library. Phone 60360 100 to book in

09.01.2022 Not every book is for every person....

08.01.2022 This is tonight; tickets are free. Joining in is easy, and you can ask questions. http://ow.ly/b8Wk50Cw4jy

05.01.2022 RRL Reads: The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson by Leah Purcell. Molly lives in a shack in the High Country, mostly without her husband who is away droving for long periods of time. Life is harsh, but there are also moments of tenderness. Molly's love for her children shines throughout the story. It had an interesting writing style, changing from descriptive to 1st person, which at first was distracting but I ended up enjoying the style by getting into the character's thoughts. The fate and treatment of Aboriginal people and women in our early history are central themes. It ended up being quite a moving story. Available in print and as an eBook (BorrowBox). From Cynthia at RRL HQ #rrlreads

04.01.2022 We are really looking forward to our upcoming author talk. Hope you are free to join us.

03.01.2022 Bookshelf the Elf has returned to celebrate Christmas with us again! Keep an eye out for his hiding spot in our fabulous library each day

01.01.2022 Christmas tree felt softie pack to make your very own decoration for your Christmas tree. We will have a Make It station set up in the library or you may like to take your felt pack home. Children under 10 years to be accompanied by an adult. Starting on 1st December Cost $3 each. Wooden reindeer to construct and decorate. For children 7 and under. $2 each.