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25.01.2022 Discover everything you need to know about giving a rescue dog a better life with popular dog trainer and animal behaviourist Laura Vissaritis. Wednesday 23 September at 7:00 pm via Zoom Free online event Registration required: http://the-rescue-dog.eventbrite.com.au/

24.01.2022 Create a Barking Owl with Suzie for #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay.

23.01.2022 Let's count dinosaurs - 1,2,3! But watch out for Rex - he looks hungry! Join Suzie as she shares You Can't Count on Dinosaurs - a counting book with a difference by Philip Ardagh and Elissa Elwick, published by Walker Books.

23.01.2022 Smiles all round at Wellington Library as work gets underway for the laying of the new carpet! The library is currently closed and will re-open on Tuesday 24 November at 10.00am. Items can be returned at the Wellington Visitor Information Centre between 10.00am and 4.00pm whilst the library is closed.

21.01.2022 A wisdom of wombats, a passel of possums, a cluster of spiders knitting socks! Who else might you meet on a trip to the billabong? Join Suzie now as she shares this delightful picture book by Maura Finn and Cate James.

20.01.2022 Dharma the Llama doesn't run with the herd - she likes to do things her own way! But when the herd gets into trouble, will Dharma save the day? Join Sarah as she shares this hilarious new story by Matt Cosgrove.

20.01.2022 Staff Pick: Beatrix Bakes by Natalie Paull Beatrix Bakes is the first cookbook from Natalie Paull, owner and chef of Beatrix - a tiny bakery in Melbourne. This book is perfect for anyone who, like me, wants to learn the basics, but also tends to go on a little ‘bake your own adventure’ in the kitchen.... Beatrix Bakes teaches you how to get the foundations down pat, and then encourages you to add your own creative twists with mix-and-match alternatives for each recipe. It's also filled with extra tips and back-up plans scattered throughout to reassure fellow less confident bakers. I highly recommend the smoky, salty chocolate chip cookie, and can’t wait to try more recipes from this book. - Jade Reserve your copy now: https://macquarie.spydus.com/cgi-/spydus.exe//WPAC/BIBENQ

19.01.2022 School Holiday Fun is in the Bag Holiday at home with our school holiday activity packs! Designed for ages 5 - 12, each pack includes a fun, simple craft for kids.... There are 3 all-new packs to collect. To receive your FREE activity packs, visit your local library from 26 September - 11 October 2020. Available while stocks last.

18.01.2022 Code Club returns to Dubbo Library on Wednesday 14 October Come along to learn how to code robots, create your own computer games, animations and augmented realities and use the Makey Makeys! Bookings required as places are limited. Register now: https://mrl.eventbrite.com.au/

16.01.2022 Join Michelle as she shows you how to make colourful paper boxes using the art of Origami! Maker Monday sessions are happening every Monday at 4:00 pm on the Macquarie Regional Library Facebook page.

16.01.2022 Have you heard? We're launching an eAudiobook Club, and we'd love for you to join us! For full details visit: http://www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/programs-and-events/

16.01.2022 The meerkat choirmaster will only allow meerkats in his choir, but singing is fun and all the other animals want to join in too! Join Margot as she shares this wonderfully funny picture book by Nicki Greenberg.

15.01.2022 Discover how to write your name or a short message in binary! Then share it with your family or friends to see if they can decode it. Maker Monday sessions are happening every Monday at 4:00 pm on the Macquarie Regional Library Facebook page.

14.01.2022 Are you studying for your HSC? We're here to help! Here's a list of resources we've put together to support you in the lead up to exams http://www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/learn/hsc-resources/

12.01.2022 Celebrate the joy of books and reading with Sarah and 'Charlie Cook's Favourite Book' by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan.

12.01.2022 The boy, the bear and the dog are the best of friends. But one day the bear gets lost and has to be searched for high and low. Join Sarah as she shares This is the Bear, a classic rhyming story by Sarah Hayes, illustrated by Helen Craig.

12.01.2022 The 2020 Booker Prize shortlist has been announced! Have you read any of the shortlisted titles? .... Reserve your copy now: The New Wilderness by Diane Cook https://bit.ly/3l50nqR This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga https://bit.ly/2GwiNSl Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi https://bit.ly/2Gy4gWg The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste https://bit.ly/34fe9k0 Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart https://bit.ly/3iiD5vT Real Life by Brandon Taylor https://bit.ly/3jncOht

11.01.2022 Staff Pick: The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier Juliet Marillier is a New Zealand author with a passion for history, folklore and mythology. Juliet has written 21 historical fantasy novels, drawing on her love of ancient Irish fairy tales, mythology and history. Her stories focus on complex and engaging characters and their personal journeys through the worlds she creates. The Harp of Kings is the first in the new Warrior Bards series with the second in the series soon t...o be released in late September. The story follows a young woman who is both a bard and a warrior, her brother and her rival, who must complete a mission to gain entry into a band of elite warriors. Each character is dealing with their past, secrets and fears as they try to prove themselves and find their place. Though it's not necessary to have read any of Juliet’s previous works to enjoy this book, long-time fans will find references to characters and story lines from other series. A great beginning for a new fantasy series. - Aimee 'The Harp of Kings' is available from Macquarie Regional Library as a book or eBook . Reserve your copy now: https://bit.ly/2DOQcXz

10.01.2022 Feeling overwhelmed, stuck on a study question or not sure where to even start with an assignment? Or maybe you need a second set of eyes on your cover letter, or want some advice on your CV/resume? With your library membership, you now get free access to Studiosity: 24/7, 365 days a year online study and CV help from real people.... Access: http://www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/learn/homework-help/homework-help To learn more you can register for a free 20-minute webinar. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_c9Uctbl-R6uFgyKJ8WxhtQ

08.01.2022 This year StarFest Siding Spring, hosted by The Australian National University, is going virtual and Macquarie Regional Library is joining in the fun with a wild Goose Chase! This family friendly scavenger hunt can be played from home, or on location in Coonabarabran and Baradine. Play to score points, race against other teams, and learn interesting facts from professionals in the field of Australian astronomy along the way. ... For full details visit https://www.darkskyinnovations.com.au/starfestgoosechase

07.01.2022 Staff Pick: 55 by James Delargy In a small, isolated outback Australian town, a distraught man named Gabriel stumbles into the police station. He claims to have been held prisoner by a serial killer called Heath, who intended him to be victim number 55. Just as Police Sergeant Chandler Jenkins launches a manhunt to find him, Heath walks into the station with an identical story, claiming Gabriel to be the real killer. The two victims are also the two suspects which one is te...lling the truth? 55 offers an exciting and unique twist on the classic whodunit mystery. The remote outback setting, the tension between the characters, and the underlying mystery is reminiscent of Jane Harper’s The Dry. This is a gutsy, intense read with an ending that will shock you and keep you thinking about this book long after you’ve turned the last page. A solid thriller that will grip you and never let go! - Sarah Reserve your copy now: https://bit.ly/3jkMLri

06.01.2022 Learn the art of weaving using materials found around the house or garden Join Melissa for this fun and creative activity! Maker Monday sessions are happening every Monday at 4.00pm on the Macquarie Regional Library Facebook page.

04.01.2022 Commemorate #NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay with Threatened Species Officer David Coote, and local children’s author Pat Clarke. Tune in to this short video to discover the importance of Threatened Species Week, and enjoy an excerpt from Pat's book, The Magic Forest of Goonoo.

04.01.2022 Get ready for some fizzy fun! Learn how to make your own bath bombs using common household materials.

02.01.2022 Wellington Library is open again for business today! The hard-working installation team did a great job and the Library looks fantastic! Pop in and check out our new look between 10.00am and 5.00pm Monday - Friday or 9.30am - 12 midday on Saturdays.

02.01.2022 Holiday at home with our school holiday activity packs! Join us for a special Maker Monday as we explore the first of our fantastic, fun packs and show you how to make a beautiful kaleidoscope! To receive your FREE activity packs, visit your local library during the school holidays. Available while stocks last.

01.01.2022 Paddle along with Sarah on a mesmerising underwater tour of fishy friends. Hooray for Fish! is written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins, and published by Walker Books.