News/Eventshttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/en-US2012-02-23T22:14:04ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Have your say - Library Surveyhttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/2/22/have-your-say-library-survey.html[Your Name Here]2012-02-21T23:30:38ZWe are always looking for ways to improve the library service and you can help by completing the on-line survey http://pmhclistening.com.au/libraryservicessurvey/ It is a very short survey to ascertain how the existing service matches up with your expectations.  Library members who complete the survey will go into the draw to win two tickets to a performance of Dicken's Women at the Glasshouse in April

]]>Tibetan Monks @ Port Macquarie Libraryhttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/2/16/tibetan-monks-port-macquarie-library.html[Your Name Here]2012-02-16T03:26:36ZPlease click on the image to the left if you would like to view a selection of photos taken during the monks' visit in February 2012.

]]>Online language courses available @ your libraryhttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/1/30/online-language-courses-available-your-library.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-30T04:55:52Z Would you like to learn a language online at your own pace? Mango Languages is a free online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It’s a fast, easy, and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Basic courses are offered for 35 foreign and 15 ESL languages, with most offering  more in-depth complete courses as well. You can even use Mango on your mobile device!

 

]]>-http://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/1/25/e-books-and-e-readers-information-session-did.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-25T03:12:33ZE-Books and E-Readers - Information Session

 

Did you get an e-reader for Christmas or thinking about buying one?

Port Macquarie-Hastings Library staff will be running a general information session on e-readers to try and help people understand this new technology.

Wauchope Library     Thursday 23rd February 2-4pm

Laurieton Library       Friday 24th February 2-4pm

Free session.  All welcome.



]]>Tibet Tenzin Choegyal and Monks to Visit Port Macquarie Libraryhttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/1/25/tibet-tenzin-choegyal-and-monks-to-visit-port-macquarie-libr.htmlJimM2012-01-25T00:45:25Z

 

From the 8th-11th February Port Macquarie Library will a host a visit of Tibetan Monks. During the week the group will be creating a mandala in the library in addition to holding a series of meditations and workshops.  To download a programme of activities please click here. 

]]>Freegal problemshttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/1/24/freegal-problems.htmlJimM2012-01-24T04:28:18Z We are currently having a problem accessing the Freegal site. The problem is being worked on and we hope to have the site back up and running as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Access to the site was restored on Tuesday 24th at 6pm

]]>Free Music Downloads @ Your Libraryhttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2012/1/12/free-music-downloads-your-library.htmlJimM2012-01-12T03:30:07ZFreegal Music is a service which enables Port Macquarie-Hastings and Kempsey Shire members to download music from the Sony Music catalogue, which includes hundreds of thousands of tracks.

This service is made possible due to a deal between Library Ideas, LLC and Sony Music Entertainment - and a subscription paid by the library - under which library members are entitled to download up to three (3) tracks per week for free.

Music includes both Australian artists (e.g. Pete Murray, AC/DC, and Guy Sebastian) and international artists (e.g. Il Divo, Beyonce, P!nk, Bob Dylan, and Usher).

You will need a valid library membership number to access this service.

 The service can be accessed via the Freegal link on the library webpage or

 

How Freegal Music Works:

  • Library users have a weekly download limit of three (3) tracks. 
  • Keep track of your downloads in the upper right corner of the site.
  • Every song has a sample clip you can listen to before you download.
  • Downloads are all in the MP3 format with no Digital Rights Management (DRM).
  • This service will work with any MP3 player, including iPod, and can be loaded into iTunes.  It works on both PCs and Macs.
  • Be sure to check out the browsing areas, especially Artists A to Z (bottom of page) and the genre lists (menu bar). 
  • Click on see all genres to view dozens of categories.
]]>-http://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2011/11/28/evergreen-christmas-tree-made-of-library-books-if-you.html[Your Name Here]2011-11-28T05:54:18ZEvergreen Christmas Tree made of Library Books

If you want to get into the holiday spirit without having to cut down a poor, defenseless evergreen, check out this clever idea from the resourceful folks at the Gleeson Library in San Francisco.

They stacked a bunch of their own books (bound in a rather apropos shade of green) to form a perfectly proportioned recycled Christmas tree to add cheer to the space.

 www.agreenliving.org 

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21 November 2011 - 29 January 2012

 

Port Macquarie Library will be hosting this exciting interactive exhibition that uses design and audio visual content to display the varied experiences of the men, women & children who fought the war on the home front.

For some, supporting the war effort led to adventure, love, lasting friendships and new experiences.  For others, wartime meant loss and hardship.

                                                             

 

 

]]>Parents Dayhttp://mnclibrary.org.au/newsevents/2011/11/2/parents-day.html[Your Name Here]2011-11-03T03:59:22Z 

 On Tuesday 8th November at Port Macquarie Library there will be a Family Expo.  Local agencies will gather and there will be a free programme of talks and displays.

Click here for more information.

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