Former local journalist Mark Filmer has documented the industrial chaos that beset the wool industry when a small group of rebel shearers sought to overturn the ban on wide-toothed shearing combs. It was one of the most violent chapters in Australian rural history. Join Mark at Orange City Library on Wednesday 6th November at 5.30pm – 7pm. Supported by Collins Booksellers, Orange. Please RSVP online via eventbrite or call the Library on 6393 8132.

Blayney Library – Monday 18^th November 11am

Cowra Library – Wednesday 27^th November 2pm

Former local journalist Mark Filmer has documented the industrial chaos that beset the wool industry when a small group of rebel shearers sought to overturn the ban on wide-toothed shearing combs. It was one of the most violent chapters in Australian rural history. Join Mark at Orange City Library on Wednesday 6th November at 5.30pm – 7pm. Supported by Collins Booksellers, Orange. Please RSVP online via eventbrite or call the Library on 6393 8132.

Blayney Library – Monday 18^th November 11am

Cowra Library – Wednesday 27^th November 2pm

Register for Summer Reading Club from December through to January at any branch – Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra Molong and Orange. AND register online.

This year’s theme is Curious Creatures.

Read books, get rewards!  Read 10 books to receive a rewards card and go in the draw for major prizes. For children, pre-school to highschool.

Get a bookmark with registration. Read 10 books and tick your bookmark off. Every ten books read will receive a rewards card and be entered into the draw for prizes. And join in the activities online for pre-schoolers, primary students and highschoolers. There is no cost to participate in the Summer Reading Club. Enjoy!

We’re clearing the decks at Blayney Library, 48 Adelaide Street, on Saturday 20th October as we get ready to undertake a refurbishment. Books, books and more books plus magazines and office bits and pieces on sale. Something for all age groups from 9am – 1pm. It’s part of the Garage Sale Trail. See you there!

Join in workshops and demonstrations for seniors about using tablets, laptops or mobile phones at your local library. Try one thing – send an email, use Skype or register to watch Kanopy films. Connect to our free Wifi, bring your own device or try one of ours.

Cowra Library: Monday 15th October 10am – 12 noon Ph: 6340 2180

Blayney Library: Monday 15 October 2pm – 4pm

Canowindra Library: Tuesday 16 October 2pm – 4pm

Manildra Library: Wednesday 17 October 10am – 12 noon

Molong Library: Wednesday 17 October 2pm – 4pm

Forbes Library: Thursday 18 October 10am – 12 noon

Orange City Library:  Friday 19 October 10am – 12 noon

Book your place online through eventbrite or phone your local library.