June 2015 • Vol 21 No. 6

Book Club kits - now available for loan

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Book groups are a great way to meet people, engage in lively discussion, discover new authors and exchange ideas. Book Club Kits are now available for loan to Stanton Library members. To see which kits are available, you can easily search the Stanton Library online catalogue by selecting the format “Bookclub kits” from the dropdown list. Over the month of June, more titles will become available.

Tue 2 11am Storytime

1pm Writers @ Stanton: Roy Williams

2pm Knitting group Wed 3 11am Storytime

7pm Nan Manefield Young Writers’ Award Presentation Thu 4 11am Scrabble group

Fri 5 10am Family History Help Desk*

Mon 8 CLOSED

Tue 9 11am Storytime

1pm Writers @ Stanton: Paul Davey Wed 10 11am Storytime

Thu 11 7pm North Shore Historical Society

Fri 12 10am Family History Help Desk*

Sat 13 11am Bush Food Talk and Taste Mon 15 1pm Writers @ Stanton: Jane Caro

Tue 16 11am Storytime

2pm Knitting group Wed 17 11am Storytime

1pm Writers @ Stanton: Patti Miller in conversation with Charlotte Wood Thu 18 11am Scrabble group

Fri 19 10am Family History Help Desk*

5pm Teddy Bears’ Sleepover* Mon 22 6pm Crime Writing Workshop*

Tue 23 11am Storytime

1pm Writers @ Stanton: Robert Wainwright Wed 24 11am Storytime

Thu 25 1pm Writers @ Stanton: Abdi Aden

Mon 29 10am Technology test drive: Library Press Display* Tue 30 10.30am Books to movies: Rabbit Proof Fence

11am Storytime

1pm Writers @ Stanton: Ross Gittins

6pm Get creative: painting*

*Bookings essential

Tuesday 2 June, 1pm Roy Williams In ‘Post God nation’, Roy Williams questions how Australia became a post-Christian nation and what part the Churches played in their own decline. Tuesday 9 June, 1pm Paul Davey Unfolding like a political thriller, ‘Joh for PM’ reveals for the first time the details of the campaign that rocked Australian politics. National Party insider Paul Davey reveals what went on behind closed doors in top-level internal meetings and the strategies aimed at thwarting the Joh campaign and reuniting the party at state and federal levels. Monday 15 June,1pm Jane Caro A follow-up to 'Just a Girl', this book gives a vivid insight into Queen Elizabeth I as we follow her through the challenges she must face in order to be the queen her people need. Wednesday 17 June, 1pm Patti Miller in conversation with Charlotte Wood Part philosophy, part memoir, ‘Ransacking Paris’ is the evocative and deftly woven story of a writer’s inner journey through the heart of Paris. Tuesday 23 June, 1pm Robert Wainwright ‘Maverick mountaineer’ is a biography of George Ingle Finch: mountaineer, soldier, scientist, rebellious spirit and boy from the Australian bush, who was, in his day, one of the most famous men in the world.

Thursday 25 June, 1pm Abdi Aden Abdi Aden was just 15 when Somalia's vicious civil war hit Mogadishu and his world fell apart. ‘Shining’ is the uplifting, funny and feel good story of his incredible survival against the odds. Tuesday 30 June, 1pm Ross Gittins ‘Gittins: a life among budgets, bulldust and bastardry’ is the honest, robust and intelligent recollections of one of Australia's pre-eminent economic journalists - as insightful and entertaining as the man himself. Saturday 13 June,11am Bush Food Talk & Taste Experienced Aboriginal educator and guide, Jess Sinnott will talk about seasonally available native produce from the local area. All welcome. Monday 22 June, 6pm Crime Writing Workshop Crime writer P.M Newton will be hosting a crime writing workshop for 16 yrs+. Online bookings essential. Monday 29 June, 10am Technology Test Drive: Library Press Display. Bookings essential. Tuesday 30 June, 6pm Get Creative: Painting Workshop Suitable for ages 15+, Online bookings essential. Tuesday 30 June, 10.30am Books to movies group The next meeting of the group will be a screening of the film Rabbit Proof Fence No bookings required

Storytime is held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11am. 2 & 3: Dinosaurs 9 & 10: ABCs and 123s 16 & 17: Penguins 23 & 24: Dance 30 & 1: Robots

Baby Rhymetime is for children under 2 years and their parents & carers. It is held on Mondays at 10.30 and 11.30. Online bookings are essential at www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone

Toddler Rhymetime, for children under 3 years, is on Thursdays at 11.30am. No bookings necessary. School holiday activities Online bookings at: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone

Tuesday 30 June, 2-3.45pm Movie time: Big Hero 6 (PG) All ages. No bookings required. Wednesday 1 July, 1-2pm Clay monsters All ages. Bookings essential. Thursday 2 July Ukelele-Oke workshop with Tom Harding 10-11am for 5-8 years. 11.30am-1pm for 9 years & over Bookings essential. Monday 6 July, 2-3pm T-Shirt Embroidery For ages 8 and over. Bookings essential. Wednesday 8 July, 2.30-4pm Movie time: Paddington (PG) All ages. No bookings required. Friday 10 July, 2-2.45pm Kadul: A performance of Torres Strait and Aboriginal culture For ages 5 and over. Bookings essential.

Thursday 4 & 18 June, 11am-1pm Scrabble Group We are looking for people to join our Thursday scrabble group at the new time of 11am-1pm. This group meets on the first and the third Thursday of the month. You are very welcome! Queen’s Birthday Holiday The library will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June. Items can still be returned via the after hours chute at the entrance to the library. A Ferry Good Time Sunday 2 August, 2-5pm Due to popular demand, a Ferry Trip is planned to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of North Sydney Council. Adults $20, Children 12 and under $15. Bookings are now open, by phone or in person at Stanton Library. Nan Manefield Young Writers’ Award The presentation of the Nan Manefield Young Writers’ Awards will be held on Wednesday 3 June at 7pm . All welcome. The winning entries will be displayed in the Library and on our website. Teddy Bears’ Sleepover Friday 19 June, 5pm: Bedtime storytime Saturday 20 June, from 10am: Bear collection Have you ever wondered what your toys do at night? Kids! Bring your 2nd favourite teddy bear or stuffed toy to Stanton Library for a special bedtime storytime. Bookings essential at www.trybooking.com/HIKH

Stanton Library is a service of North Sydney Council. 234 Miller Street, North Sydney 2060 02 9936 8400 library@northsydney.nsw.gov.au www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/library Hours Stanton Library Monday – Thursday 9am–9pm Friday 9am–6pm Saturday – Sunday 10am–5pm Closed Monday 8 June. Heritage Centre, Level 1 Open hours as above. Heritage Centre Desk: Monday – Saturday 1–5pm At other times assistance is available from the Information Desk on the Ground Floor Don Bank Museum 6 Napier St, North Sydney Wednesday, 12–3pm, Sunday, 2–4pm St Thomas’ Rest Park 250 West St, Crows Nest Self guided walks available at any time Sexton’s Cottage Museum 250 West St, Crows Nest Thursday, 1–4pm May Gibbs’ Nutcote 5 Wallaringa Ave, Neutral Bay Wednesday - Sunday, 11am–3pm Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre Community Library 16-18 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli Contact 9922 4428 for hours Parking @ Stanton Library North Sydney Residents with a Ridge Street Car Park card from Council are entitled to 1.5 hours free parking in Ridge Street Car Park. Cards are available from Council’s Customer Service Desk (fee applies). Free parking for all is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Heritage Centre Exhibition— Final month Home Front: North Sydney and the Great War Some 4,000 men with local associations volunteered to fight between 1914 and 1918. This exhibition explores the impact of the First World War upon North Sydney using original photographs, objects and documents. Now open during Library hours.

North Shore Historical Society Thursday 11 June, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Speaker: Dr Ian Hoskins, North Sydney Council Historian and author of Sydney Harbour: a history Topic: ‘We will see a town rising’ An illustrated history of North Sydney from pre-contact to the present day.

Please join the North Shore Historical Society in this talk to mark the 125th anniversary of North Sydney Council at Stanton Library. This event is free but bookings are essential for catering. Phone: 9936 8406 or Email: library@northsydney.nsw.gov.au