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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…