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Online Book Club at Mandurah Libraries
Locality: Mandurah, Western Australia
Phone: +61 8 9550 3650
Address: 331 Pinjarra Road 6210 Mandurah, WA, Australia
Website: http://mandurahbookclubs.wordpress.com
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25.01.2022 Thanks for the great response on the last post! Seemed to be a recurring theme to the comments - remembrance and fondness for traditions! So, I thought we'd have our own little bonfire night on here, to try and invoke that sense of community that really is the essence of such events. Sorry it's a day late, but happy bonfire night :-)
24.01.2022 We're excited.. SELF ISSUE is coming to Mandurah Libraries! Closures will be in place 3-15 November. Visit our 'Pop-up Library' on the lawn at Mandurah Library during this period. Limited services available. Find our more at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/selfissue
24.01.2022 Due to the bushfires in Waroona and Preston Beach the Dymocks Book Van will not be appearing at Mandurah Library today. However, James Foley has arrived to present his Zombie Animal Zoo workshop. Drop in and say hi!
23.01.2022 Still need some inspiration for summer reads? Here's something we spotted at Melbourne Libraries ... Summer Book Bingo. They're encouraging readers to complete the nine squares, take a photo of the completed bingo sheet and share it on twitter tagged #bookbingo I'm sure they wouldn't mind if we played along too ... just remember to tag us @mandurahbc and @melblibrary.#mandurahbc #summerreads
23.01.2022 Remember, remember, The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason... Should ever be forgot! See more
22.01.2022 As the year draws to a close Best of 2015 lists are popping up everywhere, which means there's no excuse for not finding a great summer read ... Angus and Robertson have combined their top ten in Fiction, Non-Fiction, Kids and Teens, Cooking and Staff Picks in their Best of 2015. How many have you read? http://www.angusrobertson.com.au/best-of-2015-fiction #summerreads #mandurahbc #bestof2015
19.01.2022 Happy New Year from all at Mandurah libraries.
18.01.2022 Need some inspiration for your summer reads? Check out Goodreads Best Books of 2015. 3,007,748 votes over 20 categories https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-books-2015
17.01.2022 Mandurah Readers and Writers Festival, 12 - 16 October featuring Dr Lekkie Hopkins, Martin Chambers, Brendan Ritchie, Rachel Robertson, Felicity Young, Norman Jorensen, Chris Owen and Glenn Swift. Family Fun Day, Pop up Art Shops and more.. www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/Whats-On/Calendar
17.01.2022 Also don't forget to tweet us your tales of everyday rebellion, with #rebelwithoutacause
17.01.2022 What do you think ladies and gentlemen? Do you agree with the list? Number 1 was a shock to me! http://melodyandwords.com/2011/07/05/rebels-in-literature/
15.01.2022 Aaah ... Summer. Long, lazy days. The ideal time to work your way through the pile of books collecting dust on your bedside table or to sink your teeth into a new release. Share your favourite summer reads with us during December #mandurahbc #summerreads #bookclub #readingmatters #lovetoread
15.01.2022 Tomorrow is a great day to drop into Mandurah Library for a visit. We have the wonderful James Foley at 10.30am, with his workshop Zombie Animal Zoo and from 10.30am Beth from Dymocks Busselton will have her mobile Book Van parked on our front lawn. Hope to see you there!
14.01.2022 This month we are looking at Australian Authors. Who is your favourite? For the friend or visitor from out of state or overseas which author would you recommend to give an insight of WA?
14.01.2022 "Ordinary, said Aunt Lydia, is what you are used to. This may not seem ordinary to you now, but after a time it will. It will become ordinary." - The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood
13.01.2022 Let's talk about the beat generation. Home to authors who changed not only the literary scene post WW2, but also lead the front that ultimately helped to liberalise publishing in the US. Kerouac himself coined the name, hoping it would create the vibe of an underground, anti-conformity youth movement. Have you read any work of these infamous authors? What did you think of them?
13.01.2022 In Australia, the beginning of summer is synonymous with Christmas, and every year there's a new collection of Christmas books to indulge in. Do you and your family have a favourite Christmas book that you share, or do you add to your Christmas collection each year?
12.01.2022 Have you suffered the loss of a loved one? Join Glennys Marsdon, author of '50 Ways to Grieve Your Lover', as she shares her journey from grief to being able to smile again, Thursday 15 September at Falcon eLibrary. http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/Whats-On/Calendar
12.01.2022 For most of us Christmas is over. Gifts have been exchanged, backyard cricket has been won and lost, special moments have been shared with loved ones near and far, and the fridge is filled with leftovers. And now we have time to enjoy the books we received for Christmas. What books were left under your Christmas Tree this year?
11.01.2022 Author in the House! Bring the kids along to meet 'All Monkeys Love Bananas' author, Sean Avery at Mandurah Library from 10.30am tomorrow. www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/Libraries.htm
10.01.2022 Calling all WRITERS! Join award winning publishing consultant Ocean Reeve at Mandurah Library on August 17 and gain some insights that will help you publish your works. http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/Whats-On/Calendar
09.01.2022 During summer airports are bustling with people heading out on summer holidays or heading home for Christmas. So, what does everyone read while waiting in airports? Or settled into super-comfy airplane seats?
08.01.2022 At this time of year it seems that everyone is counting down to something - the end of the school year, holidays, Christmas - and the frantic pace of everyday life steps up another notch. At the end of the day, when you finally get to sit down and put your feet up, which book do you reach for? #readingforrelaxation #summerreading #mandurahbc
08.01.2022 Now ladies and gentleman, I bring to you an interesting topic. Throughout history we have seen many revolutions and acts of rebellion in the form of physical action and riveting speeches. However, the digital age has brought with it a new method of defiance - hacktivism. Here we are presented with the age old question - what is the moral stance on using illegal activities to achieve positive outcomes? Many hacktivists fight for the right for freedom of information and speech,... and human rights, however they achieve this by illegally hacking into computer networks. What is your opinion on the matter? Feel you want to learn more before taking a standpoint? Here's a quick website to give you the low down: http://www.computerweekly.com/opini/Hacktivism-Good-or-Evil If you want to explore the topic further, check out this book: 'Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy: The Many Faces of Anonymous' (available from the library). Although possibly not the best written piece of prose, the book covers a unique and endlessly intriguing topic!
05.01.2022 Les Miserables - one of the most well known classics, that has spawned countless movie adaptations. So well written, so full of important themes, so....long? Marcia Williams thought so too. Cue Les Mis (for juniors). This revised edition of the timeless classic is accompanied by beautiful illustrations, and is really a great reading experience for all ages! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22292489-les-mis-rables
04.01.2022 Interesting tale of the first white settlers in the great south land- Van Diemans Land
04.01.2022 Colouring-In Books for Adults have topped the best seller list throughout the country for most of 2015. Are you a fan? Fess up - which colouring-in books do you have? When do you like to colour? And do you colour between the lines?
03.01.2022 Because we are an inquisitive bunch we'd love to know what's gathering dust on your bedside reading pile ... #bookstoread #mandurahbc #summerreads #mandurahbookclub
02.01.2022 During January at Mandurah Library as part of our School Holiday Programme we are hosting three fabulous Western Australian Authors. Thursday 7th January 10.30am - James Foley James will be presenting his workshop 'Zombie Animal Zoo' based around a very funny book called 'My Zombie Bunny'. James is the author & ilustrator of 'In the Lion' and the illustrator of 'The Last Viking' and 'The Last Viking Returns' wriiten by Norman Jorgensen, which have gone on to win many awa...rds including, Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators Crystal Kite Awards (Winner 2012), the Hoffman Award 2015 and was shortlisted in the Aurealis Awards 2015 and CBCA Shortlisted book in Early Childhood category in 2012. James is a great presenter and kids will enjoy this workshop creating their own Zombie Zoo. Recommended for 8 - 12 year olds, bookings essential on 9550 3653 http://jamesfoley.com.au/ See more
02.01.2022 Author in the House! 'My Superhero' Chris Owen at Mandurah Library from 10.30am tomorrow. www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/Libraries.htm
01.01.2022 Have you noticed there are a lot of "outback" romance stories available now? Titles such as 'Outback bride' by Amy Andrews, 'Down outback' roads by Alissa Callen.
01.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner ... have you written your wish list yet? What book would you be delighted to find in your Christmas stocking this year? #mandurahbc #summerreads #booksforchristmas
01.01.2022 If you like to read YA (Young Adults) books or have a young adult in your life who lives reading, they might like to join a new YA Book Club being run by Boffins Bookstore in Perth, here is the link to their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/boffinsbooksYAclub/
