What's Happening at Your Library
September Issue 2020
Spring into Health is this year's theme to celebrate Health Month.
This campaign initiative, with Western Sydney Local Health District and three local government libraries from Western Sydney provides an opportunity to raise awareness about health and wellbeing in our community. Find resources, including online programs and health tips to encourage a healthy lifestyle on the library's webpage.
September marks the 10th anniversary of Paint Parra REaD, an early literacy program which promotes the importance of reading, talking, singing and rhyming with children from birth to the age of 5 years.
Join us for a Zoom session with Australian author, Monica McInerney who will be talking about her latest book The Godmothers.
Have you been to visit the libraries since they have reopened? Visit the library to check out all the new books that have been added to the collection.
Stay Active and Stay Healthy
Do you need encouragement to commit to a healthy lifestyle?
Find healthy recipes, exercises for over 60s and story time with Sydney Thunder, and more.
You can also join 'Get Healthy', a free telephone based health coaching service.
Paint Parra REaD
Reading, Talking, Singing and Rhyming are the key messages to parents to interact with their children every day from birth.
This year we are celebrating 10 years with a special online program via a new webpage which will feature Redsee the Readasaurus and readings by Australian Children’s Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky and representatives from NSW Police and NSW Fire & Rescue.
Author Talk Online
If you like reading family dramas, join Australian author Monica McInerney who will talk about her new book The Godmothers.
Set in Australia, Scotland, Ireland and England, ‘The Godmothers’ is a great big hug of a book that will fill your heart to bursting.
Wednesday, September 30, 6.00pm.Free
Health Lifestyle Talks in Mandarin and Korean
Bilingual Healthy Lifestyle Program in English & Korean and English and Mandarin via Zoom, focusing on 5 ways to stay healthy.
These sessions are facilitated by Bilingual Community Education Program –Multicultural Health WSLHD
Spot On Children’s Festival
Riverside Theatres is opening it's doors again for the Spot On Children's Festival!
The festival you know and love returns in the 2020 Spring school holidays with even more excitement and adventure!
For the first time in 2020, Spot On will feature a mix of live in-person shows and live streamed shows, allowing families to choose how they join in the fun!
HSC Students
With the HSC fast approaching, we are encouraging students to browse the HSC Collection during library opening hours and access our online eResources anywhere, anytime.
Study Help
Studiosity is an online homework help for students from Year 3 to Year 12, TAFE and University who require a one-to-one personal help in real time with a qualified tutor who provides homework and assignment help and tutoring.
Monday to Friday 4pm - 8pm
Free to library members.
PressReader
eResource of the month
Read newspapers and magazines from around Australia and the world, from Albania to Zimbabwe. With almost 7,500 titles from 155 countries in 66 languages and available via website or app.
Free to library members and all you need is your library card to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings worldwide.
Are you wondering what to read next?
Parra Reads - for book lovers!
Let us help you find your next read. Podcasts, Book Reviews, Book Lists, Miles Franklin Short list, Online Book Clubs and more.
Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library - School Holiday Activities
Free online activities from online drawing games to mindful yoga, tri-lingual Story Time and a zine-making workshop.There is something to keep all minds active and engaged over the upcoming spring school break!
Nominate now for Australia Day Awards
Do you know a local hero who has made a difference to our community? Nominate them for an Australia Day Award today.
There are many reasons to nominate someone for an Australia Day Award. This can include achievements in education, sports, art, volunteering, leadership, health and welfare, acts of kindness, or someone who has made major contributions within the Parramatta Local Government Area.
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