Library fun during school holidays

codes in a special online session.

There will also be an enchanting puppet show on offer featuring timeless classics such as Hansel and Gretel and the Gingerbread Man.

There will also be a special visit to Laycock Street Theatre with a tour and a special storytime.

Check out the full range of activities and book at https:// libraries.centralcoast.nsw. gov.au/

Meanwhile, Bateau Bay and Kariong libraries are now offering extended hours access as part of the Library@ yourtime program.

The extended library service follows the success of the initiative providing additional access at Toukley Library over the past year.

The innovative program uses technology to monitor selfaccess, self-service loans and returns, computers and printing as well as lighting, alarms, and public safety.

Central Coast Council Libraries and Education Unit Manager, Beth Burgess, said Library@yourtime at Toukley Library had been embraced enthusiastically by library members.

“Library@yourtime lets inducted library members have access to the library outside regular staffed hours and complements our services during staffed hours, where library members can receive help and guidance as required,” she said.

“As always, our extensive range of free online resources and services, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, homework help, music streaming and more are also available 24/7 via

Council’s website.”

Participants of Library@ yourtime must be over the age of 18 and meet the terms and conditions of the program, including completing a building and safety induction course.

Access is via a swipe card and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an inducted adult.

Inductions for library@ yourtime, in the new locations at Bateau Bay and Kariong will be available from mid-June.

Patrons interested in this access can contact Kariong or

Bateau Bay branches for session dates and times, or simply for more information.

Council Administrator Rik Hart said this was a great example of how Council was creating better services to meet the changing needs and expectations of the community.

“Our libraries are continually reviewing their services and facilities to meet the changing needs of library users, including how people want to visit, borrow items and enjoy their library experience,” he said.

“Through Library@yourtime, library members can enjoy services at times that suit their lifestyles, whether that be commuters on their way to or from work, or students and families wishing to utilise the space and library services on weekends.”

These new services have been made possible through funding from a State Library of New South Wales Local Priority Grant.

Library@yourtime will extend the normal operational times so that inducted members can access the libraries every day between 7am and 7pm.

Contact Kariong Library 4325 8155 to become a Library@ yourtime member

Contact Bateau Bay Library 4350 1580 to become a Library@yourtime member

To access online library services, become a library member or sign up to the library e-news, visit libraries. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

The Central Coast Library Service app is also available to download for free from Apple iTunes or Google Play.

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Mark Shelley will bring his show, The Roy Orbison Story, to Laycock St Community Theatre on Sunday, August 27.

The ‘Big O’ stood head and shoulders above the rest; his vocals were peerless, his range extraordinary.

His songs were unique, impassioned and personal.

Orbison was enigmatic, driven, shy, funny, quietly charismatic.

From his initial success in the 1960s to the resurgence of his career in the 80s, his voice remained remarkable, communicating an emotional intensity not experienced in popular music before or since.