Do you know how to protect yourself from scams? Stay physically safe? Recognise elder abuse? Be financially secure? Obtain a Power of Attorney? Improve communication or pursue mediation?

We will have a panel of experts to help you understand all these issues with practical information and handy hints to live a full, happy and secure life hosted by the Central West Region Collaborative for the Prevention of Abuse of Older People.

The experts include solicitor Jill Marshall from Legal Aid NSW, Aged Crime Prevention Officer Melissa Smith, Adjunct Professor Sue Field, Financial Information Services Officer Christine Wright and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Relationships Australia Jane Atkinson.

There will be two sessions held at Orange City Library on Wednesday 21 April at:

10.45am for morning tea, 11am – 12noon presentation

And

5.15pm for afternoon tea, 5.30pm – 6.30pm presentation.

Please book your place online via Eventbrite or call Orange City Library on 6393 8132. Please note, there is no need to print your ticket, we will check you in on arrival.

You are invited to meet bestselling author Meg Keneally when she visits Cowra Library  Tuesday 30 March at 10am and Orange City Library at 1pm to talk about her latest historical fiction book The Wreck. 

Rebel.

Radical.

Stowaway.

Survivor.

“All Sarah ever wanted was a better life …”  From the bestselling author of Fled comes a moving tale of revolution, treachery and courage.

Meg Keneally has always been fascinated by the ocean and history, in particular maritime history and archaeology. She is the co-author with Tom Keneally of The Monserrat Series of historical mysteries. Come along and hear Meg talk about her latest book The Wreck and the writing process. Please book you place online or by calling the library you wish to attend. See you there!

The new Libby App is here! We have changed how you access RBdigital audiobooks, ebooks and magazines. To access items on our new platform you will need to download the ‘Libby’ App to your device. The Libby App is available Free from Apple and Google Play
Remember to select ‘Central West Libraries’ as your library.

If you have any questions check our FAQs  first and give us a call on 6393 8132 if you have any concerns with logging into the new app.

You will still have access to all the great audiobooks and even more ebooks, bestsellers, new releases and magazines available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Enjoy!

What are you doing to mark International Women’s Day this year? Join the conversation with Orange City Councillor Joanne McRae at our first Orange City Library Up Late event for 2021.

We will have a talk and discussion with Cr McRae about women in politics and her experience, followed by two short documentaries and refreshments on Monday 8 March from 7pm to 9pm.

The two short films, courtesy of Kanopy are:

* Sister, If You Only Knew

* These Vital Years: A Conversation with Betty Friedan at 76

Come alone, bring a friend or book your table. Please register online via Eventbrite or call the Library on 6393 8132. All welcome. See you on International Women’s Day!

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