Monthly Archives: September 2011

#Followalibrary day October 1st 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

Tomorrow is #followalibrary day on Twitter. It’s become an annual thing and this year the subject #myfavoritebook has been added. Libraries give access to many great books that people love to read and we want to know what your favorite one … Continue reading →

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Read It 2011 – October

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

The theme for this month in Read It 2011 is #egoreads and it’s all about me – no sorry, you! I’ve been on a journey I love to explore I’ve stayed at home I’ve scored goals in stadiums I’ve scored … Continue reading →

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Looking for your past?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

The library subscribes to a range of online resources to help with your genealogy research. Explore the Family History services we offer here. One of these is resources is findmypast Australasian edition (access within the libraries). Spotlight on Queensland State Electoral Roll 1915 … Continue reading →

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What Library Staff are Reading . . .

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

Another month gone and suddenly it’s spring time. Yay! Here’s what the Library staff have been reading over the last month : I’m currently trying madly to avoid To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, suggested by some sadist in my … Continue reading →

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The Good The Bad The Ugly : Reviewed by You

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

Higglety Pigglety Pop! Or There Must Be More To Life by Maurice Sendak On the Junior Fiction shelves under SENDAK Comments : Sometimes it is a pleasure, as an adult, to read a good children’s book. Written four years after … Continue reading →

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Good Reading Magazine October now online

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

  This month:  Judith Armstrong on her passion for Russia and the lives of Leo Tolstoy and his wife. Banned! Find out about banned books through history. Find out about Rachael Treasure’s new book (cover story). Check out the very cute … Continue reading →

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