What’s on in March!?

March 2024

Welcome 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 new Instagram or Facebook for ongoing news and events.

This month Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries have a range of activities for all ages, including celebrating Easter, Harmony Week and International Women’s Day. 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.

LATEST NEWS

Easter Closure Period

Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries will be closed for Easter from Friday, March 29 through to Monday, April 1 inclusive.

Muswellbrook Branch will re-open on Tuesday, April 2 from 10am.
Denman will re-open on Tuesday, April 2 from 2pm.

Both branch’s returns chute will be available during this time for any returns.
Our digital library is available 24/7, for more information click here.

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International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
Friday March 8

For International Women’s Day 2024 and beyond, let’s #InspireInclusion.

When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.
To truly include women means to openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify. Worldwide, women must be included in all fields of endeavour.

Visit your local branch and see what we have on display for International Women’s Day.

The Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre and Muswellbrook Shire Council are hosting a morning tea in celebration of International Women’s Day from 11am to 1pm on March 8. See more information here.

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Harmony Week
March 18 – March 24

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community.
Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it.
Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.

To celebrate Harmony Week and the Holi Festival, Muswellbrook Library will be hosting a messy colour Story Time Session on Thursday March 21 from 10am.

CURRENT EXHIBITS

MULTICULTURAL GROUP
Closes March 8 – 29th.

During March the Muswellbrook Multicultural Group will be sharing a variety of items at the Muswellbrook Library.

This exhibit will feature collected items from around the world highlighting the 2024 Harmony Week theme, ‘Everyone Belongs’.

Visit Muswellbrook Library during February to check out this exhibit.
Click here for our full opening hours.

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

STEM Story Time: The third Thursday of the month from 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.

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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, March 4 and 18 from 3:45PM to 4:45PM.

DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSION

Denman Library’s Lego Club is held on the second Monday of each month.
Wednesday, March 13 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM.

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.

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MULTICULTRUAL GROUP EXHIBIT
March 8 – March 29

Join us at Muswellbrook Library for an extra special Story Time session to celebrate Easter. Create your very own Easter Hat and show it off with a parade! All materials will be supplied.
Bookings are essential.

Contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543-1913 to book.

WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS

BEN’S BOOK CLUB

Join Ben Hobson in conversation with author Lee Christine to discuss her thrilling mystery ‘Glenrock’.

This month’s session will be held on Tuesday March 26, at 7:30PM AEDT

Click here for more information and to book.

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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.

Denman Library’s Book Club.

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BRAIN TRAINING AT THE LIBRARY

Train your brain at Muswellbrook Library.
Join us and get ready to challenge your mind and exercise your mental agility.

Click here for more information.

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CRAFT GROUP AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY

Join our friendly craft group 10AM Tuesday mornings each fortnight at Muswellbrook Library.

Click here for more information.

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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.

Click here for more information. 

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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.

Click here for more information.

OUR SERVICES

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 March 5th and 19th.

For full details or to register visit our website.

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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.

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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.