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MEDIA DIARY
March 2017
Media Enquiries:
Alan Gale – (02) 9839 6409
alan.gale@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Angela Ranke – (02) 9839 6564 angela.ranke@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Angela Ranke – (02) 9839 6564 angela.ranke@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Blacktown: Join the book
club
Want to be
part of a book club? Or already a member of a book club and would like to
access the libraries book kits, then contact Shayne to register your book club.
Call Shayne on
9839 6687 for further information or email Shayne.Bray@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Max Webber Library, Cnr Flushcombe Rd
& Alpha St, Blacktown
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Dennis Johnson Library, cnr Stanhope
Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Lalor Park Library, cnr Freeman St &
Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Riverstone Library & Digital Hub,
1st Floor Riverstone Village, cnr Market St & Riverstone Pde, Riverstone
March – December
Blacktown: Play Chess at Max Webber
Library
Library members aged 12+ can borrow a library chess set for
90 minutes and play with friends within the library. Limited sets are available.
Use your library card at the service desk on the ground floor to borrow a chess
set.
Max Webber Library, Cnr Flushcombe Rd
& Alpha St, Blacktown
March – December
Baby Rhyme Time at Blacktown City
Libraries
Develop your baby’s language skills for FREE with the Baby Rhyme Time Program.
Have fun singing, clapping and dancing with other parents and babies. Weekly
sessions are available for parents and babies (0-2 years) during the school
term.
For more information visit www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Whats_On/Events/Childrens_Activities_and_Events
Session times as below:
Max Webber Library, Blacktown
Monday, 10.00 am – 10.30 am & 11.00 am – 11.30 am
Tuesday, 10.00 am – 10.30 am & 11.00 am – 11.30 am
Wednesday, 10.00 am – 10.30 am & 11.00 am – 11.30 am
Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd
& Alpha St, Blacktown
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
Tuesday 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Thursday 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub,
Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
Tuesday, 10.30 am -11.00 am & 11.15 am – 11.45 am
Thursday, 10.30 am -11.00 am & 11.15 am – 11.45 am
Dennis Johnson Library, cnr Stanhope
Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Lalor Park Library
Wednesday, 10.00 am – 10.30 am
Friday, 10.00 am – 10.30 am
Saturday, 10.00 am – 10.30 am
Lalor Park Library, cnr Freeman St &
Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Riverstone Library & Digital Hub
Tuesday 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Riverstone
Library & Digital Hub,
1st Floor Riverstone Village, cnr Market St & Riverstone Pde, Riverstone
March – December
Storytime at Blacktown
City Libraries
Come and join in the storytime fun, with
stories, rhymes and craft activities.
These sessions are free and suitable for
children aged from 3 years to 5 years.
For more information visit www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Whats_On/Events/Childrens_Activities_and_Events
Times and locations are listed below:
Max Webber Library,
Blacktown
Thursday 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Thursday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Max Webber Library,
Cnr. Flushcombe Rd and Alpha St, Blacktown
Our Library @ The Hub
Mount Druitt
Monday 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Our Library @ The Mount
Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr Mount Druitt
Dennis Johnson Library,
Stanhope Gardens
Wednesday 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Friday 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Collect a free voucher from 10.00 am to
attend.
Dennis Johnson Library,
Cnr. Stanhope Pkwy and Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Lalor Park Library
Wednesday 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Lalor Park Library,
Cnr. Freeman St and Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Riverstone Library
& Digital Hub
Wednesday 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Riverstone
Library & Digital Hub,
1st Floor Riverstone Village, cnr Market St & Riverstone Pde, Riverstone
March – December
Multicultural Storytime at Blacktown
City Libraries
Multicultural Storytime is a FREE, fun filled hour for
pre-schoolers, their parents and carers. There will be stories and songs from
different countries and interesting craft activities.
Sessions continue throughout the school term.
For more information, phone Blacktown City Libraries on
9839 6677 or visit www.libraries.blacktown.nsw,gov.au/Whats_On/Events/Childrens_Activities_and_Events
Max Webber Library, Blacktown.
Fridays 10.00 am -11.00 am & 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Max Webber Library, cnr. Flushcombe Rd
& Alpha St, Blacktown
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres
Gr, Mount Druitt
Dennis Johnson Library
Fourth Wednesday of the month 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Dennis Johnson Library, cnr Stanhope
Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Lalor Park Library
Third Wednesday of the month 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Lalor Park Library, cnr Freeman St &
Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Riverstone Library & Digital Hub
Second Wednesday of the month 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Riverstone
Library & Digital Hub,
1st Floor Riverstone Village, cnr Market St & Riverstone Pde, Riverstone
Wednesday, 1 March –
Wednesday, 5 April
Mount Druitt: Slam poetry
workshops
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Are you interested in honing your writing and performance
skill in slam poetry? Come to the FREE slam poetry workshops! The first
Wednesday of each month will be held at Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, and
every other Wednesday will be at The Street University, Mount Druitt. Open to
all levels of poets and writers, aged 16-24. No bookings required.
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub,
Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Wednesday, 1 March – Wednesday, 5
April
Stanhope Gardens: Little Diggers’ Book Club
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm For children aged 5-8 years.
Come join us at the Little Diggers’ Book Club, where we dig into exciting book adventures! Enjoy fun stories, theme-related activities and making new friends. Spaces are limited! Bookings essential by contacting the library on 02 9421 2670. Dennis Johnson Library, Cnr Stanhope Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Wednesday, 1 March – Wednesday, 5 April
Mount Druitt: Coding Club
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Stanhope Gardens: Little Diggers’ Book Club
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm For children aged 5-8 years.
Come join us at the Little Diggers’ Book Club, where we dig into exciting book adventures! Enjoy fun stories, theme-related activities and making new friends. Spaces are limited! Bookings essential by contacting the library on 02 9421 2670. Dennis Johnson Library, Cnr Stanhope Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Wednesday, 1 March – Wednesday, 5 April
Mount Druitt: Coding Club
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Create. Code. Tell stories: a Google CS First Program.
Create and share your own digital stories! Use the computer to design your
stories, create and share your own animations and learn how technology is used
in the film and media industry. No previous computer experience is necessary.
Open to ages 12-18. 18-24 year olds can register as a Coding Club mentor and
learn the basics of coding while helping younger participants.
Bookings essential mtdruittcoding.eventbrite.com.au
Our Library @
The Mount Druitt Hub,
Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Thursdays,
March – December
Blacktown: Knitting Group
1.00 pm
Novice and experienced knitters are invited to knit squares for the organisation Wrap With Love. Bring along your knitting needles and wool to help Wrap With Love distribute colourful wraps to communities in need around the world. Group meets every Thursday in the Lounge Area on Ground Floor. For more information call 02 9839 6648. Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Thursdays, March - December
Blacktown: UFO (UnFinished Objects) Club
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Blacktown: Knitting Group
1.00 pm
Novice and experienced knitters are invited to knit squares for the organisation Wrap With Love. Bring along your knitting needles and wool to help Wrap With Love distribute colourful wraps to communities in need around the world. Group meets every Thursday in the Lounge Area on Ground Floor. For more information call 02 9839 6648. Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Thursdays, March - December
Blacktown: UFO (UnFinished Objects) Club
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Come and join the UFO (UnFinished Objects) Club. Have you
got a stash of unfinished craft objects hiding around the house? Come along and
get motivated to finish them off.
For more information contact Luke on 9839 6687 or by email:
luke.brown@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Max Webber
Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Thursday, 2
March
Blacktown: Summer Reading Program
Presentation Evening
6.00 pm – 7:30 pm
Children who participated in the Summer Reading Program are
invited to attend this presentation evening along with their guests.
Certificates of participation will be awarded and prizes of books packs for the
family will be drawn during the evening.
For more information phone 9839 6609. To book
srp2017presentationeveningblacktown.eventbrite.com.au
Bowman Hall, Civic Centre, Campbell
Street, Blacktown
Friday, 3 March
Blacktown: Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese – Introduction to Computers
10.00 am – 12.00 pm Free technology training sessions for seniors. The training will be delivered in Cantonese and in presented in partnership with Telstra. Bookings are essential techsavvy2017cantonese.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Fridays, March - December
Blacktown: Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese – Introduction to Computers
10.00 am – 12.00 pm Free technology training sessions for seniors. The training will be delivered in Cantonese and in presented in partnership with Telstra. Bookings are essential techsavvy2017cantonese.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Fridays, March - December
Blacktown: Tai Chi for Arthritis
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Tai Chi is back for 2017! Increase muscle strength and
flexibility, learn to support and protect your joints, improve your posture and
reduce the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Tai Chi is all about
improving your physical and mental balance. If you have never tried Tai Chi,
this program is the perfect introduction! Runs every Friday, beginning March 3.
Instructor: Winnie Tan. For more information contact Suzanne on 9839 6648 or by
email Suzanne.ebzery@blacktown.nsw.gov.au.
Max Webber Library, children’s area, cnr
Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Sunday, March 5
Blacktown: All About Women Satellite Event
10.30 am – 1.15 pm All About Women returns to the Sydney Opera House on 5 March as a prelude to International Women’s Day on 8 March. In its fifth year, All About Women is one of Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals. It’s a full day of talks and discussions about ideas that matter and provides an important platform for women’s voices. In partnership with Sydney Opera House, Blacktown City Libraries brings you a live stream of two of the festival's key talks. Bookings required aaw2017.eventbrite.com.au Max Webber Library, children’s area, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Monday, 6 March – Thursday, 30 March
Blacktown: English Conversation Classes Term 1 – Post Beginner & Intermediate
10.00 am – 12.00 pm English Conversation Classes are for those with simple reading and speaking skills who want to improve confidence when speaking English. They will learn some Australian English. Bookings are essential. Bookings close Tuesday, 31 January. For application forms and bookings, visit the Reference Desk at Max Webber Library. For more information call Joelmon Zungar on 02 9839 6611. Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Blacktown: All About Women Satellite Event
10.30 am – 1.15 pm All About Women returns to the Sydney Opera House on 5 March as a prelude to International Women’s Day on 8 March. In its fifth year, All About Women is one of Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals. It’s a full day of talks and discussions about ideas that matter and provides an important platform for women’s voices. In partnership with Sydney Opera House, Blacktown City Libraries brings you a live stream of two of the festival's key talks. Bookings required aaw2017.eventbrite.com.au Max Webber Library, children’s area, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Monday, 6 March – Thursday, 30 March
Blacktown: English Conversation Classes Term 1 – Post Beginner & Intermediate
10.00 am – 12.00 pm English Conversation Classes are for those with simple reading and speaking skills who want to improve confidence when speaking English. They will learn some Australian English. Bookings are essential. Bookings close Tuesday, 31 January. For application forms and bookings, visit the Reference Desk at Max Webber Library. For more information call Joelmon Zungar on 02 9839 6611. Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Mondays, March – December Lalor Park: Volunteer Computer Tutoring
10.30 am – 11.30 am and 11.30 am – 12.30 pm One on one computer tutoring for beginners. These sessions are run by library volunteers in partnership with Blacktown City Libraries.
Bookings essential. For more information or to book, call 9624 5243. Lalor Park Library, Cnr. Freeman St and Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Tuesday, 7 March – Tuesday, 28 March
Blacktown: Computer Club
4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Join our new Computer Club and make new friends while you
learn! Computer Club is a weekly informal meet-up for beginner level computer
users. Bring along your own device or try our one of ours. It’s an opportunity
to learn and share, ask questions and make new friends. Open to ages 18+
Register your interest at ccfeb.eventbrite.com.au Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Thursday, 9 March
Riverstone: Basics – Cybersafety
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Register your interest at ccfeb.eventbrite.com.au Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Thursday, 9 March
Riverstone: Basics – Cybersafety
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Develop the habits that help keep you safe from identity theft and
online scams. All you need are basic computer and mouse skills. Bookings are
essential: cybersafetyriv2017.eventbrite.com.au
or call 9627-3823
Riverstone Library &
Digital Hub, 1st
Floor Riverstone
Village, cnr Market St & Riverstone Pde, Riverstone
Thursday, 9 March
Blacktown: So You Want To Be An Author?
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm What are the real costs of making a book? What can go wrong? What does a writer need to know? These questions are just some that will be addressed in this interactive workshop, as Lisa shares with you the best-kept secrets of the publishing industry today. Lisa Hanrahan has worked in the book publishing industry for over twenty five years, including ten years at Random House producing numerous critically acclaimed books to running her own successful boutique independent publishing companies. Bookings required wanttobeanauthor.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6637 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Blacktown: So You Want To Be An Author?
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm What are the real costs of making a book? What can go wrong? What does a writer need to know? These questions are just some that will be addressed in this interactive workshop, as Lisa shares with you the best-kept secrets of the publishing industry today. Lisa Hanrahan has worked in the book publishing industry for over twenty five years, including ten years at Random House producing numerous critically acclaimed books to running her own successful boutique independent publishing companies. Bookings required wanttobeanauthor.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6637 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Friday, 10 March 2017
Union Picnic Day All libraries except Max Webber Library, Blacktown will be closed on Friday, 10 March 2017 for Union Picnic Day. Max Webber Library will be open from 9.30 am – 5.00 pm For more information, phone Blacktown City Libraries on 9839 6677 Max Webber Library, Cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Union Picnic Day All libraries except Max Webber Library, Blacktown will be closed on Friday, 10 March 2017 for Union Picnic Day. Max Webber Library will be open from 9.30 am – 5.00 pm For more information, phone Blacktown City Libraries on 9839 6677 Max Webber Library, Cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Dennis Johnson Library, cnr Stanhope
Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Lalor Park Library, cnr Freeman St &
Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Riverstone Library & Digital Hub,
1st Floor Riverstone Village, cnr Market St & Riverstone Pde, Riverstone
Friday, 10 March
Blacktown: Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese – Introduction to the internet Part 1
10.00 am – 12.00 pm Free technology training sessions for seniors. The training will be delivered in Cantonese and in presented in partnership with Telstra. Bookings are essential techsavvy2017cantonese.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Stanhope
Gardens: Stanhope Scribes – Writing Group
2.00
pm – 3.30 pm
Looking for a writing
group? Come and join the Stanhope Scribes. Develop your skills, share your work
and meet new friends. An informal and supportive writers group for adults,
meeting monthly at Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens.
For more info contact
Richard at Dennis Johnson Library on 9421 2670 or Richard.james@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Dennis Johnson
Library, Cnr
Stanhope Pkwy & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Friday, 17 March 2017
Blacktown: Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese – Introduction to the internet Part 2
10.00 am – 12.00 pm Free technology training sessions for seniors. The training will be delivered in Cantonese and presented in partnership with Telstra. Bookings are essential techsavvy2017cantonese.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Friday, 17 March 2017
Blacktown: Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese – Introduction to the internet Part 2
10.00 am – 12.00 pm Free technology training sessions for seniors. The training will be delivered in Cantonese and presented in partnership with Telstra. Bookings are essential techsavvy2017cantonese.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Blacktown: Big Screen Movie
2.00 pm Movie: Mr Turner, Rated M – Mature themes and sex scenes The British landscape painter JMW Turner, also known as the ‘painter of light’ is remembered as a difficult man who was both revered and reviled by the public and the Arts establishment of the day. This free event is for library members. No booking necessary. Please arrive 10 minutes early for a 2.00 pm start and bring your library card to the screening. For more information call 9839 6620. Max Webber Library Function Centre, Level 1, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Tuesday, 20 March
Mount Druitt: Girls Only Program
4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Come chill, chat and create. Each month you will work on take home art projects such as designing your own tee, jewellery making and many more.
This is a free event. Bookings are essential – girlsonlyprogram.eventbrite.com.au For more info contact Amy at Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub on 8886 2000 or amy.roache@blacktown.nsw.gov.au. Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Thursday, 23 March
Blacktown: Basics – The Internet
2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Learn how to use the internet to search for information, to share information and to connect with others. All you need are basic computer and mouse skills. Own device optional. Bookings are essential: internetbtn2017.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Friday, 24 March
Blacktown: Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese – Introduction to email
10.00 am – 12.00 pm Free technology training sessions for seniors. The training will be delivered in Cantonese and in presented in partnership with Telstra. Bookings are essential techsavvy2017cantonese.eventbrite.com.au For more information call 9839 6620 Max Webber Library, cnr Flushcombe Rd & Alpha St, Blacktown
Mondays, 27 March
– December
Lalor Park: Knitting Group
10.30 am Novice and experienced knitters are invited to knit squares for the organisation Wrap With Love. Bring along your knitting needles and wool to help Wrap With Love distributes colourful wraps to communities in need around the world. Tea, coffee and good company provided. This group meets every Monday. For more information call 9624 5243. Lalor Park Library, cnr Freeman St & Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Tuesday, 28 March
Blacktown: Genealogy Appointment
10.00 am – 11.00 am Do you need help with your family research? Our volunteer can provide one on one help in getting started in genealogy or in resolving a research roadblock. Bookings essential http://www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Library_Services/Library_Services/Family_History/Genealogy_Appointments or contact Jan Herivel on 9839 6622 jan.herivel@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Thursday, 30 March
Mount Druitt: Basics – Microsoft Word
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Learn about the basic functions and features of Microsoft Word. All you need are basic computer and mouse skills. Bookings are essential: wordmtd2017.eventbrite.com.au or call 8886-2000 Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
Lalor Park: Knitting Group
10.30 am Novice and experienced knitters are invited to knit squares for the organisation Wrap With Love. Bring along your knitting needles and wool to help Wrap With Love distributes colourful wraps to communities in need around the world. Tea, coffee and good company provided. This group meets every Monday. For more information call 9624 5243. Lalor Park Library, cnr Freeman St & Northcott Rd, Lalor Park
Tuesday, 28 March
Blacktown: Genealogy Appointment
10.00 am – 11.00 am Do you need help with your family research? Our volunteer can provide one on one help in getting started in genealogy or in resolving a research roadblock. Bookings essential http://www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Library_Services/Library_Services/Family_History/Genealogy_Appointments or contact Jan Herivel on 9839 6622 jan.herivel@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Thursday, 30 March
Mount Druitt: Basics – Microsoft Word
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Learn about the basic functions and features of Microsoft Word. All you need are basic computer and mouse skills. Bookings are essential: wordmtd2017.eventbrite.com.au or call 8886-2000 Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Gr, Mount Druitt
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