One Library One Book Community Read
A heart-warming tale about an unlikely hero, Cooper Not Out by Justin Smith, is the Central West Libraries ‘One Library One Book’ community read this winter, and readers have the chance to meet the author. The innovative community reading program encourages everyone in the region to read and discuss the same book at the same time in Orange, Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra and Molong. Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair, Councillor Mel McDonell encourages everyone to read the book and share it with friends and family.
Meet Cooper Not Out author Justin Smith on:
- Monday 20 June at Blayney Library 11.30am; or Cowra Library 2.30pm.
- Tuesday 21 June at Forbes Library 1pm; or Orange City Library 5.30pm – 7pm
- Wednesday 22 June at Molong Library at 11.30am.
- Please book your place online or call your local library. Happy reading!
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.
Local Author Mark Filmer: Three Steel Teeth
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 18th November 11am
Cowra Library – Wednesday 27th November 2pm
Local Author Mark Filmer Book Launch
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 18th November 11am
Cowra Library – Wednesday 27th November 2pm
Summer Reading Club
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!