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May, 2020

We’re reopening

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

Our branches will be reopening from this Saturday 16 May. We are excited to have our library members back in our branches, but things aren’t quite back to normal yet. Keep on reading to find out everything you need to know about reopening. When will my branch be open? Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles Libraries will open as usual on Saturday 16 May 2020. Bell Library will be open during staffed hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning Wednesday 20 May 2020. All remaining branches, Jandowae, Meandarra, Moonie, Tara and Wandoan will be open as usual […]

May, 2020

New Website Coming Soon!

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

The time has almost arrived for us to unveil our brand new, shiny website, that will replace our current site in the coming weeks. We are so excited to give our ‘online library’ a fresh look! And don’t worry, you’ll still be able to see what’s going on, find out about your favourite events, and get connected to our online resources in just a few clicks on the new site. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do! Stay tuned!

Apr, 2020

Library Takeaway

By: Scott Purcival | Tags: | Comments: 0

Our branches may be closed but we’re still dishing up the best in books, DVDs, magazines and Audiobooks.

Mar, 2020

It is never too early to read to your baby

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: Babies, baby, books, children, children's books, dalby library, Early Literacy, family, kids, literacy, read, reading, storytime | Comments: 0

In the first years of life, your child’s brain develops faster than at any other stage. During this time, the simple things you do together each day can have an enormous impact. Even though your baby isn’t reading yet, sharing books and reading stories is such a valuable way to develop your baby’s pre-literacy and language skills. It is important to familiarise your child with how a storybook works, the beginning, the end, and how text reads from left to right. Tips for reading to your baby Choose a book […]

Jan, 2020

Audiobooks at Western Downs Libraries

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: bell, Chinchilla Library, dalby library, Jandowae Library, meandarra library, Moonie library, Tara Library, Wandoan Library | Comments: 0

Audiobooks have become the fastest growing format in publishing today. Smartphones, tablets and the need for multitasking have made them ideal for the 21st century. But, did you know that they started when Edison recorded Mary Had a Little Lamb on a tinfoil phonograph in 1877? The first novel-length talking book was made for blinded World War I veterans and today it is a billion-dollar industry. You can listen to them on long drives, on walks or even in the bath. Audiobooks are great if your sight is failing and […]

Jan, 2020

Top Tips for Staying Safe Online

By: bellwordpress | Tags: | Comments: 0

Are you concerned about whether you can trust the internet? Too scared to use internet banking? You’re not alone. Here are some helpful tips from our Librarians: Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date. You might not need an expensive internet security suite, but you do need anti-virus software. AVG Free is a commonly used one. Use a strong password – I know, I know, it’s so hard to remember all those passwords! The Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online website has some great tips for understanding how to create […]

Mar, 2019

Your Library At Home

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: books, borrow box, Digital, eaudiobooks, ebooks, elibrary, home services, ipad, library, magazines, mobile, online, rb digital, reading, storbox, tablet | Comments: 0

Did you know you can borrow and read our books without even visiting the library? Western Downs Libraries is subscribed a number of eLibrary apps so that all you need to get started is your library card! Simply download the BorrowBox app on any Android or Apple-made device, enter your library ID, and PIN and you’ll have access to a huge range of eBooks and eAudiobooks! If you love magazines and Audio-books sign up online to our RBdigital App and you’ll have access to eAudiobooks and eMagazines. For the children we have […]

Feb, 2019

Rosie and Don are back

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: Australiana, books, dalby library, education, great reads, New Releases, review | Comments: 0

Lovers of The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect will be happy to see that Graeme Simsion has released a third book The Rosie Result featuring the unlikely couple of Rosie and Don Tillman. Rosie and Don have moved back to Melbourne after a decade in New York and their son Hudson is now 11 years old. Hudson is struggling at school: he’s socially awkward, not fitting in and his parents suspect he has Autism. Don, having spent a lifetime trying to fit in and manage his own idiosyncrasies, embarks on The Hudson Project in […]

Jul, 2018

Love cooking …

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: bell, bell library, Chinchilla Library, dalby library, family, Jandowae Library, meandarra library, Miles library, Moonie library, Tara Library, Wandoan Library | Comments: 0

Do you love to cook? Our shelves are full of beautiful recipe books that will truly inspire you to cook like a Masterchef contestant. If you are looking for healthy recipes, you may enjoy 500 Ketogenic Recipes by Dana Carpender or Eat Well, Be Well by local author Karen Land. Do you love cooking sweets? Try The Vintage Sweets Book by Angel Adoree or Dessert Bar by Pamela Clark. These cold nights you may like to use your slow cooker. Your family will never be bored at dinner time when […]

Western Downs Language To Literacy Homepage

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: | Comments: 0