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Richmond Tweed Regional Library Newsletter
#86—July 2022 In this issue - NAIDOC Week, 3-10 July
- Library and Information Week, 25-31 July
- School holiday activities
- K.O.A.L.A. Awards 2022 READ! VOTE!
- Story Dogs needed in Byron Shire
- Story Box Library is available now from your library!
- Regina Petra Meyer author event at Ballina and Byron Bay Libraries
- Aware Parenting Workshop
- eResource Spotlight—Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture
- Lismore Library update
- Book Review with Jenny Dowell
- Author Birthdays for the Month
- New Release Books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and DVDs
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National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday, on now!), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country. You may see displays in your library this week, and you can also take this time as an opportunity to engage with library collections on Aboriginal history, experience, and culture. Or read a book by an Aboriginal Austhor.
Speak to our staff for more information. |
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Library and Information Week, 25-31 July |
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Rewrite. Renew. Reimagine. This Library and Information Week we are encouraging everyone to re-engage with the library, immerse yourself in the resources and collections, ponder on the stories we’ve been told and modify old understandings with revised stories... or re-tell them with a fresh new vision. Want to begin research for your novel? Want to start mapping or expanding your family tree? Want to make an edit in a Wikipedia entry, or unearth something new in the archive? Perhaps you want to reimagine the possibilities for your career, or simply conduct a thought experiment that might lead to a radical, transformative idea. You can do all of this and much more provided you are equipped with access to information and a desire for deeper enquiry. Library and information services employees of all kinds are both generalists and specialists. The access to information they provide can empower library users everywhere to reflect on old narratives, rewrite their own stories and others, to revise what we know, to seek and understand a different perspective so that we can make better choices about our future, as individuals and as a community. In your library, you may see displays, and have the opportunity to attend workshops and events which highlight the ways you can rewrite, renew, and reimagine in your library. |
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES |
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School holidays are in full swing, and if you're looking for exciting things to do, we've got you covered!
Join a drumming circle, a light and colour science workshop, make your own beeswax wraps, enjoy natural-brush painting, decorate colourful Morrocan lanterns, get WILD with the Wildlife Twins and their special guests, create crafty cup buddies, explore augmented reality, beat the Minute-to-Win-It games, and create amazing sand art and photo frames! You can even solve the mystery of the missing book title! |
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KOALA AWARDS 2022
READ! VOTE! |
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Every year, young readers from all over New South Wales judge their very own literary awards!You can join in too, by reading, nominating, and voting for your favourite books in the Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA). You'll help give recognition to the authors and books that have most inspired, amused, terrified, enlightened, and engaged you!The 2022 shortlist has been announced and this is where the fun really starts! It's up to you to start reading the shortlisted titles and to vote for your favourites! You can vote at your local library branch (keep an eye on the K.O.A.L.A. display) or by clicking the links below. Voting is open until the end of term three and then early in term four (Tuesday 25 October!), we get to celebrate K.O.A.L.A. Awards Day! The awards are streamed live so stay tuned for dates, times, and ways you can watch. |
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Storydogs Needed in Byron Shire |
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Byron Bay Library is excited to host this unique literacy program in the library, for the children of our community! We're looking for a special volunteer to provide weekly reading support at the library. These sessions would be run with the accepting, loving nature of your Story Dog, to help children relax, open up, and engage, while having fun practicing their reading to a calm dog. Story Dogs supports children’s literacy Australia wide. Their mission is to make reading fun, and to encourage kids to become lifelong readers. The outcome of this program suggests improvement in focus, literacy skills, and confidence. If you have a friendly, happy dog, and would like the opportunity to support this exciting community program, contact info@storydogs.org.au. |
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Story Box Library is available now! |
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Favourite stories read by our best storytellers! What is Story Box Library? Imagine the best stories, being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers—well, that's Story Box Library! Story Box Library gets kids excited about reading, inspires their imaginations, and lets them have fun with stories—improving their language and literacy skills along the way. With an ever-growing library, suitable for preschool and primary-aged children, it really is story time, anytime! First time accessing Story Box? - Download the Story Box Library app on your device (links below), or go to the Story Box Library website www.storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries
- Select Richmond Tweed Regional Library from the drop-down menu
- Enter your Richmond Tweed Regional Library membership number
- Fill the registration form to sign-up
- Start browsing!
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Regina Petra Meyer author event
at Ballina and Byron Bay Libraries |
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Ballina Library Monday 1 August from 10.30am 02 6686 2831 Byron Bay Library Monday 1 August from 2.30pm Book now! Regina Petra Meyer will discuss her book Change of Course: Sailing into love and Adversity on Caribbean shores at Ballina and Byron Bay Libraries. Talking points will be writing, sailing, travel and living abroad, life in the Caribbean, and philosophy. Regina was born and raised in Switzerland. While working as a travel agent, her curiosity was piqued by coordinating trips around the world. Eventually she packed her own bags and adopted a globetrotting lifestyle. Regina has adventured across all continents—she has lived and worked in Antigua in the Caribbean, the USA, New Zealand, and currently calls tropical Cairns, Australia, her home. Regina has no children, remains unmarried, and cherishes the freedom her life offers. Alongside her passion for worldly explorations, she is equally curious about her inner journey and evolution. When she’s not writing, she loves empowering individuals to embrace courage and follow their dreams. |
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'Change of Course is an uplifting and courageous account of Regina’s journey to find purpose in her life. Her honesty and integrity shine through as she literally sets sail for new horizons and takes us along for both an inspiring and emotional ride.’—Helene Young, author |
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Lismore Pop-up Library 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah
Wednesday 27 July from 10.30am 02 6625 5100 Ballina Library Wednesday 3 August from 10.30am 02 6686 2831 Lennox Head Library Wednesday 10 August from 10.30am 02 6687 6398 Book now! Come and learn about aware parenting, an evidence-based child-rearing philosophy that helps babies, children, and adults process emotions. The Aware Parenting approach teaches that when babies and children cry and laugh with the support of a carer, they can sleep better, be calmer, and concentrate for longer periods of time. Big emotions that accumulate in the body can disrupt the bodies homeostasis, and cause babies and children to be aggressive or suppressive. Parents also learn alongside their children, how to communicate their feelings with more ease. Contact participating libraries for bookings and more information. |
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eResource Spotlight
Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture |
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Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture contains over six million articles for all horticultural enthusiasts. Find articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies and resources for even beginner gardeners. Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture is just one of the many online research and study databases your library subscribes to and offers free to members!
Hit the button below for more! |
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Library Building Update Lismore Library is still in the process of being cleared, with walls, ceilings, and floors being made ready for renovation. Electricians visited last week to prepare the circuit breaker to return power to the building. The process is slow, however there have been some interesting finds, with covered windows and doorways being unveiled from when the building was Lismore High School. |
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While we wait… Library services, collections, and programs are available at the Goonellabah Library Branch and a Lismore Pop-Up Library at 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah. These libraries have a range of collections, computers, and staff on hand to support your information and community needs. Upcoming events Preschool programs each week Baby Time @ the Lismore Pop-up Library
6 Centenary Drive Goonallabah Monday 11am Baby Time @ Goonellabah Library
Friday 11am Toddler Time @ the Lismore Pop-up Library 6 Centenary Drive Goonallabah
Monday 10am Toddler Time @ Goonellabah Library
Friday 10am Story Time @ Lismore Pop-up Library 6 Centenary Drive Goonallabah Thursday 10.30am Story Time @ Goonellabah Library Tuesday 10.30am Other exciting events! Naidoc Week – Bush Soap Making Friday 8 July at 10am
Lismore Quad Learn how to make soaps using native ingredients with Auntie Rosie Vesper. Light & Colour Science Workshop Tuesday 12 July at 10am
Lismore Pop-Up Library Learn with Dr Ian what colour has to do with the different types of visible light. Crafty Cup Buddies Thursday 14 July at 2.30pm
Lismore Pop-Up Library Learn basic sewing techniques while creating funky Felt Cup Warmers. Talking Rubbish & Beeswax Wraps with North East Waste Thursday 21 July at 11am Mobile Library—Nimbin Join us for this free event and discover the A-Z of recycling! You’ll also have the opportunity to make your own beeswax wrap! Aware Parenting Workshop Lismore Pop-Up Library Wednesday 27 July at 10.30am Come and learn about Aware Parenting, an evidence based child rearing philosophy that helps babies, children and adults process emotions. Creative Writing Masterclass Lismore Pop-Up Library Thursday 28 July at 5pm For young writers from 10-18 years. New writers always welcome, with pizza provided! Free Tech Lessons Lismore Pop-Up Library Tuesdays and Thursdays Our tech team can help you master your phone, tablet or laptop. |
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book Review With Jenny Dowell |
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Believe in Me
by Lucy Neave I have no recollection of where I heard of this novel but I’m so glad I’ve read it. The general theme of Believe in Me is the mother-daughter relationship between Sarah and her daughter, Bet. Sarah aged 18 is sent by her own mother, Greta, in the 1970s from Ploughkeepsie New York, to accompany a 40-year-old married missionary to Idaho. When Sarah is raped and becomes pregnant, her mother sends her to relatives in Sydney who place her in a home for unmarried mothers. Many years later daughter Bet tries to understand her mother’s past, and the life they shared. But can any daughter fully understand her mother? Especially when that mother feels she’s inadequate while feeling betrayed by her own mother. Set both in the USA and in Australia, the novel captures the political and social conditions of the 1970s and 1980s in both countries. In Australia, Gough Whitlam’s government is on the brink of collapse, the environmental movement is engaging around the Franklin dam, and feminism is emerging. Juxtaposed with the contemporary conditions are frequent references to religion and associated imagery that are significant aspects of Sarah’s life and the relationships she forms with a variety of men. There is also powerful mothering imagery as veterinarian Bet, delivers a foal from a dying mare and attempts to put the foal with another mare that lost its foal. Lucy Neve lives in Canberra where she teaches creative writing, but has also spent time living and teaching English in the USA—including New York. Believe in Me is her second novel, but she’s most prolific in the novella and short story genres. Her experience writing in a shortened form strengthens this novel where the chapters are rich without excess. The book is deeply moving as it explores intimate family relationships, dependency, and the challenges of a single mother through both Bet’s first-person narrative, and Sarah’s third-person story. None of the main characters is drawn with simplistic brush strokes and most—while flawed—elicit the reader’s compassion. This is one of the best books I’ve read and I cannot recommend it more highly to you. 5/5 Thanks Jenny, for another incredible review!
Believe in me is an unforgettable and profound novel about three generations of one family and the healing power of understanding where you’ve come from. It received a highly commended award in the 2022 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards—Christina Stead Prize for Fiction. Reserve your copy of Believe in Me on the library catalogue now! |
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Author birthdays for the Month |
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Ever wondered when your favourite author's birthday is? Do you share your special day with anyone famous? This month's happy birthdays! - Matthew Reilly-2Jul
- Franz Kafka-3 Jul
- Matt Haig-3 Jul
- Sebastian Barry-5 Jul
- Hilary Mantel-6 Jul
- Kathy Reichs-7 Jul
- Barbara Cartland-9 Jul
- Dean Koontz-9 Jul
- Marcel Proust-10 Jul
- E.B. White-11 Jul
- Jeff Lindsay-14 Jul
- Susan Howatch-14 Jul
- Clive Cussler-15 Jul
- Hunter S. Thompson-18 Jul
- Ernest Hemingway-21 Jul
- Michael Connelly-21 Jul
- Tom Robbins-22 Jul
- Aldous Huxley-26 Jul
- Carl Jung-26 Jul
- George Bernard Shaw-26 Jul
- Terry Denton26-Jul
- Cassandra Clare-27 Jul
- Beatrix Potter-28 Jul
- Stanley Kunitz-29 Jul
- Emily Brontë-30 Jul
- JK Rowling-31 Jul
An author's birthday is a great reason to check out their work, head to the library catalogue and reserve some of their books now! If your birthday is this month, we're sending you happy birthday smiles from all of us at the library! ❤ |
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Books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and DVDs |
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New Release Adult Fiction |
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New Release Youth Fiction |
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week on Borrow Box |
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New eAudiobooks on Borrow Box |
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New Release Movies and TV |
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Thank you so much for being part of everything we do. |
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