Monthly Archives: June 2011

Read It 2011 Online Discussion

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> Tonight there will be real time Twitter discussion for #readit2011. At 8pm (AEST) come online to talk about this month’s #goreads. What titles did you enjoy reading for this category? To participate you will need a twitter account. Don’t … Continue reading →

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>702 ABC Sydney Knit In 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> Can you knit?Can you sew?We need you! Blue Mountains Libraries are taking part again in the 702 ABC Sydney Knit In creating knitted rugs for the charity Wrap with Love who send the rugs to communities in need all … Continue reading →

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>Oh for a world of books like this

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> This Is Where We Live from 4th Estate on Vimeo.

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>What Library staff are reading . . .

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> Once, Then and Now – three titles by Morris Gleitzman which tell the story of a holocaust survivor from childhood to old age. These children’s books are just beautifully written and I can’t wait to share them with my … Continue reading →

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>July School Holidays 2011

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> Johnny Balance is an energetic young performer who loves to amaze his audiences with comedy, magic, juggling, incredible balancing acts and plenty of FUN!

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>The Good The Bad The Ugly : Reviewed by You

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> The Fabrication of Aboriginal History, Vol. 3 : The Stolen Generations 1881-2008 by Keith Windschuttle. Review : This scholarly, objective and thoroughly researched study proves that, far from being ‘stolen’ and abused, needy Aboriginal children were offered legitimate welfare, … Continue reading →

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