What’s on in September!?

September 2023

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 author visits with Sandie Docker and Scott Bevan, and our School Holiday activities. 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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LATEST NEWS

Preliminary Examinations at Muswellbrook Library

Year 11 Preliminary examinations will commence at the Muswellbrook Library from, Monday 11th September until Wednesday 20th September.

As a result there are changes to entry into our library. Please follow all directional signage when visiting and utilise our side pathway up to the front door during exams. 

Please contact the library on 6543-1913 if you have any concerns or require assistance access our facilities during this time.

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Reminiscence of Muswellbrook Shire
Wednesday September 6 | 10AM

Muswellbrook Library is celebrating this years History Week theme ‘Voices from the past’ by inviting residents of the Muswellbrook Shire to share their stories of growing up within the area. What has changed? What was your favourite pastime? What has changed the most within the area?
Interviews will be included in the Muswellbrook Shire Library Oral History Collection.

These sessions will take place on Wednesday, 6th September from 10am
Bookings are essential for this event. Recording sessions will take 30-40 minutes.

For more information or to register to participate, please contact Lauren Allan on 6543-1913.

This is an official event of History Week 2023, supported by the History Council of NSW.

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School Holidays at the Library
September 25 – October 6

We have fun filled and hands on holiday activities planned at out Muswellbrook and Denman branches! 

Watch this space for more information on our arts and robotics activities!

Keep up to date on all our library news with our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Click here to check out our website to see what else is on during the school holidays.

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AUTHOR TALKS

LEONIE ROGERS IN CONVERSATION WITH SANDIE DOCKER

Muswellbrook Library
Tuesday, September 5 from 3PM 

Bookings are essential. Book online here.

Join local Sandie Docker in conversation with local author Leonie Rogers, about her newest book, ‘The Redgum River Retreat’.

Contact Muswellbrook or Denman  Library for any assistance with booking.
Light refreshments will be provided.

Click here for more information about Sandie and her book.

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AUTHOR VISIT WITH SCOTT BEVAN

Muswellbrook Library
Tuesday, September 12 from 2PM

Join author Scott Bevan at Muswellbrook Library as he shares his latest book, ‘Return to the Hunter’.

Bookings are essential for this FREE event. Call Muswellbrook Library on
6543-1913 to book.

Click here for more information about Scott and his book.

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CURRENT EXHIBITS

CLOSE TO HOME BY JENNIFER STUERZL

On display until October

Jennifer Stuerzl is Muswellbrook-born artist, with her family still resident in the region.

As an artist her vision is attuned to the natural world, with a change of aesthetic visible across the diversity of the landscapes that she has experienced and documented.

Using media including watercolour, acrylic and ink to produce paintings, artist books and prints, she summons the tactile and sensual qualities of particular places, often embedding sediments, feathers and other evidence of the site within the work.

Read more about Jennifer and her works on our website here.

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

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PUP!-ART – ‘WELL HEELED’

On display until October 16

A Muswellbrook Shire Council Community Services art project celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Blue Heeler Film Festival. This project aims to cultivate a vibrant atmosphere of community solidarity and positivity.

Groups were given a white fiberglass life-size Blue Heeler sculpture as a canvas for their creativity, and a goal to create a one-of-a-kind design that reflects their unique contributions within the Muswellbrook Shire.

Read more about the Pup!Art – ‘Well Heeled’ project on our website here.

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

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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

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.

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS

Muswellbrook Library’s Lego Club is held on the first and third Mondays of each month.
Monday, September 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.
Monday, September 11 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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WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS

BEN’S BOOK CLUB

Join Ben Hobson in conversation with author Maya Linnell to discuss her delightful romance ‘Kookaburra Cottage’.

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

Click here for more information.

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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.

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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 September 5 and 19.

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.