TEXTILE AND FELT DISPLAY – Ipswich Library
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The Ipswich Library welcomes local artists Annamaria Mays and Meike de Otter and their wonderful display of exquisitly crafted felt art pieces. Beautiful colour and texture emanate through Annamaria’s and Meike’s works and include a selection of hats, bags, scarves and other wearable … Continue reading
BOOKS TO MOVIES: Which do you prefer?
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In the beginning was the word. Later came the film. Now comes the question…..which is better? Do you prefer to bury yourself in a good book or snuggle under the covers while watching the movie adaptation? No matter your preference, the … Continue reading
Another Door Closes….
Ray Manzarek died this week at the age of 74. You may remember him as the uniquely talented keyboard player from The Doors. Ray was co-founder of the band with Jim Morrison, whom he outlived by 41 years! They really only had 7 productive years but their musical catalogue is still alive and well and making money. Their band years were wild and colourful and make for interesting reading.
With Jim as front man their live performances were legendary and can still be enjoyed on DVD. Ipswich Libraries also holds 4 albums on CD including the classic “Morrison Hotel”. All are available for loan.
Another aging rocker is gone but Ray and The Doors leave a wonderful, and in many ways timeless, legacy.
The Doors : a lifetime of listening to Five mean years by Greil Marcus
The Doors : ultimate companion by Doug Sundling
Way down : playing bass with Elvis, Dylan, the Doors & more : the autobiography of Jerry Scheff
Jim Morrison : life, death, legend by Stephen Davis
The lizard king : the essential Jim Morrison by Jerry Hopkins
Riders on the storm : my life with Jim Morrison and the Doors by John Densmore
The doors [DVD] : total rock review
When You’re Strange [DVD]
Celebrate Korea
Join us on Tuesday, 11 June from 9:30am to 12pm at the Redbank Plaza Library for the latest in our ‘Celebrate’ series when we ‘Celebrate Korea’.
This is a FREE child focussed event for all members of the community featuring entertainment, children’s activities, and delicious traditional refreshments.
There are also FREE book packs for families with children up to 8 yrs. old. There is a limit of one pack per family.
Booking are not required, but helpful. If you would like to book visit our What’s On calendar of events.
You can also book or get more information by contacting-
Redbank Plaza Library
Ph: 3810 6177
E-mail: redplaza@library.ipswich.qld.gov.au
OR
C&K
Ph: 3861 5951
E-mail: michele.b@candk.asn.au
Held in conjunction with Ipswich City Council Libraries, “Celebrate’ is part of the ‘Ready Together – Transition to School Program’ – a partnership between C&K and Mission Australia’s Communities for Children (Inala to Ipswich).
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Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming back to Ipswich for another big night of laughs from a talented selection of Australian and international comedians. Come along to see Asher Treleaven, Claire Hooper, Tommy Dean, Tom Deacon, Nazeem Hussein and Tommy Little take the stage at the Ipswich Civic Centre on Tuesday 21st May. For further event and booking information, see the Ipswich Civic Centre website.
If you can’t make it to the event, why not borrow some of these great DVDs and host your own comedy night in!
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
Stephen Fry: Live at the Sydney Opera House
Billy Connolly: You asked for it
Danny Bhoy: Subject to change
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by storm
Dave Hughes is Handy
Or treat yourself to some light reading:
The Life of Akmal by Akmal Saleh
Bossypants by Tina Fey
I Used to Say My Mother Was Shirley Bassey by Stephen K. Amos
Is it Just Me? By Miranda Hart
Bravemouth: Living with Billy Connolly
The Tour: a memoir by Dennise Scott
Big Library Read
Do you love e-books, or maybe you haven’t tried one yet, but have been thinking about it?
Join the Big Library Read. The Big Library Read is a chance to unite readers all over the world around a single e-book. For this pilot program, the featured book is “The Four Corners of the Sky” by Michael Malone.
From Thursday, 16 May to Sunday, 2 June anyone with a valid Ipswich Libraries card can download Michael Malone’s “The Four Corners of the Sky” from our digital collection for free. There’s no waiting for somebody else to return it before you can download it!
The Four Corners of the Sky is master storyteller Michael Malone’s novel of love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of families. Malone brings characters to life as only he can, exploring the questions that defy easy answers: Is love a choice or a calling? Why do the ties of family find so tightly? and is forgiveness a gift to others…or a gift we give ourselves?
Formats: EPUB, PDF, Overdrive Read
The Big Library Read is sponsored by OverDrive and Sourcebooks
MEET JAN HAWKINS – THE DREAMING SERIES
Jan Hawkins is the author of The Dreaming Series – Shadow Dreaming, Sky Song, Spirits of the Rock and Caverns of the Dreamtime. Jan will be visiting the Ipswich Central Library on Tuesday 21 May at 10am, to give insights into the spiritual culture of the Aborigines and explores the contemporary lives, love and culture of Australian Shaman.
Australian Author, Jan Hawkins, was raised in the Australian bush on the outskirts of Sydney on the Georges River. Now residing in Queensland, she spent 20 years in education at secondary level in the IT field. Her love of computers pales in comparison to her love of the Australian bush. She is passionate about the history of her country and a strong desire to discover and experience new places fuels her travels throughout Australia.
Shadow Dreaming is the first novel in The Dreaming Series. Explore the contemporary lives of Australian Aboriginal Shaman who live within a family-based Community in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
This story explores the lives, loves and culture of the characters as they seek a balance of the world in which we all live. It is a blending of modern culture with the ancient spiritual beliefs and practices of our indigenous Australians and the men and women who are so much part of The Dreaming.
Vist the Ipswich Central Library and meet Jan on:
Tuesday 21 May 2013
10am
Barry Jones Auditorium
40 South Street, Ipswich
Following the author talk, Jan will be available for book signings and copies of her book series will be available for purchase.
This event is part of Library and Information Week celebrations.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Book online or phone Ipswich Central Library on (07) 3810 6815.
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Reading Circle – 9 May
The Reading Circle participants had another enjoyable session when they met at Ipswich Library, on the morning of Thursday 9th May. Talking about their latest reads, and why they would recommend them, their enthusiasm was infectious as others in the group took notes on titles and authors they might be sampling in turn.
The Reading Circle started in February this year as a flexible alternative to book clubs, and has attracted regulars who enjoy “talking books” with others. The Reading Circle meets on Level 2 every second Thursday of the month between 10am and 11am, and every last Wednesday of the month between 6pm and 7pm. If you think this could be for you, our next evening session is on 29th May and the next morning session is on 13th June.
Just bring your book of choice to talk about and share, and discover new titles and authors that others have enjoyed. Refreshments are provided. So book in to join a session, or just walk in!
Among some of the titles talked about on 9th May were :
Two for the dough by Janet Evanovich
Strangers in death by J.D. Robb
Not without my daughter by Betty Mahmoody
Paris : the biography of a city by Colin Jones
The Bush tragedy by Jacob Weisberg
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Angela’s ashes by Frank McCourt
Bombproof by Michael Robotham
Derailed by James Siegel
The criminal conversation of Mrs Norton by Diane Atkinson
The Great Ipswich Bake-Off
With the cooler weather approaching, a warm kitchen might be the best place to spend your day off. If you have been inspired by the cooking shows that are dominating the airwaves, or want to star in your own family bake-off, Ipswich Libraries have some great new titles that are sure to inspire and enthuse.
Download these ebooks from home and start baking now!
Les Petits Macarons
Cool Holiday Food Art
101 Cupcake Cookie and Brownie Recipes
Biggest Loser 100 Healthy Desserts
Wow your friends with these creative sweets:
Top of the cake pops
Hello, cupcake!
Australian Women’s Weekly Cake Pops
Zombie Cupcakes
Make your morning tea sweeter:
Saved by Cake
Australian Women’s Weekly Baking Day
The Primrose Bakery Book
The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking
Mother’s Day – Sunday 12 May
This Sunday, May 12th is Mother’s Day – a time of year when we tend to think about and thank our mums. If you are a mother yourself, you may be thinking about your most significant relationships with your own kids.
It’s a good time to celebrate the links between mother and child, and the love. Here are some personal stories about motherhood and some famous mothers to delight and inspire at this time.
Carrie and me : a mother-daughter love story by Carol Burnett
The 10 habits of happy mothers : reclaiming our passion, purpose, and sanity by Margaret J. Meeker
Saving each other : a mystery illness, a search for the cure, a mother/daughter love story by Victoria Jackson
Say it again in a nice voice by Meg Mason![Marmee & Louisa [MP3 sound recording] : the untold story of Louisa May Alcott and her mother](http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?type=xw12&isbn=9781452660462/SC.GIF&client=ipswp&upc=&oclc= "Marmee & Louisa [MP3 sound recording] : the untold story of Louisa May Alcott and her mother")
Marmee & Louisa [MP3 sound recording] : the untold story of Louisa May Alcott and her mother by Eve Laplante
Have mother, will travel : a mother and daughter discover themselves, each other, and the world by Claire Fontaine
Elyne Mitchell : a daughter remembers by Honor Auchinleck
My teenage dream ended : a memoir by Farrah Abraham
Nowhere But Up : The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom by Pattie Mallette
Reaching one thousand : a story of love, motherhood and autism by Rachel Robertson
How to be a happier mum by Nicky Arthur
Best friends, occasional enemies : the lighter side of life as a mother and daughter by Lisa Scottoline
The good Daughter : a memoir of my mother’s hidden life by Jasmin DarznikThe 10 habits of happy mothers : reclaiming our passion, purpose, and sanity by Margaret J. Meeker
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