News and Events
Capture the Moment!
We all have some great pictures that have captured a special moment between a child and a special man in their lives. They could be their Dad, Granddad, Uncle foster Dad or even older brother! These are the type of pictures that make up the Thanks Dad National Exhibition and, without pictures like yours being contributed, they couldn't run this wonderful exhibition of these moments.
The National Thanks Dad people's Choice Exhibition is coming to Parkes Library this September.
To support this local Exhibition of the National Photos there is a local Thanks Dad Photo Competition being run by the library:
- Entries close 3rd September @ Parkes Library.
- Photos must be mounted on black cardboard.
- There are two categories -18 years and over, and 17 years and under.
- $50 prize for each category.
The competition is not judged on technical quality - rather on capturing that special moment between the child and the man in their life.
For more info on the local competition call Shellie Buckle on 6861 2338 or for the National Competition go to www.thanksdadphotos.org.
Free WiFi!
Wireless Internet access is now available at Parkes Library for FREE!.
One hour WiFi tickets can be obtained at the Parkes Library service counter. The WiFi service works throughout the Library, even in the Courtyard, depending on the laptop setup.
Little Shipmates: seafaring pets
Parkes Shire Library, 4th May to 25th August 2010
A new photographic display at Parkes Library will show how pets have been cherished on board ships as loyal travelling companions on many sea voyages.
Little Shipmates: seafaring pets, an Australian National Maritime Museum travelling exhibition, features 22 photographs from the museum's Sam Hood Collection.
The images capture how much pets meant to many seafarers in a life where they were often far from their families for long periods of time.
Photographs of cats, dogs, monkeys and birds on board the ships clearly show their owners attachment.
Sydney photographer Sam Hood went on board countless ships between 1900 and the 1950s and took hundreds of photographs of crew members as souvenirs for their visit or to send home to families. Many of these included photographs with their beloved pets.
One photograph on display shows an English ship's officer with his pet monkey, evidence of the many exotic ports seafarers visited during their voyages.
Others show how cats and dogs became treasured members of the crew as in the Scottish steamer Strathgarry's photo showing the ship's company including the captain's terrier and two cats.
Sam Hood created an unparalleled record of Sydney's maritime life from the 1890s to the 1950s - capturing ships, crews, cargo handling, shipbuilding and launching, wartime scenes, pleasure boating and sailing, and shipboard and harbour activities through his lens. The National Maritime Museum's Sam Hood Collection comprises more than 11,000 of these images.
Little Shipmates - seafaring pets opens to the public on Tuesday 4th May. It will remain on view, admission free, until Wednesday 25th August.
This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Family History Workshop
Parkes Library's local/family history expert, Deanna Kearney, is holding a family history workshop on Friday 10 September, 10am to 12 midday.
If you have already compiled some information bring it along. If you are just starting please bring along all your questions. Bookings are not required.
Aged Morning Tea Lunch
The Parkes Neighbourhood Centre and Parkes Library extend a warm welcome to all the aged residents of Parkes to join us for morning tea.
10.30am Wednesday 18th July 2010.
Transport will be provided for those who need it, to bring them to the Library for some cake, chat and item borrowing.
Please call the Neighbourhood Centre on 6862 3788 or 6862 3757 for more information and to book your spot NOW!
Rhyme Time
Songs! Rhymes! Music! Movement! Fun ways for your children to become reading-ready!
FREE!
Who: Children 0-3 years & parents/carers (older children welcome).
When: Wednesdays 10.15am - 11am, during school term.
Storytime
A fun way to boost pre-school children's confidence & reading-readiness skills. Make friends, enjoy stories, learn rhymes, do some craft.
FREE!
Who: Children 3-5 years & parents/carers (younger children welcome).
When: Tuesdays 10.15am - 11.15am, during school term.
Free Computer Training
How do you tweet on Twitter?
How does Windows 7 work?
What is Facebook?
How do I create a blog?
How do I use Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint?
Parkes Shire Library members have FREE access to a simple online training solution that teaches how to use popular computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and social networking technology including Facebook and Twitter. It also includes Introductory Computer Training lessons assisting those people new to computers to more easily understand how to surf the Internet and to send and receive emails.
The training can be accessed in any Shire Library, or at home. www.learncomputing.net.au/onlinecourses/librarylogin.html
Joining Parkes Shire Library is free and simple. Completion of a membership form and proof of address and signature is all that is required.
Library staff can show you how to access and use the online training course. Please call Parkes Library on 6861 2309 for more information.
Further information and a guide on using the training website.
