Book in for virtual National Simultaneous Storytime with Children’s Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky by the State Library of NSW reading the wonderful story Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford. Whitney and Britney are two gorgeous chooks, Fluffy and silky with stunning good looks. Dora is perplexed about where her chooks go each night. Little does she know, they are Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas!

Please book your place online now to avoid disappointment. NSS will be held around Australia at 11am on Wednesday 27 May 2020. Tune-in from 10.30am for the warm-up.

You can also get involved by downloading the colouring-in poster and displaying it in your window to show you are joining in the fun. Don’t forget to dress up!!!

#NSS2020

We invite you to use your Library Card for a fresh take on the best stories set to film, with the finest handpicked collection of independent documentaries, TV shows and feature films streamed straight to you at home. Sourced from film festivals and the latest commercial releases through to creative independent filmmaking, our fast-growing collection is a treasure trove of old and new cinematic delights to make you think and keep you entertained. Here is the link: https://beamafilm.com/loginLib/central-west

Please note that streaming beamafilm will count towards your download limits at home or on your device.

Great news! Our friend Samantha from Orange Regional Conservatorium is now delivering the fantastic Music For Little Ears at Home online. Register now with us via eventbrite to watch a series of 6 weekly videos Samantha has created to explore fun and interactive ways for children with singing, nursery rhymes, percussion and movement! Music has been proven to help with learning literacy and language. And keep an eye out for some special guest appearances in the coming weeks. Let’s get ready to sing and dance.

We have topped up our digital content to help you stay entertained during COVID-19 Government restrictions with the launch of an innovative platform indyreads. You can now access more than 11,000 new ebooks and audiobooks at home for free.

Developed by the State Library of NSW, indyreads gives CWL members 24/7 access to a range of ebooks including fiction titles by well-known and popular authors, poetry collections, cookbooks, educational books, local studies resources and much more.

Indyreads also includes books from independent Australian and international publishers as well as the best examples of self-publishing, offering communities a greater diversity of stories.

To log onto indyreads you will need to:

• Download the app from the App Store or Google Play to use on your phone or tablet.
• Choose ‘Central West Libraries’ from the drop down list
• Type in your library card number
• Type in the password or PIN number associated with your library card.

Please call us on 6393 8132 if you require any assistance with your PIN number. Enjoy!