Monthly Archives: February 2021

Banjo Paterson Writing Awards: Call for Entries

Entries are now open for the annual Banjo Paterson Writing Awards – Short Story, Contemporary Poetry and Children’s Awards. A major change this year is that entrants will be able to email their entries or post by the due date, Friday 23 April 2021.

Well-known author Kim Kelly will be the Short Story judge this year.  Kim is also a book editor and has spent her professional life nurturing and discovering talented writers of all kinds.

The Awards are supported The Central Western Daily and ABC Central West. There are generous prizes to be won and all the details can be found on the entry forms.  Good luck!

One Library One Book - Small Mercies

We are excited to announce the One Library One Book choice for this year is Small Mercies by Richard Anderson.

“A fine-grained study of a marriage and a land in crisis…A wonderful book.” Author Jock Serong.

Join the conversation on our One Library One Book facebook page and when author Richard Anderson tours our libraries in April.  We hope everyone in the region reads and discusses this book at the same time. Copies available from any of our branches  – Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong, Orange. Happy reading!

Storytime Fridays at Forbes Library

Storyteller Candice ready for Forbes Library Storytime

Storytime returns to Forbes Library on Friday 12 February at 10.30am during school terms and Forbes Library Birth to Kinder program makes a welcome return on alternate Fridays at 10.30am.

There is a wealth of evidence to show that children can benefit from someone reading aloud to them:

  • Books bring variety to the way we communicate.
  • Books enhance language development and develop a child’s imagination.
  • Reading is fun and is a special bonding activity between a parent and child.
  • Children that grow up in a book rich environment are more likely to associate reading with pleasure and to later become successful readers themselves.

Join us for Storytime and Birth to Kinder programs at Forbes Library on Fridays at 10.30am. Please book your place online via eventbrite or call the Library on 6852 1463. See you soon!

Cowra Library Storytime Returns

Storyteller Stassi ready for Cowra Library Storytime

Storytime returns to Cowra Library on Thursdays at 10.30am – 11am from 11 February during school term.  We sing songs, read stories and make craft in the children’s area.

Storytime caters for preschool age children and their carers. It helps them prepare for school with children practising listening, communication and social skills. It is free and each session lasts approximately half an hour.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time. The storyteller and audience are disrupted by people arriving late. And please bring your enthusiasm, but leave your mobile phone in your bag turned off or down. Thank you.

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to raise  awareness about the role we can all play in creating a better internet with resources from the eSafety Commissioner.

So join the global campaign, supported by millions of people in 170 countries across the world.

  • Visit esafety.gov.au/SID to find out how to start the chat at work, at home and in your community.
  • Sign up for the Safer Internet Day webinar for parents and carers, eSafety’s guide to cyberbullying and online drama.

Help make every day a Safer Internet Day! Go to www.esafety.gov.au