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Volume 1111 Issue 33 Volume Issue August 2014 August 2014
Image: Urban Abstract 1, 2013, acrylic Image: SusanSusan Long,Long, Urban Abstract No. 1,No. 2013, acrylic in canvas, 36 x 40cm. Courtesy of Susan Long. in canvas, 36 x 40cm. Courtesy of Susan Long.
Good books, fresh coffee and somewhere to sit Though the Library is a lively place, it also provides many areas in which you can sit down, chat with friends, or enjoy a coffee from the cafe whilst reading or admiring the view. After eleven years of seating an estimated 800,000 comfortable customers, the Library’s old furniture is being replaced.
Though much of the furniture replaced was shabby beyond repair, some of the better pieces have gone to Council’s Community Centres and Depot.
It is no wonder then that we were very pleased to receive a host of brand new furniture in mid-July. Replacement of the furniture is part of the Library Refresh Project, which will see fresh paint on the walls, So escape the winter chill, come on in and put your feet new carpet on the floor, and the installation of new up (but no muddy shoes on the seats please!) lighting over the next few years. Image: Susan Long, Urban Abstract No. 1, 2013, acrylic
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in canvas, 36 x 40cm. Courtesy of Susan Long.
The new furniture includes forty arm chairs, a dozen ottomans, sofas and coffee tables. Designed by professional library interior designers specifically for libraries, all items are made from eco-friendly materials, and are durable and easy to maintain.
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Anstey’s favourite book Bear Says Thanks written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends! Bear is bored and lonely in his cave and decides that a dinner party is the perfect way to gather all his friends for some sharing and fun, but when he goes to his cupboard to get the food the cupboard is bare. Oh no, what is he to do? One by one his forest friends arrive, each bringing something delicious to share. Badger brings fish, Hare brings muffins, and a trio of birds bring pears and herbs for tea. Each share their goodies to create a glorious feast. Though Bear regretfully admits that he has no food to share, his friends assure him that his company is all that they need. Mouse squeaks, “Don’t fret. There’s enough, dear Bear. You don’t need any food, you have stories to share!” and they all gather round on a quilt on the ground to share in the feast and they all say thanks. What a great way to end the party! Told in rhymed verse, the text reads aloud beautifully. As the animals arrive with their edible gifts, a repeated line, “and the bear says thanks” gives children a chance to participate in the story. You can find this book with its valuable message about friendship, politeness and sharing in the Library’s our Early Learning Kit titled Manners which is suitable for children aged from 2-3 years. Two other books with similar themes entitled I Can Say Thank You by Tamsin Ainsley and The Happy Book by Malachy Doyle are included in the kit.
More Early Learning Kits are coming Inspired by results from the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI), the Library is adding 26 additional early learning kits to its collection. With a focus on emotional maturity and social competence, the new kits contain material that help children learn, manage their feelings, make friends, and solve problems by covering topics such as: starting school; friendship; growing up; feelings; sharing; visiting the dentist and many more. These kits are a valuable teaching aid for parents and carers of young children as well as education professionals. Each kit follows The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia principles of Belonging, Being and Becoming. Each themed kit is categorised into age groups – 0-2 years; 2-3 years and 4-5 years, so selecting appropriate material is easy. The kits are not only educational but fun to share with your child. They contain books, activity toys and include Parenting SA Easy Guides that are appropriate to the theme.
The ‘Manners’ Early Learning kit for children aged from 2 -3 years
The Reading Hour 2014 Tuesday 19 August from 6 - 7pm Reading is without a doubt one of the best things you can do for the mind and soul. All the research backs it up! So cancel your plans and mark out Tuesday 19 August from 6-7pm in your diaries and settle back with an old beloved book, or take the time to borrow a new title in our collection. If you’re not a regular reader, why not take the chance to visit the Library and indulge in some quality reading? This year’s Reading Hour ambassador is actor and writer William McInnes, who says “Reading makes me think about the world that’s been...makes me think about the world that is...and makes me think about the world that could be.” The Reading Hour initiative reminds parents and caregivers that reading together doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking in their busy lives, and that sharing a book with a child for ten minutes a day - or just over an hour a week - will still give that child the best chance of becoming a good reader later in life, along with all the social and educational benefits it brings.
Winter Goodies at The Topiary Pantry While we regularly add fresh and inspiring items to the Library collections, our next door neighbour, The Topiary Pantry, has been putting out some stunning dishes to warm us up and keep us happy this winter. Here is a selection of what is on the menu: Butter baked garfish
Winter’s bounty of fruit, vegies and produce has inspired delights such as a Butter baked garfish on braised cabbage and bacon with apple and celeriac remoulade and a Beetroot Risotto with sage and candied walnuts.
Roast beef wrap
There are many fresh new wraps on the menu, including our personal favourite; Roast beef with aioli, rocket, fresh horseradish and homemade pickled cucumber. Amongst the array of homemade baking goods include the always popular carrot cake and gluten-free selections, while new offerings include sticky date cake and pistachio brownies – the ultimate proof that heaven is a chocolate-y place on earth.
Chocolate brownie
We encourage all eager Library visitors who are also lovers of good food to visit The Topiary Pantry and try out their specials and regular dishes. If you’re impressed, feel free to share your thoughts on the Library Facebook page! The Topiary Pantry is open from 8.45am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone: 8397 7383
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Local History at your library Local news made headlines Looking back through Messenger newspaper for this month in 1969, one may have expected to come across some stories about the Moon Landing, but it appears that the brand new St Agnes Shopping Centre was the highlight for our area! Featuring a special 40 page lift-out advertising Adelaide’s Newest Fully Air Conditioned Shopping Centre.1 The Centre was described as a New concept in local shopping2 housing a large Coles New World supermarket, post office, newsagent, dentist, doctor’s office, Commonwealth Bank, men’s hair dresser and 25 specialty shops and the exterior was complete with a special ‘rocket’ motif that represented the progress of the 1960s. Now, 45 years later the St Agnes Shopping Centre is about to undergo a major renovation. It is interesting to note that Coles, the Post office, Commonwealth Bank, newsagent, hairdresser, and even the ‘buff coloured terrazzo floor’ are still there. Alas, the rocket has long gone. The construction of the Modbury hospital also took place in July 1969. The grounds work was carried out earlier in the year and construction of the building was scheduled to begin on 4 August. The new Modbury Pool (now Waterworld) was also nearing completion during this month. The $190,000 centre boasted an olympic-sized pool and separate wading pools and would open at the beginning of the season in October. Waterworld was completely rebuilt as part of a $6 million upgrade in 2009 and 2010. 1, 2; The North East Leader, St. Agnes Shopping Centre supplement Tuesday July 15, 1969
The impressive rocket attached to the facade of Coles New World at St. Agnes symbolised a ‘New World of Shopping’, The North East Leader, St. Agnes Shopping Centre Supplement, Tuesday July 15, 1969, Page 18.
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“Pictured is a section of the main pool at the newly completed Tea Tree Gully Swimming Centre at Modbury”, The North East Leader, Wednesday, July 30, 1969, page 1.