LIBRARY NEWS

The Mount Morgan Library has had a new Customer Service desk recently installed. The new service point allows for better service and more displays. Come in and see the new space and discover what your local branch of the Rockhampton Regional Libraries offers.

As the weather cools, there is nothing better than snuggling up with a good book. While there are many wonderful books available to read, there is something special about reading a novel that is set in a place you have visited in real life.

No wonder books by Australian authors are so popular. Since Queensland Day is celebrated on 6 June, now is the perfect time to showcase some talented authors who live in this great State.

Local authors

Mount Morgan produces some amazingly talented people. Local poets Arlene Roberts, Mary Rattenbury and Nicholai Von Tonslamann have books of poetry in the Central Queensland collection.

Local fiction author Termina Ashton and non-fiction authors Betty Cosgrove, Marion Houldsworth, Ronald Burrows, Colin Roderick and G Westacott also have books held by Rockhampton Regional Libraries.

Qld Authors with books available on BorrowBox

This year Queensland Day is on a Tuesday and the Mount Morgan Library will be closed, but you can still access great books by Queensland authors online through Libby or BorrowBox. Matthew Condon, Therese Creed, Barbara Hannay, Mandy Magro, Kerry McGinnis, James Moloney and Kate Morton are all Queensland residents with works available to borrow online and in-branch.

Queensland Day is an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a Queenslander. This Queensland Day, why not take the time to write, draw or share what living in Queensland means to you? If you are a local author and would like to feature your work in the Rockhampton Regional Libraries, please speak with one of our friendly staff.

Library programs

There are many great activities on offer at the Mount Morgan Library. Come any time to try our scavenger hunt and colouring table or test your crafty skills with a take home craft pack.

On Friday, 2 June Services Australia will be presenting the next in a series of Financial Information sessions. This month’s topic is Aged Care fees and charges and will run from 9:30am – 12 noon. Please call Library Administration on 4936 8043 to let us know you are coming. Read’n’Rhyme is a fun program for children under 5 and their caregivers. It is run fortnightly on a Monday with the next session on 12 June at 9:30am. Rockhampton Regional Libraries are located in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, South Rockhampton and North Rockhampton.

It is free to become a library member. For more information please call the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169 or the Rockhampton Regional Library Administration Office on 4936 8043.

Dee River Oldies

There was a good turn out of members who enjoyed their cuppa while catching up and listening to the music at our May Morning Tea.

Bookings have now closed, but the Dee River Oldies members who have put their names in are looking forward to our next bus trip on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023.

We are going to the Archer Park Rail Museum for a look around followed by morning tea, then on to the Westwood Hotel for lunch. We will travel home via Dululu. The bus leaves the Morgan Street bus stop at 8.30 a m.

Our June Meeting is on Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 at 2 pm and our June Morning Tea with a guest speaker is at 10 am on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023. Looking ahead we are planning a 'Christmas in July' Morning Tea and Damper Day in August. These will all be held in St Mary's Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan.

It you are aged 50 years or older, please come along and join in. There is no cost to become a member.

Our thoughts are with those members who are not feeling the best of late. With our weather getting much colder, please keep warm and stay rugged up.

Stay healthy and happy.

Submitted by The Steering Committee.

Carol Glover 49381 995 or Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.