Spring is the time of year when we spend more time outdoors in our natural environment. Explore your own backyard this October and join in the Aussie Bird Count and your water story during National Water Week.
The libraries have lots of great resources to inspire the birdwatcher, gardener and environmental scientist in you, and there are fun eco school holiday workshops happening for young people aged 12-18.
“I got my first library card 60 years ago and without the public library I would not have become a writer and without the public library many people would never get access to books. These are institutions we should treasure”
Tony Birch, accepting the 2022 Christina Stead Prize for Fiction for his book Dark as Last Night
Dark as Last Night is available in the libraries as book, audio book and e-book. Reserve now!
Encourage your friends and family to sign up for their own library cards
Free creative workshops for young people aged
12 -1 8 with yummy lunch provided
Upcycling Workshop
Reimagine your old T-shirts and turn them into bags!
Morning sessions will be held at Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Toormina libraries on 5, 6, 7 October.
For those keen to learn how to use a sewing machine a new user friendly electronic Brother A16 will be on site for practice.
Eco-product Workshop
Make eco-friendly soap bars for yourself and/or as gifts using grounded coffee and essential oils.
Afternoon sessions will be held at Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Toormina libraries on 5, 6, 7 October.
All eco- friendly material provided
Bookings for these workshops are essential. Please notify the library of any dietary requirements when booking.
Librarians choice
Each month our librarians curate a list of new novels, biographies, non-fiction books and other new items that have been added to the collection.
Our regular Storytime sessions resume after the school holidays beginning Tuesday
11 October.
Storytime Celebrates Grandparents
NSW Grandparents Day celebrates the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations.
Grandparents, grand-friends, kin, and those who take on the role of a grandparent in their family or community are recognised for their contributions.
The libraries are celebrating Grandparents Day during Storytime with a special grandparents theme on the following days.
- Tuesday 25 Oct - Woolgoolga Library
- Wednesday 26 Oct - Harry Bailey Memorial Library
- Thursday 27 Oct - Toormina Library
- Saturday 29 Oct - Woolgoolga Library
"Nature is our biggest ally and greatest inspiration"
Sir David Attenborough
The library's collections are full of wonderful resources that will inspire a love of nature and care for our environment. From children's books to films and magazines.
Get involved in The Aussie Bird Count. An activity for all-ages that involves observing and counting the birds that live near you, you will help BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of local birds, whilst getting to know the wildlife on your doorstep!
Your Backyard Birds by Grainne Cleary provides a fresh and lively perspective on human interaction with birds, written by a wildlife ecologist who is passionate about the vital role of citizen scientists.
2040 In this film award winning director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future would look like by the year 2040 if we embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them into the mainstream.
PIP What exactly is 'permaculture'? We have all heard about it but most of the information available does not relate to Australia and Australians. Then along came PIP. If you have an interest in any or all aspects of permaculture this is THE mag for you.
Staff faves...
The staff here at the libraries have a large, diverse but brilliant selection of recommendations for you this month. They are embracing spring, enjoying a range of resources from books on homes, gardening, the environment and more.
Are you ready for your HSC exams?
Feeling stressed? Need some help with a particular subject?
Don't forget the libraries have resources that can help!
Visit your local branch and speak to one of the staff or you can explore the resources online.
October is Halloween
Apart from the dressing up, trick or treating is a favourite with the kids - because who doesn't love lollies!!
In Ahn Do's new book in the Hot Dog series, Lolly Time, the lolly shops having a contest to see who can come up with the best new candy! Meanwhile its Halloween and theres a ghost on the loose! Can Hot Dog and his friends create a winning treat and capture the spooky stranger?! It would be sweeeeeet!
Family History Society Seminar
Learn about Google tools for Genealogy and tips and tricks for researching the national archives of Australia’s online archives – you may not know about but should.
Facilitator: Shauna Hicks
When: Saturday 22nd October
Time: 10am to 4pm
Where: Cavanbah Hall 191 Harbour Drive
Closing date for registration is 19th October
Learn more and to register visit the Coffs Harbour District Family History Society Inc website or emailing: coffs.genie@gmail.com
Labour Day Public Holiday
Coffs Harbour Libraries on Monday 3 October 2022 for the Labour Day Public Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 4 October2022.
Harry Bailey
Memorial Library
Cnr Coff & Duke Streets
Coffs Harbour
NSW 2450
Tel: (02) 6648 4900
Fax: (02) 6648 4906
Monday to Friday
10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday
10.00am to 2.00pm
Toormina Library
Minorie Drive
Toormina NSW 2452
Tel: (02) 6648 4925
Fax: (02) 6658 2913
Monday to Friday
10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday
10.00am to 12noon
Woolgoolga Library
Ganderton Street
Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Tel: (02) 6648 4902
Monday to Friday
10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday
10.00am to 12noon
