Parkes Shire Libraries in Parkes, New South Wales | Community organisation

Parkes Shire Libraries

Locality: Parkes, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6861 2309

Address: Bogan St 2870 Parkes, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/parkes-shire-libraries

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25.01.2022 Summer is here and our book clubs are finishing up for the year. When the weather's hot it's the perfect time to stay cool inside and read a book. Share with us what book(s) you'll be reading over summer.

24.01.2022 Did you know... ...In 1912, one of the many local groups going strongly was the Peak Hill Literary and Debating Society.

24.01.2022 Rhyme Time is on every Thursday at 10:30am. A friendly reminder that this extremely popular session is often fully booked. If you are unable to attend your booked session for any reason, please call us on 6861 2309.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Jocelyn Moles for winning the Library Hamper!

15.01.2022 After the refurbishment of the library, we now have some excess shelving. If you are interested in making an offer on the shelving, please contact us on 6861 2309 or [email protected] for an expression of interest form before Friday 27 November at 10am.

13.01.2022 Following yesterday’s severe storm event, the Parkes Library and Cultural Centre will remain closed while flood damage is repaired. It is anticipated that we will reopen Thursday 7 January at 9.30am - we appreciate your patience while we work on getting our fabulous facility back good as new!

13.01.2022 Local arts and crafts stallholders wanted for the upcoming Arts Revival Pop-Up event on Saturday 19 December. Please register your interest by Friday 11 December.

09.01.2022 Check out Better Reading's Top 10 fiction books. Reserve them here: https://parkes.libero.com.au/libero/WebOpac.cls

07.01.2022 And the winner of the Booker Prize is...

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Grace Hartig from Trundle Central School whose name was drawn from the hundreds of students who contributed to the festive bunting flags that decorated our new Library and Cultural Centre. Grace received a Shop Local Gift Card and Trundle Central School received a compost tumbler bin donated by Netwaste. Thank you to all the students who took part in decorating our beautiful bunting flags!

07.01.2022 Did you know... ...Albert Bollinger, the 26th Mayor of Parkes, was one of four men who were accidentally poisoned. A friend of Bollinger's sons, William Gaudge, boiled some potatoes with water that contained arsenic - enough to kill 60 persons! All four survived the ordeal.

06.01.2022 Storytime is every Wednesday at 10:30am. This popular program is aimed at 3-5 year olds. Bookings are limited so call us on 6861 2309 to secure your spot. This week we are reading about Animals being Silly and next week will be all about Insects!

06.01.2022 Book packs for farmers are now available for collection from all of the our library branches and Neighbourhood Central.

06.01.2022 Are you interested in libraries and customer service? We are currently advertising for a Library Assistant (12 month maternity leave position). This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a friendly and fun environment. Apply online by 5pm Monday 18 January. https://bit.ly/2MmB2g2

05.01.2022 Check out some Christmas stories on Story Box Library! https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/login

05.01.2022 At this stage Parkes Library and Cultural Centre will remain closed until Monday 18 January while flood damage is repaired. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

04.01.2022 Did you know... ...The Shrine of Remembrance, on Memorial Hill, was opened on November 22nd, 1953.

04.01.2022 As part of the Arts Revival Festival, daily art workshops will be held in our Makerspace Studio from 14-18 December. Bookings and payment to be made in person at Parkes Shire Library. For more information contact us on 6861 2309.

03.01.2022 Christmas is coming! This week will be our last Storytime and Rhyme Time sessions for 2020 and will feature some special Christmas fun! If you are booked into Storytime or Rhyme time this week, we'd love for you to come dressed festively for the occasion.

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