July 2022 

Pop up library

From Monday 25 July, we will be adjusting Parramatta Library at Fitzwilliam Street, to a pop-up library on the ground floor, as we get ready for our exciting move to our new space. From Monday 8 August in addition to our pop-up library, our study spaces will be available on Level 1. For further information, please visit our website. 

Story Time

Parents, grandparents, carers and little ones; join us for stories, rhymes and lots of fun.
Parramatta Library story time sessions will recommence Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am from Wednesday 10 August.
Branch libraries will recommence from Monday 18 July. Session times.

We can’t wait to see you!

Tax Help Program

In partnership with the Australian Tax Office (ATO), volunteers will be available to provide free tax help to those that are eligible. The tax help is available at:

Epping Library on Thursdays (4pm to 6pm) and Saturdays (9:30am to 11:30am) from 4 August to 29 October. Call 9806 5843 to book a one hour session. 

Ermington Library on Mondays (10am to 2pm) from 1 August to 31 October. Call 9806 5869 to book a one hour session.

New arrivals

The library has some great new items that have recently arrived on our library shelves. Check out our Parra Reads blog for a list of page-turning novels, non-fiction items and children's books. 

Happy browsing! 

Popular reads for June

When you're looking for good books to read do you browse bestseller lists, check out websites and ask friends for their recommendations? Now you have another source! Check out our list of the most borrowed fiction and non fiction books to add to your list.

Book Review

Something for the Pain by Gerald Murnane 
A rare treat: a book about horse racing that will appeal to the general reader. Gerald Murnane is a writing craftsman and this book focuses on his close involvement with horse racing in Melbourne and Victoria in the 1950s and 60s. It also chronicles his life simultaneously.
Rated 10/10 by Book Club member Neil.

Library app tip #1

Tip 1: Your mobile device can now be used as your digital library card! If you forget or misplace your library card you can now use the library app to borrow items, search the library catalogue and access lots of digital resources such as ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more!  

English Conversation class

Dundas Library is providing an adult literacy class on Wednesdays (during school term) to help people speak confidently in English. Join us to learn helpful phrases to use when visiting a doctor, travelling on public transport, shopping, and more. You will improve your English and have the opportunity to meet others in a friendly and relaxed environment. Call 9806 5960 to book.

eResources Workshop

To celebrate Library and Information Week, learn how to download the library's huge range of audiobooks, eBooks, and online magazines. In this eResources workshop at Dundas Library, we will step you through the download process so you'll go home with lots to read on your phone or tablet.

Friday 29 July at 10:30am
Bookings required.

National Science Week

Celebrate National Science Week by bringing your children to Dundas Library to make a kaleidoscope. They will experience illusions made by the light playing on colourful beads as they use a variety of materials to produce their own kaleidoscope to take home!

Monday 15 August at 4pm
Bookings required

Online Magazines

All digital magazines are now available in the Libby (OverDrive) app at https://parra.city/apps, as well as being readable on a computer. Popular titles like The Economist and Better Homes and Gardens are part of the collection, with over 3,000 magazine titles in 21 languages. Covering food to finance and lifestyle to travel, plus much more, there’s certain to be something for everyone!

Citizen of the Year Awards – nominate now!

Do you know a local unsung hero who goes above and beyond in their contribution to our community? Now is your chance to let us know!
Nominations are open for the City of Parramatta Citizen of the Year Awards 2023, which are part of Council’s Australia Day program. Submissions close 5pm, 17 November 2022.
Nominate now

Participate in Plastic Free July

Take part in Plastic Free July to help reduce single-use plastic waste so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and a cleaner community. The single use plastic ban has also come into effect, which means businesses in NSW will no longer be able to give customers lightweight plastic bags.

Them 

Don’t miss the powerful and poignant play THEM at Riverside Theatres, 28 & 29 July.

Based on the real-life stories of people displaced by conflict. THEM follows one young family as they face the decision whether to flee their war-torn city.

Not to be missed, book your tickets now.