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Welcome to the October 2020 Hills Shire Library Service e-newsletter.

We have plenty of virtual events to keep you busy including authors Chris Hammer, Garth Nix and Lauren Chater, presented in collaboration with NSW Public Libraries.

CHRIS HAMMER

WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER | 6.30PM | FREE ONLINE EVENT

Plan a night in to hear Chris Hammer – author of Scrublands and Silver – in conversation about his latest novel, Trust.

BOOK YOUR TICKET

GARTH NIX

TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER | 6.30PM | FREE ONLINE EVENT
 
Meet bestselling author Garth Nix online as he presents The Left- handed Booksellers of London, a new fantasy adventure set in 1980s London. 
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LAUREN CHATER

THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER | 6.30PM | FREE ONLINE EVENT
 
Join us for a very special online event with Gulliver’s Wife author Lauren Chater in conversation with Meg Keneally, author of The Wreck. 
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HSC STUDY SESSIONS

CASTLE HILL LIBRARY | FREE 
 
It's time to get some serious study done! Silent study sessions are available for students sitting the HSC in 2020. Bookings are essential.
BOOK A SESSION

GET ONLINE
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

There's so much to learn via our free virtual workshops as part of Get Online Week.

Declutter as you learn how to curate an intentional wardrobe, learn household hacks to save you time and water.  Try your hand at fermenting your own kraut and preserving seasonal produce.  You'll also get the chance to be creative and pamper yourself with all natural skin care products and soap
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BOOK OF THE MONTH


THE CONVICT VALLEY by Mark Dunn

'Deeply researched and beautifully written.' Grace Karskens.

The story of the second British penal settlement in Australia, where a notoriously brutal convict regime became the template for penal stations in other states. Mark Dunn explores relations between the white settlers and the local Aboriginal landholders, and uncovers a long forgotten massacre.

Available to borrow as a book or ebook.


 

STROKE SAFE

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER | 10.30AM | FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP

In Australia, a stroke occurs every 10 minutes. That is more than 55,000 strokes every year across people of all ages… and the impacts last a lifetime. Attend a free virtual workshop to find out more about stroke. Know the warning signs and symptoms so that you can act FAST.
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NEW BOOKS

We have all the latest new book releases!
SEARCH THE CATALOGUE FOR MORE NEW

EMAGAZINE OF THE MONTH

Your favourite magazines are available at your fingertips.

GREEN MAGAZINE is Australia's leading magazine for inspirational stories on sustainable architecture featuring local and international houses, gardens and profiles. Discover spectacular city, country and coastal homes and gardens featuring environmental design with lots of personality.
DISCOVER MORE EMAGAZINES
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