The library has now been open for over two weeks. For those who have not returned their items could you please do so as I am no longer automatically renewing items.
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.
Do you enjoy eBooks or eAudio?
You have two options for borrowing eBooks or eAudio books. BorrowBox provides you access to the most popular local and international authors. Where as indyreads™ provides access to a statewide collection of independent Australian and international titles, classic literature, and modern award-winning titles. Both services are free as part of your membership. Further information available at https://grenfellpubliclibrary.org.au/elibrary/
Smart research for HSC students
The final session is being held tomorrow 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.
There have been some great recommendations for authors and new titles. Why not join us?