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!
Library Programs are Back
With news that the lockdown for Blayney, Cabonne and Orange Local Government Areas will be lifted, most CWL programs will resume from tomorrow – Wednesday 28 July.
We look forward to seeing you! WooHoo! We are back!
Blayney, Cabonne, Orange Libraries Closed
Please be advised due to the current lockdown in Blayney, Orange and Cabonne Local Government Areas, libraries in Blayney, Canowindra, Manildra, Molong and Orange will be closed for the next 7 days. Cowra and Forbes Libraries are open.
CWL online services – Story Box Library, audiobooks, magazines, Beamafilms, Kanopy, Kanopy Kids are available online 24/7 via the website: www.cwl.nsw.gov.au.
Library programs planned for the next 7 days will not be going ahead – this includes Orange and Canowindra Storytimes, Music For Little Ears, 1,2 Books, Ten Minutes a Day, Orange Purlers, Orange Family History Group, Code Club, and Lego Club.
If you have library items due, please call us on 6393 8132 to renew them for you. Any reservations will be available for collection after the lockdown ends.
If you need assistance with online access, your PIN or have any questions, please call us on 6393 8132.
Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. We hope you take care, stay safe and well. See you all in 7 days.
#Blayney #Canowindra #Manildra #Molong #Cabonne #Orange #orangensw #orange360 #regionallockdownnsw #COVID19
Please Wear a Mask at your Library
We are ready to welcome you to our Libraries at Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong and Orange – but we do ask you to please be mindful of current NSW Health Regulations:
* stay home if unwell
* check in using QR Codes or our iPads
* use hand sanitiser provided
* social distance 1.5 metres
* wear a mask (if over 12 years).
The recently started Storytime program at Canowindra Library will continue as planned.
In regards to our Orange Readers and Writers Festival we will continue to monitor the NSW Health Regulations and keep you informed.
#pleasewearamask #schoolholidays #thebeaniesaus
Queen's Birthday Holiday Monday
Please note Central West Libraries will be closed for the Queen’s Birthday on Monday 14 June. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday 15 June including Blayney Library which has been closed for some building work.
Please ensure you borrow reading, watching and listening materials to get you through the long weekend. Library ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movie streaming and Story Box Library are available online www.cwl.nsw.gov.au 24/7 using your library card.
Saturday hours:
Canowindra: 10 – 12 noon
Forbes: 10am – 12 noon
Cowra: 10am – 12.30pm.
Orange City Library 9.30am – 4pm and Sunday 1pm – 5pm.