Thursday, June 30, 2011

It's that time again






Don't you just love it when it comes around. School Holidays. It conjures up all sorts of images. Lazy days on the beach, off to the movies, sleep- ins and time to sit and read a good book.

Nowdays that good book might be an Audio Book to listen to on your Ipod or an ebook to read on your Ipad or your eReader. We have them all at the the Library. Come in and have a browse!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Photo Editing Class for Seniors at Hurstville Library

Now that I've taken my digital photos, what do I do next?
If you'd like to learn how to organize and edit photos on your computer, this class will be a great start.

You will learn to: crop & resize photos; add text & frames; display photos in a slideshow and more.

The class will be held in two sessions:
Wednesday 13 & 20 July 2011 from 10am - 12pm
Cost: $20 for the two sessions (non-refundable)
Hurstville City Library cnr Queens Rd & Dora Street Hurstville
Booking essential 9330 6142 with payment made at time of booking.

You need to have computer, mouse & keyboard skills. Experience with a digital camera is desirable but not essential. Booking preference given to LMG members.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Music Cds and DVDs - Stock Up 1st July at Hurstville City Library

Stock Up is just around the corner. Come in and take a look at our new music Cd's and DVDs. If you are a fan of The West Wing we have purchased the full collection of the series and it will be available to borrow at Stock Up along with other new titles.

Examples of music Cd's are:




Tuesday, June 21, 2011

STOCK UP! at the Library Friday July 1st 2011

Get first pick of new books, CDs and DVDs. Be among the first to take home some great new holiday reading, listening and viewing. Meet staff, take the opportunity to tell us what you think of the collections and what you'd like to see more of. We'll show you how to make suggestions and requests.
Find out about our new eLibrary where you can download audio and e-books from home.


Hurstville City Library
cnr Queens Rd & Dora Street,
Hurstville
9.30am - 9pm

Penshurst Branch Library
630 Forest Rd, Penshurst
10am - 1pm, 2pm- 6pm

Monday, June 20, 2011

Sing-a-long with Repertoire

Repertorie is an exhibition of works at Hurstville City Museum & Gallery by 10 members of the Sing Australia Sutherland singing group. They share a love of self expression through singing, painting, ceramics and photography.

Say goodbye to the stress of the week and connect with others in a supportive and encouraging way through singing.

Come and join members of Sing Australia Sutherland as they sing a variety of classic and well known songs including songs by Neil Diamond, ABBA, Lennon/McCartney, Cat Stevens and songs from musicals and gospel.

Saturday 25 June 2011
11am - 12 midday
Hurstville City Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville
Free entry

Phone 9330 6444 for more information

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Rivers of London


Until recently, Peter Grant was a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice know to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and to everyone else as the Filth). His only real concern in life was how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit (they who make a "valuable contribution" to policing by doing the paperwork so real coppers don't have to). Then, on his last night as a probie, he takes a witness statement from a gentleman who, despite being already dead, is still disturbingly voluble. This brings him to the attention of Chief Inspector Nightingale who, aside from being the head (and sole member) of the most specialist unit at Scotland Yard, is also the last wizard in England. And that's when the story really starts...

Ben Aaronavitch's novel has been described as what could have happened if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Old Bill. Rivers of London is set in a very vividly real world with the unreal intersected to marvellous and often comedic effect.

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Win a Sony E-Reader





Can't turn the pages of your book on a crowded train without taking out a fellow commuter?



Room to pack only 1 book in your carry-on bag and find that, an hour into your 3 hour flight, it's a complete bore?



With an e-book reader, all of this will be forgotten. Hurstville Library is giving you the chance to win a fabulous Sony e-reader!



Just follow then link for details. http://lmg.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/win-a-sony-reader.html
Hurry the competition closes on 15th June.