Things to do at the Forster and Tea Gardens Library Forster, Tuncurry Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - September 23, 2015 Spring is in the air at Great Lakes Council’s Tea Gardens and Forster Libraries these school holidays. When you think water and paint you don’t usually think of the Library but then again we’re always full of surprises here! For Tea Gardens, on Wednesday 23 September from 2:30 – 3:30pm kids will have
Great Lakes Library Service Better Reading Better Communities Forster, Tuncurry Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - September 23, 2015 Research shows that people with better reading skills are more likely to have a job, more likely to be paid more, experience better health and are less likely to end up in gaol. As part of a desire to improve literacy levels in the region the Great Lakes Library Service secured funding
Dad’s play important role in a child’s life MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - July 30, 2015 Great Lakes Council’s Library Service is encouraging dads to reach out to their children through reading. Modelling reading, sharing stories, exploring the world together and engaging in meaningful conversations that build critical thinking skills is the crucial role dads play in their child’s literacy development from birth to adulthood. It is never too
Trivia at Hawks Nest Community Hall Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - July 30, 2015 Do you have a large amount of unwanted knowledge hanging around in your head? Would you like to get together and have fun with some friends? Have you been spending too much time indoors due to the cooler weather? Then have we got the answer for you! Spring into Great Lakes Council’s
Melanie Lee at Forster Library with her workshops Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - July 15, 2015 Forster Library had the privilege of hosting a workshop on Wednesday 8 July by Melanie Lee. Melanie Lee is the author of “A Girl in the World” and co-founder of The Creative Kind. Her workshops focus on encouraging children and adults to imagine, draw, write and create their own stories. During the three hour
Library Outreach Services Officer, Meredith Campbell and Foster Study Nights FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - July 1, 2015 Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library will be opening its doors after-hours to provide a safe study environment for HSC students, away from the distractions at home. “Each year we meet with the Student Representative Council and confirm dates that we think will suit. This is the fourth year we’ve offered this service
Libraries in Forster and Tea Gardens exciting holiday fun Forster, Tuncurry Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 Great Lakes Libraries in Forster and Tea Gardens will be offering visitors some exotic and exciting holiday activities this July. Enjoy a taste of India at Tea Gardens library on Friday 3rd July 2.30- 3.30pm. This free event aims to stimulate the creative juices with a variety of Indian craft activities. Library
Nabiac School Children Enjoy Local Nabiac Library Nabiac, Coolongolook by NOTA - June 10, 2015 Nabiac Library was buzzing when the local school dropped in recently. Nabiac School Librarian Brian Dawson organised a visit for Kindergarten Year 1 and Year 2 on May 20th. The students were shown the collections, services and facilities available to them if they become members of the library service. Outreach Services
Ted Fitzgerald gives a gift on his 100th birthday FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - June 2, 2015 Great Lakes Library is the lucky recipient of a generous donation from a local centenarian. Forster resident and long-term library member Ted Fitzgerald recently turned 100 years old. As part of his 100th birthday celebration, Ted kindly decided to donate the sum of $500 to the Library. The library has increasingly become an important
Felicity Carter ‘Library Champion’ for 2014 Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - May 19, 2015 Great Lakes Library volunteer Felicity Carter has been elected as the 'Library Champion' for 2014 because of her dedication and passion toward supporting literacy in the community. Felicity is a volunteer literacy tutor and spends tireless hours in the community, networking and spreading the word of the wonderful 'Better Reading Better Communities'