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| What's Happening At Your Library | | Students and Parents!Free study assistance available at your Library. Come to an introductory presentation about the books, databases and other resources the Library has to offer specially for students in year 7 and up. Wednesday 10th February, 2010, 6.30-7.30pm at Parkdale Library. Book now by phoning 1300 135 668 or at any library branch.
Summer Escape Author Talk: Alex Miller Miles Franklin award winning author Alex Miller comes to Cheltenham Library on Wednesday 17th February at 6.30pm. Book now by phoning 1300 135 668 or at any library branch.
Summer Escape Each time you borrow this summer, tear off the strip at the bottom of your date due printout and put it in the competition box. Monthly prizes will be drawn at each branch.
Winter Olympics Find out about the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games from our comprehensive list of websites
Introductory Calligraphy Workshop Join local calligrapher Mrs Peggy Schuch at Parkdale Library 2-4pm Wednesday 24th February. Bookings now open by phone 1300 135 668 or at any library branch.
Books&More Summer Newsletter The latest edition of our newsletter is available with details of upcoming events, book reviews, new items and more. Also you can check the list of What's Going On.
New! Computer School Need help with computers? Try our new Computer School which contains self paced computer training tutorials. Topics covered Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Publisher, Powerpoint and more.
New Ebooks for Kingston Secondary Students! For students of Literature we now offer online study guides. From Austen to Shakespeare these guides to VCE texts are fully searchable and include biographical information, summary, major themes and character analysis. Handy for those last minute essays! These Ebooks can be printed, emailed and downloaded.
Lands and Peoples You can now access easy to understand articles on countries, cultures and current events. It includes an online atlas and pictures. Perfect for those projects where you need a bit about the people and how they live as well as the factual info such as population.
BookFlix BookFlix is a new online literacy resource for children that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning. It reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Click on the link under the BookFlix heading on the databases page.
For Book Lovers Fantastic page dedicated to book lovers! Find all the latest information about author talks, book events, writing groups, book groups, festivals and awards.
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