Mid North Coast Library Service

We have some wonderful activities at the Library during the Easter School Holidays: 
Cosplay @ Port – Sunday 11th April at Port Macquarie Library – dress up as your favourite Anima or Manga character
Big Birthday Bash – Wednesday 14th April at Port Macquarie Library – decorate a library bag and make a badge
Travelbugs – a travelling [...]

 
Do you like Michael Connelly but have read all of his books?
Maybe it’s Di Morrissey and she just doesn’t write books fast enough for you.
Well why not try our Who Else Writes Like lists. 
These lists have been put together by staff to help you find authors who write similarly to your favourite author.  They are [...]

Looking for some last minute Christmas gifts? Once again the Port Macquarie branch of A&R are offering a 10% discount on all full priced books purchased in December.  This offer is available  to Port Macquarie-Hastings and Kempsey Shire  Library members. All you need is to show your library card.

Last night, John Hockney spoke at length about the life and work of his older brother, acclaimed artist David Hockney. John incorporated various slides and pictures into his presentation to show many of David’s renowned works. Guests were also treated to wine and canapes before delving into some delicious soups. A big thank you to Virginia [...]

Last night (Thursday 5th November), the Friends of Port Macquarie Library hosted an evening with Di Morrissey. The prolific author spent time mingling with guests over drinks and nibbles, before giving a very interesting talk, fielding a slew of questions afterwards. Di was also kind enough to stay and sign copies of her new book ‘The Silent [...]

Our very own Amanda appeared in the Daily Telegraph yesterday (Tuesday 27th October 2009). If you’re in the library this week take a peek at our copy. Otherwise, check out the article here.

It is with the greatest of pleasure that Port Macquarie Library is hosting a display of the most beautiful pictures from Huntingdon and Long Flat Schools as part of the Osmosis Exhibition. 
Don’t miss out on seeing these atmospheric pieces inspired by the theme ‘Spirit of Water’.  It must have been a very hard job for [...]

     Thursday 12th November
     6.00 for 6.30pm
     Port Macquarie Library
Storyteller, John Hockney, presents ‘David Hockney’ – an exhilarating & informative presentation about one of the world’s most acclaimed living artists.

The artist’s early life and family
His thirst for knowledge and his untiring passion for new ideas and techniques 
Discussion on David Hockney’s ‘Big Yorkshire Pictures’, his computer and iPhone prints, [...]