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Inverell Shire Library

Locality: Inverell, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6728 8130

Address: 55-59 Campbell Street 2360 Inverell, NSW, Australia

Website: http://inverell.nsw.gov.au/services-and-facilities/public-library

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25.01.2022 No Friday radio books today, instead enjoy this quote about libraries by popular fiction writer Sidney Sheldon. Hope you all have a wonderful long weekend.

25.01.2022 Did you know that you can access over 10,000 eBooks and eAudio books through our Indyreads collection. For the month of October we are running an Indyreads Challenge and by reading and reviewing a selected title from the Available Now carousel (which allows unlimited simultaneous borrowings) you have the chance to win a yummy self-care pack. More details are available in the library and staff are very happy to help you with your Indyreads borrowing and submitting your review through Montage. Happy Reading

25.01.2022 We have recently purchased some wonderful new beginner reader sets for our literacy collection. These are perfect for new and emerging readers. They are available to borrow now and are a perfect way to keep those reading skills improving over the holiday period.

25.01.2022 Want to have some fun, and help support country public libraries? Batting for Change (an arm of the LBW Trust) are partnering with Friends of the Library Australia for National Backyard Cricket Day. The official date is Sunday 31st January, but you can organise your own backyard cricket match anytime! To get involved simply register your event, raise some money, and have fun. You will find lots of information, tips and resources at: ... https://nationalbackyardcricket.com/ Funds raised will support country public libraries to educate and enrich their communities. Inverell Times Inverell Shire Council Tourism Inverell 1188 2NZ 95.1 GEM FM Stafm Inverell

24.01.2022 The school holiday program is out and bookings are now open. Places are limited so if you are wanting your child to be involved in either an activity at the library or a take home craft please contact staff. You can make a booking by phoning 67288130 or by seeing staff at the front counter

24.01.2022 Virtual Storytime The topic today is Friendships The books read were:... Pea+Nut go for gold! Written and illustrated by Matt Stanton Published by Harper Collins Children’s books Pig the blob Written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey Published by Scholastic Australia

21.01.2022 How old were you when you got your first library card? We have a library member who has had her library card for over 65 years!

19.01.2022 This month marks 20 years since the Olympic Games were held in Sydney, so what better way to remember this remarkable event than with this book. : , , ... {blurb} Published in association with the International Olympic Committee, 'The History of the Olympic Games: Faster, Higher, Stronger' brings to life, through more than 200 photographs and dozens of artefacts reproduced on the page, the glorious history of the Olympic Games. From their origins in Ancient Greece to their revival in a contemporary form in 1896, through the subsequent modern Games, this exceptional title beautifully charts the event's absorbing history. 'The history of the Olympic Games' allows readers to personally experience a piece of Olympic heritage as they examine rare equipment, browse fascinating memorabilia and study important Olympic documents from throughout the history of the Games. Now available for loan at the library.

19.01.2022 & True crime fans, this one is for you... {blurb} Bordered on one side by the glistening blue of the Pacific, hemmed by pristine sandy coves, and on the other by the rugged bushland of Ku-ring-gai National Park, it was the kind of place where everyone knew everyone. No wonder the area was known as 'the Insular Peninsula'. So, when popular local 18-year-old Trudie Adams disappeared one night while hitchhiking home from the surf club dance, her family, friends and community were devastated. It just seemed wrong that something so terrible could happen in a place so picturesque. But as police began to investigate, the underbelly of the peninsula was exposed. It was a place where surfers ran drugs home from Bali, teenagers hitchhiked everywhere due to a lack of public transport, predatory men prowled the streets, and countless young women were abducted and raped, crimes rarely reported or, if they were, rarely investigated. Inspired by the Walkley Award-shortlisted #1 podcast and acclaimed ABC TV series, and containing information never previously revealed, is a compelling expose of why the disappearance of Trudie Adams was never solved. It takes us all the way to the top - from a criminal perpetrator with a lifelong record and links to organised crime who was never formally accused, to police corruption at the highest level. . . . Now available for loan at the library, or check out our range of true crime books. For assistance please see library staff.

18.01.2022 We would like to resume Baby Bounce this term and ask interested parents, grandparents and carers to contact us so that we can determine how to offer a program that best caters to the needs of the group. At this stage we are contemplating resuming our Baby Bounce program on Wednesday 19th May. Please direct all enquiries regarding Baby Bounce to Leanne or Sonya either by seeing us in person or by phoning the library on 67288130.

18.01.2022 School holidays are almost here and we are so happy to announce that we will be providing activities during the holidays. There will be three activity sessions held at the library and three take home crafts. Please read all of the information before booking your child in bearing in mind that to cater for the numbers that may be interested we are only allowing one activity to be booked per child. These activities are for school children and there are age/school year requirements for each activity. Bookings are essential and open on Monday 21st September at 9.30am allowing bookings to be taken via phone on 67288130 or in person at the library. We look forward to providing you with an enjoyable craft experience these school holidays.

17.01.2022 We have in stock the popular free ‘Legal Topics for Older People Diary 2021‘. We only have a small number available so you will have to be quick! You can order your own through Legal Aid www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 9519 5028.

17.01.2022 We apologise that we are unable to bring you virtual Storytime today. To watch and share stories anytime, head over to Storybox Library https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/login Just log in with your Library Card number, and watch stories being read aloud by authors, actors and singers - there are hundreds of stories to choose from.

17.01.2022 Friday Radio Books Firefighter zen: a field guide to thriving in tough times by Hersch Wilson Part memoir, part self-help guide, Hersch Wilson candidly talks about his experiences as a volunteer firefighter-EMT and shares useful Zen-like techniques to stay grounded while navigating danger, comforting others and coping with crisis. ... The panic button book: a step-by-step guide to neutralise worry, overthinking and anxiety by Tammi Kirkness A unique but practical guide to help you through moments of worry and panic. Written by a life coach and wellness expert, this guide includes tried and tested techniques to help you navigate the world worry-free. Decorative macrame: 20 stylish projects for your home by Shufunotomo Co., Ltd Macrame has made a comeback and is better than ever. Macrame decor gives your home a rustic and timeless feel and can be enjoyed by everyone. The projects are simple enough for beginners and satisfying enough for the seasoned knotter. All books now available for loan at the library.

16.01.2022 Radio Books Three fantastic new fiction titles today - crime, domestic suspense and literary fiction - something for everyone. Come in and browse in air-conditioned comfort, and stock up on some reading material before the hot weather hits.

16.01.2022 October is Mental Health Month and the theme this year is 'Tune In'. Tune in to yourself, to your surroundings, to your community, your family and friends and to the stigma of mental health. The library has a 'Mental Health & Wellness' collection with lots of useful resources available for loan on all topics related to mental health. Feel free to see library staff for more information.

16.01.2022 Storytime bookings for this week are open. The next couple of weeks will be slightly different-the craft will be a take home activity, but staff will still be reading you some wonderful stories. Please phone 67288130 to book a spot.

15.01.2022 Join us for virtual storytime this week when we introduce two new books that are all about friendship and are continuing stories in some popular picture book series. The craft is a cute puppy puppet and to make it you will need paper (A4 and A3 gave the two different sizes here), different coloured papers/cardboard, scissors, glue sticks and eyes (stickers and google eyes used here). This was taken from a craft at the following link: https://www.redtedart.com/paper-dog-puppet/ We are looking forward to sharing stories and craft with you all at our live virtual storytime 11.30am this Wednesday, 23rd September. See you all then

13.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like.......school holiday craft in every paper bag. Bookings open at 9.30am on Monday 21st September for our school holiday activities. (see previous post for more information)

13.01.2022 ... {blurb} Widower Sam Costello has no time for love. When he's not working on his farm, he's trying to figure out how to connect with his teenage son Levi. But Levi is about to finish high school and he has big plans to move to Sydney for university with his best friend Maddie. If only he didn't feel so guilty about abandoning his dad. Maddie has her own reasons for wanting to go to Sydney and she's not going to let Levi's dad ruin her future happiness. Mr Costello needs a girlfriend and, with her talent for matchmaking, Maddie is the girl to make it happen. By the time Mr C figures out what she's done, surely he'll be too in love to be angry. Journalist Sarah Lewis has a good job, a nice boyfriend and a safe life in Sydney. Though sometimes she wonders if life has more to offer than nice and safe. When she starts working on an article about finding love in the outback she finds herself asking whether journalists should become this invested in their research. But there's just something about "Lonely in Longreach". Could it be that the man behind the dating profile is the key to the passion she has been looking for? This new rural romance is now available to borrow at the library.

12.01.2022 Join us for virtual storytime next week and enjoy two books by popular children’s author Julia Donaldson. Then make your own version of a Gruffalo using paper bags, plates, cardboard and whatever else you need to bring your Gruffalo creation to life. This is a pre-recorded session that will be made available at 11.30am on Wednesday 7th October but will remain available so that you can access it at a time that best suits your family. Please post pics of your Gruffalo and I will post a pic of me surfing. I hope everybody finds their little piece of quiet during the remainder of the holidays - Leanne

12.01.2022 We have set up a little display to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival this week. The theme is In Our Nature so we have found some lovely books that have nature themes, from bush walks in NSW to landscape photography and more. There is also some free packs with lots of excellent information on services useful for seniors. We are hosting a ‘Morning Tea & Talk’ on Friday at 10am, with guest speakers from the Inverell Community Gardens, Inverell Bushwalking Group and the Inverell Bird Watching Group. Bookings are appreciated if you are interested in coming.

11.01.2022 This week during our live virtual storytime come with me, to the sea....as we celebrate the holidays. Then break out the shells you have collected during some of your trips to the beach as we look at some craft ideas. The permissions we have previously had for running virtual storytime have changed just recently and we will no longer be able to post a video of our virtual storytime to our page (for most publishers) so if you want to participate in the beach themed storytime you need to join us for our live storytime session this Wednesday at 11.30am. Please wear something you would wear on a beach holiday to join in. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday

10.01.2022 , ( ) {blurb} Abby Pecoriello launched the first-ever crafting club for new moms during her maternity leave. The concept proved to be such a hit that in the two and a half years since, she’s led hundreds of sold-out Crafty Mamas classes throughout New York City. Now, in this spirited, witty book, she provides the how-to for women to form their own Crafty Mamas groups, from learning the ...best ways to reach out to other new moms in the area, to the nuts-and-bolts of running the group: setting a budget, buying tools and supplies, choosing a venue, and more. Then come the projects50 hip, no-sew craft ideas that are inexpensive and easy to make, and will delight moms and babies alike: Light the Night nightlight, No-Sew Swanky Blankies, The Poncherello, Photo Au Go Go Bracelets, Hip Purses, Insta-Bibs, Peek-a-Books, Photo Bragnets. Includes simple tutorials on using a glue gun, editing digital photos, how to decoupage, jewelry basics, and more. Download from IndyReads, our digital collection in collaboration with State Library NSW https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/

09.01.2022 (Adult Fiction)... {blurb} Amanda and Clay head to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a holiday: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage son and daughter and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home they've rented for the week. But with the late-night knock on the door, the spell is broken. Ruth and G.H., an older couple who claim to own the home, have arrived there in a panic. These strangers say that a sudden power outage has swept the city, and - with nowhere else to turn - they have come to the country in search of shelter. But with the TV and internet down, and no phone service, the facts are unknowable. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple - and vice versa? What has happened back in New York? Is the holiday home, isolated from civilisation, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one another? An impossibly compelling literary thriller about the world we live in now, Rumaan Alam's novel is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race and class. 'Leave The World Behind' explores how our closest bonds are reshaped in moments of crisis - and how the most terrifying situations are never far from reality. This beautifully written book is now available for loan at the library.

09.01.2022 Radio Books An interesting mix of novels featuring some eclectic characters. Can you also spot a bit of a theme with the covers? Anxious people by Fredrik Backman is about a bungled bank robbery that turns into a hostage situation. The problems is, the robber may be the one in need of rescuing rather than the hostages.... Under pressure by Robert Pobi is an edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Dr Lucas Page, an astrophysicist, university professor and former FBI agent. He has been tasked with investigating an explosion at a private gala at the Guggenheim museum. One to watch by Kate Stayman-London features a successful plus-size social media influencer Bea Schumacher. Bea is addicted to watching reality show ‘Main Squeeze’ but gets frustrated at the lack of body diversity amongst the women on the show. When she is contacted To be the next star, Bea jumps at the chance with one condition: not to fall in love. But once the cameras start rolling, everything changes for for. All books are now available for loan at the library.

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07.01.2022 Radio Books Are you doing our Summer Reading - Armchair Travel challenge on Beanstack? Here are a few titles to help you tick of a destination activity: The Death of Vivek Oji is by Nigerian author Akwaeke Emezi. It tells the story of Vivek and his family, starting with his death, and ranging back in time. This one would be perfect for the hot location activity in our challenge.... For the rural location activity, you can’t go past Jane Harper’s phenomenally successful The Dry - if you missed it the first time round, it has just been re-released to coincide with the new film starring Eric Bana. We threw in a space location for the challenge as well - definitely somewhere we can only reach from our armchairs! Architects of Memory is a great example of modern speculative fiction - imagine a future where corporations, not governments rule, and space is one big battleground for market share. When a salvage crew find an alien weapon on board the wreckage they are raiding, it sets them on a collision course with warring corporations, and secret factions. Will they sell out to earn enough credits to by citizenship, or will they risk it all to do the right thing? Pop in and grab something to read, and find out more about our challenges on Beanstack HTTPS://Inverell.beanstack.com

06.01.2022 Book Week Reading Challenge We have a new reading challenge for our junior members, starting today! If you haven’t already done so, create a free account at Inverell.beanstack.com and start logging the BookWeek books your children read. It’s free, easy and we have great prizes on offer.

05.01.2022 Some excellent titles shortlisted this year’s Australian Book Industry Awards. Have you read any of them?

05.01.2022 The October newsletter is now available! Click on the link below to see the electronic version or pop into the library for a print copy. This month features information on our Dyslexic Friendly collection, new books, a staff book review and more! https://inverell.nsw.gov.au//Inverell-Library-Newsletter-O

04.01.2022 Only 1 week left to enter our Beanstack Armchair Travel Reading Challenge for a chance to win over $100 in Sapphire Dollars. Our Junior Summer Reading Challenge is also still open until 28th February and offers a $50 gift card as a prize.

04.01.2022 These are our opening hours during the week. Many of our patrons do not realise we are open all day on Saturdays.

03.01.2022 Today's books are all about cooking! by Colin Fassnidge brings you real family food made easy with no fuss. Colin believes the key to cooking is mastering the basics and you have the foundations for countless meals. ... by Australian chef Shannon Martinez has over 80 vegan recipes packed with wholesome flavour, showing you that vegan food can be delicious and satisfying. : by Alex Elliott-Howery & Jaimee Edwards is a practical handbook to reduce food waste while eating generously. Structured around weekly seasonal shopping baskets, this contains over 230 recipes with different flavour combinations, and clever ideas to make your ingredients go a long way. Now available for loan. Don't forget to catch us on 2NZ on Friday mornings to talk more books with Monte.

02.01.2022 This book review has been written by Camille, our Reader Services Officer, and was featured in the August newsletter. Camille is responsible for trying to find items we do not have in the library and ordering them on interlibrary (we borrow from another library). She also coordinates the rotation of the co-operative stock that we share with other libraries, and can order a bulk loan of books in other languages. If there is an item you are having trouble finding, feel free to phone 67288130 and discuss your options with Camille.

02.01.2022 Today's new book comes from our very own local poet, Esther Gardiner! & ... Once again Esther delivers some beautiful poetry in her third book, and for the first time she has included Dreamtime stories that were inspired by her nephews. Esther is often invited to perform the "Welcome To Country" at local events and will usually follow it with a reading of a poem. The library has a copy of Esther's books available for loan, as well as preserved in our Local History collection. If you would like to purchase your own copy, please see the friendly staff at the Tourist Centre, or you can often see Esther at the markets selling her books.

02.01.2022 Holiday activities for teens! We are hosting two activity programs in the library these holidays, with Lizzy from Reconnect. Don’t miss out on these great activities, book directly on the number on the poster.

01.01.2022 Inspired by International Dot Day and the stories shared during our virtual storytime today here are some of the crafts we made. We would love to see what you are creating at home. Send us a pic

01.01.2022 Did you know we can order a bulk loan of books in different languages? There are over 40 languages available from the State Library of NSW in a variety of formats. We currently have books in Italian Swedish and Japanese , all available for loan. If you would like to order some books in a specific language feel free to chat to library staff or phone 67288130

01.01.2022 For families who have children involved in our book week challenge. Our goals are to help you learn more about the beanstack program we have invested in and to celebrate books and the love of reading. While this challenge encourages exploration of the book week nominated books logging any of your child’s reading will count and earn a ticket in the prize draw. Reviewing any book will earn a ticket in the prize draw.The activity badges however are specific to the books that hav...e been short listed for the book week awards so you can only earn a ticket in the prize draw when you have read these specific books. We want to encourage children to read and to reward them for doing that and we want you to explore the different ways a challenge can be set up, that is with logging reading and completing activities. Our suggestion when selecting books with your child for this challenge would be that you explore the amazing Australian authors and illustrators that have been recognised as part of the book week awards but that you also allow your child to read from genres and authors that cater to their interests. Have fun, we are looking forward to seeing what our friends are reading. See more