Friends of the Wagga Wagga City Library
PO Box 5571
WAGGA WAGGA
No 11, December 2015
Friends of the Library Christmas Morning Tea with the library
staff. This will be on Friday 18th December at 10.30 till 11.30am in
the Community Learning Space on Level One. Changing from our
previous Celebratory Christmas Brunch due to the change in staffing
within the library, this is the best option for gathering up the majority
of staff at one time. There will be Christmas mince pies, Christmas biscuits, dip and
crackers, cherries, coffee, tea, and fruit juice served. All Friends are especially asked to
attend to have a short catch up for the end of year, and to thank the staff for their work during
the year. There is no monthly meeting this month.
The decision to purchase a new drink vending machine was approved at the
October meeting, and the machine has now arrived. While this will deplete
our funds for the initial outlay, the old machine is no longer serviceable. The
new machine has chocolate bars, as well as the water, fruit boxes and cans
of soft drink. It is proving very popular with all the library visitors. And it
“purrs” in comparison to the old one.
“Drinking with Jane Austen” is an event that will tickle your interest in the
history of beverages of the 18th Century. This will be held at the Wagga
Wagga Civic Theatre on Wednesday 9th December, at 6.30pm. Culinary
historian, Richard Foss, is calling in to Wagga on his way to address the
Jane Austen History Society in Sydney. His hour long talk will cover the
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of the era. He will also spice the talk with
the connections Jane Austen made with her characters and the food and drink
they served. Various beverages of the era will be available to sample, along
with light refreshments. Bookings are essential, and RSVP’s are needed by Monday 7th
December, at the theatre. Phone the theatre on 69269688, or www.civictheatre.com.au.
Cost is $30 per head.
At the end of each year, the library has been promoting their “Food for
Fines” charity food appeal, which runs until Christmas Eve 24th December
2015. Just near the TV and lounge area as you walk into the library on level
one, goods are beginning to collect under the Christmas tree. Nonperishable food donations are welcome, especially everyday items. This
may seem a bit mundane for the festive season, but advice from the Salvation Army, Smith
Family and Vinnies is that after Christmas, their greatest need is for normal grocery items.
Christmas closure hours: The library closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve, and reopens at 11am,
on the 4th January. Remember you can borrow up to 50 items at a time, in case you are
thinking you may need more items than usual to get through the time.
The Knittin’ Group meet on the third Thursday every second
month. Next date is 21st January 2016, from 10am till 2pm, in the
Community Learning space on level one. The results of their knit or
crochet efforts are all contributed to charity. Any spare wool donated
would be appreciated. It can be left at the library front desk. Tea and
Coffee are available
A book launch on Saturday, 12th December at 11am in the Community
Learning Space. Author Andrew Holt is a primary school teacher, yoga
instructor and mindfulness trainer. Having travelled the world, dealing
with children from many cultures, he has an appreciation for the wisdom
of children. His first book “A wise apple tree helps me: Top tips for
wise kids”, will be featured. The event costs $20, which includes a copy
of Andrew’s book. Bookings are essential, Ph. 69269700 or book online
wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
Next monthly meeting for the Friends won’t be until Tuesday 9th February at 4.45pm, in
the Community Learning Space on Level One.