Sunday, December 19, 2010
Christmas at the Library
The Library will be closed from 4pm Christmas Eve and will open on Tuesday 4th January at 10am. All the staff at the library wish you a safe and merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2011.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Children's Book Week is over for another year...
Who’s that crossing my bridge? Grrrrrr!!!
Library patrons were frequently startled by this cry as they entered the library a couple of weeks ago. The ugly troll barking more questions at some rather excited groups of schoolchildren may have hinted at what was going on perhaps.
It was Children’s Book Week of course and with this years’ theme being “Across the story bridge” entry to the library via a special bridge complete with resident troll was how Leeton Shire Library began to celebrate.
Over one thousand schoolchildren and preschoolers braved the cold weather – and the troll – to come and celebrate this important week with us. They entertained us with their wonderful dramatic renditions of “The three billy goats gruff”, listened to one or two stories and searched the library for bridge related clues to enter our competition.
Awards were handed out as well to the schools who entered our Book Week poster competition with the trophy for best display awarded to Yanco Public School. Their fabulous artworks certainly added to the air of excitement in the library during the week.
It’s always an exhausting week with all staff declaring ‘never again’ when it’s over but of course it only takes a day or two before we are checking out next year’s theme and wondering what we will do.
Children's Book Week is over for another year...
Who’s that crossing my bridge? Grrrrrr!!!
Library patrons were frequently startled by this cry as they entered the library a couple of weeks ago. The ugly troll barking more questions at some rather excited groups of schoolchildren may have hinted at what was going on perhaps.
It was Children’s Book Week of course and with this years’ theme being “Across the story bridge” entry to the library via a special bridge complete with resident troll was how Leeton Shire Library began to celebrate.
Over one thousand schoolchildren and preschoolers braved the cold weather – and the troll – to come and celebrate this important week with us. They entertained us with their wonderful dramatic renditions of “The three billy goats gruff”, listened to one or two stories and searched the library for bridge related clues to enter our competition.
Awards were handed out as well to the schools who entered our Book Week poster competition with the trophy for best display awarded to Yanco Public School. Their fabulous artworks certainly added to the air of excitement in the library during the week.
It’s always an exhausting week with all staff declaring ‘never again’ when it’s over but of course it only takes a day or two before we are checking out next year’s theme and wondering what we will do.
Library patrons were frequently startled by this cry as they entered the library a couple of weeks ago. The ugly troll barking more questions at some rather excited groups of schoolchildren may have hinted at what was going on perhaps.
It was Children’s Book Week of course and with this years’ theme being “Across the story bridge” entry to the library via a special bridge complete with resident troll was how Leeton Shire Library began to celebrate.
Over one thousand schoolchildren and preschoolers braved the cold weather – and the troll – to come and celebrate this important week with us. They entertained us with their wonderful dramatic renditions of “The three billy goats gruff”, listened to one or two stories and searched the library for bridge related clues to enter our competition.
Awards were handed out as well to the schools who entered our Book Week poster competition with the trophy for best display awarded to Yanco Public School. Their fabulous artworks certainly added to the air of excitement in the library during the week.
It’s always an exhausting week with all staff declaring ‘never again’ when it’s over but of course it only takes a day or two before we are checking out next year’s theme and wondering what we will do.
Monday, August 9, 2010
First Friday Book Club
First Friday book group meet at the library this morning. They are discussing the book " Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen, should be a good discussion. Why not come along? As well as the book everyone reads ,we also discuss what everyone has been reading in the past month and get suggestions for book group reads, lots of laughing and sharing! All welcome 10.30
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Storytime
It is Storytime this week with the theme "Let's go fly a kite". Sessions are at 10.30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 6pm Thursday night. So bring the kids and have some fun with stories, music, craft and kites!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Busy in July
The Library has been busy (as always).
Last week the Leeton Knitters held a morning tea and display on the Library verandah. It was very well attended. The display will be up for a couple more days should you wish to come and admire them. The rugs look fabulous!
Last Thursday the Leeton Chess Club held their presentation to the winners of the Annual Chess Tournament. Everyone is welcome to attend the Chess Club. It is held during school term each Thursday night between 5 and 6pm.
Next week we have Storytime 03-05 August and the 1st Friday Book Club 06 August at 10.30am. We would love to see you there.
Last week the Leeton Knitters held a morning tea and display on the Library verandah. It was very well attended. The display will be up for a couple more days should you wish to come and admire them. The rugs look fabulous!
Last Thursday the Leeton Chess Club held their presentation to the winners of the Annual Chess Tournament. Everyone is welcome to attend the Chess Club. It is held during school term each Thursday night between 5 and 6pm.
Next week we have Storytime 03-05 August and the 1st Friday Book Club 06 August at 10.30am. We would love to see you there.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Library in July
The library has been busy as always.
* The Leeton Library Knitters have completed their rugs and will be having a morning tea on Thursday July 22nd at 10.30am. A donation of $2 will get you morning tea and an entry in the lucky door prize. Any donations of wool would be gratefully received.
*The Trivia afternoon held last Friday by FOLL was enjoyed by all who attended. The next Trivia afternoon will have a "Who Dunnit?" Theme and will be held Friday 17th September 1.30-3.30am. There is a $5 entry fee which includes an afternoon tea and a prize will be given for a person dressed as their favorite detective.
*Kids Klub was held last Thursday night with a soccer theme. The children enjoyed reading a play and playing Foozball in the red room. The next Kids Klub will be held on August 12th at 5pm.
*Cuddle-up and read will be held this Thursday the 22nd July at 10.30am. It is a program for Mums and Bubs to enjoy reading and playing together.
*The Chess Club Competition has been completed and presentations will be made this Thursday, 22nd July at 5pm. It was enjoyed by all participants.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Much ado in May
Things are always busy in the library - so busy in fact that April went by without having a chance to keep you updated on what has been going on...
May is here and there is still plenty happening. As well as our regular monthly events we have some extra special activities in the library this month:
* Thursday 13th, 5 pm - All primary school children are invited to a magical time with Kids Klub.
* Thursday 20th, 10 am & 12 noon - the Law Week Road Show will be here conducting sessions for families and seniors. Topics being discussed include family relationships, planning ahead for your retirement and victims rights.
There will also be an evening session with a local solicitor to talk about wills.
* Friday 21st, 1 pm - An afternoon of trivia fun with the friends of Leeton Library. Everyone is welcome.
* Wednesday 26th, 11 am - bring the kids along to National Simultaneous Storytime. We will be joining libraries all around Australia reading the same book "Little White Dogs can't Jump" by Bruce Whatley.
Grab a calendar or newsletter next time you are in to keep you up to date with all our 'goings-on'.
May is here and there is still plenty happening. As well as our regular monthly events we have some extra special activities in the library this month:
* Thursday 13th, 5 pm - All primary school children are invited to a magical time with Kids Klub.
* Thursday 20th, 10 am & 12 noon - the Law Week Road Show will be here conducting sessions for families and seniors. Topics being discussed include family relationships, planning ahead for your retirement and victims rights.
There will also be an evening session with a local solicitor to talk about wills.
* Friday 21st, 1 pm - An afternoon of trivia fun with the friends of Leeton Library. Everyone is welcome.
* Wednesday 26th, 11 am - bring the kids along to National Simultaneous Storytime. We will be joining libraries all around Australia reading the same book "Little White Dogs can't Jump" by Bruce Whatley.
Grab a calendar or newsletter next time you are in to keep you up to date with all our 'goings-on'.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Attention all young artists...
The Leeton Shire Youth Committee has received funding to organise a mental health project and has decided on an art competition, titled Express Yourself, with entries closing during National Youth Week.
Express Yourself is open to youth within Leeton Shire, with two categories for 12-16-year olds and 17-25-year olds. The competition closes on 12 April at 10am and entries will be displayed at an exhibition to be held on 14 April 2010.
Entrants have the chance to win some of the $500 worth of prizes on offer by entering an original artwork relating to the theme of ‘Express Yourself – Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health Issues Facing Local Youth’.
The project has come about through beyondblue, the national depression initiative, teaming up with the New South Wales National Youth Week 2010.
Youthbeyondblue’s main messages for young people are to:
• LOOK for the signs of depression and anxiety
• LISTEN to your friends’ experiences
• TALK about what’s going on
• SEEK HELP together.
Following the exhibition, the artwork will be photographed and contribute to a booklet which will include local mental health contacts and support services.
For more information about Express Yourself contact Leeton Shire Council Community Services Officer Jackson Goman on 6953 0955 or jacksong@leeton.nsw.gov.au
For more information on youthbeyondblue, see www.youthbeyondblue.com
Express Yourself is open to youth within Leeton Shire, with two categories for 12-16-year olds and 17-25-year olds. The competition closes on 12 April at 10am and entries will be displayed at an exhibition to be held on 14 April 2010.
Entrants have the chance to win some of the $500 worth of prizes on offer by entering an original artwork relating to the theme of ‘Express Yourself – Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health Issues Facing Local Youth’.
The project has come about through beyondblue, the national depression initiative, teaming up with the New South Wales National Youth Week 2010.
Youthbeyondblue’s main messages for young people are to:
• LOOK for the signs of depression and anxiety
• LISTEN to your friends’ experiences
• TALK about what’s going on
• SEEK HELP together.
Following the exhibition, the artwork will be photographed and contribute to a booklet which will include local mental health contacts and support services.
For more information about Express Yourself contact Leeton Shire Council Community Services Officer Jackson Goman on 6953 0955 or jacksong@leeton.nsw.gov.au
For more information on youthbeyondblue, see www.youthbeyondblue.com
Sunday, March 7, 2010
It was a Wild Summer at the library
Our summer reading programme concluded with the beginning of Autumn last week. We were really pleased with the level of participation this year and congratulate all the kids who took part. Lots of books were read and all participants were entered into our Wild Summer competition with prize winners rewarded at a little ceremony in the library last Thursday night.
The Competition
The competition was run over the Summer period. Entry into the competition was by either;
• Watching “Where the Wild Things Are” and borrowing a book from the Leeton Library
or
• By completing a reading log of five books.
Each entrant received incentive prizes and at the conclusion of the competition five random entries were drawn by the Friends of Leeton Library (FOLL) members.
The entries
The Library received 51 entries into the competition.
The Winners
• Chelsea Gleeson
• Sophie Norman
• Molly Shelton
• Abbey Snell
• Samantha Pianca
What they got
The winners received a library bag containing various items including vouchers from local businesses.
What they read
Books that were read included titles such as;
• The boy who was raised by Librarians by Carla Morris
• The penultimate peril by Lemony Snicket
• Miss Spider’s tea party by David Kirk
• Black dog by by Pamela Allen
• After the Storm by Lauren Brooke
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Catch You Later Leeton
Leeton Shire Council would like to remind residents that the Catch You Later Leeton program is still running on Friday and Saturday nights up to the end of January. The program provides discounted taxi fares and $5 vouchers for drinkers at participating licensed premises in Leeton.
Road Safety and Traffic Officer, Sandra Robinson explains, “the program was developed to encourage people that were going to drink to leave their cars at home so that they don’t have the temptation to drink and drive.”
“It works by users paying their full taxi fare to the licensed premises and then receiving a voucher from the taxi which entitles them to a return fare of just $1 plus a $5 discount voucher at the participating pub, club or hotel.”
“It’s great value and can save you more than just a taxi fare, it could save your license or your life.”
Catch You Later Leeton participating licensed premises are Hydro Tavern, Leeton Hotel, Yanco Hotel, Wade Hotel, Leeton and District Bowling Club, Chan’s Hong Kong Restaurant and Chung Hing Chinese Restaurant.
Each year drink driving is identified as a factor in around 18% of all fatal crashes in NSW, resulting in an average of around 105 deaths per year. In country areas this figure rises to around 32% of all fatal crashes.
Every year around 20,000 drink driving offences are committed and around 15,000 of these are at middle or high range.
Road Safety and Traffic Officer, Sandra Robinson explains, “the program was developed to encourage people that were going to drink to leave their cars at home so that they don’t have the temptation to drink and drive.”
“It works by users paying their full taxi fare to the licensed premises and then receiving a voucher from the taxi which entitles them to a return fare of just $1 plus a $5 discount voucher at the participating pub, club or hotel.”
“It’s great value and can save you more than just a taxi fare, it could save your license or your life.”
Catch You Later Leeton participating licensed premises are Hydro Tavern, Leeton Hotel, Yanco Hotel, Wade Hotel, Leeton and District Bowling Club, Chan’s Hong Kong Restaurant and Chung Hing Chinese Restaurant.
Each year drink driving is identified as a factor in around 18% of all fatal crashes in NSW, resulting in an average of around 105 deaths per year. In country areas this figure rises to around 32% of all fatal crashes.
Every year around 20,000 drink driving offences are committed and around 15,000 of these are at middle or high range.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
The summer holidays go "Wild"
There's plenty happening at the library in January to ward off the school holiday boredom. It's going to be wild....
. Enter our "Wild" Summer competition by participating in our "Read on the Wild Side" Summer Reading Program. Reading logs and entry forms are available at the library.
. You can also enter by picking up an entry form with your ticket when you go to see "Where the wild things are" which is screening at the Roxy on January 13 and 15.
. Our regular school holiday activities are running as well -
Yoga for Kids on Wednesday 6
Scrapbooking on Wednesday 13
Mask making on Thursday 21
Bookings are essential so call us on 69530945 for details and to put your name down.
. Enter our "Wild" Summer competition by participating in our "Read on the Wild Side" Summer Reading Program. Reading logs and entry forms are available at the library.
. You can also enter by picking up an entry form with your ticket when you go to see "Where the wild things are" which is screening at the Roxy on January 13 and 15.
. Our regular school holiday activities are running as well -
Yoga for Kids on Wednesday 6
Scrapbooking on Wednesday 13
Mask making on Thursday 21
Bookings are essential so call us on 69530945 for details and to put your name down.
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