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february Supercharge your life with Lee Holmes Be inspired to make your supercharged kitchen the heart of your home, and fall in love with healthy food again, with holistic nutritionist, and wholefoods chef Lee Holmes. Thursday 21 February, 6pm Belmont Library 4921 0731 Bookings are essential Books are available for purchase and signing Writepad is a Lake Mac Libraries initiative that will deliver a range of author visits, literacy programs and opportunities for local writers. march Mystery, history and art All the Tears in China with Sulari Gentill Award-winning author Sulari Gentill introduces her latest Rowland Sinclair mystery novel, All the Tears in China. Discover the story behind the gentleman artist and amateur-detective, Rowland Sinclair, and how she blends historical fact and entertaining fiction to create an intriguing mystery. Friday 8 March, 11am Belmont Library 4921 0731 Bookings are essential Books are available for purchase and signing Writepad is a Lake Mac Libraries initiative that will deliver a range of author visits, literacy programs and opportunities for local writers. 4 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
march Kaz Delaney s cosy mysteries What makes a mystery cosy? Kaz talks cake, murder, following clues and introduces her new mystery series where crime is solved deliciously. Saturday 23 March, 2pm Cardiff Library 4921 0775 $20 includes a cosy mystery afternoon tea and a copy of Chocolate and Old Lace. Bookings are essential Books are available for purchase and signing Writepad is a Lake Mac Libraries initiative that will deliver a range of author visits, literacy programs and opportunities for local writers. april An evening with Nicole Alexander Meet Nicole and hear the personal story that inspired her ninth novel. Informed by exhaustive research, the sweeping historical novel captures the Australian spirit - of desire, adventure and determination. Tuesday 16 April, 6pm Cardiff Library 4921 0775 Bookings are essential Books are available for purchase and signing Writepad is a Lake Mac Libraries initiative that will deliver a range of author visits, literacy programs and opportunities for local writers. Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events 5
Get prepped for your HSC free study tips! march HSC SUCCESS Preparing for the demands of HSC Standard and Advanced English Discover the tips and tricks to writing essays and extended responses, summarising, organising content and planning what you write, before you sit the exam. Tuesday 5 March, 6pm Charlestown Library 4921 0792 Bookings are essential april HSC SUCCESS Science This workshop is suitable for anyone studying HSC biology, chemistry, environmental and earth science, physics and senior science. Tuesday 2 April, 6pm Charlestown Library 4921 0792 Bookings are essential 6 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events may HSC SUCCESS Texts and Human Experiences Learn how to confidently respond to short answer and extended response style questions using valuable strategies to enhance your writing. Tuesday 14 May, 6pm Charlestown Library 4921 0792 Bookings are essential june HSC SUCCESS Imaginative writing for the HSC Learn how to deconstruct the requirements of the question, plan your response using a range of techniques and to communicate your ideas clearly and with conviction, particularly for Module C style questions. Tuesday 4 June, 6pm Charlestown Library 4921 0792 Bookings are essential
regular adult programs (excludes school holidays) book club Join one of our many book clubs and broaden your reading choice, discover new authors and meet friendly, likeminded reading enthusiasts. Belmont Library Third Monday of the month 6pm (Books4Blokes) Second Tuesday of the month 5pm Charlestown Library First Monday of the month 6.30pm Charlestown Library Fourth Tuesday of the month 6pm Charlestown Library First Friday of the month 10am Edgeworth Library Second Thursday of the month 2pm Edgeworth Library Fourth Tuesday of the month 5pm Morisset Library Third Wednesday of the month 10am Speers Point Library First Tuesday of the month 12.30pm Speers Point Library First Wednesday of the month 5pm Swansea Library First Friday of the month 12.30pm Swansea Library (Movie book club) First Thursday of the month 5pm Toronto Library Last Monday of the month 11am Toronto Library Third Wednesday of the month 10am book chat Casual group to discuss whatever you are reading or how to find great reads. Belmont Library Last Tuesday of the month 11am Cardiff Library First Wednesday of the month 10.30am Charlestown Library Fourth Wednesday of the month 10am Swansea Library (Crime club) First Tuesday of the month 11am Swansea Library (ebooks for tablets) Second Monday of 10.30am the month Wangi Wangi Library Last Friday of the month 2.30pm Windale Library First Monday of the month 11.30am 7
regular adult programs (excludes school holidays) relax Unwind and play a relaxed game of mahjong or scrabble Swansea Library Mahjong Every Monday and Thursday 11am Wangi Wangi Library Mahjong Every Monday 2pm Belmont Library Scrabble Every Monday 1.30pm Edgeworth Library Scrabble Every Wednesday 10am Morisset Library Scrabble Every Thursday 10am create Share your work with fellow writers and poets, have a friendly discussion on current afffairs or enjoy a relaced morning of coffee and craft. Cardiff Library Craft Second Friday of the month 10.30am Edgeworth Library Craft Second Friday of the month 10am Morisset Library Craft First and third Tuesday of the month 10am Swansea Library Craft Third Friday of each month 2pm Morisset Library Drawing Every Monday 10am Belmont Library Knitting Every Tuesday 10am Wangi Wangi Library Knitting Every Wednesday 10am Charlestown Library Speers Point Library Memoir writing Memoir writing Every Third Tuesday of the month Third Thursday of the month Morisset Library Poetry club Fourth Tuesday of each month Morisset Library Soapbox Third Wednesday of the Belmont Creative Writing meet-up month Fourth Saturday of the month Wangi Wangi Library Writers group First Wednesday of the month 1pm 10am 9.45am 9.15am 9am 2pm 8
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children march Understanding toddlers Join Educational Consultant Niki Buchan and discover how to work with your child to make the toddler years of strong emotions and fierce independence less daunting and overwhelming. Thursday 7 March, 10.30am Swansea Library 4921 0780 Bookings are essential The You re Kidding Me Program supports understanding of child development and how families can give their child the best start in life. 10 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
children march Temper tantrums This workshop will provide parents and carers with strategies for keeping their cool while emotionally supporting their young one. Thursday 21 March, 10.30am Toronto Library 4921 0641 Bookings are essential The You re Kidding Me Program supports understanding of child development and how families can give their child the best start in life. april Tummy time Join Felicity from Family Chiropractic Charlestown as she provides insights into making tummy time enjoyable for your baby. Felicity will also provide alternative tummy time solutions for babies who suffer from reflux and other digestive issues. Tuesday 2 April, 11.15am Belmont Library 4921 0731 Bookings are essential The You re Kidding Me Program supports understanding of child development and how families can give their child the best start in life. Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events 11
children School holiday fun Monday 15 April Who Stole My Sausage Roll? With Kathy Langlade Cardiff Library 11am 5-10 years Free Crafty kids: Easter Bunny bags Wangi Wangi Library 2.30pm 3-10 years Free Tuesday 16 April Dog-danas Swansea Library 10am-noon Suitable for ages 3 yrs and over $3 per child, includes entry to SEEN@Swansea Crafty kids: Easter Bunny bags Edgeworth Library 11am 3-10 years Free Wednesday 17 April Easter storytime Morisset Library 10am, 11.30am or 3pm 3-8 years Free VR Awaba: Experience history through virtual reality Belmont Library 9.30am-12.30pm (10 minute time slots) Suitable for 13 years and over Free 12 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
Subscribe to our FREE What s On Newsletter to keep up-to-date with what s happening at your local library library.lakemac.com.au/newsletters/subscribe Thursday 18 April Art Gallery at the Library Toronto Library 10am-noon Suitable for 7 years and over Fees apply more information will be available soon from our website Tuesday 23 April Art Gallery at the Library Charlestown Library 1-3pm Suitable for 7 years and over Fees apply more information will be available soon from our website Wednesday 24 April Art in the park storytime The Rover, Warner Park, Warners Bay 10.30am Suitable for ages 4-9 years Free Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/ events Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events 13
children june Individual speech screening appointments Designed for children 3-5 years, this one-on-one assessment of your child s language and communication will assist in identifying any concerns that might need addressing before your child starts school. Bookings open 15 May 2019. Wednesday 19 June, 10am-11.15am (individual 15 minute appointments) Speers Point Library 4921 0493 june Developing emotionally strong children Learn how to understand the development of emotions, and how emotion coaching can help manage challenging behaviours and increase the bond between children and parents/carers. Bookings open 22 May 2019. Wednesday 26 June, 10.30am Belmont Library 4921 0731 Bookings are essential The You re Kidding Me Program supports understanding of child development and how families can give their child the best start in life. 14 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
regular kids programs (excludes school holidays) books and babies (Birth to 1 year) Share stories and rhymes with your baby and nurture an early love of reading. Enjoy time with your baby and meet other parents. Belmont Library Every Tuesday 10.30am Cardiff Library Every Friday 10.00am Charlestown Library Every Thursday 10.30am read and rhyme time (1 to 3 years) Move and groove with stories, songs and musical instruments for toddlers. Encourage imagination, build landuage skills and have fun. Belmont Library Every Thursday 10.30am Cardiff Library Every Monday 11am Charlestown Library Every Tuesday 10.30am Edgeworth Library Every Tuesday 9.30am Morisset Library Every Thursday 10am Speers Point Library Every Friday 9.30am Swansea Library Every Wednesday 10.30am Toronto Library Every Tuesday 10.30am storytime (3 to 5 years) Listen to stories, sing songs and create something crafty with your pre-schooler. Prepare for school and encourage a love of reading, imaginations and socail interaction wih other children. Morisset Library First Saturday of the month 10am Swansea LIbrary Every Friday 9.30am Toronto Library Second and fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am after school (Suitable for Primary school age) Cardiff Library Children s book club First Monday of the month 4pm Toronto Library LEGO Builders Third Thursday of the month 4pm Charlestown Library Sketchy Monday Every Monday 4pm Morisset Library Children s book club Third Tuesday of the month 4pm Morisset Library Maker creator First Wednesday of the month 4pm Speers Point Library Sketchy Saturday Every Saturday 1pm after school (Suitable for ages 12-17 years) Toronto Library Comics Us First Wednesday of the month 4pm 15
p20 e-safety Subscribe to our free What s On Newsletter to keep up-to-date with what s happening at your local library library.lakemac.com.au/ newsletters/subscribe Over 55s Program 16 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
march ebooks for tablets Learn how to access the library s electronic collection and download books, audiobooks and magazines to enjoy on your device. Please have your tablet fully charged, and your App Store/Play Store account details. Monday 11 March 10.30am Swansea Library 4921 0780 Bookings are essential Be fraud and scam safe Come along and get some tips on how you can keep yourself and your family safe from fraud and scams. Friday 22 March 11am Swansea Library 4921 0780 Bookings are essential Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events 17
april Accommodation options in retirement Retirement and lifestyle villages, granny flats, renting, reverse mortgages, and residential aged care - what are your choices if you want to downsize? Presented by Department of Human Services. Tuesday 2 April 1pm Charlestown Library 4921 0792 Bookings are essential Family History the next level Have you started family history research and don t know where to look next? This session is suitable for people who have attended Family History for Beginners, presenting a more in-depth look at key family history resources. Wednesday 3 April 1.30pm Belmont Library 4921 0731 Bookings are essential Wednesday 10 April 10am Toronto Library 4921 0641 Bookings are essential ebooks for tablets Learn how to access the library s electronic collection and download books, audiobooks and magazines to enjoy on your device. Please have your tablet fully charged, and your App Store/Play Store account details. Monday 8 April 10.30am Swansea Library 4921 0780 Bookings are essential 18 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
Be fraud and scam safe Come along and get some tips on how you can keep yourself and your family safe from fraud and scams. Friday 12 April 10.30am Cardiff Library 4921 0775 Bookings are essential may E-safety Be confident when using the Internet that you can keep your personal information and money safe. This talk will look at how to shop and pay for things safely, spot scams, targeted advertising and taking control of privacy settings. Thursday 2 May 1pm Charlestown Library 4921 0792 Bookings are essential Presented by Department of Fair Trading. Falls injury prevention This workshop offers practical advice on Falls Prevention, and covers topics such as: facts about falls; why do people fall; what can an older person do to avoid a fall; what are home, public place and personal hazards that contribute to falls; how do medications contribute to falls; osteoporosis vs falls; importance of exercise in preventing falls. Tuesday 14 May 10.30am Swansea Library 4921 0780 Bookings are essential Presented by Health Promotion Service for Older People. Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events 19
june Managing your money This informative talk will give you an overview of saving and budgeting, reviewing your position, dealing with financial stress, planning and protecting your assets. Presented by Department of Human Services Tuesday 11 June 1pm Swansea Library 4921 0780 Bookings are essential Falls injury prevention This workshop offers practical advice on Falls Prevention, and covers topics such as: facts about falls; why do people fall; what can an older person do to avoid a fall; what are home, public place and personal hazards that contribute to falls; how do medications contribute to falls; osteoporosis vs falls; importance of exercise in preventing falls. Tuesday 18 June 10.30am Speers Point Library 4921 0493 Bookings are essential Presented by Health Promotion Service for Older People. 20 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
Special events p23 Body created: a woman s narrative Subscribe to our free What s On Newsletter to keep up-to-date with what s happening at your local library library.lakemac.com.au/newsletters/subscribe Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events 21
may Write Here! Festival Are you curious about how ideas become words and words become books? Then we have the festival for you! Join Lake Mac Libraries and a variety of local and national writers and publishers for the first annual Write Here! Festival. Hear firsthand from established and developing writers on how they created and published work. Saturday 25 May, 9.30am registration 10am-4pm Toronto Library 4921 0641 Gold coin entry and paid workshops august History Illuminated Memory and Landscapes Lake Macquarie s annual history and writing festival will return to inform, surprise, inspire, and illuminate the way people see the past. Presented by Lake Mac Libraries in partnership with Hunter Writers Centre, History Illuminated festival events are held at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay; Belmont Library and Toronto Library, and may be extended to other venues in Lake Macquarie. SAVE THE DATE Friday 30 August to Thursday 5 September 2019 Writepad is a Lake Mac Libraries initiative that will deliver a range of author visits, literacy programs and opportunities for local writers. 22 Book online at library.lakemac.com.au/events
Launchpad @LakeMacLibraries Friday 22 February to Saturday 11 May 2019 exhibitions at the library Body created: a woman s narrative Martine Paterson The exhibition reveals the stories of spirited, resourceful women through their tattoos. Launchpad@Belmont Belmont Library Fantasy teapots Year 10 students from Warners Bay High School Anyone for tea? The talented Year 10 students from Warners Bay High School show their creative, quirky, beautiful and surreal teapots. Launchpad@Charlestown Charlestown Library Storm Boy Jenni Goodman See the characters and the action from Colin Thiele s Storm Boy captured in Jenni Goodman s beautiful original watercolour and pencil art. Created to illustrate three new board books, the artworks depict Mr Percival the pelican and Storm Boy in their picturesque coastal surroundings. Launchpad@Swansea Swansea Library natural inspirations Yvonne Poole Paintings inspired by some of our unique scenery. Launchpad@Toronto Toronto Library 23
@swansea Waves HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS OF LAKE MACQUARIE BEACH CULTURE Saturday 9 February Sunday 31 March 2019 Beaches have helped form our identity. They are places of fun, adventure and memories. To finish off the summer Lake Macquarie Cultural Services presents Waves an exhibition featuring historic photographs and videos of our beach culture. Find out how beach fashion and fun has changed in the past 100 years and share your beach memories. SEEN@Swansea, first floor mezzanine (opposite Swansea Library) Open daily 10am-3pm Phone: 4921 070 Entry is via a gold coin donation Exhibition content includes local historic photographs and video footage from the National Film and Sound Archive and Cinesound-Movietone Productions. 24
Special Opening Day Event @swansea Cats and Dogs, All at Sea Ships cats, dogs and superheros Saturday 6 April 11am-noon Bookings essential at library.lakemac.com.au/ events Saturday 6 April Sunday 2 June 2019 Where is the strangest place your pet has been photographed? This special exhibition from the Australian National Maritime Museum shows the prolific Sydney photographer Sam Hood s interest in recording not only the vessels that passed through Sydney Harbour, but the life of their crew including the seafaring pets. These photographs demonstrate the strong attachment that people at sea, who are often far from their family for long periods of time, have with on-board pets. SEEN@Swansea, first floor mezzanine (opposite Swansea Library) Open daily 10am-3pm Phone: 4921 070 Entry is via a gold coin donation 25
January to June 2019 The Our mobile service is connecting people across Lake Macquarie The Rover is Lake Mac Libraries pop-up activity centre offering access to library services, new technology, games and visits to community and special events. The Rover has something for everyone: A variety of fiction and non-fiction for all ages Books on CD Music CDs DVDs Large print Free WiFi 3D printing Special events 4921 0263 library.lakemac.com.au 26
Rover TIMETABLE Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Valentine Allambee Park, Dilkera Avenue 10 11.30am Eleebana Eleebana Residences, Burton Road 12.45 1.30pm Eleebana Eleebana Shores, Burton Road 1.45 2.30pm Mount Hutton Mullington Park, Warners Bay Road 3 4pm Freemans Waterhole Freemans Spring Caravan Park 3 4.15pm Available to visit community groups on request Redhead Cowlishaw Street (Memorial Hall Park) 2 4pm Available to visit community groups on request Edgeworth Hawkins Masonic Village, Northville Drive 1 2.30pm Available to visit community groups on request Nords Wharf Baxter Park, Marine Parade 2.30 3.30pm Available to pop-up and visit events Valentine Allambee Park, Dilkera Avenue 10 11.30am Dora Creek Doree Place 1.30 2.30pm Rathmines Reserve in The Circlet (opp. shopping centre) 3 4.15pm Bonnells Bay Lakeside Retirement Village, Marconi Road 10 11am Bonnells Bay Bay Village Estate, Fishery Point Road 11.15am 12.15pm Cooranbong Alton Road near the shops 1.15 2.15pm Wyee Community Hall Reserve, Wyee 3 3.45pm Available to visit community groups on request Redhead Cowlishaw Street (Memorial Hall Park) 2 4pm Available to visit community groups on request Warners Bay Lake Street 10 11am West Wallsend Hyndes Street (opp. Workers Club) 12.30 1.30pm West Wallsend Sugar Valley Lifestyle Estate 1.45 2.30pm Cameron Park Pasterfield Sports Complex, Horizon Avenue 3 4pm Available to pop-up and visit events * In case of extreme weather, timetable may change. Week 1 Closed Week 2 JANUARY 2019 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2019 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH 2019 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2019 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2019 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2019 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27
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