Library Information
Logan’s Baby Boomers
19 April 2011
Are you a Baby Boomer born between 1945 – 1960?
If so, then we need your help!
Logan Libraries is conducting a survey on your needs and interests.
Have your say by completing our survey either at your local library or online at Logan City Council’s website.
Music Monday
24 March 2011Have you ever wanted to know how a digital hub works?
Or how to take the lyrics of a song and add music to it?
Or just want to jam….?
Come and join Champion Sound for weekly music workshops covering introduction to equipment, developing ideas into song and learn how to produce and record your ideas at Logan West Library every Monday!
April dates:
4th, 11th and 18th.
Time:
3 – 5 pm
Contact Logan West Library for bookings on 3412 4160.
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.