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Yass Valley newsThis is where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site. Latest NewsLibrary Chit Chat - 12 November 2009 - 12 Nov 2009It is that time of year again when our thoughts turn to Christmas. To help get you in the mood why not borrow one of our many Christmas music CDs including: The All Time Greatest Christmas Songs or Children's Christmas Carols & Songs. more ..Library Chit Chat - 28 October 2009 - 28 Oct 2009 more .. Library Chit Chat - 19 October 2009 - 19 Oct 2009 We are continually adding new books to our system. If you want to be one of the first to read our new books then make sure you place a reserve on the item you want by visiting our website www.strl.nsw.gov.au. more ..2010 Australia Day Citizen Awards - 07 Oct 2009 Yass Valley has its share of local heroes. Many individuals and organisations work tirelessly to support our community. Nominations for the Yass Valley 2010 Australia Day Citizen Awards are now open and this is your chance to nominate someone for their extraordinary efforts in our community and for them to be recognised with an Australia Day Citizen Award. more ..Library Chit Chat - 6 October 2009 - 06 Oct 2009 School Holiday Activities It is not too late to book in for our school holiday activities. Bookings for these activities can be made by calling the Yass Library on 6226 1305 or in person at the Library. more ..Library Chit Chat - 30 September 2009 - 28 Sep 2009 October @ Yass Library We have a very busy month planned with lots of things happening at your local library. Don't miss the great school holiday activities that we have planned. more ..Fire Danger Period Commences 1 October 2009 - 21 Sep 2009 SOUTHERN TABLELANDS ZONE
NSW Rural Fire Service SOUTHERN TABLELANDS ZONE has declared the start to the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) as at 1st October 2009. more ..
Parents rejoice - help with your child's homework is at hand with Your Tutor.
Library Traineeship
Do you like being involved with the community? Are you interested in helping people to find information or recommending a great read? Do you relate to people of all ages? Are you enthusiastic, helpful and committed to great customer service? Do you enjoy learning new things?
Scandals, Crime and Corruption during History Week @ Your Library
History Week is nearly upon us, and during September 5-13 your Southern Tablelands Regional Library branches in Goulburn, Gunning, Crookwell and Yass will join with the History Council of NSW, other libraries across the state, museums, historical societies and historically-minded organisations who will all be remembering past scandals, crimes and corruptions!
The Yass Valley Development Corporation (YVDC) is calling for applications from Community Groups within the Yass Valley Local Government Area who would like to apply for Event Sponsorship funding for the 2009-2010 financial year.
Murrumbateman landfill is currently licensed by the Department of Environment and Climate Change(DECC) to accept asbestos materials, and under the license there is a 5000 tonne per annum limit on the amount of waste that can be received.
To celebrate National Science Week (August 15th to 23rd), Yass Library will be showing a series of films as part of SCINEMA, a science film, video and multimedia festival.
My chit chat this week is a book review written by staff member Michaela. The book that Michaela reviewed is a little bit unusual and with the title ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ you can understand why. Reviewers of this book have either loved it or hated it – the following is what Michaela thought.
75,000 Loans – Can We Do It? Yes We Can!
With a week to go until the end of the financial year we have already reached our target of 75,000 loans. This means that Yass Library will have had an increase in loans by more than 10% this year. Thank you to everyone for helping us to reach this goal.
Special congratulations to the Fuller Family who borrowed our 75,000th item.
75,000 Loans – Can We Do It?
Library Staff have set the challenge to reach 75,000 loans by the end of June. At the time of writing my Chit Chat (Friday morning) we were up to 73,943 loans and by the time you read this I think we will be very close to the 75,000 loans.
Remember, there is a prize for the person that borrows our 75,000th item. My suggestion would be to get to the Library quickly because we are very close!
Back by Popular Demand…Our Mocktail Party
National Drug Action Week kicks off from 21-27 June and Yass Library is shining the spotlight on important drug and alcohol issues with a competition, onsite promotions and a Mocktail Party.
Drug Action Week is an initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) providing individuals, organisations, and communities with the opportunity to initiate and coordinate activities that promote awareness of alcohol and other drugs.
The focus in 2009 for Drug Action Week is the theme message – ‘Alcohol is a drug– TOO!’
The aim is to increase awareness about the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol and other drugs – with a focus on alcohol-related matters.
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia and its misuse continues to cause significant harm and enormous cost to the community.
At Yass Library we are having a ‘Mocktail Party’ on Thursday 25th June from 5pm to 6pm. Mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks and everyone aged 13 and over are invited to the Library to try some.
Win a USB Wristband (1 GB)
Running until the end of June, all correct entries will go in the draw to win a 1GB USB wristband (like a Memory Stick – but shaped like a wristband!). Entry forms are available at the Library and answers can be discovered on the website www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au or using the collection of pamphlets available at the Library. The completed quiz should be handed back to Library staff.The
The service is supported by a collection of drug and alcohol books and pamphlets available in the Yass and Murrumbateman Libraries.
Drug Action Week runs from 21-27 June and is an initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia. www.drugactionweek.org.au.
75,000 Loans – Can We Do It?
Library Staff have set the challenge to reach 75,000 loans by the end of June. For those of you wondering where we are up to the tally is now 72,863. We still have 2137 loans to get and 11 days to get them in.
Make sure you come to the Library to stock up on your Winter reading and get us closer to our goal.
Remember, there is a prize for the person that borrows our 75,000th item – will that be you?
The road safety project, ‘Barton Highway Speed’, managed by Road Safety Officer Mark Foran, was awarded, the Local Government’s Excellence in Road Safety Award for 2009. This follows on from 2006 when Council won this same award for the Gravel Road Awareness Project.
Book Club Book
Yass Library is supporting this year's Biggest Morning Tea. On Thursday 28 May drop into the Library where the Library Staff will happily make you a cup of tea for a gold coin donation. Funds raised contribute to cancer research, support, education and awareness initiatives.
While you are at the Library you can also take home a supply of books, magazines, music CDs or DVDs. more ..
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