Peter Corris has enjoyed decades of popularity as one of Australia’s most loved crime writes. His novels can be found in homes and on libraries around Australia. His popular Cliff Hardy series is set in Sydney and features a tough, hard drinking private investigator who endures his own hardships. In his novels, Corris masterfully depicts … Read more
Noosa Library Service has a new Makerspace. In this three part series Tracey King (Literacy and Learning Coordinator, Noosa Library Service) shares insights and learnings from making it happen. Work towards building a Maker Community- We knew at the start of this project that it was vital to build a Maker Community – a group … Read more
If you are planning your activities for World Space Week 4 – 10 October 2018 you can find a great range of free STEM resource ideas on STAR net. The Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) provides interactive STEM exhibits, programming, and training to public libraries through its Science‐Technology Activities and Resources Library Network (STAR net). STAR net’s STEM … Read more
Noosa Library Service has a new Makerspace. In this three part series Tracey King (Literacy and Learning Coordinator, Noosa Library Service) shares her insights and learnings from making it happen: So how do we do this? It was all new to us! What technology should we buy? Does anyone know how to use it? For … Read more
Social media is awash with examples of the ways Queensland’s network of public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) is providing access to learning, supporting community-led initiatives, sharing the love for libraries and more. A scan of Facebook in the past few weeks reveals a new Storytime for Banana Shire’s Theodore Library, mindfulness sessions in … Read more
Noosa Library Service has a new Makerspace. In this three part series Tracey King (Literacy and Learning Coordinator, Noosa Library Service) shares her insights and learnings from making it happen. So we’ve all heard the hype about these so called “Makerspaces” and the value they propose to bring to our library customers. What is … Read more
Why not celebrate World Space Week with a virtual trip to the National Air and Space Museum situated in Washington DC but with a wealth of resources online. Resources include: Highlighted space story – changes regularly. Top Stories – regular stories on an aspect of flight Click on the Learn link for more: Stem in … Read more
Michelle de Kretser is 2018 Miles Franklin Literary Award recipient for her novel The Life to Come. The Life to Come reveals how the shadows cast by both the past and the future can transform, distort and undo the present. (Allen and Unwin 27/8/2018) Chairman of the judging panel, State Library of NSW Mitchell Librarian Richard Neville, … Read more
World Space Week is an excellent opportunity for organizations across the world to come together and help collectively inspire and stimulate interest in space, space sciences and education. Participate in the celebration of World Space Week on 4 – 10 October and join the largest annual public space event on Earth. The 2018 theme is … Read more
Australian Reading Hour (ARH) is almost here! Are you ready for this fun event due to take place on Thursday 20 September? All around Australia, libraries, schools, bookshops and families are getting ready to read! This important annual campaign encourages Australians of all ages to read for one hour. Here is a blog story with … Read more
