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!
National Simultaneous Storytime
Central West Libraries members will be treated to an out-of-this-world experience during the 2021 National Simultaneous Storytime at Orange, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra and Molong libraries.
Space and science-themed dress-ups are encouraged for adults and children alike!
NASA astronaut Dr Shannon Walker will present this year’s featured book Give Me Some Space by author and illustrator Philip Bunting from the International Space Station on Wednesday, May 19 at 11am.
The story, about a young girl’s dreams of life in space and completing her mission, will be read simultaneously to more than one million children across Australia and New Zealand. Come along and join the intergalactic fun.
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.
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!
Cowra Library Storytime Returns
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.