Library News!
Jenelle Patterson, Library Manager
📖 Book Club – Next Book Challenge!
We’ve just wrapped up Dragon Keeper by Carole Wilkinson – reviews were mixed, but the conversations were fantastic!
🟡 Next up: A Challenge Book ChoiceChoose a book that:
Has been adapted into a movie or TV series
Is PG, G, or Exempt rated (same goes for the adaptation)
Can be fiction or non-fiction
🎯 Your goal: Convince others this is a great read – even if you don’t think so!Choose wisely… the better the book, the easier your challenge will be!
📢 New members are welcome – bring a friend and join the fun!🚫 Reminder: No laptops allowed during book club sessions.
🤫 Silent Reading Sessions – Expression of Interest
The library gets lively at lunch, with over 40 students daily!Would you like a quiet space to read one lunchtime a week?
📍 No laptops. No chatter. Just quiet reading.
💬 Interested? Sign up at the CBHC Library – 10+ students and we’ll launch the session!
🆕📖 New Arrivals at CBHC Library
Wondering what’s new on the shelves?📲 Head to the Claude Brand Library Portal to discover:
New books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks
Open Access journal articles
APA referencing guide
Upcoming library events
Access via Seqta or the HC homepage
🔄 Borrowing Reminders – Read, Return, Repeat!
2025 is off to a flying start! Let’s keep those books moving.📌 Check your due dates:
Inside the back cover of your book
Or log in to the HC Library Portal
Stay on top of your returns and keep the books circulating!
🎮 Hang Out & Game at Wimmera Libraries – Horsham Branch!
Got some time to kill after school or on Saturday mornings? Looking for a fun, safe place to hang out with your friends? Come down to Wimmera Libraries – Horsham Branch on McLachlan St, Horsham (aka Horsham Public Library)!
📍 Why you'll love it:
✅ PS5 gaming – Challenge your friends with a variety of age-appropriate games across different skill levels.
✅ Comfy teen area – The perfect spot to relax, unwind, and game in a chill environment.
✅ A safe space – Enjoy your time indoors, out of the weather, and in a place your parents will love knowing you're at!
Drop by and check it out—you might just find your new favourite hangout spot!
