School Holiday Activities - Spring 2016

The spring school holidays are fast approaching. Take a look below to see what activities the library will be holding these holidays!

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Any fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable. Bookings open on Monday 19 September.

HSC Science Drop-in
Need last minute help with Biology, Chemistry or Pyhsics before your HSC exam? Drop into the library and have a free session with a qualified tutor!

When: Tuesday 27 September
Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Where: HJ Daley library
Age: HSC Students
Cost: Free

Hip Hop Dance Class
Learn how to bust out moves to your favourite tracks. This is a beginner level. No prior dance training required.

When: Wednesday 5 October
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
Where:Greg Percival Library, Ingleburn
Age: 12 - 18 years
Cost: $2

 

Please click the image below to see a complete list of library activities for children and young adults for Spring 2016:

CBCA Winner's Announcement

The CBCA winner's announcement took place on Friday 19 August at 12pm.

Take a look at the CBCA Winner and Honour books for 2016 and reserve a copy at the library today!

Children's Book Week 2016

To celebrate Children's Book Week which starts tomorrow any child or young adult who borrows with their library card at any branch of the library from today until Friday 26 August can enter our lucky draw prize. There will be two winners from every branch. Entries open today and close 26 August. All winners will be notified on Friday 2 September.

For more information phone 4645 4444.

We hope to see you in the library soon.

Upcoming HSC Lecture: The Month Before The HSC

Campbelltown City Library is pleased to announce that Rowan Kunz, CEO of Art of Smart Education and author of Secrets of HSC Success Revealed will be returning to the library once again to share his experience and knowledge with local HSC students.

This free lecture will show students how to maximize HSC results, prioritise their study, boost memory and how to prepare themselves the night before the HSC exam to ensure optimal exam performance.

The Month Before The HSC lecture will be held on Wednesday 24 August from 5.30pm - 7.00pm at Greg Percival Library, Ingleburn.

Rowan Kunz has a large following on YouTube with over 1 million views, and as the CEO of Art of Smart Education he was named one of Australia’s 'top 30 under 30 entrepreneurs'.

To make a booking, please phone 4645 4060.

Winter 2016 - Bookings are now open

Bookings are now open for the winter school holiday activities! Remember to book early as places are limited. For teens we have Dungeons & Dragons, a Make-up Class and Code Club! We look forward to seeing you in the holidays!

Click on the image below to see all our holiday activities and booking information.

Upcoming Free HSC Lecture June 2016

We will be holding our Free HSC Lecture in June 2016.  This free lecture will explore the first HSC English examination paper,  Area of Study: Discovery. Bookings are essential.

Where: Eagle Vale Library
When: Thursday 23 June 2016, 5.30pm to 7pm
Phone: 4645 4266

Free Comic Book Day - A Big "Thank You"

Free Comic Book Day is over for another year! A big "Thank You" to all who came along, we hope you enjoyed the day. A special "Thank You" to comic artist Matthew Lin and the Macarthur Quidditch Club for helping make the day such a success.

Take a look at the photos from the event on our library Facebook page.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday 7 May!

It's back! Free Comic Book Day arrives at HJ Daley Library on Saturday 7 May!

Dress up and join in the fun between 10am and 3pm - there will be comic giveaways supplied by King's Comics (while stocks last), games and craft, a costume contest, character meet and greets, a comic book sale, a special visit by comic book artist Matthew Lin and a superhero workshop.

It will be a great day for the whole family, we hope to see you there!

School Holiday Activities - Bookings are open!

Bookings are now open for the school holiday activities! Remember to book early as places are limited. We look forward to seeing you in the holidays!

Easter Holiday Library Hours

The library will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 25 March to Monday 28 March, re-opening to normal operating hours on Tuesday 29 March. We wish you all a very happy and safe Easter break!

Save the date!

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

Autumn school holiday program 2016

Along with Youth Week, the autumn school holidays are fast approaching. Below you'll find some great young adult events the library is 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 4 April.

Mobile Game Theatre
Step inside this specially designed gaming theatre and experience the latest console games like never before!

When: Friday 15 April, 2pm - 4.30pm
Where: HJ Daley Library
Ages: 12 -18 years
Cost: Free
Phone: 4645 4444 

Let's Talk Legal
Presented by the Macarthur Legal Centre, join us for free discussion and advice on topics related to young people and the law. Topics include: Your workplace rights, employment opportunities, workplace discrimination and bullying, road rules and penalties and where to go for help.

When: Wednesday 13 April, 2pm - 4.30pm
Where: HJ Daley Library
Ages: 14 - 25 years.
Cost: Free Phone: 4645 4444

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

Help your teen through the HSC: a session for parents & carers of Year 11 and Year 12 students

With high school students under more pressure than ever to achieve academically, parents are often at a loss when it comes to supporting their teens. In her talk, Sponge Education founder Sarah Carman will explore these issues and provide parents with practical strategies to address them.

Come along to HJ Daley library, meet other parents, and discuss the important issues high school students face.

Bookings essential.

When: Monday 21 March

Where: HJ Daley Library, 1 Hurley Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560

Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Cost: FREE

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Acing the HSC Trial with Rowan Kunz

We are excited to announce that Rowan Kunz, CEO of Art of Smart and author of Secrets of HSC Success Revealed will be coming to the library to share his experience and knowledge with local HSC students. Rowan has a large following on YouTube with over 1 million views, and as the CEO of Art of Smart was named one of Australia’s “top 30 under 30 entrepreneurs”. Now local students will have the opportunity to meet Rowan in person and discuss how to ace the HSC trial.

Where: HJ Daley Library

When: Wednesday 16 March

Time: 5.30pm -7pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 4645 4444

Summer Reading Club Party

The Summer Reading Club party will be held Thursday 21 January 2016. Come along and celebrate everyone's reading achievements with prizes and party food! Want to join in the fun? RSVP by Tuesday 19 January!

Summer Reading Club

 

The Summer Reading Club ends this Sunday, 17th January 2016. We hope you have been enjoying some great books and filling up your reading logs! Return any completed reading logs to your closest Campbelltown City Library branch by Sunday to go in the draw to win some great prizes!