What’s on in May!?

May 2023

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This month Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries have a range of activities for all ages, including an Author Visits with Laura Sykes and Darcy Tindale and National Simultaneous Story Time on May 24. Be sure to check out what’s on below and contact your local branch for more information.

Be sure to check out else is happening at the library below and contact your local branch for more information.

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LATEST NEWS

National Simultaneous Story Time 
Wednesday, May 24 2023

Join us at Muswellbrook Library for a special Story Time session for National Simultaneous Storytime!

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
This year’s title is ‘The Speedy Sloth’ written by Rebecca Young and illustrated by Heath McKenzie, published by Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd.

Muswellbrook Library will be hosting a special Story Time session from 10:40AM on Wednesday May 24th, bookings are essential, please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 to book.

All children under the age of 13 must be supervised by a parent or carer at all times.
Schools, daycares and community groups are welcome to enquire and book to attend this Story Time virtually.

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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

Story Time and Craft: Thursday mornings at 10:00AM – 10:30AM

*There will be no Story Time session on Thursday May 4.

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

Put your Lego building skills to the test at Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries with our monthly Lego Club!
Join in on challenges that will make you think outside the box and push your building skills to the limit.

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS

Muswellbrook Library’s Lego Club is held on the first and third Mondays of each month. This month’s sessions will be held on Monday, February 6 and 20 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm.

DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSION

Denman Library’s Lego Club is held on the second Monday of each month. This month’s session will be held on Monday, February 13 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

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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WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS

AUTHOR TALK: LAURA SYKES

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY 3 MAY | 10:30AM

Join Author Laura Sykes at Muswellbrook Library as she shares her novels, and life as an author and farmer.
Bookings are essential, please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 to book!
Light refreshments will be provided.

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Tomorrow:
Eleven years ago, Emma said goodbye to her imaginary childhood friend, Billy. Enjoying what is left of Summer, the earth goes still…
Thrown back in time nearly a century, Emma discovers that Billy is now William, and he isn’t quite so imaginary as she thought.

A Change in the Dreaming:
When Flick McGregor’s sister asks her to sell her half of the family farm, she figures she has nothing to lose. After all, she’s been running from the place and the memories it holds for years.

Matilda’s Run:
1947. The war may be over, but will life ever be the same?
Matilda Bryce doesn’t think so. After all, she was never meant to be running her father’s mountain cattle property. But with all three of her brothers lost to the war, she is determined to leave her life of luxury and do their memory proud.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Laura lives on a farm in rural NSW, and have been writing and making up stories ever since she can remember. “When I was little, I used to make my Mum write down the stories I told her at bedtime. You see, I wasn’t old enough to write yet. Precocious little thing!”
Laura is passionate about finding small ways to include a little more nature in our world, “Whether you come from the country like me or live in the city, there is always something we can do to bring that little bit more sustainability and peace to our everyday lives.”

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IN CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR DARCY TINDALE

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY
TUESDAY 9 MAY | 11AM

Join Author Darcy Tindale as she shares her latest rural thriller, set in the Upper Hunter, ‘The Fall Between’, at Muswellbrook Library.

Bookings are essential, contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543-1913 to book your spot!
Refreshments we be provided.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
The Fall Between is a rural crime novel that is both suspenseful and audacious, while offering a candid portrait of a regional town.
Detective Rebecca Giles has returned to her quiet home town Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley after ten years in Sydney. Suddenly, in a place where nothing much changes, three major cases land on her desk: a spate of jewellery thefts, the disappearance of a local schoolgirl, and the shocking murder of a young jillaroo. Giles is convinced the link between all three crimes lies in the town’s tragic history, perhaps even her own mother’s death, thirty years ago.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Darcy Tindale is an actor, author, theatresports player and director, and has appeared in television commercials, film and on stage. She has written comedy for radio, stage, media personalities, comedians, and theatre restaurants. Her short stories, plays and poems have been published in anthologies, journals, and magazines. The Fall Between is her first novel.

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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.
Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries host monthly book clubs that you can join to discuss this month’s read with a cuppa in hand.

DENMAN LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

The Denman Library book club is held the first Tuesday of each month. This month’s session will be held on Tuesday, May 2 from 1:15PM.

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

The Muswellbrook Library book club is held the second Tuesday of each month. This month’s session will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 2:00PM.

Bookings essential, please contact Muswellbrook library on 6543-1913 or Denman Library on 6547-2208 to register.

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SENIORS RIGHTS SERVICES POP UP AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY

Seniors rights service will be hosting pop up events Muswellbrook Library. Seniors Rights Service provides information and support to people using or seeking to access, in-home and residential aged care services. This service is free, independent and confidential. No appointment necessary.

Seniors Rights Service will be hosting regular pop-ups each month from 10am – 1pm.

This month’s session will be on May 19 from 10am – 1pm

Find out more about their free and confidential services at: www.seniorsrightsservice.org.au/

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COFFEE AND CRAFT AT THE LIBRARY

Come along to Denman Library for coffee and craft, bring along your current work in progress or something new to work on while having a chat and a cuppa with other crafty people.

DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSION

This months session will be held on Tuesday, May 16 from 1:15PM
These sessions will be held on the third Tuesday of each month.

Please contact Denman Library on 6547-2208 to register.

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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. Each session will run for approximately an hour. Stay around for a cuppa and a chat following the session.

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSION

This months session will be held on Friday, May 12 from 10:00AM.
These sessions will be held on the second Friday of each month.

Please contact Muswellbrook library on 6543-1913 to register.

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CRAFT GROUP AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY

Join our friendly craft group 10AM Tuesday mornings each fortnight at Muswellbrook Library. Bring along your current project or start something new while having a chat and sharing inspiration and ideas!

Sessions this month will be held on May 9 and 23 from 10AM.

Want to host your group meetings at the library? We have many different spaces to suit your needs, give your local branch a call!

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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. Even if you don’t plan on sending work out to publishers, but just enjoy writing as a hobby, this group is a way of sharing your love of the written word.

This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:00PM – 5:00PM
This group will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month.

Please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543-1913 to register your interest.

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BEN’S BOOK CLUB

Join Ben Hobson in conversation with Genevieve Gannon as they discuss her latest novel ‘The Gifted Son’.

This month’s meeting will be held on May 23, at 7:30PM AEST.

This group will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

During this digital book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a well-rounded bookish discussion.

Visit Libby by Overdrive to download this month’s title and more:

Click here to visit Libby.

To register for this month’s meeting follow this link here: Ben’s Book Club featuring Michael Thompson

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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 May 2, 16 and 30.

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

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 more information contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913.