Tag: books
Good books hard to go past in Millicent
STEADY trade over the festive season has delighted Millicent charity book shop volunteer Ruth Stratford.
She said a pleasing number of people had passed through...
Weekend library lockout disappoints
BOOK lovers will no longer be able to enjoy Saturday morning at Penola's community library following a change to its opening hours.
Housed at Penola...
Author travels region to share farm findings
AGRICULTURE author Alice Mabin recently spent time travelling through the South East speaking to farmers in the region about the state of Australian agribusiness.
Over...
Books in homes program delights students
AN EXCURSION to the Mount Gambier Library boasted souvenirs for Gordon Education Centre students recently, as each student was delighted to receive three books...
Old books transformed into vibrant artworks
WHEN her father was gravely ill, local artist Mary-Anne Le Roux found a creative outlet to help her through the grieving process.
Sitting by his...
Family history interest inspires new release novel
RENOWNED Australian rural romance writer Victoria Purman has launched her latest novel at the Millicent Public Library last week.
The launch promoted the award-nominated author's...
Mount Gambier local wins national competition
A MOUNT Gambier local has claimed a prize valued at over $11,000 in Collins Booksellers' nation-wide Christmas reading guide competition.
The annual competition gives customers...
Library Lovers’ Day
LOVE is in the air for all on February 14 - not just for the romantic celebrating Valentine's Day, but also for those celebrating...
Book donation creates culturally diverse library
THE cultural diversity of the Blue Lake city was celebrated last week when new Swahili and Karen books were added to the collection at...
Literacy support
SMILES were beaming on the faces of dozens of kindergarten children at the Mount Gambier Library when they received a selection of free books...