Showing posts with label Cronulla Library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cronulla Library. Show all posts

Extended weekend opening hours for Sutherland & Cronulla Libraries

Starting on the weekend of the 4/5 July 2015, Sutherland and Cronulla libraries will be extending their opening hours. The increased hours are in direct response to increased demand from the community.

Cronulla Library will be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm on Saturdays
(an extension of 4 hours on the current closing time of 12:00noon)

Sutherland Library will be open from 11:00am until 5:00pm on Sundays
(an extra 2 hours on the current 12:00noon - 4:00pm hours)

BOOK TERRARIUM WORKSHOP AT CRONULLA

Here's a great idea for creative people wanting to recycle those old books, how about making a "book terrarium".
A small but eager group of participants got their hands dirty and created some very eye catching book terrariums at Cronulla Library last week.
I guess you could say it is a "novel" way to house your little succulent plants, have some fun, and recycle some well used books.  Thank you to the staff from Sutherland Library for helping make the workshop such a success. Don't forget to check the "What's On" page on the Library Website for future events and activities.

Christmas Storytime at Cronulla Mall

Bells were ringing and we were singing at Cronulla Library's Xmas Beach storytime on Friday 16th December. Our special storytime in the Mall attracted 60 people who were happy to enjoy Christmas and seaside themed stories and songs.


'Maudie and Bear' from Bookweek 2011, and our enthusiastic singing attracted the attention of Santa who came to say hello.

Bookatoo also visited much to the delight of the crowd most of whom were our regular Storytime and Rhymetime customers. So a very Merry Christmas to you all and we hope to see you at Cronulla library in the new year.

School Holiday Activities


'Let's Create! is our theme for the upcoming school holidays. Activities include Trevor's Drawing Workshops, a Creative Writing Workshop with Author Aleesah Darlison, Sounds Like Music with Mic Conway, Kids and Cards, Wii Gaming Fun and our Let's Create fun activity. Check out our Whats On page for details. Book now!

Book Week 2011!

Cronulla Library Book Week DisplaySutherland Library Book Week Display

Our creative staff have been busy! Check out our Flickr photos to see the beautiful Book Week displays at our libraries. The theme for Book Week this year is 'One World, Many Stories.'

Many local students have visited our libraries or we have been to their schools. By the end of our celebrations around 8000 local kids will have joined us.

The major focus of Book Week is the announcement of the winners of the Children's Book of the Year Awards - Find out which books won...

Wrap With Love Knit In 2010

The Wrap With Love 2010 Knit In was held early this year.

Shire knitters and groups had been busy knitting squares and making them into wraps to be sent to people around the world who are affected by the cold.

Thanks to those knitters who joined us at their library and to those who brought in completed squares and wraps. A special thank you to Jannali/Como Rotary Club who brought in the very colourful wraps shown here in the photos.

Get a head start on 2011 Wrap With Love......
If you love to knit or crochet or you would like to learn Cronulla, Engadine and Sylvania Libraries hold regular knitting groups. Knitters or would be knitters of all levels of abiltiy and ages are invited to meet in a relaxed, welcoming and social setting.

Cronulla Library
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
1.30pm - 3.00pm

Engadine Library
1st Tuesday of each month
10.30am-12noon

Sylvania Library
2nd Friday of each month
10.30am-12noon

Calling All Knitters - Knit In 2010

'Cold humanity is our concern, people caring about other people.'
Wrap with Love began in 1992 with an idea to encourage knitters/crocheters to create squares and wraps that can be sent to some of the millions of people in the world affected by cold weather.

Participating Sutherland Shire Libraries would like to invite those interested in joining this annual event, to meet with fellow knitters on Monday June 7 at 9am to 11am.

For those not able to join us on the day, completed squares or wraps can be dropped off until the end of July at any Sutherland Shire Library or Sutherland Community Centre.

Further information on the project and patterns for the squares available on Wrap With Love.

Participating libraries:
Sutherland Library
Cronulla Library
Caringbah Library
Engadine Library
Menai Library
Miranda Library

Monday June 7
9am - 11am

Library and Information Week 24-30 May 2010

Join us in celebrating Shire libraries as the place to access, communicate, connect, educate, entertain and inform.

Each library will be holding special activities and events during the week. Visit your local library to see what's on.

ANNUAL BOOK SALESutherland Library
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 MayIt's that time again! Sutherland's huge annual book sale. This year is the 21st anniversary of our annual sale and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.

If you have never been to this event before come along and join the fun.

Run in and grab a bargain from our huge range of adult and children's books and magazines. There is something for everyone.

The sale is held over 3 days with stock replenished regularly. Proceeds from the book sale are used to fund new library projects. Cash sales only.

Friday 21st 9am-8.30pm
Saturday 22nd* 9am-3.30pm
Sunday 23rd 12noon-3.30pm
* Face painting 11am-12noon (Saturday only)

DAILY LIBRARY TOURS
Sutherland LibraryMonday 24-Friday 28 May
11am and 2pm

Announcements will be made as to meeting point.

FAMILY HISTORY FOR BEGINNERSEngadine Library
Monday 24 May
10.30-11.30 am

Ever felt the urge to find out about your family tree?
Come and hear Heather Clarey from Botany Bay Family History Society give tips on how to begin researching your own family history using a variety of resources including ancestry.com

CARD MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Engadine Library
Tuesday 25 May
10am - 12noon

Impress your friends and family with your handmade cards. All materials are supplied but numbers are limited so bookings are essential. For information and bookings phone Kristin on 9710 0823.

Downloadable Audio Books and eBooks Using Overdrive
Engadine Library
Thursday 27 May
10.30am-11.30am
Carry all your favourite books in your pocket! Discover how to download popular digital audio and eBooks from the library website any time you want.

National Simultaneous Storytime
All Libraries (except Bundeena)
Wednesday 26 May
11am
Join us for some fun with a nationwide Simultaneous Storytime Reading of Little White Dogs Can't Jump by Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith. Be one of over 100,000 children and adults across Australia taking part in this special event.

National Simultaneous Storytime provides a fun and special opportunity for everyone to share in the joy and importance of reading and literacy for children.

Night Time Storytime
Menai Library
Monday 24 May
6.30pm

Miranda Library
Thursday 27 May
6.30pm


Wear your pyjamas if you like!

Creative Writing Workshop
Cronulla Library
Thursday 27 May
6.30pm
Always wanted to write but not sure where to start?
Join us at this introductory workshop presented by Stella Tarakson, an award winning author, researcher and tutor from St George and Sutherland Community College.
For bookings phone
Cronulla Library
9523 4980

Behind the ScenesSutherland Library
Friday 28 May
10am

Discover staff work areas and back room activities.

Storytime Goes Digital
Engadine Library
Friday 28 May
10.30am

Preschool storytime with a digital component.

Access Your Library OnlineSutherland Library
Friday 28 May
10.30am

Whiz around the website, gain control of the catalogue, delve into databases and overindulge your senses in Overdrive.

Author Talk - Constance Fairleight
Sutherland Library
Saturday 29 May
1pm
Local author Constance Fairleight will talk about her new book Creating the Life You Truly Deserve TM as the key to attaining the kind of life that you could only dream of. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon.
Light refreshments available.

Luxury Hamper Lucky Draw
Visit any Shire Library during Library and Information Week to go in the draw for your chance to win a basket full of goodies.
Entry is free.

For more information about Library and Information Week visit
library.sutherland.nsw.gov.auor
call 9710 0351

Calling all Knitters at the new Cronulla Library!


Do you love knitting or have you always wanted to learn?

Then come along and join other knitters in the comfortable surroundings of Cronulla Library.

We would like to invite knitters and would-be knitters to join the new Cronulla Library Knitting Group, meeting on the second Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm.

Meet new people, make new friends and help keep this wonderful skill alive.

Come and join us at the first meeting on Wednesday 12th May for some good conversation and great knitting!

Library and Information Week 24-30 May 2010

Join us in celebrating Shire libraries as the place to access, communicate, connect, educate, entertain and inform.

Each library will be holding special activities and events during the week. Visit your local library to see what's on.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Sutherland Library
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May
It's that time again! Sutherland's huge annual book sale. This year is the 21st anniversary of our annual sale and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.

If you have never been to this event before come along and join the fun.

Run in and grab a bargain from our huge range of adult and children's books and magazines. There is something for everyone.

The sale is held over 3 days with stock replenished regularly. Proceeds from the book sale are used to fund new library projects. Cash sales only.

Friday 21st 9am-8.30pm
Saturday 22nd* 9am-3.30pm
Sunday 23rd 12noon-3.30pm
* Face painting 11am-12noon (Saturday only)

DAILY LIBRARY TOURS
Sutherland Library
Monday 24-Friday 28 May
11am and 2pm
Announcements will be made as to meeting point.

FAMILY HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS
Engadine Library
Monday 24 May
10.30-11.30 am
Ever felt the urge to find out about your family tree?
Come and hear Heather Clarey from Botany Bay Family History Society give tips on how to begin researching your own family history using a variety of resources including ancestry.com

CARD MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Engadine Library
Tuesday 25 May
10am - 12noon
Impress your friends and family with your handmade cards. All materials are supplied but numbers are limited so bookings are essential. For information and bookings phone Kristin on 9710 0823.

Downloadable Audio Books and eBooks Using Overdrive
Engadine Library
Thursday 27 May
10.30am-11.30am
Carry all your favourite books in your pocket! Discover how to download popular digital audio and eBooks from the library website any time you want.

National Simultaneous Storytime
All Libraries (except Bundeena)
Wednesday 26 May
11am
Join us for some fun with a nationwide Simultaneous Storytime Reading of Little White Dogs Can't Jump by Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith. Be one of over 100,000 children and adults across Australia taking part in this special event.

National Simultaneous Storytime provides a fun and special opportunity for everyone to share in the joy and importance of reading and literacy for children.

Night Time Storytime
Menai Library
Monday 24 May
6.30pm

Miranda Library
Thursday 27 May
6.30pm

Wear your pyjamas if you like!

Cerative Writing Workshop
Cronulla Library
Thursday 27 May
6.30pm
Always wanted to write but not sure where to start?
Join us at this introductory workshop presented by Stella Tarakson, an award winning author, researcher and tutor from St George and Sutherland Community College.
For bookings phone
Cronulla Library
9523 4980

Behind the Scenes
Sutherland Library
Friday 28 May
10am
Discover staff work areas and back room activities.

Storytime Goes Digital
Engadine Library
Friday 28 May
10.30am
Preschool storytime with a digital component.

Access Your Library Online
Sutherland Library
Friday 28 May
10.30am
Whiz around the website, gain control of the catalogue, delve into databases and overindulge your senses in Overdrive.

Author Talk - Constance Fairleight
Sutherland Library
Saturday 29 May
1pm
Local author Constance Fairleight will talk about her new book Creating the Life You Truly Deserve TM as the key to attaining the kind of life that you could only dream of. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon.
Light refreshments available.

Luxury Hamper Lucky Draw
Visit any Shire Library during Library and Information Week to go in the draw for your chance to win a basket full of goodies.
Entry is free.

For more information about Library and Information Week visit
library.sutherland.nsw.gov.au
or
call 9710 0351


Heart Week at Cronulla Library

In conjunction with Heart Week Cronulla Library is offering free blood pressure and glucose level testing.
Clincal nurses from Kareena Private Hospital will be available to answer any questions that you may have on the heart and heart diseases.
When: Tuesday 4th May, 2010
Time: 9.30am - 2pm
Cost: Free

Lapsit comes to Cronulla!


The popular Lapsit program is coming to Cronulla Library in 2010. This program has been running at Sutherland and Engadine Libraries since 2005.

The program is suitable for babies 6-18 months. It is a 4 week program and will be held on Thursdays at Cronulla.

Bookings are essential and will be taken from Monday 16th November 2010. Phone Cronulla Library for dates, times and to make a booking.

Cronulla Library Opens

The day was sunny. After a hectic month, calm descended on the staff of Cronulla Library. All was ready for the opening of the bright new library.

Eager customers waited outside for the doors to open.

Then.....the race was on.

HSC students led the way and quickly occupied most of the tables. Children made a beeline for the children's area. Newspapers were snapped up. Others wandered around taking in the colour and looking for their favourite authors.
Bookatoo was pursuaded to make a guest appearance much to the delight of the children - young and a little older.

Didn't get there for the opening? See photos of the opening on flickr

We look forward to you visiting Cronulla Library.

The library is in Cronulla Central.

Enter from Cronulla Plaza, Croydon Street or via the lifts from the Croydon Street Carpark.

Goodbye Surf Road, Hello Cronulla Central!

With the closure of the Library at Surf Rd, Cronulla on Saturday we have begun to move into the New Library at Cronulla Central in Croydon Street.

There's still lots to do but here's a sneak peak at the new Cronulla Library. There's more photos on Flickr too...

Farewell Cronulla Library, as we know it.

All are sad to see the old Cronulla library go, we have had some great times. As we get ready to make the move to a new home in Croydon Street we look back fondly on our little cosy library.It hasn’t always been a library; the building was built back in 1908 as the first Methodist church in Cronulla.

Cronulla was booming by the 1950’s, so in 1955 council decided to open a branch library at Cronulla. A portion of the School of arts building (1912) in Surf road was leased for this purpose. However, by 1962 the premises was considered to be inadequate and it wasn’t until 1969 that the old church was used for a separate children’s library with the adult library following in 1975.

Cronulla Library will continue to occupy the current building until September 19th 2009. (For more information about Cronulla’s and it's old buildings view them online or contact our Local Studies section at Sutherland Library Ph. 9710 0225).

It is time to say goodbye and to move on to bigger and better things. So farewell to Cronulla Library as we know it, your memory will live on in us. Please share your memories by commenting, so they can live on long after it has moved.

Cronulla Library is Closing for Relocation

artists impression of Cronulla Central

Cronulla Library will close its current location on Monday 21 September 2009, while it is relocated to a bigger and brighter space in the new Cronulla Central.

The doors will close for last time after 40 years at Surf Road on Saturday 19 September. This will be your last opportunity to borrow or return books and/or collect holds from Cronulla Library in its current location. The new Library will open for business in Cronulla Central (entry from Cronulla Plaza or Croydon Street) on Monday 19 October.

During the closure Cronulla Library will not be accepting returns. Any items being held for you will need to be collected from Caringbah Library.

We look forward to seeing you all in our fresh new space in October but during the closure all enquiries should be directed to Sutherland Library. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

Go on a Book safari

Go on a Book safari and discover Cronulla library's newly transformed jungle - a Book Week jungle.

That's right its book week again & this years theme is" Book Safari". Cronulla is putting the challenge out to its borrowers to discover the hidden book week characters hiding in our jungle poster, can you find them all?

Cronulla Library will also hold numerous school visits, celebrating the high quality of children's books produced every year here in Australia, including role plays, games and quacking like a chicken.

Don't let the schools have all the fun! Go on safari and discover all the wild and wonderful creatures that can be found at Cronulla Library - but watch out for those Chickens!








Book Week officially runs from August 22nd - 28th. The shortlist is out, and the winners will be announced on Friday 21st August. All libraries in the Sutherland Library participate and have decorated accordingly. Go on a Library safari and visit them all, or view their displays online.

Hold Fees

Please be advised that as of 1st July 2009 the Hold Fee will be $1.00 in accordance with Sutherland Shire Council's Schedule of Fees and Charges for the year ending June 2010.

The fee applied to holds collected from 1st July 2009

Project Gen Y @ the Library

This survey has now finished. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Sutherland Shire Libraries in conjunction with a UTS student project is conducting a survey of Gen Y library customers.

Are you between the ages of 10 and 26?
Fill in a GenY @ the Library survey and help us to better understand your library needs.

Gen Y is a unique generation in that they have developed and grown up in a period of rapid technological changes.

The objective of the GenY @ the Library project is to gain a better understanding of the Gen Y library customers in relation to their attitudes towards the library and expectations regarding the information products and services that the library holds now and in the future.

The survey will be conducted at all branches of Sutherland Shire Libraries between 8th and 28th September 2008.

RFID Coming to Sutherland Shire Libraries

Sutherland Libraries are moving to a system of tracking materials called Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is a fast, efficient way to track, locate and manage library resources. RFID technology is used in many places such as tracking baggage at airports and postal deliveries.

What will RFID mean to you?

With RFID you can:

  • check out multiple items simultaneously.
  • avoid queues if you do not require staff attention.
  • allow library staff to be redirected to more customer focused services such reference assistance and special events.
Your library will soon be closed for a few days to allow for changes to be made in preparation for the switch to RFID. During the closures there will be some redesign of the circulation desks and entries to the library and new self checkers will be installed.

Closure dates

We apologise for any inconvenience during closures and hope you understand that these changes are being made in the interest of improving our services to you.