No images? Click here COVID-19 Update on Library Services Under the current lockdown orders, Stanton Library remains closed to the public until further notice. Library Staff and Council's Pandemic Management team are watching closely for changes to restrictions and will plan services in accordance with advice from NSW Health. Items on loan will not be due during this period, and no fees will be accrued. Reserved items will be held for you until the library reopens. Items can be returned through the after hours chutes at the front of the library building. We understand that this is a very frustrating time, and that there are many in the community who are struggling without access to normal library services. If you have items that are urgently needed, please contact Library staff to discuss other options. Home Library Service deliveries for housebound residents will continue throughout the library closure. A number of online events are planned for September, including our ongoing Storytime sessions on Instagram. More details follow in this issue of the eNews. Library staff are available to assist with eLibrary collections including eBooks, eAudiobooks, films, databases and activities for children. Email us, or phone Council on 9936 8100 to request a call-back, Any updates to services will be announced on our website. History Week Celebrating the NSW History Week theme of 'From the Ground Up' , Council Historian Dr Ian Hoskins will present artworks, maps and photographs in exploring the history of the built environment of North Sydney in this illustrated, online talk. Family History Month Karen Rogers from the Guild of one-name studies will present this informative webinar. Online Author Talks: In partnership with the NSW Public Libraries Association Tom Keneally on 'Corporal Hitler's pistol' Matt Murphy on 'Rum: a distilled history of Colonial Australia' Creativity in Writing The right brain/left brain theory has led some people believe they don’t have a creative bone in their body, but maybe it's just that they've not been taught how to use their brain in creative ways. Aesthetics in Writing What makes literature beautiful? Why do we seek beauty? Wednesday Tuesday Wild Craft Online Storytime on IGTV Join in the fun of storytelling at home with Stanton’s 'Storytime Online'. Stanton eLibrary Make the most of the Library at home with these great eLibrary resources, just a sample of the digital collections that Stanton and Shorelink have to offer. And it's all free! Login with your library card number and password. BorrowBox: eBooks and eAudiobooks Indyreads: eBooks and eAudiobooks Libby: eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines Beamfilm: Stream films and documentaries StoryBox Library: Online storytelling Busy Things: fun, educational games 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. 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 |