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Hooked with Love

The Hooked with Love knitters, Joy, Anne, Phyllis and Adrienne enjoyed their  Christmas get-together. 
These ladies (plus others not shown) meet on the first Friday of each month at Kempsey Library to knit and natter.  So far, this very productive group has sent 14 of their knitted blankets sent to Samoa as part of the Tsunami relief [...]

Kempsey Library hosts Fred Hollows Foundation travelling exhibition

Sixteen years after the passing of Fred Hollows, this exhibition, titled “In Fred’s Footsteps,” offers locals a chance to learn more about Fred’s dream of treating avoidable blindness and improving indigenous health.
The exhibition will be at Kempsey Library  from Monday 11th January through to Thursday 21st January.  During this time, the library will also be showing a DVD  about [...]

Storytime for Preschoolers at Kempsey Library

Join our wonderful storytellers for Storytime and Craft at Kempsey Library:
Friday 18th September - Crocodiles 
Friday 23rd October – Dragons & unicorns
Friday 2oth November – Birds    
Friday 18th December – Christmas
The sessions commence at 10.30am and are suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years.  The activity is FREE, and includes stories and a simple craft activity.   Bookings are not necessary, simply turn [...]

Baby Bounce is back in Kempsey Shire

30 minutes of Fun, Song, Bounce & Rhythm for infants from   birth to 2yrs – sessions being held at both Kempsey and Stuarts Point Libraries in November/December….
An opportunity for parent and   baby to socialize & interact whilst helping your child to develop  language skills and a love of reading.  
Kempsey sessions will be held at Kempsey [...]

Art Shoes Exhibition at Kempsey Library

[ September 7, 2009 10:00 am to September 19, 2009 1:00 pm. ] Have you got a foot fetish? You will after this….
Footwear has never been so fabulous! Art Shoes presents hand crafted wearable art that explores themes as diverse as nature, absurdity and haute couture in this foot fetish collection two decaded in the making. After an overwhelming response across Queensland, this will be the exhibition’s final [...]

Reader’s Theatre and Children’s Book Week Party

[ August 26, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] If you are between 8 – 12 years old you are invited to give readings or a dramatic performance of your work or of a favourite library book, at a fabulous party to be held at Kempsey Library on Wednesday 26th August.    Two talented staff members will also be performing and getting children involved in the fun.  [...]

Simply Simple Science

[ August 21, 2009; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm. ] As part of Science Week 2009  children (and parents and carers) are invited to  join staff at Kempsey Library for an afternoon of hands-on science, including scientific experiments using simple ingredients and household items, and amazing optical illusions

The actitivities are FREE,  no need to book

Most suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years 

Sharyn Munro – Author talk

In September 2007, we were fortunate to have Sharyn Munro as our guest at the library, speaking about her book The Woman on the Mountain. It was a wonderful talk and enjoyed by all who attended. 
                    
 Sharyn now has a new book and is coming to visit us again to share stories from Mountain Tails.
                                              
If [...]

BABY BOUNCE AT SOUTH WEST ROCKS!

South West Rocks Library is running a four week baby bounce program. Commencing on Thursday 14 th May, it will be held in the childrens area of the library, starting at 10.30 am. All bubs under two years old (and their mum or dad!) are welcome to come and join the fun, song, bounce and [...]

Easter School Holiday Activities at Kempsey Library and Stuarts Point

[ April 13, 2009 10:30 am to April 24, 2009 12:00 pm. ] Kempsey Library is offering 3 Easter school holiday activities at Kempsey Library and one activity at Stuarts Point, for children aged 5 to 12 years. Note that younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult. 

Thursday 16th April, from 10.30am to 12 at KEMPSEY LIBRARY

National Parks and Wildlife Service presents “PLANET EARTH AND BEYOND” a [...]