The holidays are nearly upon us and all Campbelltown Libraries will be varying their hours of operation over the Christmas/New Year period.
All Branch Libraries will close at 1pm on 24th December and reopen at the usual time on the 27th December.
All Branch Libraries will close at 1pm on 31st December and reopen at the usual time on the 2nd of January 2008.
Everyone here at the Library would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
New & improved catalogue
We've recently deployed a new and improved Library Management System and Catalogue. Our new Libero system provides the latest in technology to streamline our operations and will greatly improve your access to our collections and third party information through the internet.
Our new web catalogue is up and running and you can give it a try at http://www2.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/LIBERO/WebOpac.cls . There are lots of new features including "browse clouds" and popular search links. Soon we will be implementing a range of web 2 services including tagging and linking so you can make the catalogue even more specific to your needs.
Our new web catalogue is up and running and you can give it a try at http://www2.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/LIBERO/WebOpac.cls . There are lots of new features including "browse clouds" and popular search links. Soon we will be implementing a range of web 2 services including tagging and linking so you can make the catalogue even more specific to your needs.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Books Alive 2007
Campbelltown City Library Service will again be hosting an author visit in partnership with Books Alive.
Books Alive is an Australian Government initiative, developed through the Australia Council for the Arts and book publishers, that aims to encourage all Australians to experience the joys of reading. Every year, Books Alive delivers nationwide campaign to ignite the country’s passion for books and make it easier to choose a really great ‘read’.
This year, Nigel Marsh, author of “Fat Fired and Forty” will be presenting at the H.J Daley Library on Friday 31 August 2007 at 6.30pm. Nigel was a stressed, overweight, CEO when he lost his job, and decided to embrace life outside of the office and spend a year reflecting on his future and waistline. "Fat Fired and Forty enjoyed top 10 success in Australia with, influential magazine BRW declaring it “one of the best books of the year”. In 2006 it was published internationally, as well as being adapted for radio & stage. In June 2007 it was launched in America and is currently being developed into a feature film.
Nigel is now CEO of the advertising company, Leo Burnetts, where he has been responsible for some of the highest profile communication campaigns for McDonalds, Subaru, Virgin, and Bundy Rum.
Angus & Robertson Macarthur Square are supporting the event copies of Nigel's book will be available for purchase and autographs. Light refreshments will be served following the talk.
To Book call the library on 46454444.
Books Alive is an Australian Government initiative, developed through the Australia Council for the Arts and book publishers, that aims to encourage all Australians to experience the joys of reading. Every year, Books Alive delivers nationwide campaign to ignite the country’s passion for books and make it easier to choose a really great ‘read’.
This year, Nigel Marsh, author of “Fat Fired and Forty” will be presenting at the H.J Daley Library on Friday 31 August 2007 at 6.30pm. Nigel was a stressed, overweight, CEO when he lost his job, and decided to embrace life outside of the office and spend a year reflecting on his future and waistline. "Fat Fired and Forty enjoyed top 10 success in Australia with, influential magazine BRW declaring it “one of the best books of the year”. In 2006 it was published internationally, as well as being adapted for radio & stage. In June 2007 it was launched in America and is currently being developed into a feature film.Nigel is now CEO of the advertising company, Leo Burnetts, where he has been responsible for some of the highest profile communication campaigns for McDonalds, Subaru, Virgin, and Bundy Rum.
Angus & Robertson Macarthur Square are supporting the event copies of Nigel's book will be available for purchase and autographs. Light refreshments will be served following the talk.
To Book call the library on 46454444.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Cafe Society
How do you like your coffee? Espresso, cappuccino, latte? Well whichever way you like it, you can now enjoy it at most Campbelltown branch libraries.
The HJ Daley Central Library, Minto Community Library and Glenquarie branch library now have Kikko Max coffee machines providing you with a freshly ground, piping hot cup of java.
The coffee machines are easy to use and at just $2 per cup it is great value. Oh, and the quality is excellent!
The HJ Daley Central Library, Minto Community Library and Glenquarie branch library now have Kikko Max coffee machines providing you with a freshly ground, piping hot cup of java.
The coffee machines are easy to use and at just $2 per cup it is great value. Oh, and the quality is excellent!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Book Clubs & Reading Groups
Have you ever wanted to be part of a book club or a reading group?
We're planning to introduce book clubs and would like to invite anyone who's interested in participating in them to register their interest.
Book clubs are a great way of reading new books and meeting people. The clubs will meet in the library on last wednesday of each month and be limited in size to about 10 readers. We supply the books and some discussion notes and all you have to do is read and come along to the meetings.
The first meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 25th July starting at 6.30 pm at the HJ Daley Library. You'll be reading Thomas Keneally's latest book "The widow and her hero".
To register your interest call David or Carolyn on 46454415.
We're planning to introduce book clubs and would like to invite anyone who's interested in participating in them to register their interest.
Book clubs are a great way of reading new books and meeting people. The clubs will meet in the library on last wednesday of each month and be limited in size to about 10 readers. We supply the books and some discussion notes and all you have to do is read and come along to the meetings.
The first meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 25th July starting at 6.30 pm at the HJ Daley Library. You'll be reading Thomas Keneally's latest book "The widow and her hero".
If you can't make that time, but still want to be involved, register your interest and any other details and we'll try and schedule a group that suits you.
To register your interest call David or Carolyn on 46454415.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Bookalicious is turning 1000!
Bookalicious continues to grow and after just 13 months, we are preparing to welcome our 1000th member ! Join Bookalicious soon and you could be the lucky one. Our 1000th member will receive a distinctive Bookalicious back pack. Visit your local branch and find out how to join. Even if you aren't our 1000, you will still be able to attend the members only event,
"Bookalicious Magic", planned for October 2007 as well as reading your way to great rewards.
"Bookalicious Magic", planned for October 2007 as well as reading your way to great rewards.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sydney Writers Festival
Campbelltown will again be hosting a satellite event for this years Sydney Writing Festival and this year we are very excited to have special guest author Tom Keneally visiting us to talk about his new novel "The Widow and her hero".
Tom is the author of over 27 books including the Booker prize winning "Schindler's List", "Bring Larks and Heroes" and "The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith". Tom is widely considered to be one of Australia's greatest living writers!
This special author visit will be taking place on Friday June 1st from 6.30pm at the HJ Daley Library. Seats will be limited and bookings are essential. Phone 4645 4444 for further information.
Details of other Sydney Writer's Festival events can be found at the festivals website www.swf.org.au.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Wests Tigers Memorabilia Display
Campbelltown Library will be hosting a display of Wests Tigers Memorabilia.
The exhibition is a complete history of the Western Suburbs and Wests Tigers rugby league clubs and includes items such as published books, newspaper clippings, photographs, video and DVD footage, match programmes and a wide range of trophies, jersey and blazers.
The exhibition will be launched on Tuesday 13th March by Campbelltown's Mayor Cr Aaron Rule with special guest, former coach of Wests Tigers and rugby league legend, Wayne Pearce.
The exhibition will be at the HJ Daley Library from March 13 until May 11.
The exhibition is a complete history of the Western Suburbs and Wests Tigers rugby league clubs and includes items such as published books, newspaper clippings, photographs, video and DVD footage, match programmes and a wide range of trophies, jersey and blazers.
The exhibition will be launched on Tuesday 13th March by Campbelltown's Mayor Cr Aaron Rule with special guest, former coach of Wests Tigers and rugby league legend, Wayne Pearce.
The exhibition will be at the HJ Daley Library from March 13 until May 11.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Library Lover's Day
Come and join us for a wine and cheese evening with guest author Angela Rossmanith on Valentine's day.
Angela is an author and journalist with a particular interest in social issues, relationships and life matters. She has written for publications such as Nature and Health, Harper's Bazaar and The Sydney Morning Herald and will be joining us at the HJ Daley Library on 14.2.2007 between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm.
The evening is free but bookings are essential. If you're interested phone 46454444 before Friday February 9.
Angela is an author and journalist with a particular interest in social issues, relationships and life matters. She has written for publications such as Nature and Health, Harper's Bazaar and The Sydney Morning Herald and will be joining us at the HJ Daley Library on 14.2.2007 between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm.
The evening is free but bookings are essential. If you're interested phone 46454444 before Friday February 9.
Friday, January 19, 2007
New Ingleburn Library Proposal
Campbelltown City Council is currently planning the construction of a new library and community facility at Ingleburn. The proposed plans have recently been submitted for development approval and are now available for public view and comment. You can access the plans here, or in person at Ingleburn and the HJ Daley Libraries.
The new facility will feature state of the art environmental design and be able to provide significantly expanded services to the northern part of the city. We anticipate that the new branch will be opened in August 2008.
The new facility will feature state of the art environmental design and be able to provide significantly expanded services to the northern part of the city. We anticipate that the new branch will be opened in August 2008.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Choice Reads
Have you read any good books lately and want to share the exprience? Why not head over the library's online Reader's Lounge and submit a review.
The lounge has lots of resources to help you find great new authors and books and you can also read and post book reviews of your favourites. If you liked an author and want to know what else they wrote, or who writes like them, have a look at the "Novelist" database or follow the links to popular book review websites. While you're comfortable, have a look at the author spotlight section. This month, we feature Lian Hearn, author of "Across the nightingale floor."
The lounge has lots of resources to help you find great new authors and books and you can also read and post book reviews of your favourites. If you liked an author and want to know what else they wrote, or who writes like them, have a look at the "Novelist" database or follow the links to popular book review websites. While you're comfortable, have a look at the author spotlight section. This month, we feature Lian Hearn, author of "Across the nightingale floor."
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
School Holiday Activities
Not long now before the holidays are over but there's still plenty of great holiday activities running over the next couple of weeks at your local Campbelltown Library Branch. Why not catch the latest in science at the Questacon show, become a "story sleuth" catch a movie or get crazy with craft. Further details are in our School holiday activities brochure.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Bookalicious Convention
Campbelltown Library's junior reading club "Bookalicious" will be holding its innaugural convention on the 9th January. Special guest Richard Tulloch author of Special Stuff, Weird Stuff and Freaky Stuff will be there to talk about his books and there will be heaps of other activities. Places are stictly limited so for further information and bookings call 46454444.
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