Spring has Sprung - and I hope you can keep up!

Ok, this is a big season, take a big breathe and then read on!

Winner: The Peasant Prince Competition
Luke R, 4 years old from Summer Hill for his review of Ziba came on a boat by Liz Lofthouse, illustrated by Rob Ingpen "When I look at the paintings it makes me feel I'm on the boat and even in the waves, hanging on to the edge of the boat. The waves are splashing me, too. When I see Ziba and her family eating, I feel like Im eating with them. It is sad and scary to see them run from bad guys and guns. I hope they come to Australia on that boat.

Teddy Tales Picnic - Thursday 18 September 2008
Ashfield Library and Summer Hill Community Centre invite you to bring your bear for a Teddy Tales Picnic on Thursday, 18 September 2008 at Darrell Jackson Gardens (next to Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill).
Bring a picnic lunch to share with your teddy. Stories and fun begin at 1.30-2.30pm followed by a bear hunt at 2.30pm.
Please RSVP by Tuesday 16 September 2008 on 02 9716 1810. Down load Flyer.

October School Holiday Fun
Get crafty and creative this school holidays, let your imagination run riot, and visit your library!

Page to Stage Workshop
Join Monkey Baa in looking at how you can adapt a story for the stage, and have fun with improvisation, movement and drama games. For teens between 8-11 years Bookings essential, limited places.
1pm Friday 03 October Graham Yarroll Room above the Haberfield Library.

“Millie Jack and the Dance” Drama Play Workshop
Join Monkey Baa and be delighted with this magical exploration of drama through games, storytelling and fairytales. Ages 5-7 years. Booking essential with limited places.
10am Friday 03 October Graham Yarroll Room above the Haberfield Library.

Creative Beading Workshop
Come design and make your own unique jewellery to reflect your unique personality. Booking essential with limited places. Strictly for ages 12+
3pm Friday 10th Oct Graham Yarroll Room above the Haberfield Library
3pm Wednesday 08 Oct Ashfield Library

Imaginitis Pyjama Storytime
When everyone catches ‘imaginitis’, who knows where these tall tales will take you! Wear your Pyjamas; bring your favourite Teddy and friends for supper, stories and songs. Children of all ages welcome. No Bookings Required.
6pm Tuesday 07 October Ashfield Library

Twisted Tales Storytime
Why do they always pick on the poor wolf? Has anyone seen that naughty Goldilocks? And what is that smell! Come for stories, songs and morning tea. 0-8 year olds. No Bookings Required.
11am Wednesday 01 October Haberfield Library
11am Thursday 02 October Ashfield Library
11am Wednesday 08 October Haberfield Library
11am Thursday 09 October Ashfield Library

Chinese Storytime
Come for stories, poems, craft and fun for 0-8 year olds. No Bookings Required
11am Friday 03 October Ashfield Library

Kids Author Talk: DEBORAH ABELA

Date: Friday 28th November, 2008

Time: 10am arrival, talk 10.15am till 11am

Venue: Ashfield Council Chambers

Author of the fantastically popular “Max Remy Super Spy” Series and “Jasper Zammit Soccer Legend” is coming along to share some of her stories and adventures with us. Ideal for kids in grades 4 to 7.

Living Languages Carnival

Ashfield Carnival of Cultures is coming up on Sunday 12 October 2008

The Carnival will be back to Ashfield Park. This family and community celebration attracts up to 20,000 visitors from Ashfield, the Inner West and beyond. So join us again to celebrate "Living Languages".

I told you to take a deep breathe. There is so much coming up in the next few weeks I think I will need a holiday, O' that's right these are the school holidays.

Carnival of Cultures 07

Sunburn, Sparkles and Sausage Sizzles
Thousands of people turned out for the Ashfield Carnival of Cultures last Sunday (14 October). We had a small library stall (next to Mr Whippy - yummy) and we displayed our wares. Story telling, homework help, craft, all knowingness and books of course.

The Library sold 2 truck loads of old books at our book sale for 50c each (its not for profit, believe me). We had people looking for all sorts of treasures! We managed to sort and shuffle box's of books around our little tent searching for the pony books or NSYNC Cd's and even old encyclopedia sets in Chinese.

Staff helped aspiring young artist design 600 bookmarks and 400 door hangers at the craft table. The glorious sun shone, the cool breeze carried the smell of the scouts sausage sizzle to our nostrils and there was not a blow fly or bull ant to be seen, a wonderful day, I can't wait till next years carnival.

Get active in Ashfield

The Ashfield Carnival of Cultures is coming up on Sunday 14 October 2007.
The event will run from 10am to 4pm at Ashfield Park, on the corner of Parramatta Road and Orpington Street in Ashfield. The Carnival is Ashfield Council's premier outdoor community event, attracting more than 20,000 visitors in 2006.

The theme for this year's events is "Active and Healthy" with a focus on encouraging our community to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Browse the Carnival pages to see the great range of free entertainment and activites on offer this year, including:

• Live performances on the Main Stage
• Free giant slide, pony rides, jumping castle and cup and saucers
• New Active Zone, with soccer, netball, aerobics and AFL Auskick
• Interactive Food Market
• Community and Commerical Market Stalls