WINTER 2010 Mosman Library’s Quarterly Newsletter Issue 56

Mosman Library launches it’s

Audio Book Collection

What is a Playaway? It is an all-in-one audio book about the size of an iPod. Its small size and ultra-portability makes it the most convenient audio book format in our collection. There are no CDs to load and unload, no hassles of downloading and no other equipment needed. Easy-to-use technology for all ages! Each Playaway comes with the digital content already pre-loaded. You simply need to supply one “AAA” battery, earphones and enjoy. Directions for use are on the case and on the device itself. They fit easily into pockets and are great when going on a walk or for those long bus or train rides. If you do not have any earphones we have a small number available on request at our Lending Desk for you to keep. When you are searching on the Webcat, the Playaways are displayed as DIGI - short for digital player. Each Playaway holds an entire audiobook,

regardless of length Easily navigate back and forth through chapters Automatic bookmarking remembers where you

stopped listening Universal headphone jack

A library of the future in every sense of the word, your Library has for many years provided a service of which many of our patrons may not be aware - that being the ability to renew your items online. Think about it. You’re sitting at home in your comfortable chair, browsing through your pile of library books. Suddenly you realise they are due tomorrow! Simply reach for your laptop, go to our site and hit renew. All done, without the need of getting out of your chair. So save yourself a phone call or a frustrating drive through the traffic. It’s easy, convenient, and might just save you an annoying overdue fine. There's a convenient link on the Library home page www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library

Want help? Watch a video! youtube.com/watch?v=1meOEqew1ss

Mosman Library is starting a series of free monthly talks aimed at those of us who have the time and inclination to hear a speaker who is a leader in their field. A different topic will be covered each month, and sessions will be interactive and hands-on. Come to whatever interests you or make it a regular date in your diary. Subjects on the agenda include natural therapies, styling and fashion, literary discussions and legal matters. Talks will be held on the first Monday of the month at 10:30am. This new initiative will begin on Monday 5th July. Please contact Jane Roughley, Reader Services Librarian for more information. Bookings will be required.

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JUNE Maggie Hamilton Wednesday 16th June 7pm “What’s Happening to our Girls?” “What’s Happening to our Boys?” JULY John Birmingham Monday 5th July 7pm “After America” Peter FitzSimons Monday 19th July 7pm “A Simpler Time” Mike Carlton Wednesday 28th July 7pm “Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth”

This Winter The Winter Read, Review & Win Program for adults is back again this winter, and encourages readers to review the books they have read. Winter is a great time for curling up with a good book, so why not share your latest read and at the same time go into the draw to win a weekly prize. Reviews will be posted on Mosman Readers, www.mosmanreaders.net, the library’s online social network for readers, and in the Read, Review & Win folders in the Library. The Program serves a dual purpose. Readers have the chance of winning a great prize, and are also able to see what others are reading, and perhaps get an idea for their next read. Prizes include Mosman Library bags, vouchers to spend at a local bookshop, and some great surprises. The Winter Read, Review & Win Program begins on July 1 and runs until August 31. Don’t forget you can write a review at any time, fiction, non-fiction, books or audio-visual, and be eligible for a great monthly prize. Review cards are available at the Lending Desk or from the Library’s web page, www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library.

A Brief History of Mosman If you are doing an assignment on the history of Mosman or if you are just interested in the history of Mosman, you need look no further than the Mosman Council website at http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/mosman/history

Pre-paid bookings essential at MOSMAN LIBRARY

Adults $8.80 Pensioners/Students $6.60 (Passes must be shown)

Please note that tickets for Mosman Library author events go on sale 4 weeks prior

to the event.

Our ticket prices have changed! As of 1st July, 2010 ticket prices for Author Evenings:

Adults: $10.00

Pensioners/Students: $8.00

For all enquiries, contact Mosman Library on 9978 4091

Missed an Author Evening? Check out the library account on Vimeo for webcasts

of sellout author evenings and watch them from home

www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/webcasts

NEW LIBRARIAN Alycia is the new Youth Librarian here at Mosman Library. Say hello to her on the Wired 4 Teens blog and let her know what you want to see happen in your library! teens.mosmanlibraryblogs.com

TEEN EVENTS THIS WINTER School Holiday Activities Wired4Teens & Games Night Monday 12th July @ 4pm Games and activities in the library this July school holidays. Bring your friends! Twilight Night Wednesday 14th July @ 4pm Get ready for the release of Eclipse by watching New Moon in the Library. There will be games, activities and snacks provided. Mosman Youth Awards in Literature Thursday 19th August Presentation of the winners of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature at the Mosman Youth Development Centre. Book Week - Traveling Pants Tuesday 24th August @ 4pm The return of the Traveling Pants to Mosman Library during Book Week. Decorate them at the library to show all of NSW what a great place Mosman is.

TAKE PART Mosman Library is looking for Youth Consultants to assist in developing services, workshops and events, choosing books, CDs, DVDs and magazines for the library. If you’re aged 12 years or older, we’d love to hear from you! Just pop into the library or call us on 9978 4091.

LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE

Help us imagine a Mosman Library of the future: Will there be books? Will there be librarians or will the library be run by robots? Let us know what you think. mosmanfuturelibrary.tumblr.com

Mosman Library Blog: Keep up to date with what’s on at the library refdesk.mosmanlibraryblogs.com

Follow @mosmanlibrary on Twitter For all the newest info about the library and your community

Mosman Readers Hub: Get news, reviews and advice on what to read next at our online community hub. www.mosmanreaders.net

Share memories of your street Together, your recollections offer a unique view of the living history of our municipality. mosmanmemories.net

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Focussing on the Infocus Collection for HSC students A collection that you might not know about is the Infocus collection housed in the Reference Library in the filing cabinet next to the Reference Desk (just ask our friendly staff). Items in the Infocus collection are sourced from the vast collec-tions of the State Reference and Mitchell Libraries especially for their HSC-related content. These items are drawn from Australian and international sources, often hard to locate without visiting the State Library of New South Wales and copyright cleared so that you are able to photocopy articles of interest. To find what we have in the collection type infocus into the title box in the catalogue

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June Starfish Club - Royal Stories Wednesday 2 June 3:45pm After-school activities Join us every Thursday afternoon from 4:00pm in the children’s library for stories, games, craft and other fun activities for school children aged 5+. (during school terms). Be the first to get your hands on some new books, and learn something new every week about all the things going on in the world around you!

July July School Holidays– In My Backyard Starfish Club Stories From a Long Time Ago Wednesday 7 July 3:45 pm NAIDOC Week- The Beatty Clan Crew Wednesday 7 July 10:30-11:15am This high action performance highlights both Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island cultures. Taryn and her family crew present songs, stories and dance focussing on Australia’s unique native animals with instruments, costumes and artefacts. Suitable for ages 4+. Booking open Wednesday 16 June

NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition Artworks by local school children will be displayed in the Library from 4-11 July. Works in this year’s exhibition will feature the Guringai Festival theme of “Living Languages”

Bugs, bugs, bugs! Craft for kids In this creepy, crawly craft activity you will have the chance to make a friendly (or scary!) backyard critter to take home. We’ll be using paint, so don’t wear anything too fancy. Friday 9 July & Friday 16 July 10:30-11:30am Suitable for school children aged 5+ Bookings open Friday 18 June

Backyard Bugs Tuesday 13 July 2:00-3:00pm This great show focuses on the world of

mini-beasts looking at what makes them special and their amazing abilities. The show is totally interactive and allows children to hold and touch many different bugs- so get ready for a lot of laughing and screaming! Suitable for ages 4+ Bookings open Tuesday 21 June

August Starfish Club- Book Week Winners Wednesday 4 August 3:45 pm

Children’s Book Week 2010- Crossing the Story Bridge

Book Week Competitions Don’t miss your chance to win some great prizes in our annual Children’s Book Week creative competitions, details will be available from July. Keep an eye out and grab an entry form from the Library or download one from the Website. http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/children Crossing Bridges Show Wednesday 25 August 4:00-4:50pm Join us for this special Book Week performance where stories, song, costumes and music celebrate the theme of Crossing Bridges. Suitable for ages 4+ Bookings open Wednesday 4 August