Tag Archives: 2017

Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2017

This year marks 10 years since the first Prime Minister’s Literary Awards took place in 2008. Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield have announced the shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The 30 … Continue reading

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What are We Reading?

Australia’s most borrowed library books  Have you ever wondered what the most popular books are in Australian Libraries? The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) & Civica Libraries Index publish an annual list of the most borrowed books from the … Continue reading

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Library Lovers’ Day 2017

To celebrate Library Lovers’ Day on 14 February the Library is playing matchmaker. Pick up your Blind Date with a Book at any Library branch. No awkward questions No forced conversation No embarrassing moments No hurt feelings if it doesn’t … Continue reading

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What Library Staff are Reading – February 2017

Books staff have been reading over the past month or two.  Here’s the rating scale used: 1 star ~ I hated it / Don’t bother / It felt more like homework than reading for pleasure 2 stars ~ I didn’t … Continue reading

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