Central West Libraries

15/05/2026

WASTE2ART - COLLECT A SHOEBOX:

Have you made an artwork for Waste 2 Art this year? Are you looking for the right sized shoebox?

Drop into Orange City Library, we have a nice selection to choose from!!!

Opening hours are:
*Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
*Saturday: 9.30am - 7pm
*Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

Entry Forms must be submitted by Thursday 21 May at 5pm. Entry forms are online on the Orange City Council website. Go to the “Waste” page. Find the “WASTE 2 ART” button to take you to the entry form on the left menu list. Scroll down the page a little to “WASTE 2 ART 2026 ENTRY FORM”.

Before you submit your entry watch this video from NetWaste Waste 2 Art 2026 - "Shrink Your Footprint" for ideas, inspiration and the rules:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWc22XOYIww

14/05/2026

SWF LIVE & LOCAL LIVESTREAM AT ORANGE:

Join us this year for the Sydney Writers Festival Live & Local Livestream in Orange at Quest Orange, 132 Kite Street (new venue for 2026).

Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go
Friday May 22, 2–2.55pm

Uncovering the truth isn’t easy!!!

Join multi-award-winning writer Trent Dalton to discuss his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go, and its themes of love, family, ambition and deception. In conversation with Cassie McCullagh.

Here is the link to book:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1987111182037

Or call Orange City Library on 6393 8132

Uncovering the truth isn’t easy.

14/05/2026

BIGGEST MORNING TEA AT COWRA: Come to Cowra Library and support Australia's Biggest Morning Tea catered by Cowra CWA on Wednesday morning - 20 May - at 10am to 12 noon.

Every Cuppa Makes A Difference — Our morning tea will help raise vital funds to help the Cancer Council tackle cancer. Every dollar raised is going to make a difference for people impacted by cancer.

Come and have a Tea-riffic time!

Here is the link to book your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1989365482711

14/05/2026

SWF LIVE & LOCAL LIVESTREAM AT ORANGE:

Join us this year for the Sydney Writers Festival Live & Local Livestream in Orange at Quest Orange, 132 Kite Street (new venue for 2026).

Susan Choi: Flashlight

Join Susan as she discusses relationships and alienation in her new novel Flashlight, in conversation with Beejay Silcox.

Flashlight, described by The Guardian as a return to the great American novel of the 20th Century, beguiled readers for its examination of absence and silence in a small family rocked by the assumed death of Louisa’s father.

**Please note this session replaces the previously advertised Tony Abbott session.

Book your place online:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1987110844026

Or call Orange City Library on 6393 8132

A young girl searches for light after a tragic loss

14/05/2026

FUN DEB ABELA WRITING WORKSHOP:

Deborah Abela was our special guest on Tuesday at Orange City Library!!!

The trained teacher, TV producer and award-winning, internationally published author of more than 30 children's book was on hand to give her best writing tips to our workshoppers!!!

Deb spoke energetically and enthusiastically about writing, characters, setting and everyone had a fun time creating "problems' or "trouble" for their characters to make their stories really pop!

Thank you to all those who came along!! We hope you enjoy writing with your new skills and think of Deb leaping about with her tips to inspire you!!

Deb's books include the best-selling climate change trilogy Grimsdon, New City and Final Storm!!

Photographs: Children's author Deb Abela with Children's Librarian Bek, and Deb animatedly presenting her Writing Workshop!

14/05/2026

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME AND LUNA ROO IS COMING!!!!

On Wednesday 27 May libraries, schools, early learning centres and families across Australia will come together to share one story—Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake A. Minton and published by Little Book Press.

We will all share the story of a rookie kangaroo captain leading her team, FC Outback, against the tough Bush United in a thrilling soccer match!! It focuses on courage, teamwork, and overcoming nerves to win!!

National Simultaneous Stroytime will be held at:

🦘 Cowra Library - 12 noon - Wednesday 27 May (with a special guest)
🦘 Orange City Library - 12 noon - Wednesday 27 May
🦘Grenfell Library - 12 noon - Wednesday 27 May
🦘Blayney Library - 11am - Thursday 28 May
🦘Molong Library - 11am - Friday 29 May

Hop to it!!!

Let’s make this the biggest National Simultaneous Storytime yet!

Cowra Council Orange City Council - Wiradjuri Country Weddin Shire Council Blayney Shire Council Cabonne Council Molong Express

14/05/2026

SYDNEY WRITERS FESTIVAL LIVESTREAM AT ORANGE: We are so excited to announce the Sydney Writers Festival Live & Local Livestream is back for 2026!!

We have a new venue for this year - Quest Orange at 132 Kite Street and a host of brilliant author sessions!!! to inspire challenge and debate!!!

It all happens from Thursday 21 May to Sunday 24 May.

Enjoy livestream sessions with AC Grayling, Yann Martel, Stephanie Alexander, Susan Choi, Trent Dalton, Robbie Arnott, Tasma Walton, R.R Kuang, Suzie Miller, Mick Herron, Jimmy Wales, Toby Walsh and Barbara Demick and many many more.

***Please note: The Tony Abbott session on Friday 22 May at 12 noon has been replaced with Susan Choi on her latest novel Flashlight.

All sessions are free. Book your spot online:
https://tinyurl.com/SWFLiveandLocalOrange2026

or call Orange City Library in 6393 8132

See you there!

14/05/2026

MOLONG STORYTIME - FRIDAY MORNINGS:

Join us for Storytime at Molong Library as we sing songs, read a story and make a simple craft to take home.

Storytime at Molong Library is held every Friday morning at 11am during School Term!!! And we are excited to be back and welcome all our families, carers, children and newbies!!

We read a popular children's book and do an easy craft to take home that is loosely related to the story. We look forward to seeing you!!!

Here is the link to book or just come along:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1988460925155

See you TOMORROW - Friday - at 11am!!!

Songs, Story and Craft for 0- 5 year olds.

14/05/2026

🌟Lego Club this afternoon at Grenfell Public Library!!!

🌟Come build with us every Thursday during School Term for Lego Club at 3:15pm!

🌟It’s a great afternoon for Lego lovers to get creative - take part in a Lego building challenge or just do some free building.

🌟Lego Club - Thursdays 3.15pm - 4pm
Grenfell Public Library

🌟Free, friendly, and full of fun — everyone’s welcome!

14/05/2026

Penguins at Cowra Storytime

14/05/2026

PENGUIN HEARTS MELT: At a recent Monday morning Cowra Storytime we listened to the Not-So-Perfect Penguin by Steve Smallman!!

It is a cute story!! All of the penguins are smart and sensible. All except, Percy, who is... well... not so perfect.

Each day is a constant struggle for Percy to behave like everyone else. He’s just not serious in any way…which sometimes comes at the expense of others. He doesn’t mean any harm, he just wants to have fun. But when Percy leaves, things just aren’t the same without him and the other penguins soon realise there’s more to life than being perfect! This gentle moral story about the difference between being silly and going too far and upsetting other people features adorable penguin characters.

Storytimers enjoyed their craft exercise – creating their own cute “Penguins” to take home. Thank you to all who came along.

See you for Storytime on Mondays at 10am at Cowra Library!!!