Children's Book Week 2013

We hope that you all enjoy Children's Book Week. Why not pop in to your local library this week and see what is going on.

Our special Book Week Lucky Draw Prize starts today!

Any child or young adult who borrows with their library card at any branch of the library from Friday 16 August to Friday 23 August can enter our Lucky Draw Prize. There will be two winners from every branch. Entries open today and close 23 August. All winners will be notified on 30 August.

We look forward to seeing you at the library. Happy Children's Book Week Everyone!

Book Week 2013

Children's Book Week will be celebrated this year from 17 to 23 August. The theme is Read Across The Universe.

During the week, the library will have displays of the shortlisted titles and a few special activities. More details will be released soon.

Check out the Children's Book Council website at cbca.org.au for details of this year's shortlisted books. The winners of the Children's Book of the Year will be announced on Friday 16 August. Your favourite book might be the winner!

July School Holiday Activities 2013

During the July school holidays, Campbelltown City Library will be running a variety of activities for teens. Below is a list of all the activities for young adults in the school holidays:

Bookings essential.
Any fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
Bookings open on Monday 24 June.

Yoga Class
Learn how to be stress free with yoga poses, acrobatic moves, meditation and breathing, in a fun, relaxing environment. Beginners welcome.

Where: Glenquarie Library
When: Tuesday 2 July
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Cost: $2
Phone: 4645 4055

Magic Class
Ever wondered how magicians perform all those incredible tricks and illusions? Now you can perform them too! Learn magic from a professional magician in this fun, entertaining class so you can dazzle your family and friends!

Where: Eagle Vale Library
When: Tuesday 9 July
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Cost: $2
Phone: 4645 4266

Dungeons & Dragons Workshop
Create your own character and then join in the fun of this fantasy role-playing game with a Dungeon Master as your guide. Beginners welcome.

Where: Greg Percival Library (Ingleburn)
When: Friday 12 July
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Cost: Free
Phone: 4645 4060

HSC Lectures 2013

Campbelltown City Library will once again be holding a series of HSC Lectures in 2013. For more information, please phone 4645 4444 or visit our Facebook page.

Bookings are now open.

Secrets to HSC Success
Increase the efficiency of your study, reduce stress and improve your marks.

Presenter: Rowan Kunz
When: Monday 3 June
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Where: Greg Percival Library (Ingleburn)
Cost: $7.50 pp

Area of Study: Belonging
The extended response, the writing task and the short answer comprehension.

Presenter: Larry Grumley
When: Wednesday 5 June
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: HJ Daley Library
Cost: $7.50 pp

Immigrant Chronicle
Australian poet, Peter Skrzynecki discusses the prescribed poems.

Presenter: Peter Skrzynecki
When: Thursday 13 June
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Eagle Vale Library
Cost: $7.50

Best Dressed Competition

Comic fans of all ages dressed up as their favourite comic book character during Free Comic Book Day at HJ Daley Library on Saturday 4 May.

To check out all the photos and vote, visit our Facebook page.

The person voted best-dressed and one voter at random will each win a $50 movie voucher! Voting closes at 5pm on Sunday 12 May. Winners will be announced on Monday 13 May.

Join in the Fun of Free Comic Book Day!

Worldwide Free Comic Book Day will arrive at HJ Daley Library on Saturday 4 May from 10am to 3pm.

This year there will be free comic book give-aways, activities, displays and competitions. Dress-up as your favourite comic book character on the day and you'll go in the draw to win a fantastic prize!

For more information about the day, check out our Facebook page.

Free Comic Book Day 2013 is coming...

Worldwide Free Comic Book Day is coming to Campbelltown City Library on Saturday 4 May.

Save the date and stay tuned for more details...