Between the Lines

Between the Lines is Penguin Australia's dedicated space for young adult readers, writers and books. Here's the link. Find out about new releases, check out some book trailers, and see what's going on with your favourite authors.

Knits and Pics

The Dubbo library is the place to be these holidays! Beat the winter holiday blues and learn to knit an awesome scarf, beanie or amigurumi toys - or find out how to take amazing photos with your digital camera.

Contact the library on 68014510 to book your place so you don't miss out!


Cool Knits
Learn to knit, crochet and loom knit so you can make your own fashionable scarves, beanies and amigurumi creations.
Thursday 5 July, 1.00pm-4.00pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $5

Digital Photography
Discover how get the most from your digital camera and take brilliant photos with the Dubbo Camera Club. Please bring your own camera, manual and USB.
Thursday 14 July, 1.00pm-4.00pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $5


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Children's Book Council Award Shortlist

The Children's Book Council have released the shortlist of books nominated for prizes in 2011... Let us know which one you think will win!

And the nominees are:

Older Readers Shortlist

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

The Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett

About a Girl by Joanne Horniman

The Life of a Teenage Bodysnatcher by Doug MacLeod

The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta

Six Impossible Things by Fiona Wood

Random House Teen Book Video Awards

Are you a high school student who is a budding filmmaker and book lover?

Random House are offering the chance for high school students to create one 90-second book trailer and win some fabulous prizes.

All you need to do is choose one of the 16 books and create a 90-second trailer.

All submitted entries must have the Assignment Deed form, Talent and Location Release form plus the entry form.

The winner will receive a massive cash prize of $1,000 plus $1000 worth of Random House books for their school!

For more details visit the Random House website.

Calling all creative beings!

SpineOut online is a place where you can express your ideas and thoughts and share your creativity in words, art, film and music.

Library members can access the site free through the Library's website - and here's the link:

http://www.goodreadingmagazine.com.au/libraries.cfm?lib=85&src=8TqiksQW

Check out the book trailers - and maybe create one of your own and submit it...

Youth Week Trivia - Win Great Prizes!

Now is the time to start gathering your smart friends and getting a team together for the awesome annual Youth Week Trivia at the Dubbo Branch Library.

Form teams of up to 6 people and get your brains working overtime. The Quiz is sponsored by Dubbo City Youth Council and ZOOFM - and features heaps of prizes, music , frivolity, free pizza and soft drink.

When: 3.00-5.00pm Wednesday 13 April 2011

Where: Dubbo Branch Library, Corner of Macquarie and Talbragar Streets Dubbo

Register: 68014510 by Tuesday 12 April

Inside a Dog - Updated

If you love everything about books and like to post reviews, talk about your reading and win great prizes, visit Inside a Dog!

http://www.insideadog.com.au/

The site is a place for teens to find great reads, and share their thoughts via reviews, blogs and book clubs. Read about an author's process with a new guest Writer in Residence each month, create your own profile and discuss the latest news in youth literature.