Join us for some Christmas Cheer, create beautiful Christmas papercraft and cards at:
Merriwa Library – 5 DEC @ 1:00
Aberdeen Library – 6 DEC @ 2:00
Places are limited so be sure to phone the Library branch and leave a message to book your spot!
Library News
As we are coming up to Christmas no Inter Library Loan requests (books from other Library Systems) will be taken between 29 NOV & 13 JAN.
All new loans from any UHSL branch will be due back after the Christmas Break.
Library activities will continue up until Friday 20 DEC.
Libraries will re-open after the Christmas Break from Thursday 2 JAN.
Keep your eye out for the School Holiday Activity Program coming SOON!
WHAT'S ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY?
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Coffee, Cake & Create was a fabulous success at Murrurundi, Scone and Merriwa Libraries for Women’s Health Week!
The ladies had an opportunity to learn a new skill, chat about mental health and the importance of taking the time to do something for yourself.
In the process, they also produced some beautiful Artworks!
Thank you to all participants, organisers and to Anita for sharing her expertise.
๐๐ชThis yearโs Book Week activities were truly magical! ๐ช๐
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ง๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ง๐ช Across our 5 Library Branches we celebrated the magic of reading and storytelling with visits from local Playgroups, Preschools and Primary Schools, Guest Readers including Cr Lee Watts, Mr Glen Hughes, Toni Gorlick and Local Author Paula Stevenson.
Library Staff also visited local Primary Schools and Preschools to participate in joint celebrations and in Merriwa there were Little Sprouts popping up all over the town! ย ย ย ย ย ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ง๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ง๐ช
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) celebrated its 24th year on May 22nd. The event featured the book Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker, a moving story of longing and connection that follows a bowerbirdโs search across sea, sky and city for magnificent cobalt and brilliant, vibrant BLUE objects.
UHSL hosted 5 NSS events this year in Libraries, Community Halls, Preschools, Primary Schools and Council Chambers; with guest presenters and readers including Ranger Jen from National Parks NSW, Councillor Clout, Anna Bramley, and Toni Gorlick. A big thank you to all the attendees and especially to the organisers for creating enjoyable community events.
UHSL HAS CLICK & COLLECT! Click and collect is available at all Upper Hunter Shire Library Branches –ย Aberdeen, Cassillis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. You
Encourage early literacy development in your child with the “1000 Books Before School” Program A one thousand book target before your child starts kindergarten may