Looking for something new to read?

It can be so frustrating when you've read everything by an author you like. Who else writes like...? is a great website where you can find out who else writes in a similar style to your favourite author. You can also find lists of authors in different genre's, search by key characters, their occupation or even the type of environment in which the action takes place. It's a great way to expand your list of favourite writers, or maybe branch out into a new style of writing.

The library now has a subscription to this great resource. Just go to the Readers Lounge and click on the link to Who else writes like ...? to be automatically logged into the site.

Cute video from the Finnish Library Association

Book Club for 2011

Ingleburn library's book clubs are starting up again next week, and there are still a few places left. The first meeting for the Monday Night club will be on the 24th of January, at 6.30pm, and the first meeting for the Friday Morning club will be on the 28th of January at 10.30am.

The book for Monday Night is The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas, and the Friday Morning club are reading House Rules by Jodi Picoult    .

If you're interested in joining in just ask at the desk or ring 9605 5336. There are just a couple of places left in each club so be quick!

Read It 2011

In 2011 public libraries in NSW will be participating in a twitter reading challenge. This is open to all public library staff and library customers. It is called #readit2011 and every month there will be a different theme to chose your books from.
Then as you read each month you are encouraged to "tweet" about what you are reading so that others can see and discuss it with you. Each month there will be a different hashtag which allows all the tweets to be grouped together to make them easier to find. Even if you don't want to tweet you can read what everyone else is saying.
A website has been set up that contains all the links you need to participate in this challenge and you can click here to get there.

Have you tried Overdrive?

Overdrive Digital Media Collection

You can use this site to browse and search hundreds of great Audiobooks & eBooks, download them to your computer, and transfer them to a portable device for your listening pleasure anywhere, anytime. MP3 Audiobooks downloaded from this site can be used with many devices including most cell phones, PDA’s and MP3 players such as iPods, iPhones and the iTouch. Some titles can be burned to CD as well. Try it, it's easy! If you are a first time user, click here to find out more.

Come and see the Noiseguy Charlie Williams!

To kick off the new year we have the Noiseguy, Charlie Williams performing at the library as our first fantastic school holiday activity for 2011.

Charlie Williams, the zany czar of sound, is a kids comedian and vocal sound impressionist. He teaches humor as a life skill and shows kids how to put some ompf into onomatopoeia.

He has been performing full time for 10 years, published 3 books and released 8 albums of noisy fun. Enjoy traditional and not-so-traditional stories told in an energetic new way.


Good, noisy, family fun! Friday, January 7th at 2.00pm.


Tickets are only $2.50 available from the library, or ring 02 9605 5336 for more information.


Why not check out Charlie's Website 

Richard Glover

We were lucky enough to have a visit from Richard Glover on Wednesday night. Those hardy souls who braved the rain enjoyed a very funny talk from Richard, who told us something about the process of writing and how he gets his inspiration for his work. There was also time for the audience to ask questions.

 Richard very generously spent quite a long time signing books and talking to people after the formal part of his talk, which was much appreciated.

Overall it was a fitting end to our series of Talking Heads author visits for 2010. Hopefully we'll be able to line up some great writers again in 2011!