Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Free Comic Book Day 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Librarians with Altitude

Our third Free Comic Book Day was another success, with comics flying out the door at Katoomba Library last Saturday! And a host of comic and pop culture characters walking around the library really brightens up the day. All of the kids … Continue reading →

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Free Comic Book Day @ Katoomba Library

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Free Comic Book Day is coming again this year to Katoomba Library! It’s on Saturday 3rd May, from 10am – 4pm. If you haven’t been to one before, it’s a day for all ages and tastes – with free comics given … Continue reading →

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Book Week Art Competition Awards

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

Last week we held our award ceremony for the winners of the Book Week Art Competition, giving out prizes to the keen young artists. Attended by the winners and their family and friends, it was a wonderful afternoon. Library Manager … Continue reading →

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The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

The rules to this literary fiction contest are quite simple – come up with something torturous to rival or out-do : “It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it … 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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