Spring into a good book, reading makes your mind blossom!
Welcome to Spring! There is so much to see, learn and explore this Spring in our libraries. Spring always reminds me of fresh starts, new growth and getting back out into the community.
We have lots of new resources on display, favourite books to recommend and programs on offer across our three branches. We look forward to seeing you this month.
County Women's Association NSW presents their
new book to Coffs Harbour Libraries
CWA President, Jodie Williams, presenting Mayor Amos and the Coffs Harbour Libraries with a copy of‘The Women Who Changed Country Australia’
On 22 August Harry Bailey Memorial Library welcomed the Coffs Harbour branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) where they presented our libraries and Mayor Amos with a copy of the new book by Liz Harfull The women who changed country Australia : celebrating 100 years of the Country Women's Association of New South Wales.
A compelling and thoroughly researched account of the CWA of NSW - its beginnings, its remarkable achievements and the indomitable women who have driven each one of its many successes. In The Women Who Changed Country Australia best-selling author Liz Harfull reveals how the CWA struggled into existence, beset by clashing personalities and moments of high drama. In fitting tribute, it celebrates the CWA's astonishing achievements and the remarkable women who have led it, while coping with their own personal tragedies. Along the way, generations of grassroots members created what one prime minister described as a 'power in the land'. And they're not done yet!
The Australian Poetry Slam
Heat Winner is…
Coffs Harbour Libraries had the privilege of hosting the 2022 Australian Poetry Slam which was held on Tuesday 30th August.
Techtime – Term 3
TechTime sessions are available free for anyone in our community. Each session is designed to make it easy for you to get connected and learn at your own pace.
Our September TechTime sessions are specifically about “getting connected”. We’ll show you how to set up a social media profile to stay connected to friends and family as well as connecting to the library website, learning how to book in for library events and stay up to date.
The sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm, at one of your library branches.
Check out the library website to register your place or call 6648 4900 to speak to one of our friendly library staff.
FREE Drop in sessions at Coffs Harbour HBML Library
Monday 5 September 5pm-6pm: Insurance for Natural Disasters
Wednesday 7 September 11.30-12.30: Legal Help in your region
Celebrate Adult Learner’s Week 1-8 September
Adult Learners Week is an international celebration of lifelong and lifewide learning. During this week Coffs Harbour Libraries is offering two free drop-in sessions on relevant legal topics. So drop-in and learn what you need to know!
HSC Resources
Students just completed their HSC trials, and did you know we have a selection of physical and digital resources that can be used to help prepare for upcoming exams in October. These include:
HSC State Library eResources
Whether you're just starting out or looking for in-depth resources for your HSC year, there's something here for you.
You'll find information and featured content for each of your subjects; help online and onsite; resources you can use at home, and research guides that bring together resources relevant to particular subjects.
For teachers, there are learning activities, resources and workshops for your HSC program.
Studiosity
For years 10, 11, & 12
Ease the stress of the HSC with this free online tutoring service.
Studiosity is available in the library or from home (all you need is your Library card) and is the place to go to get help from trained, professional tutors.
You can connect live to a tutor, get writing feedback, or make the most of the hundreds of curriculum based practice tests available once you log in.
Spring School Holidays Program
26 September - 7 October
Join us in the library these school holidays for one of the exciting activities and workshops. There's fun for all ages and while you're there make sure you collect a copy of the mini art journal inspired by local indigenous artist, Lilly Clegg. There's fun weaving activity to do and loads of book recommendations.
Scavenger Hunt and Shadow Play (Ages 5+)
Find materials and objects in the library to create magical creatures that play with shadows. This fun activity is based on the Jetty Theatre show coming up “Urza and the song in the dark” and is designed for ages 5+.
All attendees will go in a draw to win a free double pass to the Jetty Theatre show on 1 October. The winner of the draw will be announced Thursday 29 September.
Harry Bailey Memorial Library 27 September 2-3pm
Toormina Library 28 September 2-3pm
Woolgoolga Library 29 September 2-3pm
Free creative workshops for young people (Ages 12 -18)
Drawing in
Wet and Dry
Join local artist Kelly Purvis and explore wet and dry drawing.
Thursday 29 September at Coffs Regional Gallery Temporary Workshop Space.
Upcycling Workshop
Reimagine and turn T-shirts into funky reusable bags. Sessions will be held at Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Toormina libraries on 5, 6, 7 October.
Eco-product Workshop
Create your own personal care/eco products with Midwaste Facilitator Kathleen Hannah Sessions will be held at Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Toormina libraries on 5, 6, 7 October.
Staff Spring faves..
Spring has sprung and our staff have recommended some of their favourites books to inspire you in the garden and at home, and some beautiful music to listen to also.
Poetic history
The succinct power of poetry to explain our history has been aired before. In the days when there were no poetry slams, a few lines sent in to the newspaper had to suffice. Although poetry modestly published in a slim volume may have never seen the light of day.
Call out for donations
to Yarn & Yack
The library is seeking donations of – 8-ply acrylic yarn for the Yarn & Yack group which meets the first Tuesday morning of every month at Coffs Harbour HBML library.
Please drop your dontations off to any of the library branches.
Blankets knitted by Y&Y are then donated to “Wrap with Love” a voluntary organisation that provides wraps to vulnerable people all over Australia and the world.
Family History Society
The Coffs Harbour Family History Society will be holding their AGM on Saturday 24 September 2022 at 1.30pm in the Community Village to be followed by guest speaker Marten Bouma from the Heritage Council.
Date claimer: 10am – 4pm Saturday 22 October Full day seminar with guest speaker Shauna Hicks. She will be talking on Google tools for Genealogy
More information can be obtained by 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
