Libraries back in business
Central Coast libraries will resume their preschool programs Babytime, Toddlertime and Storytime from Monday, February 5. Don’t miss out on new storytime sessions, as well as Sensitive Storytime. After-school activities…
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Central Coast libraries evolve with new services
Council library services are continuing to evolve with extended services now including the introduction of new self-service lockers. These allow customers to collect their online reservations at a time that…
Celebrating Science Week and Book Week
National Science Week, from August 12-20, is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and Central Coast Councils will mark the occasion with several events. Get along to the Bug…
Libraries closed for maintenance
Toukley, Tuggerah, Kincumber, Lake Haven and Bateau Bay libraries are undergoing maintenance and improvement works and will be closed at various times in May and June. Toukley Library is closed until…
Sydney Writers’ Festival to be live-streamed on Coast
Highlights of the Sydney Writers’ Festival will be live-streamed free to Central Coast libraries on May 20 and 21, with the audience able to engage through Q&A sessions. The Live…
Libraries deliver lockdown entertainment
Libraries across the Coast have re-activated their popular Click and Deliver book service for all library members, delivering books to doorsteps free of charge. Members can reserve up to 10…
Some council facilities close for lockdown
Some Council facilities have closed as a result of the current lock down restrictions. Those services include council administration centres, libraries, youth groups, pools and leisure centres, theatres, galleries, visitor…
Libraries back in business
A variety of helpful services are now available to residents on the Central Coast as libraries open their doors for the new year. Starting on February 1, the book delivery…
Libraries are much more than books
[Forum] I write in support of the forward thinking proposal to build a regional library in Gosford. Modern libraries are about much more than books. They are resource centres, study…
In defence of libraries
When Central Coast Council discussed the proposal for a new regional library proposed for Gosford CBD at its July 13 meeting, Cr Bruce McLachlan questioned whether the community really wanted…
The Week’s News 5@5 audio/video
This week we’ll update you on the latest Covid-19 news, some initial impacts on local business and jobs, some things Coasties are doing to keep their businesses open, an update…
Free colouring in classes at libraries
A series of colouring and craft classes are coming to northern libraries, as Central Coast Library Services embrace the resurgence of colouring in and other childhood craft activities amongst the…
Central Coast libraries poetry competition open
Central Coast Library Service is seeking entries for its Poetry Writing Competition, which opened September 19. Council acting manager Ms Beth Burgess said: “We will be hosting a number of…
Book promotes library resources and programs
As part of Central Coast Library Week, the second Parker the Platypus book, Parker Visits the Library, will be launched. The book aims to be a fun and engaging story…
Free study workshops for HSC students
Central Coast Library Service is offering a number of free study workshops for Central Coast high school students undertaking the HSC in 2018. The workshops aim to create a ‘stress…
Innovative eBook portal for commuters
Central Coast commuters never have to worry about forgetting reading material again by taking advantage of the free eBranch collections through their local Library. Following the launch of the combined…
Short Story Competition winners announced
The winners of the 2017 Central Coast Council Library Service annual Short Story Competition have been announced. This is the second consecutive year the competition has been held across the…