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Meet Author Richard Anderson
You are invited to meet Richard Anderson author of Small Mercies and our One Library One Book community read when he visits the Central West.
Seniors Week: Older Wiser Safer Seminars
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.
Meg Keneally Author Visit
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!
Harmony Day Storytimes
Harmony Day’s message “Everyone Belongs” reinforces the importance of inclusiveness. Join us to celebrate with three special guests at our Orange City Library 11am Storytimes reading Where Happiness Hides, by Anthony Bertini and local illustrator Jennifer Goldsmith, in English as well as Telugu, Japanese and Spanish. Telugu is a language spoken in southern India.
Tues March 16: Telugu
Wed March 17: Japanese
Thurs March 18: Spanish
Please book your place online or call the Library on 6393 8132. There will be plenty of extra places available at these Harmony Day Storytimes enjoy stories, singing and take home craft.
RBdigital changes to the Libby App
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!
