Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Celebrate Spring Time @ the Library
Sunday, September 14, 2008
New books in time for school holidays
The school holidays are coming up fast.
As always, the library will be running crafts every weekday afternoon from 4pm. The theme this time is "space", so kids will be making aliens, moonrocks and mobiles, trying not to get sucked into a black hole, and lots of other fun stuff. So come get SPACE-d out @the library this holidays.
While the kids are getting spaced out, parents should check out the range of new books the library has just recieved. With over 600 new items to choose from you're bound to find something to keep you occupied until it's time to pick the kids up...
As always, the library will be running crafts every weekday afternoon from 4pm. The theme this time is "space", so kids will be making aliens, moonrocks and mobiles, trying not to get sucked into a black hole, and lots of other fun stuff. So come get SPACE-d out @the library this holidays.
While the kids are getting spaced out, parents should check out the range of new books the library has just recieved. With over 600 new items to choose from you're bound to find something to keep you occupied until it's time to pick the kids up...
Labels: kids crafts, new books
Sunday, September 07, 2008
New CDs
The library has recently aquired a range of new young adult CDs.
Until now, the only CDs we have had to borrow are old country artists like Slim Dusty, classical music, kids soundtracks such as Bob the Builder or music from the Tigger movie, or really weird stuff like Nik Fish- all of which is fine, but not really what the youth of today tend to listen to.
The new music includes artists such as Good Charlotte, 50 cent, Simple Plan, the Veronicas, Thirsty Merc, Usher, Hinder and Maroon 5.
Enjoy!
Until now, the only CDs we have had to borrow are old country artists like Slim Dusty, classical music, kids soundtracks such as Bob the Builder or music from the Tigger movie, or really weird stuff like Nik Fish- all of which is fine, but not really what the youth of today tend to listen to.
The new music includes artists such as Good Charlotte, 50 cent, Simple Plan, the Veronicas, Thirsty Merc, Usher, Hinder and Maroon 5.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Masquerade Ball
In conjunction with Bookweek, a mask ball is held every year at the Library. All students who visited the library with their class are invited to attend. This year we had fairies, princesses, spiderman, the Lion king and various other costumes. We played celebrity heads and danced to 'cool' (ie popular) music, before devouring all the snacks provided. The punch was also a hit, as evidenced by the sticky floor the next morning! Though the number of kids who attended was a little dissapointing, I think everyone (incuding staff) had a fantastic time. And it was great to see some students from the small schools attend as well. What else can I say, except to add that everyone had a "ball".
Labels: event, thankyou, visits
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
BookWeek 2008
Discovering the forestBookweek is the biggest event in the library calendar. This year the theme was "fuel your mind".
Hand drawn mural of a magical place
the "forest"
the water fountain
the water fountain
The library was redecorated to look like a mystical forest, lights were dimmed, fairies were hidden and the staff dressed up- all to encourage the classes of students who visited us to use their imaginations.
"Maisy"
Dressed as an elf- owner of the mystical forest
The children who visited us were told ancient greek and norse myths, and these stories c
orrelated to a puzzle picture on the display board.
orrelated to a puzzle picture on the display board.The competition
All students were also invited to attend the annual "Masquerade Ball" the following week. Photos of this grand event to come...
Labels: competition, event, photos, visits
