Program Guide OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
HOLIDAY FUN
ITSY BITSY It’s all things miniature and marvellous these spring school holidays with fun activities happening at every branch. Highlights include discovering all things gross and yucky at Maitland Library when you create a germy monster or art work. Make itty bitty Lego creations or miniature comic books at Rutherford Library. Learn coding to create tiny worlds at Thornton Library with their Scratch and ScratchJr workshops or explore the magical world of fairies and elves at East Maitland and create a fairy or elf jar to take home. Head to maitland.nsw.gov.au/library to find more exciting activities and to book. 23 September - 6 October All library branches
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BEAMAFILM Stream the latest documentaries and indie feature films for free from the Maitland City Library website. All you need is your email and library card number. Beamafilm is home to over 400 award winning documentaries, independent features and festival favourites. Come into Maitland or East Maitland Library during October to see some of the great films streaming on our smartboards. Screening during October Maitland Library and East Maitland Library
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
HOLIDAY FUN
TWISTED TALES Be entertained with unexpected twists and surprising endings to popular fairytales. This funny original production presented by Maitland Repertory Theatre features well known fairytale creatures, heroes and villains. These stories have been given new life and each one is twisted in a way that is sure to excite and amuse. Friday 6 October 2.00pm - 3.30pm Rutherford Community Centre $5
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LOOK WHO’S TALKING
WORDS AT PLAY DAVID ASTLE Full time word nerd, David Astle is the crossword maker for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald as well as Wordplay Columnist with Spectrum. Gathering a large following in the SBS TV program Letters and Numbers, Astle continues to baffle devotees with his word games, crosswords and other puzzles. Thursday 12 October 6.00pm arrival 6.30pm start Maddies of Bolwarra $25 Books available for sale and signing
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
EXHIBITION
MAY GIBBS: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS On loan from the State Library of NSW, this exhibition pays tribute to the work of celebrated Australian children’s book author, illustrator and early environmentalist, May Gibbs. It introduces some of her best known and loved characters and stories, including her gentle but mischievous gumnut and gum blossom babies and the irrepressible brothers Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Drawing on her personal archive, the display also explores her working process and life. 20 October - 3 November Maitland Library Free
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EXHIBITION
WALLS THAT TALK
INSIDE OUT, OUTSIDE IN
PASSCHENDAELE
What do a pet portrait painter, a collector of tiny objects and Marie Antoinette have in common? These local artists will exhibit their work at the Inside Out, Outside In exhibition, along with other local emerging artists. The exhibition is an arts development initiative of Octapod. 6 November - 16 December East Maitland Library
The latest Walls That Talk installation at Maitland Library commemorates the Battle of Passchendaele. Focusing on photographs taken by Frank Hurley, it contains important images from the battle itself, along with studio portraits of local residents and ‘Maitland’s Own’ 34th Battalion. October - December Maitland Library Free
Rutherford Library Free
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
WRITING WORKSHOPS
CREATIVE WRITING MEET UP Join an informal and supportive writing group for tips on how to begin or receive advice and encouragement to continue your writing projects. With new topics each month, you will learn the basics of story structure, how to create dynamic characters, bring dialogue to life and much more. Presented in partnership with Hunter Writers Centre and Lake Mac Libraries. Friday 20 October 10.00am - 12.00pm East Maitland Library $12 per session Bookings essential
HUNTER WRITERS CENTRE POETRY GROUP
POETIC VOICES
Poems can function as connections between the creative imagination of the writer and the reader or listener. Finding your voice, using words, sounds and rhythms that identify the unique you, will allow you to connect with others. Join our group and exercise your poetic voice. Presented in partnership with Hunter Writers Centre and Lake Mac Libraries. Please note membership of Hunter Writers Centre is a requirement of participation in the group. Fourth Saturday of the month October and November 10.00am - 1.00pm East Maitland Library Free Bookings essential
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LOOK WHO’S TALKING LOCAL STORIES
LOCAL CHAMPIONS Local champions are the everyday heroes whose actions teach us about courage, strength, grace and hope. Kathryn Bennett is involved in many social causes including managing a project to provide water to schools in Vanuatu. Pat Allen gives back to the community through her volunteer work, which includes Youth Off the Streets and Palliative Care. Learn how compassion is at the heart of what these energetic locals do. Tuesday 24 October 6.00pm - 7.30pm East Maitland Library Free
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
LOOK WHO’S TALKING
FOLKLORE, FAITH AND FANTASY HANNAH KENT In her eagerly awaited follow up to Burial Rites, Hannah Kent once again illustrates her mastery in evoking an authentic voice of the past. The Good People is based on a true story of a crime committed in pre-famine Ireland and the fairy folklore that was intertwined in everyday life. Hannah Kent found significant critical and commercial success with her first novel, Burial Rites, which is currently being adapted to film. Thursday 2 November 6.00pm arrival 6.30pm start Monte Pio Hotel and Conference Centre $25 Books available for sale and signing 9
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LOOK WHO’S TALKING WELLBEING
CAN YOU READ YOURSELF HAPPY? The restorative power of reading is no surprise to readers who have been self medicating with great books their entire lives. Find out how and why reading books can be good for your mental health and your relationships with others. Tuesday 14 November 6.00pm - 7.30pm Rutherford Library Free
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY
WAS SOCRATES A TERRORIST? Socrates is put on trial by the Hunter Valley Socratic Society as they ask the question: was Socrates a terrorist? With a contemporary spin on an ancient conundrum, members of the audience will participate in determining which way the hammer falls on the fate of the world’s most famous philosopher. Join us in celebrating World Philosophy Day and the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought. Thursday 16 November 6.00pm - 7.30pm Maitland Gaol Auditorium Free
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SUMMER READING CLUB
GAME ON! Kids are invited to join the Summer Reading Club for their chance to win great prizes. The more you read, the more you win. Get ready for a Summer celebration of sports, games, technology and team spirit. The theme this year is Game On! and every library branch will be celebrating with fun activities, including a Summer Reading Club launch party on Friday 1 December. For more information on the Summer Reading Club head to maitland.nsw.gov.au/library 1 December 2017 – 31 January 2018 All library branches Free
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PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
BABY BOOK CLUB
STORYTIME
Babies love to listen to the human voice, and what better way than through reading. Share a love of reading and language with your baby. Enjoy books, songs and rhymes for 0–2 year olds.
We make reading fun! Read, sing and play with your toddler at these interactive and entertaining sessions. Storytime is designed to develop a love of reading and is ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
East Maitland Library Every Thursday and Friday 11.00am
Storytime themes
Maitland Library Every Thursday 11.00am Rutherford Library Every Monday 10.00am Thornton Library Every Tuesday 10.30am
October: Teddy Bear stories November: Adventure stories December: Give a story East Maitland Library Every Monday and Wednesday 11.00am Maitland Library Every Tuesday 11.00am Rutherford Library Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Thornton Library Every Thursday 10.30am
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BOOK CLUBS
GET CONNECTED
If you enjoy reading, meeting people and discussing your opinions and ideas, than our Book Clubs may be right for you. Join one of the exciting new Book Clubs at one of our four library branches.
Increase your computer skills at these free, hands on sessions. Get comfortable with technology in a supportive environment.
Maitland Library First Tuesday of the month 6.00pm - 7.00pm East Maitland Library Third Wednesday of the month 3.00pm - 4.00pm Rutherford Library Fourth Friday of the month 11.30am - 12.30pm Thornton Library First Tuesday of the month 11.00am - 12.00pm
BOOK CHATS Join a book chat for a casual discussion of interesting reads, book recommendations and the chance to meet new people. Thornton Library First Friday of the month 10.30am - 11.30am
Book an individual training session to focus on what you need. Topics include social media, email, smartphones and tablets/iPads, word processing, family history and online research. Let us help you discover the library’s digital collections from eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines to eComics, eFilms, eMusic and more. Get Connected sessions are available at all Maitland City Library branches or bring your tablet/smartphone/reader and ask the library staff for tips and troubleshooting. Visit or contact your local branch. East Maitland Library 02 4933 7122 Maitland Library 02 4933 6952 Rutherford Library 02 4932 8730 Thornton Library 02 4964 4468 14
Connecting our community East Maitland Library Garnett Road East Maitland NSW 2323 t 4933 7122 eastmaitland.library@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Rutherford Library Arthur Street Rutherford NSW 2320 t 4932 8730 rutherford.library@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Maitland Library 480 High Street Maitland NSW 2320 t 4933 6952 maitland.library@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Thornton Library Taylor Avenue Thornton NSW 2322 t 4964 4468 thornton.library@maitland.nsw.gov.au
maitland.nsw.gov.au/library Booking and payment prior to events is essential and may be made online at maitland.nsw.gov.au/library 15
Contact Maitland Library 4933 6952 for further information. Book online at maitland.nsw.gov.au/library