Library Christmas Opening Hours

Please see our change of opening hours over the next two weeks:

All libraries will be open from 9.30am - 5.00pm on Monday 21 December to Wednesday 23 December.

All libraries will be open from 9.30am - 1.00pm on Thursday 24 December.

All libraries will be closed Friday 25 December until Monday 4 January when we will resume normal operating hours.

Library staff wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Yourtutor - Extended holiday hours

Need study assistance over the holidays? For the first time ever, the YourTutor service will be open during summer. Senior students, tertiary students (who might be studying across summer), and any student who might want to use the service before school goes back, can take advantage of the summer hours.

During summer, students can access live help or get feedback on their writing using the 'Check Mate' feature. Check out Yourtutor's new summer hours here.

Bookings open today!

Bookings for the library school holiday activities open today! We have lots of great activities planned so be sure to book early. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Any fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.

We look forward to seeing you in the library during the holidays!

Reading Logs - Summer Reading Club

The more you read during the Summer Reading Club, the more chances you have to win great prizes!

If you need additional reading logs, you can collect them from any Campbelltown Library branch or print your own copies at home by clicking on the reading log picture.

Extended Borrowing and Unlimited Loans

It's time to stock up on your holiday reading! Extended loans and unlimited loans start on Tuesday 1 December. All loans will be 6 weeks over the Christmas and New Year period and you can borrow as many items as you like. New members will still be limited to 4 items, but may enjoy the extended loans.

We look forward to seeing you in the library during the holidays!

Summer School Holiday Activities 2015/16

As well as the Summer Reading Club, we also have some great young adult activities running in the next holidays.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Any fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable. Bookings open on Monday 14 December.

Self-Defence Class

Learn a mix of martial arts techniques which empower and challenge you.

When: Wednesday 13 January

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Where: Greg Percival Library, Ingleburn

Ages: 12 - 18 years

Cost: $2

Phone: 4645 4060

Lego Robotics

Program your robot to move and dance in this hands-on class.

When: Monday 18 January

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Ages: 12 - 18 years

Cost: $2

Phone: 4645 4266





To see a full list of activities throughout Campbelltown City Library service, please click on the image below:

The Summer Reading Club is here!

It's here! Registrations for the Summer Reading Club are now open. Pop in to your local library and join us in this summer adventure and discover lost worlds.

We hope to see you soon!

The Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club is coming! This year the theme is 'Lost Worlds' and encourages children and young adults, aged 0 to 16 years, to read books that will take them to exciting and different worlds. Maybe you'll explore the ancient world of Egypt or the Aztec Empire, search for the lost city of Atlantis, or hide from dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period!

Registration for the Summer Reading Club starts on Tuesday 1 December 2015 and runs until Sunday 17 January 2016. You can join at any Campbelltown City Library branch. You'll receive a starter bag when you register which will include reading logs, activity sheets, stickers and more! Every time you return a completed reading log to the library you'll go in the draw to win a prize.

There will be a party to celebrate everyone's reading achievements on Thursday 21 January 2016, so look out for your invitation in the mail!

For more information about the Summer Reading Club, please phone HJ Daley Library on 4645 4444.

Coming Soon - The Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club is coming soon so get ready to explore lost words!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information...

Good luck HSC Students

Campbelltown City Library wishes all HSC students the best of luck with their HSC examinations!

School Holiday Bookings

Bookings for our school holiday activities open today! Bookings are essential.
Here's a full list of our upcoming library activities:

Spring School Holidays 2015

The spring school holidays are fast approaching. Below you'll find some great young adult activities the library is running in the next holidays. Click here to see a list of activities happening throughout council.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Any fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable. Bookings open on Monday 14 September.

HSC Drop-in Help: Maths
Receive HSC preparation help for all levels of mathematics with a qualified tutor.

 
When: Wednesday 23 September

Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: HJ Daley Library
Ages: HSC students
Cost: Free
Phone: 4645 4444

Garage Band

Create a fusion of music using instruments and technology.

When: Friday 2 October

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Where: Glenquarie Library

Ages: 12 – 18 years
Cost: Free
Phone: 4645 4055



To see the full list of activities happening for children and youth at the library, click on the image below:

Children's Book Week is here!

Happy Children's Book Week everyone!

We are celebrating Children's Book Week with a variety of activities throughout the week. Why not pop in to your local library this week and see what is going on.

For the babies we have a special Baby Read 'n' Rhyme session at HJ Daley Library on Monday 24 August from 10.30am to 11am.

We also have special storytimes in our regular time slots and displays in all branches of the library as well as our lucky draw prize.

For any child or young adult who borrows with their library card at any branch of the library from Friday 21 August to Friday 28 August can enter the Lucky Draw. There will be two winners from every branch. Entries open today and close 28 August. All winners will be notified on Friday 4 September.

For more information about any of these activities please call 4645 4444. We hope to see you in the library during Children's Book Week.

Children's Book Week is Coming

We are starting to get ready for Children's Book Week. There's only a few more days to go! The winners of the Children's Book of the Year will be announced on Friday 21 August. Your favourite book might be the winner!

During the week, the library will have displays of the shortlisted titles and a few special activities.

Please watch this space for more information about happenings during Children's Book Week.

Book Week 2015

This year the theme for Book Week is 'Books Light Up Our World' and runs from Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August.

You can find the Short Listed books on the CBCA website. Winners will be announced at midday on Friday 21 August.

Check back here in the coming weeks to hear more about Book Week!

Homework Help Blog

Looking for information for an assignment or homework question? Try our Homework Help Blog. The blog is written by the Reference & Information Services Librarian with the aim of providing information and resources to assist students with assignments.

You'll also find information and links relating to common assignment questions E.g. ANZAC Day to rainforests to famous Australians!

Freegal - Download Free Music

Did you know your library card offers access to free music downloads - and they are yours to keep!

Simply visit Freegal or visit our council website and click on the link. Log-in with your library card number and password (your birth date) and download up to three mp3 songs a week!

Winter School Holidays

The winter school holidays are fast approaching. Below you'll find some great young adult activities we are running in the next holidays.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Any fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable. Bookings open on Monday 22 June.

Guitar Basics
Discover simple techniques, basic chord structures, and rhythms. Learn to play your favourite song in a relaxed environment. Suitable for beginners or those with experience. Please bring acoustic or electric guitar (no amps).
When: Tuesday 30 June
Where: Eagle Vale Library
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Cost: $2
Phone: 4645 4266

Jewellery Design
Create stylish new-age jewellery with beads and gemstones.

When: Wednesday 8 July
Where: Ingleburn Library
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Ages: 12- 18 years
Cost: $2
Phone: 4645 4060

We also have some wonderful children's activities happening at the library too. Click the image to the left to see the full list of events.

Want to know what activities are happening throughout council? Take a look at the council holiday flyer.

Winter School Holidays

The Winter school holidays are approaching and we have some great youth activities planned! Stay tuned in the coming days for more details...

HSC Study Skills - Lecture

Our final HSC lecture at Campbelltown Library will be on tomorrow night, Tuesday 2 June at 5.30pm. The lecture will cover study tips and HSC library resources to help you get the most out of your study preparation before the exams.

 

The lecture is free and bookings are essential.

 

We wish all HSC students the best of luck as you prepare for the trials and the HSC examination.

HSC Lectures 2015

The HSC lectures for 2015 will begin in May. This year we will be holding a lecture on the new Area of Study: Discovery, the Poetry of Robert Frost, the Poetry of Rosemary Dobson and HSC Study Skills.

Bookings are now available. Any payments must be made at the time of booking.

For further information about our HSC lectures, please click on the image or phone the library on 4645 4444.

Free Comic Book Day 2015

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Free Comic Book Day! This worldwide event arrives at HJ Daley Library on Saturday 2 May from 10am - 3pm.

 

There will be free comic giveaways (while stocks last), character meet and greets, superhero storytime, 5 minute sketches, superhero drawing workshop, craft, games, quidditch and more!

 

Dress up as your favourite character and come and join in the fun! We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Are you coming to our event? Let us know on our library facebook page.

Free Comic Book Day 2015

Free Comic Book Day is coming!
Save the date and stay tuned for more details...

Youth Week and the Autumn School Holidays 2015

The autumn school holidays and Youth Week are fast approaching. This year, the theme for Youth Week is 'It Starts With Us' and runs between Friday 10 April and Sunday 19 April. Take a look at our school holiday flyer to see the full list of activities running in the school holidays.

Bookings open Monday 30 March. Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Manga Drawing Workshop

A manga artist will teach you tips and tricks on drawing your favourite manga characters!

When: Wednesday 15 April
Where: HJ Daley Library
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Cost: Free
Phone: 4645 4444

Henna Tattooing

Learn the art of henna and enjoy a professionally drawn henna design on your skin. Henna tattoos can last up to two weeks.

When: Thursday 16 April
Where: Glenquarie Library
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Cost: Free
Phone: 4645 4055

HSC Area of Study: Discovery

HSC Students - The library now has new HSC Area of Study: Discovery titles for borrowing!

If you are looking for suggested related material, you can find a list in our HSC Resources section of the library or follow our Pinterest Board filled with related texts.

Remember to check with your teacher if you choose something from the list.

Homework help at Campbelltown Library!

The library's free online tutoring service, Yourtutor, is available from 4pm - 8pm, Monday to Friday. Students in Year 3 to Year 12, including TAFE level, can get free one-to-one help right when they need it.

Students simply log in using their library card and ask a question in English, maths, science, research skills and more. A live, real-time expert tutor is waiting to help them work it out.

Take a look tonight - yourtutor homework help.