Library News. The Yass Valley Library Service is a member of the Southern Tablelands Library Co-operative

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1 Library News Issue 4/2015 The Yass Valley Library Service is a member of the Southern Tablelands Library Co-operative Yass Library Friday 21st August at 6pm Opening Hours Yass Library Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 7pm Saturday 10am to 1pm Murrumbateman Library Saturday 10am to 1pm Inside this newsletter The Reading Hour Book Week Activities Technology Help Mobile Library Timetable Britannica Online Library Staff are Reading What s On?

2 The Reading Hour How many people can we get reading in the same place, at the same time? That is the challenge the Yass Library has set itself as we celebrate The Reading Hour. On Friday 21st August we invite everyone to join us at the Yass Library from 6pm to 7pm for a Read-in. Young, old, singles, families, friends are all welcome at our Read-in. It doesn t matter whether you are reading by yourself or reading aloud to your children everyone will count towards the number of people we have reading in the same place, at the same time! Do you know someone that has never been to the Library? Our Read-in is the perfect opportunity to invite them to visit. Did you know that most people that aren t members of the Library think that it costs money to join? When you invite them to come to our Read-in tell them it s free to join they just need to bring some ID with them. The Read-in is going to be lots of fun and will include lucky door prizes and a free sausage sizzle for everyone that borrows on the night. Everyone can benefit from reading for just an hour a week.

3 Technology Help Do you need assistance searching the internet, creating an account, accessing the Library s catalogue, downloading digital magazines? The Library is here to help! Every alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays we will be offering free, one-on-one, personalised 30 minute sessions on popular technology topics. Examples of the topics that you can choose for your technology help session are: Introduction to Google basics Introduction to Facebook Using the Library s catalogue Downloading ebooks and magazines Each week we will alternate between sessions on Tuesday mornings and Thursday nights. Our first two sessions start from Tuesday 4th August from 10am to 12pm and Thursday 13th August from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. You will need to tell us at the time of booking what topic you would like to cover during your half hour session. For more information and to make a booking please contact the Yass Library on Please note that bookings open two weeks before each session time.

4 Book Week 2015 Children s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Each year, schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators. Each year a selection of books are shortlisted in the following categories Older Readers, Younger readers, Early Childhood, Picture book of the Year, Eve Pownall Award for Information Books. The fiction judging panel for the Picture Book, Early Childhood, Younger Reader and Older Reader categories is made up of eight judges, one elected by each state or territory Branch. The judges work under the direction of an Awards Coordinator. According to the published criteria, they select a Short List of up to six books per category, from which they may choose a winner and two honour books per category. You can view the books that have been shortlisted at

5 Book Week Activities Book Week has had a slogan since 1945 and since 1987 there has been a national theme which is chosen at the Children s Book Council of Australia s AGM. The Book Week theme for 2015 is Books light up our world and we have organised some great activities to celebrate this year s Book Week. Special Book Week Storytimes Monday 24th August, Tuesday 25th August Wednesday 26th August and Thursday 27th August 11am Join us for some great Book Week themed activities. There will something different each day. Book Week Party Wednesday 26th August 3.30pm to 4.30pm We re having a story, craft and cake to celebrate Book Week 2015! All ages welcome.

6 Britannica Online Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition offers content at three different levels for you and your family to learn & discover: Encyclopædia Britannica (For adults & high school students) Includes thousands of videos & audio clips. Encyclopædia Britannica is always up to date and can be referenced in school & university projects. Britannica Student (For teens 11+) Britannica Student covers everything from maths and science to arts, history, geography and lots more, in a safe and secure environment. Britannica Junior (For Kids 8-11) Now kids can have fun discovering how, why, where and who. Packed with knowledge and colour. Search results also show journals and magazines plus links to sites that have been reviewed by Britannica. Visit our website for free access (you just need your Library card). Library Staff are currently reading Impractical Jokes by Charlie Pickering A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge Shantaram by Gregory David Robert Saved by Cake by Marion Keyes The Tailor s Girl by Fiona McIntosh Buy Me The Sky: the remarkable truth of China s one-child generations by Xinran

7 Yass Valley Mobile The Yass Valley Mobile Library visits villages within the Yass Valley Local Government Area twice per month. With over 1000 items on board, I am sure there is something for everyone. So why not come and have a look when it is next in your village. Look for the van with the big dog on the side! Binalong Fitzroy St Where Day Time 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm Bowning Bowning General Store Gundaroo Soldier's Memorial Hall Murrumbateman All Saints Anglican Church, Hercules St Sutton Cnr Camp St & Victoria St Wee Jasper outside the school 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday 2 nd & 4 th Thursday 3pm to 4pm 1.30pm to 2.30pm 11.00am to 12.00pm 3pm to 4pm 2.30pm to 3.30pm **Please note there are no mobile visits in 5 th week. Competition Time!!! How many books, DVDs, magazines, audiooks, e-books, e-magazines did the Yass Valley Library Service lend to the public from July 2014 to June 2015? (Hint: the number is between 85,000 and 90,000) How to Enter: When you next borrow a book, place your guess on the sheet provided. Winner will be announced at our Read-in on August 21st.

8 What s On? Mini Music Every Wednesday 11am An interactive music program for children aged 0-6 years and their parents/carers. Storytime Every Thursday 11am Songs, stories and craft for children aged between 3 and 5 years and their parents/ carers. Movie Monday Monday 3rd August 10.30am Annie the movie Bookings appreciated Knitting Group Monday 10th August 10am Come for a chat and a knit. New people welcome! Read-in Friday 21st August 6pm to 7pm How many people can we get reading in the same place, at the same time? Book Week Activities Monday 24th to Thursday 27th August Yass Library is celebrating Book Week! See inside for details. Tax Help! A reminder that we have FREE tax help at the Library every Friday until 31st October. Accredited tax helper Joe Buhagair will be available to help you with your tax return. This is a free and confidential service. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling the Yass Library on