Where do you come from?

Where do you come from? 

Down the road? Interstate? Overseas?

Were you born here or did you migrate here? Maybe your ancestors had a free travel pass by ship a century ago...

Our food, culture, architecture, ideas and customs are influenced from around the world.

This month we are celebrating the story of migration and celebrating everything and everyone that makes Australia, well, Australia.

Reflections of us

Reflections, perspectives, viewpoints.

Philosophy, self-help, emotions, transitions.

Changes, opportunities, memories.

Religion, meditation, similarities, differences.

The past, the present and the future.

Illusions, confusion.

Thoughts.

What is your reflective reading?

Does it mirror your life or is it your ultimate escape down the rabbit hole?

Is it, as Neil Gaiman says, "a book is a dream that you hold in your hand"?

Whatever you like, the late Terry Pratchett was probably correct when he said " there are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them".

See you in the libraries soon!

Helen

Reading between the wines...

It's not always about just reading the book. Sometimes there is food and drink involved. Conversation too. A desire to share experiences and thoughts. That's why there are book clubs.
So... Are you a Wingecarribee Library member? Maybe you'd like to register your Book Club with us and borrow from our Book Club Kits selection.
Not a library member? Join up and then register your Book Club.
Here's the link for more information, or contact Helen at Bowral on 4861 1167.

WE love libraries because...

Tomorrow, while some of us will be celebrating with bubbles, flowers and choccies, remember that Saturday 14th February is also LIBRARY LOVERS DAY.

Why do we love libraries? Here are a few reasons, let us know yours.

The books are free (so is the wifi and computer use)

Things are tidy and organised

They take us places

They help us learn

They connect communities

Everyone is welcome

They introduce us to new ideas, concepts

They preserve, protect and celebrate the past

They are quiet, peaceful spaces ( well, sometimes)

They are safe

They highlight diversity

They're dynamic, responsive and always revolving

and we have to say it...

The staff are awesome

So Happy Library Lovers Day. Maybe you'll visit us and share our special day. you can always share those choccies too...

Short reading, reading in shorts, short and reading...

 

 

Short /ʃɔːt/ (Adjective)

• measuring a small distance from end to end.

• lasting or taking a small amount of time.

Short reads...

• Narrative prose
• Few characters
• Unity of effect
• Creation of mood

If your time to read

• is limited,
• or you like to read in shorts
• or you like short words
• or not many words at all...

Visit us this month. We're big on short reads.

We've done a number on our shelves.

            

 

Happy New Year! What are your reading plans for 2015? There are about 360 days left ...

How many books would you like to read this year? 

You can keep track of them here at the Goodreads Reading Challenge.

Need inspiration for your next book? Here's 12 months of ideas. Or, you could consult one or several of our in house booklists for your next favourite author or genre, talk to one of our staff, try here or borrow this.

Would you like to work less 9-5?

Travel more?

Use our multiple eResources.

Spend days relaxing with magazines.

So, you can see, we've done a number on our shelves, there are 1001 plus ideas at your library.

We hope you plan a visit or two to us soon.

Helen.

 

 

 

 

 

Fun, fun, fun.

Well, as they say, the race has been run and won.
Thank you to everyone who, in the spirit of fun, borrowed a book in our Melbourne Cup Book Sweep.
The winners are:
1st place:  Book 5
2nd place: Book 4
3rd place: Book 12
and last, but still a winner: Book 1
We hope you all enjoyed your mystery ride, sorry read...
Until, next year,
Helen