Are you wondering what to read next? Check out City of Parramatta Libraries book lists, reviews, author events and Book Clubs. Parramatta City Library Invites you to participate, connect and learn.
3 December is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). It is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. City of Parramatta has created a program of events and resources in recognition of and to showcase people with a lived experience of a disability.
Learn more about the NDIS with our online information sessions;
Unleash your creativity with the art competition (Prizes worth $650/$200/$75);
Join the panel of speakers at Riverside Theatres ‘Stages of Change’ event;
Watch Kay Kerr in conversation with her new book, Social Queue, a heart-warming autistic story (Register here); and
Discover our resources below to help people living with a disability.
In association with City of Parramatta Libraries and Community Capacity Team, Parramatta Artists’ Studios, Riverside Theatres and Text Publishing.
Stories of DisabilityDisability Books for Adults & ParentsDisability Books for Young AdultsDisability Books for ChildrenDisability Books from HomeDisability Videos (DVDs & Streaming)
October is Mental Health Month and the City of Parramatta Libraries have created a page of resources, tips, events and contacts to help support the mental health of you and your loved ones. Why not take a look at our lists of books for all ages and reserve/borrow one today, a sample of some of the titles from the list are shown below. We even have a special downloadable booklet filled with colouring pages for the beginner and the more advanced and mental health tip posters to print at home.
Did you know September is Library Health Month? Why not check out our amazing range of events and resources to help you Spring into Health! To get you started we have compiled a list of eBook and eAudio titles to inspire a Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit, Home & Garden by improving your lifestyle and welbeing. Happy Reading!
Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of All About Books. Once again there is a wonderful range of fiction and non fiction books being published for adults and teens from best selling and debut authors. The always popular Staff Picks make an appearance and news of our upcoming author talks are on page 43. Many of the titles are available as ebooks while those that aren’t can be added to your to be borrowed pile when we re-open. Happy Reading!
Prior to lockdown, eAudiobooks were a normal part of my routine. In fact the only way I could cope with the commute to work was by listening to a book.
Working from home hasn’t curbed my enthusiasm for eAudiobooks in the least. I now find myself becoming just a bit obsessed with browsing all the amazing books in our BorrowBox library and I absolutely love the way you can listen to a preview of the title before borrowing.
After all what is more relaxing than someone reading you a story, which is basically what an eAudiobook book is right? eAudiobooks give me the chance to escape and block out all the annoying, stressful things and enjoy a good book when I am unable to actually physically sit down and read one.
So without further ramblings I thought I would share with you some of the great eAudiobooks I have listened to; not only during lockdown but over the last few months and my ‘all time’ favourites.
It is my hope that you will find something amazing to listen to and take your mind off everything going on at the moment.
You can find all my listening favourites in our BorrowBox Library.
Here is hoping you all find the perfect book to listen to, and lose yourself in the amazing world of storytelling that is eAudiobooks.
Happy listening,
Jody
P.S.
I forgot to mention that BorrowBox recently launched their new and improved BorrowBox website and app and I am loving it! The ease of use and the attractive way the books are displayed and how easy it is to navigate around really has had me spend way too much time browsing and reserving.
3 December is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). It is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
