Now that public libraries have started to reopen the Australian Library and Information Association is asking you to let them know what you missed about your local library by completing this survey. They will use the results to advocate to government about how important libraries are. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LibraryAtHome
A reminder that the library reopened on Tuesday 2 June, under new hours and restrictions. Please read carefully as there are changes to hours and services provided. The Library will proceed to the next phase if no issues occur in the previous phase.
| Phase | Open Hours | Allowed | Restricted | Date |
| 1 | Tues – Fri 10.30 – 12.30 Sat 9.30 – 12 | loans and returns only | Computers, study, newspaper areas and toy collection Storytime and group activities | 2 June |
| 2 | Tues – Fri 10.30 – 12.30 and 3 – 5 Sat 9.30 – 12 | loans and returns limited computers | study, newspaper areas and toy collection Storytime and group activities | 30 June |
| 3 | Back to normal hours Tues – Fri 10.30 – 12.30 and 1.30 – 5 Sat 9.30 – 12 | loans and returns full computers, study, newspaper areas and toy collection | Storytime and group activities | 4 Aug |
| 4 | Back to normal | nil | 1 Sep |
Please consider limiting family sizes and time within the library to 20 minutes.
All returns will be quarantined for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to the shelves.
If you are only returning items, please use the afterhours return chute.
Please do not visit the library while you are sick.
Bag deliveries are still available on Thursday morning. Please ring on 6343 1334 to request items.
Are you missing Storytime?
Those who are missing Storytime why not try out Story Box via https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/ You will only need your membership number to access this amazing service. There are currently over 300 Australian and NZ kids’ stories being streamed. You can browse through the stories offered or search for a story. This service is free as part of your membership.
Smart research for HSC students
The State Library are hosting a series of half hour talks online for HSC students each Thursday afternoon at 4.30pm. You can find these listed on the https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/whats-on and searching for HSC in the keyword under advanced filter.
New Facebook group: What are you reading?
2020 has changed the way we live our lives, but our love of reading and our communities is still going strong. I would love to learn about what you are reading, be it an old favourite, a new discovery, eBook, audiobook, whatever you have access to! Share your books in a post of your own, or comment on others.
This is a private group. So, all discussions will be kept to the group.
There is no age limit on this group.
