Sports Anyone !!

         US OPEN - 2011- Winner
What a win for our Australian Tennis Champion - Sam Stosur.
The Griffith City Library has a large collection of  reading materials on your favourite sports champion, so why not come in and let the Librarians assist you, in finding out about your sporting hero.




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Too many books!

Ugh! I really hate working at the library and being such an avid reader. It means my bedroom floor is always stacked with books 'I just need to read'. It's not often that a day goes by when a library member won't suggest a great read, which means that my book reserve list is also as long as my arm. It’s such a drag and can sometimes be really frustrating as the larger the pile gets, the less likely I actually feel like reading.
A few years ago I read a great book (yes another!) by the famous Seattle Librarian Nancy Pearl (the book is called Book Lust and is available at the library in case you would like to add one to your pile!). In the first few pages Nancy writes....

'One of my strongest-held beliefs is that no one should ever finish a book that they're not enjoying, no matter how popular or well reviewed the book is. .... I live by what I call "the rule of fifty", which acknowledges that time is short and the world of books immense. If you're fifty years old or younger, give every book about fifty pages before you decide to commit yourself to reading it, or give up. If you're over fifty, which is when time gets even shorter, subtract your age from 100 - the result is the number of pages you should read before deciding.' (Book Lust pgs. xi - xii)

With this is mind, I think we should always take the time to try a new book, BUT if you don't like it, than just bring it back! I’m lucky for a few more years yet I can give the book fifty pages, for those of you a little older, let’s hope the author is really good at setting the scene quickly, hehe.
Don’t forget that the benefits of being a member of a public library often means you can afford to not read everything you take home, its free so you're not wasting money on what we in the industry like to call 'trash' or ‘fluffy time wasters’.
So here goes, I'm off to clean my bedroom floor....


Amanda
Collections

"The great and infamous whore..."

I've just started the book "Mary Boleyn : The great and infamous whore" by Alison Weir. Mary was mistress to Henry VIII and sister of Anne his second and tragic wife.Weir is a renown author and historian and challenges the many myths that surround Mary in this well researched book. If you're into a bit of Tudor history, I'd recommend you put a reserve on this book!

Bel

National Year of Reading 2012

The National Year of Reading is next year and the library is busy working on a fantastic program of events to encourage reading and the brilliance of books!!!!
Here's a sneak peek of what's on offer . . . . . . . . .
Street Parade, Knit In, Baby Bounce Expo, Book Fair, Travelling Books and so much more . . . . . . . . . . .

If there is anything you would like to see in the library or have an event you'd like the library to hold, please contact us on 69 622515.

http://www.love2read.org.au/

Rina

'This'll do me'

That's the title of a brand new history of Griffith and district written by Anne Gribble and launched today at Griffith City Library.  This great little 70 page book gives a "potted" introduction to our fascinating past and is so easy to read that it should be compulsory for everyone who lives here!  With the centenary of irrigation in the MIA looming next year and the centenary of Griffith in 2016 what a great way to enlighten yourself by borrowing a copy from the library, or purchasing your own from Griffith Genealogical and Historical Society (ph 69621650) for $10.  This'll also make a great father's day or Christmas present.

Pam

Love YOU more !! Hear a Book.

The story starts a little slow with Tessa Leoni falling in love and yes you think, another drab love story,  but as slowly as it begins, then WOW, there is so many twist and turns. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Lisa Gardner..... What an Author.

 

 

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The Block

I am an addict . . . . . . . a BLOCK addict. I love this show!!!
After each episode I wander around my own house looking at what I can change, what I can paint and where I might possibly fit in that fireplace I've always wanted!
Katrina and Amie (the girls) are my favourite and Katrina actually has a blog of her own (follow this link)
http://www.katrinaleechambers.com/

If you're like me and can't get enough of the renovation shows that seem to be on every channel at the moment, then don't forget about the housey magazines that are available at the library. We subscribe to Home Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens and Australian House & Garden and get brand new issues in each month. A warning though - you'll have to fight me for them first!!!