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Randwick City Library

Locality: Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9093 6400

Address: 669-673 Anzac Parade 2035 Maroubra, NSW, Australia

Website: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library

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25.01.2022 This week Liz talks all about colours. Join in and listen to some stories about different colours and let us know which one your favourite is.

24.01.2022 The Collaborative Outcomes study on Health and Functioning during Infection Times (COH-FIT) is the largest international survey project for the entire population of countries affected by COVID-19. It strives to help identify the effects and factors influencing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental well-being. If youd like to contribute to this mammoth survey and voice your feelings about the pandemic click the link below. https://www.coh-fit.com/

24.01.2022 #HistoryWeek20 Subdivision plans were used by real estate agents in the early days to advertise vacant blocks of land for sale. They often included the year suburban blocks were first offered for sale and could be very colourful as they were designed to sell the benefits of buying a block of land. This subdivision plan in Clovelly formerly known as "Little Coogee" highlights the appeal of living so close to the ocean. Named after the property BytheSea clearly marked o...n the map (as is Mundarrah Towers), the mansion is in the vicinity of what is now the Clovelly Hotel, which has long since been demolished. These local landmarks helped the buyers know where the land was situated - they now tell historians what used to exist in locations where these grand buildings have since been demolished. The library has many subdivision plans that can be used to trace the history of your house. Please contact the Local Studies Team to arrange an appointment on 9093 6400.

23.01.2022 Learn how your library membership can give your family access to free tutoring, after-hours homework help and written feedback service through Studiosity. In a 20-minute webinar youll learn how students, parents or carers can get free, anytime study help from this service, and how it helps parents support their children during their independent study and homework time, after school. This webinar is held by Studiosity experts, in cooperation with Randwick City Library, Waverley Council Library and Woollahra Libraries. Sign up here: http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//studiosity-for-students,-p

23.01.2022 Did you know the famous Australian photographer Max Dupain did a La Perouse image series in the 1950s? Join Alana Strong, curator of this exhibition, on a tour exploring the Dupain images of this amazing suburb and its people. Alana has selected some of the La Perouse collection that most reflect Dupains striking aesthetic, as well as record lost moments in La Perouses history. All images courtesy State Library of NSW. Sign up here http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//curators-tour-of-max-dupai

22.01.2022 This week is all about the eco living fair that is coming up this weekend. Join Jessica and Liz as they discuss all the cool activities that will be happening with the library and randwick council for the eco living fair. Here are the links to the events to sign up https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//eco-living-online-seed-mo... https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//eco-living-online-storyti https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//eco-living-online-sunday- https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//eco-living-online-backyar

22.01.2022 We had a lovely time online with our Spark! science series! The Childrens Discovery Museum entertained us and explained the improbability of balance. Our final experiment involved making a wacky wobbler with a piece of carrot, skewers, toothpick and some blue tack. Much concentration went into this. Weve still got spaces available for our next three Spark! Online events. Wed love to see you there! Check them out here: http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//join-spark!-online-in-sept

22.01.2022 We love that the community is thinking of us during the Coronavirus pandemic however we are unable to accept donations at this time. We have been receiving a lot more donations than usual and we understand you may be wanting to take some time to do some cleaning at home. Click through for some tips on what to do with your loved items: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//no-donations-accepted-unt

21.01.2022 Missed any of our Randwick Local Legends podcast episodes? You can now view the entire season through the link below or with your preferred podcast vendor. Stream episode one and gain a stronger understanding of the history and community of our city. https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library/elibrary/podcasts

20.01.2022 Join in for some songs about sheep and listen to our special guest Holly talk about her choice from the toy library for toy of the week.

20.01.2022 Sing along to songs like Der Glumph and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with Jessica - join us live each week at 10:30am on Wednesday mornings.

20.01.2022 #HistoryWeek20 Shell art is a cultural tradition passed down through generations of the local Indigenous La Perouse women, since the times of Queen Emma Timbery. This beautiful example of shell art shows the beauty of the craft and the importance of cultural traditions. Object from the local studies collection, Randwick City Library Service. Harbour Bridge by Esme Russell c 2007.

17.01.2022 We had a great time at our second Spark! Science session, Destination Moon and Beyond! Russell from Fizzics taught us a lot of facts about the moon, space and what happens to a balloon in a vacuum and tracked the phases of the moon with Oreo biscuits. Vinegar and bicarb soda, fuel, a match and liquid nitrogen all created very exciting pyro techniques too! Theres still space for our third Spark event this Friday, the Human Body. Join now at http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//join-spark!-online-in-sept

17.01.2022 Today is the first day of #HistoryWeek20 ! Well be posting some awesome facts about this years theme: History: What is it good for? Today were looking at postcards. Postcards were used as a form of special occasion communication - back in the days of snail mail. Not only did they depict a locality or scene on the front, such as Coogee Beach, they also tell us a lot about the sender. They now reveal to researchers historic changes to localities, changes in fashion ...- e.g. swimming costumes and technology. Postcard collectors use landmarks depicted to date the postcard e.g. historic houses, models of cars also help as do the fashions depicted. These are all clues historians use to date the postcard. The senders details on the reverse can be used to trace where ancestors were living, find out house names, or date the era of the postcard with the postage stamp. Hand-coloured postcards are highly prized by postcard collectors. Some postcards also have photographic images that are of course more accurate in their snapshot of the scene. Do you have any old postcards of the Randwick District? We would love to hear from you if you do. Please contact the Local Studies Team to arrange an appointment on 9093 6400.

17.01.2022 In case you missed it: Multi-award-winning writer Sofie Laguna talked about her brand new novel Infinite Splendours, an extraordinary novel incandescent with love and compassion. Detailing the life of protagonist Lawrence Loman, Infinite Splendours deals with the consequences of a devastating betrayal and a life lived after. Watch Sofie speak about the book with Catherine du Peloux Menagé in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4YqURjf7W8&t=2835s You can also reserve Infinite Splendours in our catalogue here: https://randwick.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//ra/search/results

16.01.2022 Join General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Richard Glover in conversation as they talk about You Shouldn't Have Joined ...: A memoir. You Shouldn’t Have Joined... is the memoir of Cosgrove's extraordinarily full and eventful life, covering some of his military life, whilst also allowing us an incredible insight into the role and world of Australia’s Governor General. Sign up for this free event here: http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//author-talk-sir-peter-cosg

16.01.2022 Do you know what a podcast is? Podcasts are like radio on demand. They deliver episodes on a range of subjects, presented in a variety of ways and (best of all) are available to access at your convenience. If youre keen to discover the world of podcasts then join our expert on our Talking Tech: Podcast seminar. Delivered online, well explain exactly what you will need to get started. Well also introduce some popular and interesting podcasts. ... Sign up today at https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//talking-tech-podcasts-liv

15.01.2022 aaaaAARrrRrrghhHHhHhh mateys this week Scurvy Vicki Victorious will be reading plenty of pirate stories for you all to enjoy. So grab your parrot and your treasure map and join in for a great time.

15.01.2022 The shortlist for the 2020 Man Booker Prize has been announced! Making the cut, we have: - The New Wilderness by Diane Cook (Oneworld Publications) - This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga (Faber & Faber) - Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi (Hamish Hamilton, Penguin Random House) ... - The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste (Canongate Books) - Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart (Picador, Pan Macmillan) - Real Life by Brandon Taylor (Originals, Daunt Books Publishing) Youll be able to find most of these books in our library catalogue now and the other ones soon! Just search for them at https://randwick.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//randwickcitylibrary

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12.01.2022 Where is heat in your body conserved? How do the lungs work? What happens to food when I swallow? Learn the answers to all these questions and more in our Spark! Online Human Body Workshop this Friday at 3:45pm. For kids in school years 5-6. Sign up now: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//september/spark!-online-human-bod

10.01.2022 yo ho, yo ho scallywags welcomme to our babies and bop program where we do lots of singing and dancing and trasure hunting. Find out your pirate name with Jessica and sing along to some favourite songs.

09.01.2022 This week we are celebrating NAIDOC week with stories and artworks.

08.01.2022 The Randwick Art Societys Exhibition is only here for one more week! Make sure to zip down to Lionel Bowen Library and get a look at the Societys lovely paintings before theyre gone!

08.01.2022 Todays #HistoryWeek20 factoid is about Illuminated Addresses! An Illuminated Address was an old fashioned form of commendation, a recognition of an individuals professional or political achievements. It could also be an act of extreme bravery as in the case of this local example. When Andrew Strachan was leaving the police district of Randwick to take up a promotion, local residents presented him with this illuminated address, paying tribute to his service, by "efficiently preserv[ing] the good order of the community".

07.01.2022 Well done to Abby for winning the People's Choice Award for Book Week 2020! She is now the proud owner of the six shortlisted Early Childhood books. Abby had this to say: ... "Thank you for those lovely books - they are beautifully illustrated and have interesting storylines. I thoroughly enjoyed absorbing all the details in the pictures. My favourite of the books was Bat vs Poss, as it rhymed well and had bright detailed pictures. My favourite illustration was the one of the neighbourhood meeting around the tree, as I loved the detail put in the variety of animals displayed."

06.01.2022 Check out our latest Kids Book Chat with Jessica and Liz. They are talking about two fantastic books from young Australian authors Furry Little Peach and Sami Bayly Hachette Children's Books ANZ ________________________________ #randwickcitylibrary #malabarlibrary #margaretmartinlibrary #lionelbowenlibrary #randwicklibrary #randwicklibrarykids #kidsbookchat #illustration #library #review

06.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME Win a FREE pass to all four Spark! Online sessions in September TO ENTER: tell us in the comments below about your (or your childs) first science experiment. About Spark! Science Online:... Every Friday in September at 3.45-4.45pm, a science expert will take you through fun experiments with objects that you can find at home. Suitable for kids in school years 5-6. Parental/guardian supervision required. Suggested materials are listed under each event separately. You will need an email address and reliable internet connection to join the events. Total prize value = $20 ($5 each session x 4). Competition closes Thursday 3rd Sept 2020 at 4pm. The winner will be notified directly. Take a look at the schedule here: http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//join-spark!-online-in-sept

05.01.2022 Today is Day 4 of #historyweek20 ! What is History good for? For exhibitions of course! We recently celebrated 50 years since the Wrapped Coast at Little Bay by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Randwick residents and those involved in this iconic art installation back in 1969 on the cliffs at Little Bay travelled from all over Australia to view the iconic images of Christo and Jeanne-Claudes art installation, commissioned by John Kaldor AO. This was the first of his philanthrop...ic art works. John Kaldor shared his memories and insights to a packed audience at Little Bay and lent objects from his archive to supplement the librarys anniversary exhibtion. History is good for remembering our past and celebrating our local history. Image below: The Sydney Rockclimbers reunion visit to the Wrapped Coast Exhibition at Lionel Bowen Library. Fifty years later, people came from all over Australia to celebrate the moment they helped to create in 1969 at Little Bay. Courtesy of Randwick City Library.

04.01.2022 #HistoryWeek20 Building application books are the records kept by the Councils building inspector. Responsible for the regulation of construction in the Municipality of Randwick, the inspector insured that buidlings were constructed to standard and codes. These antique books are excellent records for tracing the history of your house, when it was built, by whom, building materials and the date of completion. What can we tell from this building application? Coro Toulos wa...s the owner of Lot 25 of the Byron Estate subdivision. This property was built by M. Hummell of Rickard St, Bondi. These precious archives are used by home owners today to trace the history of their property. The library has a series of these records 1919-1959. If you are keen to learn how to trace the history of your house, please contact the Local Studies Team to arrange an appointment on 9093 6400. And by cross checking the front gate - that still exists - our clever staff have revealed that Coros named his new house Ariadne - maybe a reference to his ethnic heritage as so many house names were when they were built. House names were used to identify houses before there was street numbering. Check to see if your house still has a house name plaque - if so send us a picture, wed love to see it!

04.01.2022 #HistoryWeek20 A Sands Directory is like the forerunner of the telephone book. You can access Sands Sydney Directory via Ancestry.com from home temporarily due to the COVID19 restrictions. All you need is your Randwick City Library card and your PIN and you are set to go. http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library/elibrary/a-z-list

04.01.2022 #HistoryWeek20 An imposing brick or sandstone wall is often an indication of a grand building Behind the Fence. Intrigued by such walls, Cr Kathy Neilson uncovered the history of many of Randwick Citys forgotten grand old buildings. Join us online this evening for her Behind the Fences of Randwick history talk! Sign up here: http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//history-talk-behind-the-fe

04.01.2022 Tune in on Wednesday for our Babies and Books Rhyme Time and Kids Club! At 10:30am well be broadcasting live from the library. Well sing some songs and also read some Colour-themed books with Liz at 11:15am. Find out what new books weve got at our 12pm Book Chat with Jessica and Liz. See you then!

04.01.2022 What were you doing 20 years ago? This month we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games! The Olympic flame was carried part of the way from Olympia in Greece to Homebush Bay in Sydney by local legend John Cann. John was an Olympian himself competing in the decathlon at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Did you see Kathy Freeman win gold? Do you have any memorabilia or local photos of the torch relay as it passed through Randwick City? Wed love to s...ee them and add them to our collection! Contact the local studies team on 9093 6400. Image Caption: John Cann carries the Olympic Flame before the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at La Perouse. Copyright: John Cann Collection, Randwick City Library.

03.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there! We hope you have a great day and get some reading in!

03.01.2022 Today is R U OK day, a great reminder that on every day of the year we should support people who may be struggling. Although we dont need one specific day to remember to look out for and support each other, its a great reminder that a conversation could change a life if someone you know is having a tough time. Its also important to remind ourselves that it is ok not to be ok and to talk about it. Make sure to ask someone you care about if theyre ok. Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ for more.

03.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day! On this day, participants attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organisations. Make sure to spread the kindness today! You can also check out https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/ to get inspired and share your kindness stories

03.01.2022 This week Liz talks all about baaa baaa baAaaAAAaaA SHEEP! Join in for a great wooly warm story time.

02.01.2022 To help celebrate #HistoryWeek20 why not saunter down to La Perouse Museum for the Happy Valley: La Perouse in the Depression exhibition? La Perouse due to its relative isolation has had a tradition of providing refuge and escape for communities, sometimes under incredible duress. This show looks at the human stories, the legacy and archives and objects that tell this incredible and moving aspect in Sydneys history. Find out more here: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//happy-valley-la-perouse-i

02.01.2022 Liz and Jessica talks about some interesting books this week, all non-fiction again. Liz chose a book about how to be a person and jessica chose books on languages and philosophy.

02.01.2022 Today is Astrid Lindgren’s birthday - she's most known for her children’s book series Pippi Longstocking, featuring the iconic braid-wearing troublemaker. Lindgren’s works have been translated into more than 100 languages and sold 165 million copies! Take a trip down memory lane and pick up a book by featuring her today: https://randwick.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//ra/search/results

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Rebecca Giggs, winner of The 2020 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award! #niblit2020 Her book Fathoms: The World in the Whale blends natural history, philosophy, and science to explore wildflife adaptability in environmental change. Well done also to local author Suzanne Leal, winner of the Nib People's Choice Award! Her book The Deceptions is a powerful story of old transgressions, unexpected revelations and the legacy of lives built on lies and dece...it. It's available for loan here: https://randwick.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//ra/search/results