Welcome to the Culcairn Library
 The Culcairn Library is a branch Library of the Riverina Regional Library. The Culcairn Library offers an extensive range of collection resources including, fiction, nonfiction, talking books, DVD's, magazines and CD's. As a member of the Culcairn Library members are able to borrow items from any library within the Riverina Regional Library which include the following Branch Libraries, Ariah Park, Adelong, Batlow, Coolamon, Henty, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Junee, Temora, Tumut and Wagga Wagga.
Become a member and borrow up to 20 items per month Opening HoursMonday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 12.30 pm Contact DetailsCulcairn Library 40 Balfour Street CULCAIRN NSW 2660 P: 02 6029 8588 F: 02 6029 8607 E: Contact us culcairn.library@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au Storytime at the Culcairn Library RenewalsYou can renew and borrowed items online with your library card, over the phone or at your local library or any other Riverina Regional Library. There is also an after hours return bin located at the front of the Culcairn Library. Public access computers are available for free for all members of the Library. Charges apply for non-members. Printing, faxing, photocopying services are also available for a fee. Culcairn Library Newsletter The Culcairn Library Newsletter is published each month and highlights programs and services available at the Henty Library. Further information provided in the newsletter is information regarding Riverina Regional Library fees and charges, databases and programs happening within the region. Click here to download the latest newsletter.
Loaning Sony e-readers to the Culcairn and Henty communityThe Culcairn and Henty Libraries are now able to loan out Sony e-readers to members of the community. The purpose is to allow borrowers to test drive an e-reader. It is not for borrowers to download their own content or borrow from our eLibrary. The e-readers have the following loan conditions. Loan period four weeks with a one-week renewal allowed and reservations are available. Contact staff at the Culcairn Library on P: 02 60298588 or Henty Library P: 02 6929 3770 for further information. Tech Savy SeniorsLibraries now have in their collections a DVD that provides information on a range of technologies.
Tech savvy for seniors training DVD contains segments presented by Peter Blasnia (The Gadget Guy) on the topics of mobile phones, computers, e-readers, internet and social networking.
The DVDs were produced by Telstra and NSW Office of Ageing. They are designed for those who are new to technology or want to learn more at their own pace.
Reserve your copy of Tech Savvy for Seniors today or access the educational videos and further training content at www.telstra.com/seniors. The Riverina Regional Library Book Club is for anyone who would like to read a varied selection of books and meet with others to chat about them, maybe over tea and cake or wine and cheese. Ten copies are provided of one title plus back ghround notes and discussion questions. Clubs meet from February to November. form a group, nominate a group leader, pay $400 club membership per group, find a venue and you can begin your own book club. More information contact the Culcairn Library 6029 8588. 20 Years in Fred's FootstepsAn exhibition celebrating the life of Professor Fred Hollows and the work of his foundation will be on display at the Culcairn Library from 22 July -2 August 2013 Kick Start Your CareerRiverina Regional Library introduces Career and Resume services Free for Members In an exciting development for library members, Riverina Regional Library has announced a partnership with My Career Match to provide free online career and resume services that will help members discover their perfect career - and write a resume that gets them a job. Culcairn Library After School Study ClubEvery Tuesday from 3.45pm to 4.45pm Afternoon tea provided. Cost $2.00 Every Tuesday (except school holiday periods) from 3.45pm to 4.45pmAfternoon tea provide Cost: $2.00 per session. Key objectives of the program To assist and support students in primary and high school Provide a quiet and safe place to study away from home distraction. Provide modern technology and resources The provision of access to a range of library resources Please contact the Culcairn Library on 6029 8588 to register Premier's Reading ChallengeIt is time for the Premier's Reading Challenge to kick off for another year. Although your school library administraters the Premier's Reading Challenge, our branch libraries hold many of the titles listed, so we can help you reach your reading target. You can search our Web OPAC at www.rrl.nsw.gov.au for titles using the keywords Premier's Reading Challenge and the level/subject interest you need. Some of our branch libraries have a special area dedicated to the Challenge to make selection even easier. Free Wifi now available at the Culcairn Library
 Now available at the Culcairn Library - WiFi Hotspot. You will be able to bring along your internet devices and have free internet access on the WiFi system. Download and time limits apply. See staff for access or contact staff on 6029 8588.
E-books and E-audiobooks 1,950 Bolinda E-book titles have been added to the Riverina Regional Library Data Base. Happy Reading These are now available at the Culcairn Library from the Riverina Regional Library Catalogue. Simply go to www.rrl.nsw.gov.au, select the e-library link and select either Wheelers Plateform E-books or Bolinda e-audio books. follow the instructions and enjoy reading or listening to your e-resources. Titles available for free download cover fiction, biographies, lifestyle writing and stories for young adult. The whole family is sure to find the perfect title to download anytime, anywhere from the RRL website. Previous Culcairn monthly newsletters |