January 2019 • Vol 26 No. 1

Stanton Library 234 Miller Street, North Sydney T (02) 9936 8400 E library@northsydney.nsw.gov.auW northsydney.nsw.gov.au/library

Opening HoursMonday-Thurday: 9am-9pmFriday: 9am-6pmSaturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm

Our annual Summer Reading Challenge continues until Thursday 31 January 2019.

As part of the Australia-wide challenge, children of all ages can read a wide variety of books and write their own reviews over summer.

Participants win prizes when they submit 3 and 6 reviews. When 10 reviews are handed in, they will be entered into a big prize draw!

An ‘End of Challenge Party’ for all participants will be held at Stanton Library on Thursday 31 January from 4pm.

Join NOW at the Customer Service desk!

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Check out the list of Stanton’s most loaned titles from last year.

Adult Fiction:The midnight line by Lee ChildThe dry by Jane HarperTruly madly guilty by Liane MoriartyForce of nature by Jane HarperThe secrets she keeps by Michael RobothamThe late show by Michael ConnellyBig little lies by Liane MoriartyNo middle name: Jack Reacher story collection by Lee ChildThe thirst by Jo NesboThe woman in the window by A.J. Finn

Adult Non-Fiction:The clever guts diet by Dr Michael MosleyThe subtle art of not giving a f*ck by Mark MansonThe barefoot investor (2017) by Scott Pape12 rules for life by Jordon PetersonGut: the inside story of our bodies most under-rate organ by Giulia Enders5 ingredients: quick easy food by Jamie OliverFire and fury: inside the Trump White House by Michael WolffThe trauma cleaner by Sarah KrasnosteinWhen breath becomes air by Paul KalanithiRaising boys by Steve Biddulph

Summer Read

Writers @ Stanton PodcastsOur popular Writers at Stanton program is now on iTunes! Catch up with our audio recordings and relive the discussion, insights and laughter of your favourite writers events.

Thursday 7 February, 1pmJane Caro Accidental feminists by Jane Caro is the story of women over fi fty-fi ve who are of the generation that changed everything.

Tuesday 12 February, 1pmKaren Viggers The orchardist’s daughter is an uplifting story about friendship, resilience and fi nding the courage to break free.

Writers@Stanton is the library’s visiting author talk program, presented in partnership with the Constant Reader Bookshop. The program is free and no booking is required.

Tuesday 29 January10.30am

A screening of Victoria & Abdul - a British biographical drama

based on the book by Shrabani Basu

Colouring meditation is the new zen and it is known to enhance your thought processes and free the mind to stimulate and invite creativity.For adults 18+ No bookings required

WED 30 JANWED 30 JAN6 - 7.30PM6 - 7.30PMCOLOURING COLOURING MEDITATIONMEDITATION

AUTOMATIC RENEWALS!AUTOMATIC RENEWALS!

Items that are eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed in our system, and an email sent to let you know. Items that are reserved, or have already been renewed twice, cannot be renewed and will have to be returned.

Automatic renewals are only possible for people who have their email address registered- the process relies on an email address being available. Check your account online or speak to staff to make sure yours is up-to-date.

Please remember that these services are designed to make using the library easier for you, and it is still your responsibility to make sure your library items are returned on time.

Automatic renewal of your borrowed Automatic renewal of your borrowed items has now been implemented items has now been implemented across the Shorelink network.across the Shorelink network.

Volunteer JP Needed!Stanton’s Justice of the Peace service is available to customers Monday - Saturday and staffed by a dedicated team of volunteer JPs.

We’re currently looking for a JP to join the team for the Saturday afternoon shift from 1-3pm.

If you are currently registered as a Justice of the Peace in NSW, and available on Saturdays, please contact us on 9936 8400.

Are you concerned about climate change? Want to fi nd out more about renewable energy? GreenFILE covers the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and governments and what can be done at each level to minimise negative impacts.

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GreenFILEwww.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/databases

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Join us to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge and be there for the draw of the major prize

pack! All participants welcome!Thursday 31 January from 4pm

end of challenge party!

Locality: telling North Sydney stories in objects and pictures This permanent and evolving exhibition showcases treasures from Council’s wonderful historical collections, helping to tell a myriad of stories about local people, events and everyday life.

Family History Help DeskResuming in February 2019Staff and volunteers are available to give one-on-one assistance with family history research. For bookings, phone 9936 8400.

North Shore Historical SocietyNext meeting: Thursday 14 February, 6pmGuest Speaker - Sarah Morley, Curator Search and Discovery, State Library of NSW.Topic - Sydney’s Lost Garden PalaceVisitors welcome! Enquiries: President 9929 6637, Secretary 9957 2332

Volunteers wanted!Do you have an interest in local history and enjoy meeting new people? Why not become a museum guide at Don Bank or Sexton’s Cottage museums? We’re looking for new volunteers to show visitors around the museums and share the story of our local heritage. You will need to be able to commit to one shift a month. For further information, contact the Local History team on 9936 8400.

Council’s Resourcing Strategy 2018-2028 forecasts that without intervention, Council’s income won’t meet its costs to maintain current service levels by 2020/21. Additionally, asset management planning indicates that we need to spend more to renew infrastructure categorised as being in ‘very poor’ condition and at high risk of failure. To address this Council has proposed a special rate variation. Council is currently seeking community feedback on three fi nancial options, including its preferred option of a 7% p.a. rate increase for 5 years inclusive of the annual rate peg, commencing 1 July 2019.

Feedback closes 16 January 2019. View more information and make a submission:

https://yoursay.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/proposed-srv

Proposed Special Rate Variation and Minimum Rate Increase

StorytimeStorytime will resume on Tuesday 8 January, and will be held on Tuesdays only throughout January.

8th ABCs & 123s15th Summer22nd Art29th Lions & Tigers

The regular Storytime program will resume in February 2019 on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 11am, no bookings required.

Baby Rhymetime will not run during January, returning in February 2019. Bookings open at 9am on Tuesday 29 January. Until then, we recommend joining the Toddler Rhymetime sessions on Thursdays at 11.30am.Baby Rhymetime is for children under 2 years and their parents & carers. It is held on Mondays at 10.30am and 11.30am. Online bookings at: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone

Toddler Rhymetime, for children under 3 years, is held on Thursdays at 11.30am, resuming for 2019 on Thursday 10 January. No bookings required.

Juggling Workshop*Friday 11 January, 10amLearn to juggle and make your own juggling ballsAges 8+ Bookings essential.

‘Time to Read’ clock decorating*Tuesday 15 January, 2pmBuild a clock and decorate it with old comic book pages. Ages 10+ Bookings essential.

Film & popcornFriday 18 January, 10amMary and the witch’s fl ower (PG): all ages, no bookings.

Make your own Kaleidoscope*Monday 21 January, 10am and 11.30amAges 5+ Bookings essential.

D.I.Y. Patch WorkshopWednesday 23 January, 2pmStrictly 12-18 years only. Bookings essential.

Film & popcornThursday 24 January, 2pmHotel Transylvania 3 (PG): all ages, no bookings.

*For online bookings and further details visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone

May Gibbs’ Nutcote5 Wallaringa Ave, Neutral BayWednesday - Sunday, 11am-3pm

Kirribilli Neighbourhood CentreCommunity Library16-18 Fitzroy St, KirribilliContact 9922 4428 for hours

Parking @ Stanton LibraryNorth Sydney Residents with a Ridge Street Car Park card from Council are entitled to 1.5 hours free parking in Ridge Street Car Park. Cards are available from Council’s Customer Service Desk (fee applies). Free parking for all is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Heritage Centre, Level 1Open until 5pm dailyHeritage Centre Desk:Monday - Saturday: 1-5pmAt other times assistance is available from the Information Desk on the Ground Floor

Don Bank Museum6 Napier St, North SydneyWednesday, 12-3pm, Sunday, 2-4pm

St Thomas’ Rest Park250 West St, Crows Nest Self guided walks available at any time

Sexton’s Cottage Museum250 West St, Crows NestThursday, 1-4pm, Saturday, 2-4pm

Tuesday 1 CLOSED

Wednesday 2 Normal opening hours resume

Tuesday 8 11am Storytime

Thursday 10 11.30am Toddler rhymetime

Friday 11 10am School Holiday Activity: Juggling workshop*

Tuesday 15 11am2pm

2pm

StorytimeSchool Holiday Activity: ‘Time to read’ clock decorating workshop*Knitting group

Thursday 17 11.30am Toddler rhymetime

Friday 18 10am School Holiday Activity: Film & popcorn Mary and the witch’s fl ower (PG)

Monday 21 10am11.30am

School Holiday Activity: Make your own kaleidoscope*School Holiday Activity: Make your own kaleidoscope*

Tuesday 22 11am Storytime

Wednesday 23 2pm School Holiday Activity: DIY patch workshop*

Thursday 24 11.30am2pm

Toddler rhymetimeSchool Holiday Activity: Film & popcorn Hotel Transylvania 3 (PG)

Saturday 26 Open 10am-5pm

Monday 28 CLOSED

Tuesday 29 10.30am11am

Books to movies group: Victoria & AbdulStorytime

Wednesday 30 6pm Get Creative: Colouring meditation

Thursday 31 11.30am4pm

Toddler rhymetimeSummer reading club celebration party*bookings essential

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