-
Let’s Talk about Book Clubs
Did you know that the earliest recorded book club was more or less a Bible study group in North America? In 1634, Anne Hutchinson began a scripture reading cycle during a boat ride from England to...
-
Staff Pick – The Other Bridget
Looking for your next unputdownable read? Check out our staff pick for July, "The Other Bridget" by Rachael Johns! Title: "The Other Bridget" Author: Rachael Johns I couldn't put this...
-
Gaming with Western Downs Libraries
Online gaming in libraries are becoming increasingly popular and at Western Downs Libraries, we have embraced this trend. Our libraries feature an extensive array of gaming consoles, including the...
-
Bad Art Night: The origin story of ‘Picass- oh no’!
Back when I was a new to this whole "librarian" thing, I had some feedback from Terry, a regular to Tara Library. He said, " you need to do something for the people who can't do art, so I have a...
-
Why Kids Need BOOKS!
Having a background in early childhood education, I myself have seen first-hand how the connection between reading books and children's development come hand in hand. So many rewarding feelings and...
-
Writer’s Itch
Have you an itch to write? Maybe you need some support to get started. Maybe you have been writing but would love to find other writers to help sustain you. Have you ever thought of joining a...
