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BUNDABERG REGIONAL LIBRARIES<br />

Bumper Book Sale - Queen’s Birthday long weekend<br />

Don’t forget the big book sale @ the Civic Centre, <strong>Bundaberg</strong>...<br />

http://library.bundaberg.qld.gov.au<br />

Saturday 8th <strong>Jun</strong>e:<br />

Sunday 9th <strong>Jun</strong>e:<br />

Monday 10th <strong>Jun</strong>e:<br />

8.30am - 4.00pm<br />

8.30am - 4.00pm<br />

8.30am - 12.00noon<br />

Prices start @ 50c. Books, DVDs, puzzles, CDs, kids’, large print...<br />

500 Words Workshop with ABC Open<br />

Would you like to learn about writing online Join the ABC Open blogging community<br />

<strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> and ABC Open are teaming up to host a free workshop<br />

to help you get creative and start sharing your stories. Includes an introduction to ABC<br />

Open and the 500 Words project, why publish online, writing tips and tricks, and<br />

sourcing photos. A laptop is useful for this workshop but not required.<br />

Workshop: Thursday 20 <strong>Jun</strong>e 2013, 1.00pm - 3.30pm, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Library<br />

To register: Contact Brad Marsellos, marsellos.brad@abc.net.au, or 0428 111 548<br />

Borrow up to 5 e-books from Wheelers<br />

Library members can now borrow up to 5 e-book titles at a time from our Wheelers<br />

collection. Enjoy :)<br />

The Winter Warm Up @ Gin Gin Library<br />

Get warmed up for winter at Gin Gin Library on Thursday 4 July, 4.30 - 5.30pm.<br />

Come dressed in your warmest winter gear - beanies, slippers, winter PJs, scarves, etc.<br />

There will be a craft activity for kids and yummy hot Milo and marshmallows to help warm<br />

the insides!<br />

School visits @ Childers Library<br />

Childers Library plays host to several school class groups from a local high<br />

school and primary school weekly and fortnightly. The children in these<br />

classes get to visit the library during school time. They are shown how to use<br />

the Library, the resources in the Library (and online) which can help them<br />

with their schoolwork, and they get to engage with and be part of the local<br />

community. While at the Library they have the opportunity to borrow items for school or recreation.<br />

To arrange introductory or regular visits at our <strong>Bundaberg</strong>, Childers or Gin Gin branches teachers/<br />

schools should contact the relevant library branch to discuss.<br />

Encyclopedia Britannica - free access<br />

There is a wealth of information contained in the online Library edition<br />

of the Encyclopedia Britannica. There is text, video, games, and more<br />

to help children and adults learn about every topic under the sun. The<br />

site is divided into 3 areas - <strong>Jun</strong>ior (6-10 years), Student (10-14 years),<br />

and Encyclopedia (older students/adults). You can find the link on our<br />

Online Databases page. You will be required to enter your library card number to access.<br />

Alice Greenup - <strong>Jun</strong>e author evening - book now<br />

City girl Alice Greenup answered an ad for a governess in North Queensland and lived the<br />

chook lit fairytale - meeting and marrying her handsome cowboy. The fairytale was not<br />

without adversity however, after an accident tested their love to the limit. Educating<br />

Alice is the memoir of Alice’s adventures.<br />

Wednesday 12th <strong>Jun</strong>e 2013, 6.15pm - 8.00pm, @ <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Library

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