Another young life was lost last week.
Amy Winehouse.
She was a young woman with a soulful voice.
Friday, 29 July 2011
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
The Griffith City Library has alot of information on Drug and Alcohol Awareness.
Another young life was lost last week.
Amy Winehouse.
She was a young woman with a soulful voice.
Another young life was lost last week.
Amy Winehouse.
She was a young woman with a soulful voice.
Watch this space...!!
Amanda and I have just returned from book-buying so expect some interesting new books to borrow in the next few weeks. We are in the process of developing a new collection in the library.. can't say too much more at the moment but watch this space for more updates!
Bel
Bel
Monday, 25 July 2011
"Tuscan Rose" by Belinda Alexandra
Having not picked up a book to read for a long time, this one was recommended by a library member. So I thought, why not give it a go. WOW! what an amazing story. It kept my attention the whole way through - I couldn't put it down and was itching to finish it!
This fictional story of love and passion, secrets and hardships and determination is set in Italy during the time of Mussolini and fascism - I found the historical elements fascinating.
One worth reading!!
Liz
This fictional story of love and passion, secrets and hardships and determination is set in Italy during the time of Mussolini and fascism - I found the historical elements fascinating.
One worth reading!!
Liz
Friday, 22 July 2011
Go the f**k to sleep
Go the f**k to sleep, is a new childrens book written for parents only!
"Go the f**k to sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy nursery rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate and refreshingly honest, it captures the familiar and unspoken tribulations of putting your child to bed for the night. Hilariously funny, this is a breath of fresh air for parents new, old and expectant."
However - you probably should NOT read it to your children!
The book will be available from the library soon.
Check out the clip below - Noni Hazelhurst from Play School reads the story.
WARNING - some language may be offensive to some viewers.
"Go the f**k to sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy nursery rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate and refreshingly honest, it captures the familiar and unspoken tribulations of putting your child to bed for the night. Hilariously funny, this is a breath of fresh air for parents new, old and expectant."
However - you probably should NOT read it to your children!
The book will be available from the library soon.
Check out the clip below - Noni Hazelhurst from Play School reads the story.
WARNING - some language may be offensive to some viewers.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Did you know.....
Giacomo Casanova "the world's greatest lover" and prolific author......But did you know that Casanova spent the latter part of his life as a Librarian for Count Waldstein of Bohemia.
Keep the lights on.....
I've just started reading "Before I go to sleep" by SJ Watson. It's the debut novel for this Aussie author, and the reviews have been great. Check out the authors own blog at http://sj-watson.blogspot.com/
I'm only a few pages in & am already hooked! Easy writing style, so it will be a quick read, but the storyline is super compelling. Here's a taste....
Happy reading!
Jo :)
I'm only a few pages in & am already hooked! Easy writing style, so it will be a quick read, but the storyline is super compelling. Here's a taste....
Happy reading!
Jo :)
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Werewolves, Vampires and fantasy fiction...
Today’s discussion: Werewolves and Vampires....
We all know that Twilight started the huge vampire fiction craze, but what I'm wondering is how many of you are now interested in werewolves. Although a bit slower on the uptake, werewolves stories are starting to emerge. Here at the library the staff just had a small discussion about Teen Wolf, the new series on TV. While some of us watch it, none of us can actually think of any stories or books out at the moment on werewolves... apart from the 'wolves' in Twilight.
Are we about to see an emergence of the werewolf story? If so would you read it? I often think about trends in literature and what may be about to come next.... Crazy adult fairies, good versus evil angels, or what about killer machines like terminator and transformers? The possibilities I guess are always going to be endless, but why not try and have a guess, its lots of fun to come up with crazy new character types.
Finally, I'd also like to pop in a few sentences about a recent edition of Jennifer Byrne Presents. Did anyone watch last weeks show on Fantasy fiction? It was an interesting discussion talking about the stigma around fantasy fiction. Most people say they hate it... like me, without actually realising they have read it, and in most cases they have truly enjoyed it... I was truly dumbfounded as I always believed myself to be a fantasy hater.... but hello! I enjoyed Twilight, Harry Potter and The Time Traveler's Wife... as a result... guess what....
I THINK I LOVE FANTASY!
HappyReading
Amanda
Collections
We all know that Twilight started the huge vampire fiction craze, but what I'm wondering is how many of you are now interested in werewolves. Although a bit slower on the uptake, werewolves stories are starting to emerge. Here at the library the staff just had a small discussion about Teen Wolf, the new series on TV. While some of us watch it, none of us can actually think of any stories or books out at the moment on werewolves... apart from the 'wolves' in Twilight.
Are we about to see an emergence of the werewolf story? If so would you read it? I often think about trends in literature and what may be about to come next.... Crazy adult fairies, good versus evil angels, or what about killer machines like terminator and transformers? The possibilities I guess are always going to be endless, but why not try and have a guess, its lots of fun to come up with crazy new character types.
Finally, I'd also like to pop in a few sentences about a recent edition of Jennifer Byrne Presents. Did anyone watch last weeks show on Fantasy fiction? It was an interesting discussion talking about the stigma around fantasy fiction. Most people say they hate it... like me, without actually realising they have read it, and in most cases they have truly enjoyed it... I was truly dumbfounded as I always believed myself to be a fantasy hater.... but hello! I enjoyed Twilight, Harry Potter and The Time Traveler's Wife... as a result... guess what....
I THINK I LOVE FANTASY!
Happy
Amanda
Collections
Thursday, 14 July 2011
2012 is the National Year of Reading and we're jumping on board
Griffith Library is so excited about the National Year of Reading planned to be celebrated Australia-wide next year. It's all about giving reading and literacy a boost through inspirational programs and events and we've developed a massive calendar of activities to inspire the people of Griffith and surrounds. Check out the NYR2012 website http://www.love2read.org.au/ and keep watching our blog as we release details of what's planned.
Pam
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Dancing with our Stars Griffith at the Library
Come and meet Lisa and Lui, winners of Griffith's Dancing with our Stars 2011, and watch them perform their magic dance and act this Friday July 15 11am at the library. Lisa and Lui will perform for the kids at Storytime, so if you missed out seeing them dance over the weekend, here's your chance!!!
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Water For Elephants - Hear a book
The plot of the story is told as a series of memories by Jacob Jankowski, "a ninety three year old man" whom lives in a nursing home. The Genre of the story is Historical Romance and I loved the ending with a triumph over "old age".
The Absolutist
Monday, 11 July 2011
Winter Weather
Fancy warming your toes?
Pop down to the library and enjoy our winter heating while reading a good book!
Amanda
Collections Team
Pop down to the library and enjoy our winter heating while reading a good book!
Amanda
Collections Team
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Interested in Local History?
You may, (or may not!) be aware that Griffith will be turning 100 in 2016. Yes she is getting old, but I see no wrinkles yet, nor signs of dementia.
In 2016 Griffith will be holding some great celebrations and if you are interested in joining the Centenary Committee to help organise these events, please contact council to do so (p. 69628100).
In the meantime, we here at the Library, will be preparing by upgrading our Local Studies room. Filled with all sorts of interesting documents and photos, this room will be recieving a makeover. How exciting!
The most exciting news we can share is that the old style card catalogue will no longer be in use... that is after we catalogue onto the computer thousands of items....Lucky us!
What does this mean for you? It means you can completely search our local studies material from home, without leaving the comforts of your lounge room. Who can't get excited about browsing in their PJs....
Amanda
Collections Team
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In 2016 Griffith will be holding some great celebrations and if you are interested in joining the Centenary Committee to help organise these events, please contact council to do so (p. 69628100).
In the meantime, we here at the Library, will be preparing by upgrading our Local Studies room. Filled with all sorts of interesting documents and photos, this room will be recieving a makeover. How exciting!
The most exciting news we can share is that the old style card catalogue will no longer be in use... that is after we catalogue onto the computer thousands of items....Lucky us!
What does this mean for you? It means you can completely search our local studies material from home, without leaving the comforts of your lounge room. Who can't get excited about browsing in their PJs....
Amanda
Collections Team
Banna Avenue showing Government Savings Bank of New South Wales (now Commonwealth Bank) and centre block shops. Transport includes motorcycle, horse and sulky and automobile. (1.5.1923).
Friday, 1 July 2011
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