Monthly Archives: February 2016

What Library Staff are Reading – February 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

Calming down after the silly and school holiday seasons, getting back to what passes for normal and celebrating Library Lovers Day, these have been enjoyed by your colleagues: I saw the stage version of Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey and … Continue reading →

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Centenary of the death of Henry James

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

100 years ago today American author Henry James died in Chelsea, London. He is best known for writing about the New World meeting the Old; the clash of cultures as Americans encounter Europe and Europeans.  He was nominated for the Nobel Prize … Continue reading →

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Alison’s Picks – February 2016

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

Debra Adelaide : The Women’s Pages Mark O’Flynn : The  Soup’s Song: poetry Elena Ferrante : The Lost Daughter Carmel Bird : My Hearts are Your Hearts: short stories  

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Harper Lee 1926-2016

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

The sad news that Harper Lee, author of the incomparable To Kill a Mockingbird, has died has been announced this morning. To Kill a Mockingbird was published in 1960 and earned Harper Lee the Pulitzer Prize the following year.  The … Continue reading →

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Mountains of Stories 2016

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

Creative Writing Workshops are Back for 2016…. ‘This year I will write my novel….’ Don’t postpone it any longer, make this year the year to get that story on paper…with a little help. Blue Mountains City Library is very pleased to … Continue reading →

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Library Lovers’ Day 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

It doesn’t get more romantic than this!

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