September 2021
Spring into Health this September with many free online health talks, healthy recipes, and mocktail moments! Be inspired by our Lifestyle and Well-being selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. You can even sign up for the free Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service that could improve your lifestyle and make healthy your new normal.
Plan your journey for that all important job interview and be prepared to think of some of the likely questions you may be asked.
Entertain the kids these school holidays by booking one of our online activities, including STEM, science and craft activities.
Lastly, don't forget to keep checking Your Library at Home page for new activities, as it's updated regularly.
Happy reading!
Healthy snack and lunch ideas for children
Find some new snack and lunch ideas that are both easy and healthy. Our presenter will provide a range of ideas and practical tips to inspire families with tasty options from each of the five core food groups.
Tuesday 14 September 3.40pm
Friday 24 September 10.30am
Thursday 30 September 3.30pm
Healthy lifestyle program
Staying fit and healthy is a great way to improve your mood. Good health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Join us online for health sessions in various languages, to learn more about eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise and plenty of rest.
Hindi (14 Sept) Tamil (21 Sept),
Korean 28 Sept) Mandarin (29 Sept)
School holiday activities online
Entertain the kids these school holidays by joining us for our school holiday events which are all online. Learn to make a lava lamp by using a a plastic drink bottle and a few other ingredients. Grab some pipe cleaners, string and scissors to make a butterfly mobile, or learn coding with Scratch online. Don't miss out, book your session now!
Matt Murphy presents Rum: a Distilled History of Colonial Australia
Join Matt as he takes us through his account of the formation of Australia, through the distorted view of a rum bottle. You may never think of early Australian history the same!
Wednesday 15 September at 6.30pm.
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Get ahead of the HSCWe've updated our HSC page to include even more resources that will support you throughout your HSC. You'll find ebooks, videos about our HSC collection, web resources, podcasts for HSC hacks, ATAR notes, and more. |
Online help for Year 11 and Year 12 students
Studiosity can help you with your homework and assignments anytime and anywhere. Connect live with a qualified tutor to discuss a question in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more. You can also get help with spelling and grammar for your written work, for any subject. Just use your library card number and PIN to log in to use this service for free.
Job interview tips
We'll help you prepare for your next job interview by giving you tips on how to answer questions, advice for writing your cover letter, and help to create a LinkedIn profile. We're offering multiple sessions of this workshop, in partnership with Zesty Resumes.
Friday 8 October
Friday 15 October
Friday 22 October
Friday 29 October
Read now!
Our online library has just got even better! We've now have a range of popular eBook and eAudio multi-use titles. That's right, you can read them now, no waiting!
Read or listen together with your friends or book club, The Foundling by Stacey Mills and City of Spies by Mara Timon.
Feel-Good reads
It's time to read some Feel-Good fiction to bring a little sunshine into your day.
If you're looking for loveable characters, uplifting storylines and an overall cosy vibe then explore away!
We've selected some great uplifting reads that are available to read or listen to from our online library.
All About Books for Kids
In the Spring Edition of All About Kids Books, we celebrate the season of Spring alongside Health Month, Indigenous Literacy Day and Halloween! This issue also includes some great activities, reading suggestions, a link to eResources, and much more!
Looking for something to keep your kids entertained these school holidays?
This year you can Spot Online for the Spot On Children’s Festival with Riverside Theatres Digital! For the first time ever, enjoy magical adventures with the kids and participate in interactive workshops using items from your home through the Riverside Theatres Digital platform. Enjoyable for the whole family, and is packed full of fun for everyone!
Festival runs 17 September to 3 October.
What is university like? An online Q&A with students from University of Sydney!
Hear from current Sydney University Students and Alumni about their time at Uni and the decisions they made before, during and after! This online forum brings together different voices to discuss University and the steps taken with their own higher learning study.
