Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Possum Tale Storytime


Now that the school holiday activities are over, normal storytime resumes at Wyong Shire Libraries this week. So come along and become a member of the Possum Tale Storytime Club.

Toukley Library Tuesday @ 11am
Bay Village Library and Lake Haven Library Wednesday @ 11am
Tuggerah Library Thursday @ 11am

This program is designed for pre schoolers, age 2-5.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

The Biggest Morning Tea is coming to your Library!


Tuggerah, Lake Haven and Toukley Libraries will be hosting the Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for the Cancer Council of NSW. In exchange for a small donation to the Cancer Council you will receive a wonderful morning tea!

Tuggerah :May 22 @ 10.30am. This will coincide with a talk from Lyn, a cancer survivor, from the Support Group "Candles". Ph 4353 5666 for details.

Toukley : May 22 @ 10.30 am Ph 4396 4247 for details.

Lake Haven: May 22 @ 10 am. This will coincide with a talk from Garry Prince from the Cancer Council of NSW. Ph 4392 7843 for details.

Raffles and lucky door prizes will be on offer. So come and have morning tea and help us raise funds for this important cause.


Monday, April 21, 2008

Erin Vincent "Grief Girl"


Local author Erin Vincent was at Tuggerah Library last week to discuss her book "Grief Girl" and the writing process. A good crowd turned up to hear Erin discuss the problems writers face in terms of creating a book and having it published.

Bob Turner comes to the Library



Bob Turner and his friends visited Toukley and Tuggerah during the school holidays. Everybody had a wonderfully slimy time.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Coming to your library in May.

May is Health @ your library month. As in previous years the Wyong Shire Library Service will be raising money for the NSW Cancer Council by participating in the Biggest Morning Tea. Tuggerah Library will also be hosting a talk from a cancer survivor. Please join in and help raise funds for this important cause. Details on dates and times of events will be posted shortly.

Free homework tutors!

Did you know that as a member of Wyong Shire Library Service you have access to free homework help via the amazing "yourtutor" program? Available between 4pm-8pm, Monday to Friday, yourtutor can assist students between years 4 to 12 in the areas of English, Maths, Science, Assignment Research and Study Skills. So go to our web page at http://www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/ and look for the yellow and purple "yourtutor" sign at the bottom of the page.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

School Holiday activities @ Wyong Library Service

The School Holidays are almost upon us and as usual we have some great holiday activities lined up.

Dragons and Dinosaurs Evening Storytime

Tuggerah Library 14 April @ 5.30pm

Creative Writing Workshop

Lake Haven Library 24 April @ 2.30. Bookings 4392 7843

Bob Turner's Wildlife Visit

Toukley Library 17 April @ 11am Bookings 4396 4247
Tuggerah Library 17 April @ 1pm Bookings 4353 5666

Animal Finger Puppet Craft

All sessions commence at 10.30 and bookings are required.

Bay Village 15 April Bookings 4332 3243
Lake Haven 18 April Bookings 4392 7843
Tuggerah Library 21 April Bookings 4353 5666
The Entrance Library 22 April Bookings 4332 2256
Toukley Library 23 April Bookings 4396 4247

Not a member of the library? Join from home!

You can join the Wyong Library service online. This allows you to search our catalogue and reserve items from home. After joining online, you will need to pop into a branch to confirm your details with some ID (that lists your current address) and you can be on your way with the latest books, DVDs, or CDs.

More events at Tuggerah Library

Check out what is coming to Tuggerah Library:

April 16 @ 3.30 pm. Erin Vincent, author of “Grief Girl” will talk about her novel and personal experiences. Bookings essential on 4353 5666.

May 22 @ 10-11am – A 'Biggest Morning Tea' to support the Cancer Council. A guest speaker from a Cancer Council Support Group will talk.

May 26 @ 10.30 am. The Royal Flying Doctor Service will be here to celebrate the history of the service. Bookings are essential on (02) 4353 5666.

Come in and support your library service.