1st Friday Reviews - 5 September 2014

Join us on the first Friday of the month for 1^st Friday Book Reviews on

5 September 2014 at 5.30pm 

Rockdale Library

448 Princes Highway 

Come to Rockdale Library and join in the discussion about what you have been reading and if you would suggest it to others or not. Any book, whatever you have been delving into over the past month. Share your reading enjoyment with the rest of the group.

It is friendly, fun, entertaining and you can pick up ideas for good books to add to your reading list.  

Look forward to seeing you on the first Friday of the month at Rockdale Library. The next meeting will be on Friday 3 October 2014.

For more information please call Natalie on 9562 1821

(nearly) Everything at Rockdale Library - 4 September 2014

Join us for (nearly) Everything at Rockdale Library  4pm on 4 September! 

Come along and talk about books, movies, games, the universe. 

This is a discussion group for teenagers 13+

Time: 4pm - 5:30pm

Location: Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway

For more information call 9562 1821

ckdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway
For more information call 9562 1821

Greek/English Storytime at Bexley North Library - 5 September 2014

Η Ωρα του Παραμυθιου

Join us for a Greek/English Storytime at 11am-11:30am on Friday 5 September at

Bexley North Library

24 Shaw Street

Bexley North

All welcome. No bookings necessary.

Phone 9562 1814 for more information

Special Father's Day Storytime 6 September 2014

Preschoolers and their families are invited for a special Saturday Storytime celebrating Dads. Enjoy stories, songs, face painting and refreshments. Library Manager, Mark Norman, will be reading the stories. 
The Father's Day Storytime will be on Saturday 6 September 2014
at 10am - 11am
Rockdale City Library 
448 Princes Highway
Rockdale

Author Talk - Michael Browning introducing Dog Eat Dog

Council Presents a talk by 
Michael Browning introducing

Dog Eat Dog: A Story of Survival, Struggle and Triumph By The Man Who Put AC/DC On The World Stage

A fascinating insider's account of the formation and early success of two of the world's greatest bands, AC/DC and INXS from the man who helped them on the road to international stardom. Come along and hear the stories of Michael Browning who has worked with some of the biggest bands in the Australian music industry.

Thursday 9 October 2014
6pm

Rockdale City Library
448 Princes Highway 
Rockdale

Free entry with light refreshments provided

Constant Reader Bookshop will have copies of the book available for sale and signing

Online bookings essential at http://www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/libraryevents 
For more information and phone bookings call 9562 1821

       

                                          

1st Wednesday Book Group - 3 September 2014

Join us for the September meeting of the 1st Wednesday Book Group on 

3 September 2014 at 10.30am 

Rockdale Library

448 Princes Highway 

The group will be discussing The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck

If you have read this book please come along and join in the discussion.

The book for October is The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

For more information or to join the group please call Natalie on 9562 1821.

What's Your Retirement Number?

This financial planning workshop run by Brennan Flynn is for people who are considering retirement strategies to boost their retirement savings. It will help people that are looking for some validation that they have the right strategies in place, or people that are not prepared for retirement and are concerned about how they will maintain their lifestyle.

Light refreshments provided Bookings are essential on www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/libraryevents 

Phone for details: 9562 1821

Sans Souci Knitting Group - 1 September 2014

Come to the next meeting of the Sans Souci Knitting Group

All levels are welcome. 
Please bring your own needles and wool. 

When: 1 September 2014
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon
Where: Sans Souci Branch Library
104 Russell Avenue (Cnr Russell and Clareville Avenue)
SANS SOUCI NSW 2219


The next meeting will be on Monday 13 October 2014, due to the Labor Day public holiday on 6 October

Please phone Nina for more information on 9562 1817 or email sanssoucilibrary@rockdale.nsw.gov.au

Author Talk - Bronwyn Hope introducing The Breast is History

Council Presents a talk by 

Bronwyn Hope introducing

The Breast is History

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and one author is raising funds breast cancer research while inspiring readers of her new self-help memoir.
'Breast cancer survivor Bronwyn Hope says hope with humour is the key to surviving life’s misadventures.
In her candid book, Bronwyn provides a refreshing on the aftermath of cancer that will motivate and inspire.

Thursday 11 September 2014
1pm

Rockdale City Library
448 Princes Highway
Rockdale
Free entry with light refreshments provided
Books will be available for sale and signing
Online bookings essential at http://www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/libraryevents
For more information and phone bookings call 9562 1821

PressReader at Rockdale Library

Rockdale Library has just added over 2,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world to its catalogue.

PressDisplay is the world’s largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk that provides full content digital replicas of more than 2,500 titles from 100 countries in 60 languages. PressReader allows users to view newspapers and magazines on-screen exactly as they would appear in a familiar print edition.

Advanced digital features include keyword searching, foreign language translation, text-to-voice, article sharing, social networking as well as active links within most publications. Content is always up to date and is often available before print.
Get unlimited access through PressReader.com and the PressReader mobile app; read and download publications to your personal devices.

To setup PressReader on your own personal device, follow these simple steps
1. Connect to the library’s Wi-fi network*
2. Download the Press Reader app from your app store
3. Launch PressReader, pick your title and enjoy reading
*If you are using a laptop, please visit www.pressreader.com and enjoy the same experience

For more information please see www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/eLibrary

Enjoy news from around the world

Baby Rhymetime and Toddlertime break during Children's Book Week from 18 August

Baby Rhymetime and Toddlertime break during Children's Book Week from 18 August 

All library branches are hosting visits from local schools and pre-schools to celebrate Book Week. To accommodate the large number of visitors, our Baby Rhymetime and Storytime programs will take a short Book Week break. Please check the attached flyer for dates. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you again after Book Week.

Current Book Selection Voting Closes 15 August

Would you like to help us select items for the library book collection?

We have a selection of books from our book supplier for you to vote on. The more votes an item has the more likely it will be selected. You can only vote for a book once.

To start voting go to the library catalogue - http://library.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/
Click on the text about how the voting system works
Enter your email address, card number and the branch you use the most and start selecting books.
To vote on a book click Vote button that appears under the title of the book

Voting closes on 15 August 2014.

The next selection will be available to vote on shortly.

Storytime will take a break during Children's Book Week from 19 August 2014

Storytime will take a break during Children's Book Week from 19 August 2014.
All library branches are hosting visits from local schools and pre-schools to celebrate Book Week. To accommodate the large number of visitors, our Storytime program will take a short Book Week break. Please check the attached flyer for dates. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you again after Book Week.
Phone for details: 9562 1821

Rockdale Readers Book Group - 15 August 2014

Join us for the August meeting of the Rockdale Readers Book Group on 

15 August 2014 at 5.30 pm 

Rockdale Library

448 Princes Highway 

The group will be discussing Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman.

Please come along and join in the discussion.

The book for September is A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

For more information or to join the group in 2014 please call Natalie on 9562 1821.