Category Archives: Community Events

Podcast with Author Bianca Nogrady

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

In the lead-up to her anticipated author talk at Katoomba Library, local journalist and author Bianca Nogrady joined us for a chat about life, reading, sci-fi and her latest book, The End: The Human Experience of Death. Have a listen to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Podcast

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Librarians with Altitude

In the lead-up to the Poetry Under the Stars event at Katoomba (more about that, below), two of our latest podcasts feature poets and performers Gregory North and Sandy Holmes – including wonderful recitations from each. Click on the links below … Continue reading →

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The ‘Live Life’ Portrait Winners

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Librarians with Altitude

It’s time for a recap of the ‘Live Live’ Youth Art Talent Portrait Competition held by the library this year. The artistic brief was for youths aged 15-21yrs to produce a portrait of a senior in their lives, along with … Continue reading →

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>Winter Story Telling Magic

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Librarians with Altitude

> Come along to the Bunyip’s cave at Katoomba Branch Library at Winter Magic on Saturday 20th June for FREE story telling. 10:30am-11am ~ Children’s story teller Rachel Besser with interactive story time for young children 11am-12pm ~ ‘Grandma Reads’ … Continue reading →

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>Library Doings

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Librarians with Altitude

> On Saturday November 15, from 10am until 1pm Library staff will be holding a book sale at the Mid Mountains Community Centre, New St., Lawson, as part of the Love Lawson Festival. As well as the great bargains of … Continue reading →

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