“Youth does not require reasons for living, it only needs pretexts.”

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Going Tribal: July School Holiday Fun


Feel the jungle beat this July as we go tribal at the Ashfield and Haberfield Libraries. Download the flyer here.

Shekere Beats Drumming Workshop
Ideal for 6-16 year olds, get into the beat with this tribal drumming workshop.
Date: 2pm Wednesday 16 July
Venue: Graham Yarroll Room above the Haberfield Library.

Henna Tattooing Workshop
For ages 10+ who want to learn the art of Henna and have some fun. Booking Essential with limited places
Date: 3pm Wednesday 9 July
Venue: Wattle Room Level 2, above Ashfield Library.

Jungle Drums Pyjama Storytime
Wear your Pyjamas, bring your favourite Teddy and friends for supper, stories and songs. Children of all ages welcome. No Bookings Required.
Date: 6pm Tuesday 15 July
Venue: Ashfield Library

Savanna Storytime
Stories, poems, craft and fun
for 0-10 year olds. No Bookings Required.
Sessions:
11am Wednesday 09 July @ Haberfield Library
11am Thursday 10 July @ Ashfield Library
11am Wednesday 16 July @ Haberfield Library
11am Thursday 17 July @ Ashfield Library

Please contact the Children's Librarian for more information and bookings on 9716 1827.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Hal Spacejock... Wow, a free ebook!


Here is an interesting marketing tool: get book 1 of the Hal Spacejock Series free and then you need to buy the rest of the series! Don't fall into the trap, read book 1 free and then visit your local library, get all of them free to read. Terms and conditions apply!

See whats in stock on the Ashfield Catalogue

Hal Spacejock by Simon Haynes (from the website)

'An incompetent, accident-prone pilot is given one last chance to save his ship. An ageing robot is trusted with a midnight landing in a deserted field. And a desperate businessman is prepared to sacrifice both of them to get what he wants ...

Combining relentless action with non-stop laughs, Hal Spacejock explodes onto the science fiction scene with the subtlety of a meteor strike and the hushed reverence of a used car salesman.'

"Better than Red Dwarf" Tom Holt

"The quirkiest genre satire to hit bookstores since Terry Pratchett's Discworld" The West Australian

The Hal Spacejock series to date:
1. Hal Spacejock (2005)
2. Hal Spacejock: Second Course (2006)
3. Hal Spacejock: Just Desserts (2007)
4. Hal Spacejock: No Free Lunch (2008)

Visit Hal Spacejock's web page to download your free copy of book one. http://www.spacejock.com.au/