WestLit Libraries is a partnership between WestWords and Western Sydney Zone libraries.
The aim of the collaboration is to:
- expanding reach to new audiences (WS library zone has a reach of over 2 million, and to give an example, in 2014-15 Blacktown sees 1.4 million visitors a year, Children’s programs – 1,107 a year with 50,642 attendings (includes carers), Young adult programs – 80 a year with 1,114 attendings,
- engaging new participants to our programs,
- increasing opportunities and visibility for writers, and WS writers in particular alone will promote, develop, and strengthen the sector.
Activities undertaken will include, but not be limited to:
- Coordinating travelling exhibitions of illustrators’ work, author talks and skills development workshops across the region.
- Evaluating/benchmarking literature programs, resources and services in Western Sydney.
- Developing Writers Groups/Resident Authors for Library Services.
- Increasing the presence of local authors on Library shelves and in Library catalogues in Western Sydney.
Importantly with WestWords in a co-ordination role it will create cohesion and address key issues faced by writers and publishers when working independently with the library sector. In addition by co-ordinating efforts, the libraries won’t replicate internal processes across multiple libraries, resulting in cost reduction and additional opportunities for writers and their work. Importantly this partnership bridges gaps between the publishing, writers, and library sectors.
Please see below for activities run by each participating library:
Campbelltown Partnered Events
Blacktown Partnered Events
Please see below for activities run by each participating library:
Hawkesbury Library Service
HAWKESBURY LIBRARY SERVICE: (02) 4560 4460
Unless otherwise stated, activities are free and held at Central Library, Windsor. Bookings and payments via Eventbrite http://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com Further details on our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Central Library
Deerubbin Centre (Ground Floor)
300 George Street WINDSOR NSW 2756
Richmond Branch Library
29 West Market Street RICHMOND NSW 2753
Liverpool City Library
As Sydney’s third CBD, Liverpool City Library provides resources, services and events to a diverse community. Rich in its multicultural tapestry, we engage with and provide for a wealth of stories. We aim to maintain impact on the community dialogue and create opportunities to facilitate lifelong learning across 6 library locations. Casula, Carnes Hill, Green Valley, Liverpool, Miller and Moorebank Libraries provide gathering spaces for everyone.
https://mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolCityLibrary
https://www.instagram.com/liverpoolcitylibrary/?hl=en
Blacktown City Libraries
Blacktown City Libraries have 5 community libraries that are the busiest in New South Wales. We now also have a mobile library reaching out to our customers in our growing city at railway stations and community centres. Our 5 libraries are located at Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Stanhope Gardens, Lalor Park and Riverstone.
We run events that reflect the needs of our growing community including:
- Children’s events: Baby Rhyme Times, Storytimes,
- Technology classes ranging from basic internet skill classes to more advanced business classes, as well and one-on-one technology training instruction
- Multicultural services such as English conversation classes and resources in 30 languages
- Baby Rhyme Time online available at: https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Libraries/Childrens/Baby-Rhyme-Time
- Home Library Service: for those with an ongoing chronic health condition
For further information on any of our events and programs, please contact us:
Phone: 9839 6677
Web: www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
For all the latest updates, follow us on:
Facebook and Instagram: BlacktownCityLibraries
UPCOMING EVENTS
Details are available at https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Libraries
Penrith Library
Phone: 4732 7891
Email: pcclib@penrith.city
Address: 601 High Street, corner of High Street and Castlereagh Road, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/community-library/library
UPCOMING EVENTS
Author Talk: Heather Morris
Thursday 30 November at 6.30pm
Penrith City Library – 601 High Street, Penrith
Tickets are $5 and can be booked via Eventbrite – https://heathermorrispenrith.eventbrite.com.au
Join us to celebrate the release of Heather Morris’ new book Sisters Under the Rising Sun on Thursday 30 November 2023, 6:30pm at Penrith City Library. Sisters Under the Rising Sun is a story of women in war: a novel of resilience, bravery and friendship in the darkest of circumstances.
Author Talk: Richard Glover
Wednesday 20 December at 6.30pm
Penrith City Library – 601 High Street, Penrith
Tickets are $5 and can be booked via Eventbrite – https://richardgloverpenrith.eventbrite.com.au
Join us on Wednesday 20 December 2023 for our last author talk of the year! Richard Glover will discuss his new book, Best Wishes. This funny, new book from the much loved and eternally hopeful author of The Land Before Avocado and Flesh Wounds will send you into the silly season with a smile.
Campbelltown
Phone: (02) 4645 4000
Email: council@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
Address: HJ Daley Library, Eagle Vale, Genquarie and Greg Percival, Ingleburn
Upcoming Events
The Memoirs of Master Nick Donato
Be introduced to martial arts by Master Nick Donato while he discusses his book: The Memoirs of Master Nick Donato: My Journey as an Aussie Martial Artist.
A short martial arts presentation will be presented by Nick and his black belt team.
There will be copies of the book available for sale and signing.
Join Master Nick to share stories about his journey as a Martial Artist on 4 June at Eagle Vale library at 6 pm.
Bookings are essential and available through Eventbrite.
To register go to www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Services-and-Facilities/Libraries
Cumberland City Council
Phone: 8757 90000
Email: council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Address: Auburn, Granville, Greystanes, Guildford, Lidcome, Merrylands, Regents and Wentworthville Library
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/library
City of Parramatta
Phone: (02) 9806 5159
Email: council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Address: 5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta NSW 2150
Blue Mountain’s Library
Phone:
Email: bmlibrary@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Address: Springwood Library, Katoomba, Blaxland Library, Lawson Library, Wentworth Falls Library, Blackheath Library
Wollondilly Library
Phone: (02) 4677 8300
Email: library@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Address: 42 Menangle St, Picton NSW 2571
Fairfield
Phone: (02) 9725 0222
Location:
Administration Centre
86 Avoca Road
Wakeley
2176
Postal Address: PO Box 21, Fairfield NSW 1860
Email: mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
Office Hours:
Admin Centre: Admin Centre: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm
Call Centre: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm