Library Information
International Woman’s Day at Logan Hyperdome
15 March 2011On Tuesday March 8th the Hyperdome Library participated in a global web of events that connected women from all around the world by hosting an afternoon tea to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Guest Speakers included Jennifer Hall, Phyllis McDuff and Dianne Fensom who shared their own personal stories of celebration at being a woman.
Jennifer Hall (Young People’s Librarian at Logan City Council Libraries) holding her favourite children’s book "John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat" which was read to her as a child by the local librarian.
Phyllis McDuff – Local Author showing a photograph of her mother from her memoir "A Story Dreamt Long Ago".
Dianne Fensom – Member of the Soroptimist International of Logan gave us a great insight into the role and achievements of the society.
Special guests Shelly Blyton and Judi Van Manen judged the audience for the best purple outfit of which prizes were presented by Judi’s husband Bert Van Manen – Federal Member for Forde.
 Jan Carmichael – runner up |
 Lois Beedie – runner up |
 Robyn Rissanen – winner! |
New library nearing completion
20 December 2010At the front of the new Logan Central library, the facade has been prepped for new library signage. Work continues inside including installation of the stair railing leading up to the Library Administration area.
Glass from the Nyeumba Meta collection at Logan West library has been moved to it’s new location and carefully installed. Surfaces have been put onto the computer and front service counter desks.
Summer Read.Flip.Win competition
8 December 2010The 2010/2011 Summer Read.Flip.Win Competition is here! It’s simple to participate:
1. You must be in Grade 8 -12 in 2011.
2. Read a book
3. Shoot a short video (up to two minutes long). It can be a Video Book Review (why you liked the book) or a Video Book Trailer.
4. Post it to your YouTube account.
5. Tag your YouTube Video with LLSRFW10/11
6. Fill in an entry form available from all Logan Libraries
The contest runs from December to January, so please enter videos anytime between December 1 and January 31, 2011. Winners will be announced in February. You can enter as many videos as you like – they just need to have separate YouTube URLs and be entered separately.
For more information checkout our Teen site, Talk to Me.
Logan Central – shaping up to look like a library
6 December 2010The internal fittings are being put in place at the new Logan Central library premises. Looking from the entrance of the library, the front counter and public access computing areas now have desks in place, while a new moveable wall has been setup in the meeting room.
Outside the library things are shaping up too. At the front of the building a new red facade has been constructed. A back fence is in place. The Technical Services area also has had touch ups completed.
Summer Reading Club 2010-2011
3 December 2010
Join in the fun of the Summer Reading Club and discover great new books and authors. There are lots of activities and prizes for children up to 16 as you track your reading at your local library and online.
The Summer Reading Club consists of two elements:
• A library-based program of fun activities in your local library and activity booklets for children aged birth to 16 years. 
• an interactive website that provides fun and engaging online activities such as online chats, book raves, stories to complete, competitions, games, recommended reading lists and websites for children and their families.
Visit the Summer Reading Club website, download a registration form, or you can download a reading log to help keep track of all your books.
Library based activity booklets:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Library based activites at varying branches:
December activities
January activities
Summer Reading Club Website activities
The website activities are grouped into four levels to appeal to a diverse range of readers. The levels are aimed at, but not limited to:
• Level 1 (0-4 years)
• Level 2 (5-7 years)
• Level 3 (8-11 years)
• Level 4 (12+ years)
Each level has a number of interactive activities including an e-gallery, book lists and book raves.
The program is strongly supported by:
• Queensland Public Libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres
• YPLG (Young Peoples Librarian Group)
• Education sector
• Children and families
• Children’s authors and illustrators