Central West Libraries

18/10/2026

FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS ARE BACK!!!

Strong family literacy habits set children up for a lifetime of success, curiosity, confidence and connections, and it all starts with shared experiences and a love of books!!!

Central West Libraries invites families and carers to explore our engaging Family Literacy Programs that return for the new School Term on Monday!!!

Designed to make reading, storytelling and learning an interactive adventure, our sessions give parents and carers practical tools to support early language development while bonding and creating memories.

Whether you are singing along at early literacy session, discovering picture books together, or diving into creative activities, our libraries offer a welcoming space for your family to grow together.

Step inside, explore our collections, discover how fun learning together can be. Check our events calendar (Eventbrite.com.au) or pop into your Library to learn more, and find a session that fits your family’s routine.

Book in for most of our events and programs listed on eventbrite.com.au. or call your local library - Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Grenfell, Manildra, Molong, Orange!!!

Check for more information, dates and times on our event booking link:
https://tinyurl.com/CWLEvents

If you have any enquiries, please call the Library you wish to attend.
See you soon! We look forward to welcoming you!

STORYTIMES –
• Blayney: Storytime/Rhyme Time -Thursdays at 11am during School Term.
• Canowindra: Stories with craft - Thursdays at 10.30am
• Cowra: Join in Storytimes on Mondays at 10am
* Grenfell: Join in on Thursdays 10.30am
• Forbes: Birth to Kinder Rhyme Time - Fridays 10.30am
• Molong: Storytimes with craft on Friday at 11am
• Orange: (Ages 3-5 Years) Enjoy stories, songs and craft on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11am.
*Sensory Storytime with a calm corner Thursdays at 2pm

1,2 BOOKS – (18 Months - 3 Years)
• Orange: 10.15am Mondays and Tuesdays

RHYME TIMES:
• Cowra: Baby Rhyme Time - Wednesdays 10am - 10.30am
• Orange: Rhyme Time (Birth-18 Months) – Mondays at 11am or Thursdays at 9.30am
• Forbes: Birth to Kinder Rhyme Time Fridays 10.30am
• Canowindra: Fun and engaging Rhymes Times Fridays at 10.15am.

MUSIC FOR LITTLE EARS:
* Orange: Wednesdays 10am or Fridays 10.30am for six weeks - returns soon).

NEW NEW NEW PRE-KINDER STORYTIME AT COWRA
* Cowra: (Ages 3-5 years) Tuesdays 10am

BUILDING BOOKS - AT COWRA:
• Fridays 10am - 11am

See you this school term in the Library!!!

18/10/2026

And Number one on the ABC Radio National Top 100 Australian Books is....ta..da.....Tim Winton !!!!

The winner of the Top 100 Australian Books countdown is Cloudstreet by Tim Winton!

This is the book Australia has voted as the best of the best - a book we simply love to revisit again and again.

Was Cloudstreet on your list?

18/10/2026

The Number 2 author is Markus Zusak with The Book Thief !!

At number two (again!) is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak! 👀

You might think you're going through a bit of deja vu, but clearly this novel is one the people of Australia truly cherish.

Did you vote for The Book Thief?

18/10/2026

And here's Trent Dalton - our pick - at Number 3....

He's back again! 👀

Trent Dalton has not only made the top three for the second year in a row, but he's made the top three with the same book.

Clearly, the people of Australia hold Boy Swallows Universe very close to their hearts. 💖

18/10/2026

And Hannah Kent made it in at Number 4....

In the fourth spot, we have Hannah Kent's Burial Rites!

With so many votes in this year's Top 100 Australian Books countdown, we wouldn't be surprised if this book becomes an Australian classic!

18/10/2026

Number 5 - even more of a classic ...

At number five we have A.B. Facey's A Fortunate Life!

An Australian classic so many of you told us you love. 📚

18/10/2026

Number 6 - a classic really!

Relax everyone, Tomorrow When the War Began has made the list!

So many of you have been waiting for John Marsden's incredible novel and it's finally here.

When did you first read it?

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Number 7 - Have you read this?

Coming in at number seven is The Dictionary of Lost Words! 📖

Did you vote for this classic from Pip Williams?

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Number 8....

Number eight is a great read from Richard Flanagan! 📚

The Narrow Road to the Deep North has also been adapted into a feature film featuring Australian actor Jacob Elordi.

Only Australian talent over here today!

18/10/2026

Number 9....

Here's number nine!

Did you vote for The Secret River?