From the Library Resource Centre (LRC)

SLRC News

Christmas 2024 holiday break

 

I can’t believe it is the end of another year of schooling! 

 

It is very satisfying to assist people in finding information and resources for their needs, so I would like to Thank all students and staff for your queries for assistance this year. Resources needed were not just for classwork and research, but for personal interests and reading lists. I also helped you print and photocopy in the Senior Library. 

 

Junior School students are so enthusiastic for their Library time each week, borrowing books for reading at home. They are always happy to see Library staff on Library Day, and Mrs Verhoeven and I are happy to see them.

 

I would like to Thank all the Junior students who returned books when requested, to assist Library staff in collecting items back so we can sort the shelves for another year of borrowing. A big task indeed!

 

I would also like to thank Mrs Gaye Verhoeven for all she does in the Junior Libraries, in making them a welcoming space. Mrs Verhoeven has bought a lot of small decorator items for both JS Library spaces, including a homemade Gumnut Baby cushion for the reading chair at Wentworth Falls. She has also donated a number of books to both Libraries that enhances the collections. 

 

I would like to wish every BMGS Family a very Merry Christmas  and a Happy New year! I hope you all have a relaxing time over the Holiday break and enjoy time with family and friends. 

BMCC Library News

Summer Reading Challenge is here again!

1 December 2024 – 31 January 2025 

The Summer Reading Challenge is for everyone aged 0 – 18, and is a fun, free and creative activity for students, and a great way to keep reading over the summer break.  

 

There are fabulous rewards to earn, and you can choose whichever stories and adventures you want. All you need is a free Library membership.  

 

No matter what you like to read, this challenge is for you. You can read books, picture books, magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, Audiobooks and even graphic novels! You also aren’t limited by where you are – you can borrow from any Library branch or use the online  electronic resources. 

 

There are log sheets for those aged 0-12, and those aged 13-18. Pick up a log sheet at any Library branch or download one from the Blue Mountains Library website: library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au  Find out more and get reading! [Reading Challenges ] 

 

Book Review Competition

On each reading logsheet you will find space to write a review of one of the books you have read. All entries go into the lucky dip chance draw to win a $25 book voucher from participating bookstores.

 

Go to the Reading Challenges link for Terms and Conditions and further details. 

 

Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

The December issue of the ACLF newsletter is now available. Please see the below document link for holiday activities and events. Also, free audiobooks for children. There is also news on the K.O.A.L.A award winners and other upcoming ACLF events.

 

Thank you again and best regards,

 

Elisabeth Wells

Senior Library Information Services Technician