With the end of 2019 heading swiftly to a close what better time to look back at our achievements for the year. We'd like to begin by welcoming you to our first ever e-Newsletter! Here, you'll find all our latest news and upcoming events.
In November, Cambridge Library installed new 'Self-Check' machines with the ability to email receipts - never lose your print out again!
We launched our Book Express feature collections and our 'Next Reads' reader advisory service so if you're stuck for what to read next look no further.
The release of our new author talk series 'Cambridge Couch Conversations' saw a range of new and established authors visit our couch including: Peter FitzSimons, Holden Sheppard, Sara Foster, Dervla McTiernan, Bindy Pritchard, Maureen Helen, Lyn Bodycoat, Nathan Hobby and our very own Emily Paull.
And sadly, on the evening of Friday the 6th December 2019 we said farewell to the Happy Tree when the Tuart tree where the Happy Tree family of characters lived, fell down and died. The legend of the Happy Tree will live on though with a special event to be held at the Library in 2020.
Best Beach Reads for the Summer Season
With the hot weather looming what better way to spend the day than with a great book. Here are (in no particular order) our best Summers reads (as chosen by our widely-read) Library Staff.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson
The Body Lies by Jo Baker
A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier
The long Call by Anne Cleeves
My lovely wife by Samantha Downing
You Don't Know Me by Sara Foster
The Blue Rose by Kate Forsyth
The Lying Room by Nicci French
After the party by Cassie Hamer
The mother in law by Sally Hepworth
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
Ask again, yes by Mary Beth Keane
The Hoarder by Jesse Kidd
The First Third by Will Kostakis
The Trespassers by Meg Mundell
The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls
The Burnt Country by Joy Rhoades
Ex Wife by Jess Ryder
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Cambridge Couch Conversations featuring Lee Kofman, author of 'Imperfect'
Tuesday 14th Jan 2020 at 10.30 am, Social Space Cambridge Library
By the time she was eleven, Lee Kofman had undergone several major operations on both a defective heart and injuries sustained in a bus accident. In a captivating mix of memoir and cultural critique, Kofman casts a questioning eye on the myths surrounding our conception of physical perfection and what it’s like to live in a body that deviates from the norm. She reveals the subtle ways we are all influenced by the bodies we inhabit, whether our differences are pronounced or noticeable only to ourselves. She talks to people of all shapes, sizes and configurations and takes a hard look at the way media and culture tell us how bodies should and shouldn’t be. Illuminating, confronting and deeply personal,
'Imperfect' challenges us all to consider how we exist in the world and how our bodies shape the people we become. Book sales and signing will be available thanks to Dymocks Subiaco.
Bookings for this event are essential and can be made in person at the Customer Service Desk, via email: library@cambridge.wa.gov.au or phone the Library on 9383 8999
Improve your digital skills @ Cambridge Library
Did you know that Cambridge Library offers a variety of services and resources aimed at getting you active and thriving online?
These include one-on-one IT classes ($10 for one hour), STEM activities for kids and, coming in 2020 free monthly workshops teaching a range of digital skills. If you prefer to learn at home, check out the great learning websites listed here.
Upcoming Events 2020
Cambridge Library GO! Challenge
Can you find all the creatures hiding in Cambridge Library? Combine your reading and dexterity skills and join the LIBRARY GO! challenge.
You will need a smart phone for this activity (so be extra nice to your parents). The app will be available from the Cambridge Library Service Desk from the 6th January 2020 until 2nd February 2020.
So, get ready to play!
Teen Creative Writing Workshops Session 1, 2 - 4pm, Cambridge Library Social Space
Town of Cambridge Library and City of Vincent Library and Local History Centre present Teen Creative Writing Workshops for young people aged between 12 - 16 years. Learn to write, workshop your writing and prepare an exhibition of stories for display.
Workshops run for a period of 6 weeks and will be held at various locations, attendance at all workshops is recommended. Further details are available on our website. Please note: this event is now fully booked however you're welcome to add your name to the waiting list.
Cambridge Couch Conversations with Lee Kofman, Author of Imperfect 10.30am, Cambridge Library Social Space
Join Lee Kofman, author of 'Imperfect' as she explores how our bodies influence the people we become and takes a hard look at how the media and society tell us how our bodies should and shouldn't be.
Bookings for this event are essential and can be made in person at the Customer Service Desk, via email: library@cambridge.wa.gov.au or phone the Library on: 9383 8999
School Holiday FUN - Hot Air Balloon and Basket Making
10.30am - 12 noon, Children's Area, Cambridge Library Join us these Summer School Holidays and help us make balloons and baskets for our Children's Library and, of course, to take home too.
Suitable for ages 4 and over, younger children may need an adult helper.
Bookings are essential and can be made in person at the Customer Service Desk, via email:library@cambridge.wa.gov.au or phone the Library on: 9383 8999
Cambridge Creative Writing Group
2-3.30pm, Cambridge Library Social Space The Cambridge Creative Writing Group is back for 2020.
The group meets once a month and provides a safe space for emerging and established Writers.
All you need to bring is your writing materials.
Cambridge Kids' Book Club - Epic Summer Sessions
3.30 - 4pm, Cambridge Library Social Space Join us for a massive marathon read of the Morrigan Crow books by Jessica Townsend on the third Tuesday of each Summer month. We began in December with 'Nevermoor: the Trial of Morrigan Crow' and will continue in January with 'Wundersmith: the calling of Morrigan Crow' and finish in February with the new, new (not even released yet!) 'HOLLOWPOX!'. Bookings essential, please phone the Library on 9383 8999, email: library@cambridge.wa.gov.au or make the booking in person at the Customer Service Desk.
Community First Aid sessions for kids
Various times, Cambridge Library Social Space Brush up on your First Aid skills with St John and learn how to be a lifesaver! We have three sessions available depending on your age: kids under 6 years @ 9.30am, kids under 8 years @ 10.15am and kids under 12 years at 11.30am. Bookings for this event are essential and can be made in person at the Customer Service Desk, via email: library@cambridge.wa.gov.au (please specify the session you wish to join) or call the Library on 9383 8999.
