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What’s on in August!?
August 2025Welcome to the Muswellbrook Shire Libraries eNewsletter – the best way to stay up to date with all the news and events from the Muswellbrook and Denman Branches. Don’t forget to follow us on our Instagram or Facebook for ongoing news and events. This month Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries have a range of activities for all ages, including an author visit with Darcy Tindale, Book Week, an exhibition by Shire local Ted George and more! Be sure to check out what’s on below and contact your local branch for more information. Our activities are inclusive. Please contact Muswellbrook or Denman library if you would like to discuss any supports for your family prior to attending. |
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Book an AdventureBook Week: August 16th to 23rdThe 2025 theme for Book Week is Book an Adventure! 2025 is a milestone year for CBCA as they celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week! For 8 decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the countless worlds that books offer. Jess McGeachin’s imaginative artwork reflects this mission perfectly, encouraging children to set off on adventures through time, lands, and imagination! Organise a visit to your local Library this Book Week to check out the Short List winners and more! Who knows which book characters you might see during your visit! |
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Science Week 2025
August 9th to 17th
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in science events across the nation.
It provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists’ to the world of knowledge. It also aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in.
Visit your local branch and see our Science Week displays, Curiosity Kits and more!
Upcoming Authors
A CONVERSATION WITH DARCY TINDALE
MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY
Thursday August 14, from 10:15am
Bookings are essential. Contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913.
Join author Darcy Tindale as she shares her latest rural thriller, set in the Upper Hunter, ‘Burning Mountain’, at Muswellbrook Library.
About the book: When the bones of a teenage boy are discovered on Mount Wingen, Detective Rebecca Giles dives deep into a missing persons case that has haunted her rural town for twenty years …
Exhibitions
Santa Gertrudis Collection
On Exhibit until October
At the Muswellbrook Library.
Muswellbrook Library is featuring a new exhibit by local resident Ted George.
The exhibit showcases a unique collection focused on Santa Gertrudis cattle will be on display until October. The display includes historic photographs, sales brochures, and detailed breed information, all drawn from Ted’s long-standing interest and knowledge of the breed.
Visit Muswellbrook Library throughout August and October to see this exhibit and more!
What’s on for Children
STORY TIME AND BABY RHYME TIME
Join us weekly at our story time and rhyme sessions filled with stories, song and creativity.
MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS
Baby Rhyme Time: Monday mornings at 10:00AM – 10:45AM
Story Time and Craft: Thursday mornings at 10:00AM – 11:00AM
DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSIONS
Rhyme Time sessions will run weekly on Mondays from 10:00AM.
Interested in attending a session but can’t make it to these times? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913.
LEGO CLUB
Join in on Lego building challenges that will make you think outside the box and push your building skills to the limit. Bookings are essential.
MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS
Muswellbrook Library’s Lego Club is held on the first and third Mondays of each month.Monday, August 4 and 18 from 3:45PM to 4:45PM.
DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSION
Denman Library’s Lego Club is held on the third Tuesday of each month.Tuesday, August 19 from 3:20PM to 4:20PM.
Contact your local branch for more information.
Suitable for ages 6 – 12 years.
Children under the age of 13 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
CIRCLE TIME AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY
Join us at Muswellbrook Library for an interactive Circle Time session, that will be filled with movement, music and craft! Suitable for ages 0-6 years.
Circle Time sessions will be fortnightly on Tuesdays. Sessions this month will be held on Tuesdays, August 12 and 26 from 10am.
CODING CLUB AT DENMAN LIBRARY
Learn how to code, build with Lego Technic and more in these interactive monthly sessions at Denman Library.
Bookings essential.
Sessions will be held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month.
The next session will he held on Tuesday August 5 at 3:20PM to 4:20PM
Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Siblings are welcome.
Hosted In partnership with the STEM Innovation Lab
What’s on for Adults
BEN’S BOOK CLUB
Join Ben Hobson in conversation author Michael Brissenden as he discusses ‘Smoke’, this year’s chosen title for the Together We Read book club.
This month’s session will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, at 7:30PM AEST.
BOOK CLUB AT THE LIBRARY
Joining a book club can be a fun and interesting way to meet people as well as indulging your love of reading.
Check out our website for more information and sessions at your local branch.
Muswellbrook Library’s Book Club
UPPER HUNTER CASUAL CROCHET CREW AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY
Come along and share your skills, ideas and crochet tips and tricks and in a social setting over a cuppa each fortnight at Muswellbrook Library.
UPPER HUNTER WRITERS COLLECTIVE MEETING
Join the Upper Hunter Writers Collective at the Muswellbrook Library each month for motivation, support and feedback from others who have a passion for writing.
Our Services
CHILDREN’S EARLY READING PROGRAMS
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Thanks to the generous support of our funding partner, AGL, eligible families can now access this program at no cost. This program delivers a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth until their fifth birthday — helping to build early literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading. Children born on or after July 1, 2025, are eligible to register!
Read more and register online here.
Rising Readers: 1000 Books Before School
Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. This reading program is open for children ages 0-5 years and aims to add reading to your daily routines!!
Log books and reading time into our free Beanstack app to track your progress.
Read more about our Beanstack app and register your child today!
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE
Did you know we run a free home library service to housebound members of the Muswellbrook and Denman Communities? We can pick for you, or you can use our online catalogue to make a selection of books, DVDs, CDs and Audio books that pique your interest. We also have audio readers available for members with low to no vision.
Deliveries will be made on August 5th and 19th.
For full details or to register visit our website.
CLICK AND COLLECT
Our FREE Click and Collect services are now available at Muswellbrook and Denman Branches to eligible library members. Reserve things you are interested in or let us make selections for you.
For full details or to register visit our website.
TECH HELP
These BYO device sessions are designed to help you get started on library digital collections, learn how to use your device and general tech assistance.
These sessions can be booked one-on-one for a maximum of half an hour.
Please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 to register your interest.
Check out what’s on at our libraries during August!
Please note: During working hours—For all after hours enquiries, visit our contact page
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7 Ogilvie St,
Denman NSW 2328
Phone: (02) 6547 2208
Email: Send us an email
Hours
Monday — 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday — closed
Wednesday — 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday - closed
Friday - 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday - closed
Sunday - closed
126 Bridge Street,
Muswellbrook NSW
Phone: 02 6543 1913
Fax: 02 6543 1325
Email: Send us an email
Hours
Monday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday— 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday— 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday— closed