We want your feedback on the new Web Catalogue

Late last year we implemented a new web catalogue whihc introduced a whole lot of new functionality and tools that we will be rolling out over the next few months.

We've had a lot of informal feedback about the new catalogue and invite you to give us your opinion through an online survey we are running.

You feedback is confidential and it will help us to improve and develop the system so that it meets your needs.

You can access the survey here at the survey page

Talking Heads

Our author programme is bigger than ever in 2008 and will be kicking off in Februrary with two very special events.

Firstly, on library lovers day (14th February), we are very lucky to have an evening with Sugarbabe author Holly Hill. Sugarbabe is Holly's account of the emails, meetings with hundreds of men who applied to become her sugar daddy and provides a thought provoking view of love, sex and marriage in our throwaway society.

Then on Thursday 21st February Hugh Mackay, one of Australia's best known social commentators will be visiting to discuss his latest books "advance Australia where" and "Little Lies". Hugh Mackay is a regular columist for the Age and regularly appears on television and radio. Hugh is a very entertaining speaker so this is definitely an evening not to miss.

As usual, these events are free however bookings are essential, so please phone 46454444 to secure your seat.

The author talks commence at 6.30 pm and refreshments will be served.

Holiday Opening Hours

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!

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.

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.

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!

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".

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.