This week we aim to take you virtually around the world, introduce you to new online resources in our eLibrary and inspire you stay creative, and always learning. We are also looking back on a past local studies community project with stories from around the world. While our libraries remain closed, we are excited to have moved our regular 3D print club at The Learning Space online and invite you to our new online book club starting next week on our Facebook!
If you are on Instagram or Facebook, please keep an eye out for our stories highlights which include staff picks, Friday trivia fun and the Hink Pink word game. Also, don't miss entering our current competitions to win Dymocks digital gift cards!
City of Canada Bay Libraries
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We would like to invite you to join us for our online book club! Starting 6 May, join us on our Facebook every Wednesday at 6pm to discuss what books you are reading and get some suggestions about what books to read next. A Facebook post will go up ten minutes prior to the meet-up on our page where you can add comments and chat online. Everyone is welcome!
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In response to COVID-19, the following resources have been added to our eLibrary for members to enjoy access until 30 June. Click through the new additions below. All you need is your library card number!
Access Video On Demand - content from around the world: from Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award-winning documentaries, to how-to programs that make life easier and richer, top-quality performances spanning the arts, biographies of history-makers past and present, and more.
The World Almanac for Kids Online - provides resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source.
Health Reference Centre - comprehensive, in-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information specific to men, women, children, teens, and seniors.
Not a member yet? Join online now to gain immediate access to our eLibrary.
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The Learning Space
While our regular meet-ups are temporarily suspended, we're keen to continue sharing our knowledge - so we've moved online!
The Learning Space team will provide regular content on 3D printing and modelling, suitable for beginners and pros alike. This will include a mix of live sessions, curated content and in-house tutorials. We're all about supporting our community of makers, tinkerers, thinkers and creators - so if you have a question please drop us a line on our new page.
We'd love to know what projects you are working on at home! Please post a photo on social media
with the hashtag #3dprintclub
and tag us
@canbaylibraries
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Did you know we have digital collections available in multiple languages? Our largest multicultural collection is in Chinese which is one of our main community languages.
Not a member yet?
Join online
now
to gain immediate access to our eLibrary.
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Local studies community project from 2017
In 2017 we asked our community to share a special memory. We recorded these unique stories from around the world. Enjoy these stories on our YouTube.
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| Tell us your story: Ada Biazzo |
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State Library New South Wales
The State Library has launched a new collecting drive to capture how people in NSW are living their new normal during this unprecedented moment in our history, so that we can all help tell this story to future generations.
To get involved simply take a photo of your life right now - how you work, learn, eat, stay fit, keep informed and stay entertained - and post it to Instagram or Twitter with #NSWatHome. Your photos with the hashtag #NSWatHome will be displayed on the State Library's website and collected by the Library.
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Tour famous sites and landmarks such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, Hollywood Boulevard and much more.
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Virtual tour for all ages
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History offers 360-degree views of all its exhibits online.
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CHILDREN
YouTube:
Songs and rhymes
For ages 0-2
Enjoy Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in English and Mandarin with words (in English) on screen:
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in English and Mandarin
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Sing Frère Jacques, or Brother John in English and French with both languages on screen:
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Frere Jacques (Brother John) in English and French
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For ages 3-5
A touching and rhyming story of a little boy and his grandfather set in Uganda. Borrow this book when the library reopens!
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Sing to the moon read by Adjoa Andoh
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For ages 3-5
Actor Rami Malek reads a classic Chinese folk tale about a boy Ping and an Emperor's quest to find his successor. An excellent story read movingly.
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The Empty Pot read by Rami Malek
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For ages 3-5
Gather coloured paper, felt or foam, and cut out a variety of lines and arcs, then assemble into different pictures. An easy do-at-home craft activity.
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For primary school students
A story of a young princess and a tiger, set in mythic India a long time ago. Neil Gaiman's stories are always a pleasure to read (or listen to!).
On the Premier's Reading Challenge 3-4 list.
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Cinnamon | Ms.Carmina Reads
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For primary school students
The Australian Reptile Park is providing educational (and fun!) videos for school kids. Zookeepers will be live-streaming daily as they showcase their favourite animals and answer viewer questions. These videos are streamed LIVE on the Australian Reptile Park Facebook and Instagram at 2pm daily so make sure you follow and tune in!
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YOUTH
Virtual tour for high school students
Go on an interactive tour of history with the Museum of the World, curated by the renowned Bristish Museum.
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Virtual tour for high school students
Explore the sights, sounds and stories of Uluru. Discover key sites, hear the desert birdsong and listen to traditional owners sharing important cultural knowledge and stories.
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Virtual tour for high school students
Visit the tomb of Queen Maresankh III. Click here for additional information on the project.
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OPEN MAKER
Presented via Public Domain Review, see the lushous
Hamonshu: A Japanese Book of Wave and Ripple Designs (1903). Providing high quality scans of this Japanese 'how to' artists manual, you might find some inspiration for your next design project.
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For creatives ages 16+
Available via Sketchfab, you can explore the 3D scanned collections of the British Museum. Upgrade your next 3D print by downloading a file, or just browse the collection in 3D!
We'd love to know what projects you are working on at home! Please post a photo on social media
with the hashtag #openmaker
and tag us
@canbaylibraries
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Meshmixer is a fantastic free software for creating and manipulating 3D files for 3D printing. Check out this overview on some of Meshmixer's more helpful tools, and then try your hand at crafting something completely new! As always, remember to share your design with the hashtag #3dprintclub and tag us @canbaylibraries.
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Top 5 must know Meshmixer tricks for 3D printing
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| 5 creative ways to use Meshmixer for 3D printing |
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SENIORS
How to explore the world without leaving home
We've all had to put our travel plans on hold, so why not enjoy the world of virtual travel? Visit the pyramids of Egypt, go on a canoe ride down the Amazon, or drop from a helicopter onto the highest peaks in the Alps. The possibilities are endless!
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COMPETITIONS
Online competition for children all ages
Let your kids get creative with our Ruby the Robot colouring competition! Download the PDF and start colouring for the chance to win a $25 Dymocks digital gift card. Check out this and our other competitions online. Hurry, entries end today at 5pm!
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Social media photo competition for all ages
What are you reading at home? Get creative, snap and share on Facebook or Instagram a photo of you reading around your house or garden with the hashtag #ccbstayhome and tag us @canbaylibraries. Note: we will only be able to see posts from public accounts.
The most creative photo will win a $100 Dymocks eVoucher. Entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 10 May. Open to all City of Canada Bay
Libraries members. Terms and conditions apply.
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Library Services
- Overdue fines are currently on hold
- Extended loan periods and renewals for existing loans
- After hours return chutes remain open to enable items to be returned at Concord and Five Dock Libraries
- Home Library continued with activity/information packs along with regular check-in calls for social wellbeing
- JP Services are not available
- Phone calls and email enquiries can be made weekdays between 9am and 5pm
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Click here to read our latest editions online.
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