It has been wonderful to reconnect with our community at both Five Dock Library and The Learning Space at The Connection, Rhodes. We are also excited about nearing the completion of our renovation works at Concord Library and are awaiting confirmation of the exact date for reopening. Please note our conditions of entry and check our Libraries website for the latest updates. Once again, we would like to thank all our visitors for your patience and understanding as we do our best to keep you safe.
We are looking forward to reconnect more as we return to a new normal with restrictions slowly being eased across the state. Stay connected and follow us on social media @canbaylibraries for instant updates.
City of Canada Bay Libraries
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Our cogwheels have kept running behind the scenes with admin, phone calls, processing of returns and new items. Some library staff were re-deployed or doing double roles during our closures.
While our eLibrary, virtual programs and library memberships have surged, our home library kept operating like a well-oiled machine during this time! Being camera shy creatures and with physical distancing in place, we've had trouble getting our staff members all in one photo, but you all know who you are and we are thankful for your continued effort in delivering home library and social check-in phone calls with vulnerable members of our community. Pictured is our staff member Phillip Jones with a full trunk of items to be delivered.
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Our new arrivals have been flying out the door at Five Dock Library. Immerse yourself in our new adult non fiction titles!
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Make Music Day 2020
Make Music Day is a global celebration of music that takes place on Sunday, 21 June. This year the City of Canada Bay has devised a program of activities for you to celebrate Make Music Day from the comfort of your home. This opportunity is open to musicians and music lovers alike - no previous experience is required. All ages and abilities are welcome!
There are three fun ways to get involved:
- Sign up for a free online music workshop
- Record and submit a live performance
- Add a song to the Canada Bay Beats Spotify playlist
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Local businesses are the beating heart of the City of Canada Bay's economy. During COVID-19 response and recovery, they're doing it tough. Council wants to encourage our community to shop, live and love local, so we're offering a $100 prize to all residents who spend $150 or more at a local business - every month!
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The Tenants' Union of NSW has published a new online Renters' Guide to COVID-19. The guide covers common issues about renting in NSW during the pandemic and covers topics including eviction, rent reductions and COVID-19 'impacted tenants'. It also includes a rent reduction calculator, a template letter people can use to request a rent reduction, and a template rent reduction agreement.
The Renters' Guide to COVID-19
has been developed to provide legal information about situations that may arise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It should be read alongside, and in addition to, the legal information and resources provided on your legal rights and obligations in general tenancy fact sheets.
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Free phone service
Do you know someone who might be feeling isolated or lonely?
Let them know about the Australian Red Cross' free phone service, COVID Connect. As part of the service, Aussie's can sign-up to receive calls from a Red Cross volunteer, offering a friendly chat and a listening ear.
Click the link below or call 1800 733 276 to learn more.
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CHILDREN
Enjoy a lovely collaboration between the library and children's services with live streaming of storytime at Wellbank Children's Centre at Concord.
We are bringing stories virtually on Tuesday mornings around 10:30am. Follow us for live update of our next storytime and re-watch your favourites. I
f you miss the live broadcast, you can find it among our videos on our Facebook page @canbaylibraries
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YouTube: s
ongs and rhymes
For ages 0-2
It's winter, rainy days with a chance of thunder! Sing this popular nursery rhyme with your little ones:
A popular song across all our library locations, sing and clap along with this Wiggles version:
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The Wiggles - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
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eLibrary for ages 3-5
Valanga Khoza and Sally Rippin (author of the popular Billie B. Brown books) sing and make a little music as they read their story about a boy, a sneaky baboon and bananas.
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eLibrary for ages 3-5
Read by Playschool's Jay Laga'aia, this Australian story is so clever. Read it front-to-back and then back-to-front, and see how the same words can have two very different meanings. Winner of the 2020 Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Literature for Children in the US.
This book is on the NSW Premier's Reading list K-2.
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For ages 3-5
With items you'll have around your home, your little one (with some help from you, of course) can make this twang-y guitar.
Strum away!
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For primary school students
Actor Angela Bassett reads the true story of a boy from New Orleans, Trombone Shorty, who plays, you guessed it, the trombone.
A celebration of the power of music. Where y' at?!
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eLibrary for primary school students
This week we have selected these books for you to borrow and enjoy:
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YOUTH
For high school students
For high school students in years 7-10. ABC Education provides thousands of free curriculum-linked resources, including video, articles, educational games and more.
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For high school students
The Diary Files collects vignettes from the everyday lives of the people of NSW and beyond.
Tell us what you see, what you feel. You don't need to be a writer to write here. You can write 20 words or write 300, submit anonymously or use your name. Your words will become part of The Diary Files which is proudly supported by ABC Radio Sydney. They'll be featuring some entries as part of their project This Moment in Time, a project to capture experiences and thoughts during the COVID-19 period.
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For high school students
Geoscience Australia is custodian of the National mineral and fossil collection which includes world-class mineral, meteorite, gemstone and fossil specimens. Explore the many online exhibits including Australian opals, hotrocks and fluorescent minerals, just to name a few.
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OPEN MAKER
A great one for budding pilots or aeronautical engineers! P
erfect your paper air plane with this tutorial from
Makezine
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3D Print Club
Sophie Kahn uses 3D scanning and printing to create beautiful and haunting sculptures. Her series,
Machines for Suffering
, explores the history of female hysteria.
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The Learning Space team
Check out our 3D Print Club Online page for new activities, tutorials, and information each week from our knowledgeable staff. Our next online meetup, on Monday, 22 June at 6pm, will be exploring Generative Design in Fusion 360. Check out our pencil cup design activity online, then join in the discussion at our fortnightly meet-up. Online registration is essential.
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