Giinagay friends!
This month we celebrate NAIDOC week where we recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of the school holiday programs we have Super Special NAIDOC Storytime sessions, a Creative Journal and other programs inspired by local indigenous artist YOWA.
Be inspired at your library these School Holidays!!
Visit your local library branch these holidays and participate in one or more of the exciting programs and grab your very own bright, fun Creative Journal, all inspired by local indigenous artist YOWA.
We are celebrating NAIDOC Week with a Super Special Storytime There's a Storytime running in each of the branches, check out the website to book your spot.
Mixed up Mutts
Kids can dream up their very own breed of dog or animal out of recycled materials.
Ages 8+
Lego Murals
Looking at pattern
and repetition through making murals with lego.
Ages 5+
Giant Fridge Poetry
Kids 12+ are welcome to drop in anytime and drop a line (of poetry) on our giant fridge magnet poetry board.
Need a film fix?
Beamafilm has a number of award winning indigenous films covering all ages including The Fringe Dwellers, Sweet Country and Emu Runner.
If you already have a library card you can sign up for Beamfilm today and start watching. If not, sign up for a FREE membership here.
Keep up-to-date with KOORI MAIL
Established in May 1991, the Koori Mail is a fortnightly national newspaper reporting on the issues that matter to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, giving Indigenous Australians a voice missing in the mainstream media.
The Koori Mail is 100% Aboriginal owned, based in Lismore, northern NSW, wholly owned by five Bundjalung Aboriginal community organisations: Bundjalung Tribal Society at Lismore; Bunjum Co-operative at Cabbage Tree Island; Buyinbin Co-operative at Casino; Kurrachee Cooperative at Coraki; and Nungera Co-operative at Maclean.
The Koori Mail has about a dozen staff, several
general and sports columnists, and a network of correspondents and contributors from throughout
the country.
Since May 2011, the Koori Mail’s back archive has been available free-of-charge and fully searchable though the website of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). This has been our gift to the nation.
Do your kids love
graphic novels?
Get the kids Comic Plus with online access to their favourite Big Nate titles and more these school holidays!
Simultaneous use, no holds or waiting. All FREE with your library membership.
Sign up via our website to read your favourite Big Nate title today and search the children’s Comics Plus collection for other great titles
Rewrite, renew and reimagine…
July 25-31 is Library Information Week, this year we are encouraging everyone to
re-engage with the library, immerse yourself in the resources and collections, and reimagine the library with a fresh new vision.
Have you visited your local library recently? Drop in anytime but keep your eye on the website and Facebook for "Reimagine your library" programs happening during Library Information Week.
What does the library mean to you? We would love your feedback. Click the link below or complete a Feedback form when you visit your library.
We recently received this feedback from one of our Woolgoolga customers
‘I’d be lost without my library – borrowing, computers, help with library stuff, friendly staff who go out of their way to assist. Thank you very much Coffs council for supplying this fabulous local service’.
Bellingen Readers Writers Festival
- Schools Program
Harry Bailey Memorial Library was lucky to host two events for the BRWF Schools Program this year.
TechTime Sessions Term 3
TechTime will be offered at your local library during August and September.
These sessions are for everyone in the community, whether you have never used a device or have some experience. Learn more about your device and tips on how to get connected and build your confidence with the latest technology.
These will be followed by One-on-One tech assistance for those needing additional support.
All the details in the next library newsletter or keep an eye on the website and Facebook page for upcoming dates and time in your local library branch.
Storytime returns for Term 3
It has been wonderful to get back into a regular Storytime rhythm with families at all our library branches. We are happy to say that they will be continuing for Term 3!
Pop into Woolgoolga on a Tuesday, Coffs on a Wednesday or Toormina on a Thursday at 10.30am, and enjoy stories, songs and lots of ideas to take away. Storytime is an interactive and engaging program for children aged 2-5 years and offers tips to continue building your child’s literacy skills at home. It’s fun and free and you make new friends!.
Staff faves..
NAIDOC Week features on the calendar this month so we asked staff if they had any recommendations in celebration of this.
Coffs Coast Heritage
A story about the journey of discovery one can take when researching our local history to learn more about someone, in this case Pat Reedy.
There’s a Sea in my Bedroom
A magical first experience of theatre…
Based on the beloved children’s book by award-winning author Margaret Wild, There’s a Sea in my Bedroom is an immersive and theatrical introduction to live classical music, capturing the magic of a child’s fantasy world. This beautifully reimagined story promises to bring moments of joy, sadness, fear, magic, and laughter. Recommended for ages 2 – 8 years
Two shows have already sold out, don’t miss this last performance, Friday 29 July at 1.30pm.
Book now - or call the Jetty Theatre Box Office
(Tue – Fri, 12-4pm)
Coming up in August
Join us to celebrate the launch of Grounded (Text Publishing, August 2022), a non-fiction book about the wonderful world of soil.
Coffs Harbour District Family History Society Inc
Opening of New Rooms and Workshop!
You are invited to attend the opening of our new rooms located at:
Rooms 1 & 2 Block C
Community Village
Earl Street, Coffs Harbour
Saturday 23rd July 2022
RSVP Wed 20th July 2022
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
