Book Week
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Local history
- Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme
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Readers advice
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Author Q & A
- Phillip Adams - Author Q & A
- Margaret Rice - Author Q & A
- Greig Beck - Author Q & A
- Vanessa Berry - Author Q & A
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- Peter Corris - Author Q & A
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- Michelle de Kretser - Author Q & A
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- Michael Duffy - Author Q & A
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- Peter Garrett - Author Q & A
- Nikki Gemmell - Author Q & A
- Richard Glover - Author Q & A
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- Maggie Joel - Author Q & A
- Mark Johnston - Author Q & A
- Meg Keneally - Author Q & A
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- Hugh Mackay - Author Q & A
- Gretchen Miller - Author Q & A
- Patti Miller - Author Q & A
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- Chris Muir - Author Q & A
- Judy Nunn - Author Q & A
- Helen O'Neill - Author Q & A
- Gill Paul - Author Q & A
- Roland Perry - Author Q & A
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- Dr Peter Sheridan - Author Q & A
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- Jacqueline Harvey - Author Q & A
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Author Q & A
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Want to catch up on our Book Week celebrations?
Tune into a great range of Digital Story Times, craft activities and educational videos featuring some of the books shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
The Curious Creatures were curious about our Library so went on an adventure after we closed.
Take a look at the mischief they got up to!
Digital Story Times
Enjoy listening to Sarah-Jane read some of the shortlisted titles for this year's CBCA Book of the Year Award.
Nop by Caroline Magerl
My Friend Fred by Frances Watts
When Billy was a Dog by Kirsty Murray
Craft Activities
Have fun creating these themed crafts based on some of the shortlisted titles for this year's CBCA Book of the Year Award.
Bat Craft
Paper Lantern Craft
Lighthouse Craft
Treasure Box Craft
Young Writers & Readers
Book Week Reviews
Woollahra Libraries Young Writers & Readers have read and reviewed some of the CBCA shortlisted books for 2020. See what they think of the titles below from the Younger Readers Category.
The Dog Runner
Author: Bren MacDibble
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
“If this book wasn’t shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia awards, I don’t know what would be. Bren MacDibble has done such a great job and I can’t wait to read more of her stories.”
– Ruby, age 11
The Thing About Oliver
Author: Deborah Kelly
Publisher: Wombat Books
“I enjoyed this book because I felt like I was in the story. Kids who read this book will learn more about autism and how it affects families.”
– Sarah, age 10
“This book makes me emotional because it reminds me of how hard it is for people with autism, low and high on the spectrum.”
– Daisy, age 10
“Though Oliver has autism, he’s not the only one. Many people have autism. Autism means that you see things differently, and not like most people.”
– Thiago, age 12
“I really love this story and it was very touching.”
– Tyrah, age 10.
Local Landmarks
Join us for a tour of Cooper Park’s hollows with Rudi Adlmayer from Woollahra Council’s Bush Care Team.
Hear about the history of the Hornby Lighthouse at Watsons Bay with Local History Librarian Elizabeth Hartnell.