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Click and Collect now available at Stanton!
We're pleased to announce that NSW Health has now approved Click and Collect for local residents.
Click and Collect is easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Reserve items through the library catalogue or the Stanton library app.
2. Wait for an email, SMS or phone notification letting you know that your items are ready to be picked up.
3. Visit the library to collect your items. A staff member will greet you at the door to collect your details and bring your items to you.
From Tuesday 5 October, collection will be available:
Monday to Saturday, 10am-1pm
Due to the Public Holiday, there will be no collection on Monday 4 October.
In keeping with current stay-at-home orders, collection is only available to residents of the North Sydney LGA, and those residing within 5kms of the Library.
Information about picture book bundles for young children is below.
When visiting: you are required to bring your library card, wear a mask and practise safe social distancing. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Further updates to Library services will be announced on our website and in this newsletter.
The Library Team thank you for your understanding and patience as we plan towards a safe reopening.
Request a Click & Collect picture book bundle
We've got some great children's picture book bundles available for pick-up upon request. A selection of picture books and board books will be chosen by library staff, guaranteed to entertain any young book lover.
Click below to send a request, and we'll let you know when it's ready.
Expressions of faith: a historical look at North Sydney’s Christian churches
Thursday 28 October, 3pm (online)
North Sydney has many fine and interesting examples of Christian religious architecture. Join Council Historian Dr Ian Hoskins as he explores the history of these buildings using Stanton Library’s collection of photographs, plans and maps.
Shorelink Libraries online author talk
Tania Blanchard on 'Echoes of war'
Thursday 7 October, 7pm
Tania Blanchard will talk about her new historical novel set in Mussolini’s Italy, Echoes of War.
Tania was inspired to write the book based on stories her Calabrian father shared with her, taking the reader on a fascinating journey that delves into Italy’s wartime history, family, culture, food and landscape.
Online Author Talks: In partnership with the NSW Public Libraries Association
Judy Nunn
'Showtime!'
Wednesday 6 October, 6.30pm
Judy Nunn’s latest bestselling novel takes us on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian showbusiness.
Claire G. Coleman
'Lies, damned lies'
Thursday 14 October, 6.30pm
Coleman wields the truths unseen in Australia’s history to highlight the wrongs that underpin the very foundations of this nation.
Costa Georgiadis
'Costa's World'
Wednesday 27 October, 6.30pm
Bringing together all of Costa’s gardening and sustainability knowledge, this is a book for the whole family that reflects Costa’s philosophy and big-hearted sense of fun.
Mental Health Month @ Stanton
Join in a series of online talks and workshops exploring various approaches to mindfulness and meditation for wellbeing.
Transcendental Meditation
Wed 13 October, 1pm
Accredited Transcendental Meditation (TM) teacher, Beth Eager, will talk through the origins and benefits of TM and how you can learn this simple, effortless mental technique.
Vipassana
Meditation
Mon 18 October, 1pm
Vipassana is an ancient meditation technique, now practised widely around the world. This talk will cover its origins, uses, and how and where it is taught today.
Laughter for Mental Wealth
Tues 19 October, 3pm
Australia’s leading laughter expert, Merv Neal will explain the power of laughter in helping to deal with depression and anxiety and how it enables us to be positive and happy regardless of the environment.
Existential
Therapy
Wed 27 October, 2pm
Sydney based psychotherapist Dr Alison Strasser will talk about the origins and benefits of existential psychotherapy in handling the human dilemmas we all face.
Mindfulness
Fri 29 October, 10.30am
Lydia Vorona, a mindfulness teacher and meditation practitioner, will introduce you to mindful activities that will help you reduce stress and anxiety by keeping your thoughts in the present moment.
Online Storytime on IGTV
New clips added every week!
Join in the fun of storytelling at home with Stanton’s 'Storytime Online'.
Keep the little ones entertained with songs, rhymes, puppets, stories and silliness with your favourite Stanton children’s librarians.
Don Bank Writers in residence, Mascara Literary Review present 'North by West'
Thursday 14 October, 7pm
'North by West' brings Western Sydney authors in dialogue with North Sydney. The first event features Jumana Bayeh in conversation with Michael Mohammad Ahmad, author of the powerful new novel The Other Half of You.
Stanton's Home Library Service
Stanton's Home Library team are continuing with contactless deliveries to support members of our community who are struggling in lockdown and unable to access our online collections.
Priority will be given to housebound customers including older people, people with a disability and those with compromised immunity or who are required to self isolate.
To find out more about how the team can help, complete an expression of interest through our website, or phone Council on 9936 8100 to request a call back.
Library staff are available to answer enquiries by email, or you can phone North Sydney Council on 02 9936 8100 to request a call back from a member of the Library team.
Stanton Library
234 Miller Street, North Sydney
T (02) 9936 8100
E library@northsydney.nsw.gov.au
W northsydney.nsw.gov.au/library
