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Linking Lives to Learning and Leisure


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Writing Family Histories

Meet acclaimed author and history detective Carol Baxter at Hornsby Central Library on Wednesday 19 March, 6.30 pm. This two-hour workshop will help you turn your dusty notes and photocopies into a riveting family history. Bookings are essential.

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Meet the Author - John Martyn

Meet author John Martyn at Hornsby Central Library on Thursday 20 March, 6.30 pm. John will be speaking about his new book Understanding the Weather. Bookings are essential.

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Financial Seminar - Age Pension and Your Choices

Learn about the Age Pension at Hornsby Central Library on Wednesday 26 March, 6.30 pm. It’s never too early to begin planning for your future—working out what you want, looking at the options available to you, and setting some goals. Bookings are essential.

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Biodiversity in Your Backyard

Learn about making your garden more wildlife friendly at Hornsby Central Library on Wednesday 2 April, 6.30 pm. This introductory information session will provide key information and skills to local residents. Bookings are essential.

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Friday Features - The Delicate Balance with Sarah Wayland

Meet Sarah Wayland at Hornsby Central Library on Friday 4 April, 10.30 am. Sarah will explore the elusive work/life balance, with top tips on juggling the chaos and some ideas about reconnecting with yourself along the way. Bookings are essential.

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Meet the Author - Susan Duncan

Back by popular demand! Meet author Susan Duncan at Hornsby Central Library on Thursday 10 April, 6.30 pm. Susan will be discussing her new book Gone Fishing. Bookings are essential.

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Native Bees Workshop

Megan Halcroft will present a three-hour workshop on native bees at Hornsby Central Library on Friday 11 April, 10.15 am. Learn how to encourage native bees into your garden. Bookings are essential.

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Meet the Author - Emma Ayres

Meet author Emma Ayres at Hornsby Central Library on Thursday 1 May, 6.30 pm. Emma will be speaking about her new book Cadence: Travels with Music. Bookings are essential.

Bolinda eBooks

New eBook Collection

eBooks are now available to library members through our Bolinda (BorrowBox) collection. There are over 1000 titles available including books by Australian authors. Have trouble finishing OverDrive eBooks before they expire? These eBooks can be renewed.

eCollections Training

eCollections Training

Are you using Hornsby Library's eBook, eAudiobook and eMagazine collections? Hornsby Central Library is now running free one-on-one training sessions for these collections. Bookings are essential.