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| A Sentence a day: Learning Chinese/English | Bi-Lingual Storytime | Customer Service |
| How to trace the history of your house | Insights: People, Places, Films, Facts |
| Knit and Crochet @ Your Library | Morning Teas at Ryde Library | Preschool Storytimes |
| Readers Group at West Ryde Library | Ryde's Living Library | Ryde Rockers Rhyme Time |
| School Holiday Activities | Seniors Morning Tea at West Ryde Library | Youth Movie Pizza Night |
News
Local Studies Temporary Closure
Due to the need for urgent maintenance and repairs the Local Studies and Genealogy section at Ryde Central Branch Library
will be closed from Tuesday 24th November until Tuesday 1st December, 2009.
We apologise for any inconvenience this closure may cause.
 Council Services through the Libraries
The City of Ryde is now expanding resident access to Council services though its network of libraries. With the exception of matters relating to development, residents can now access a range of services and information previously only available from the Civic Centre. You no longer need to come to the Civic Centre for your queries and transactions. This new service gives you access to customer service trained staff for extended hours, in your local area.
A Council Kiosk (dedicated computer) is available at each branch library for resident access to Council information and to make payments online. All library staff have been trained in Council services and will be able to assist you with your enquiries.
Key services available include:
- Information/forms/enquiries: rates, waste, trees, vacation care, immunisation, child care, aged services, home modification, animals, community events, Councillor information, Committee meetings.
- Requests for service: abandoned/illegally parked vehicles, new/missed/stolen waste bins, tree/park maintenance.
- Complaints/reporting: potholes, damaged footpath/road, dumped rubbish, lost/found dogs, noise.
- Accept for lodgement: Animal registration, vacation care enrolments, tree applications, statutory certificates and
notice of intent forms. Payments for Council services can be made at the libraries by cheque, money order, Mastercard and Visa (merchant fees apply). Please note, however, that cash payments cannot be accepted at the libraries.
Don't forget that enquires concerning development should continue to be directed to the Customer Service Centre at the Civic Centre, rather than through the libraries. For the more complex or technical development enquiries, there is a Duty Planner/Surveyor available to assist you at the Civic Centre during business hours, no appointment necessary.
You can continue to direct enquiries about any other matter to the Customer Service Centre too.
Special Events / Activities
 School Holiday Activities - Sizzling Summer
Complete information (PDF 349KB)
Late arrivals not admitted. Craft materials for participants only.
Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Bookings are essential. Book @ your local library.
Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
Dragon Craft
Ages 5+ years
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| Ryde Library - 1 Devlin Street, Ryde |
Monday 11 January 2010 |
11.00am |
| Eastwood Library - Cnr. Hillview Street and West Parade, Eastwood |
Tuesday 12 January 2010 |
11.00am |
| West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde |
Wednesday 13 January 2010 |
11.00am |
| North Ryde Library - 201 Coxs Road, North Ryde |
Tuesday 19 January 2010 |
11.00am |
| Gladesville Library - 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville |
Wednesday 20 January 2010 |
11.00am |
Suncatcher Workshop
Ages 10+ years
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| Ryde Library - 1 Devlin Street, Ryde |
Monday 11 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
| Eastwood Library - Cnr. Hillview Street and West Parade, Eastwood |
Tuesday 12 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
| West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde |
Wednesday 13 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
| North Ryde Library - 201 Coxs Road, North Ryde |
Tuesday 19 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
| Gladesville Library - 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville |
Wednesday 20 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
Body Art
Ages 12+ years
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| Eastwood Library - Cnr. Hillview Street and West Parade, Eastwood |
Thursday 14 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
| West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde |
Thursday 21 January 2010 |
2.00pm |
Pyjama Storytime
All ages
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| Gladesville Library - 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville |
Thursday 14 January 2010 |
6.00pm |
| West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde |
Thursday 21 January 2010 |
6.00pm |
 Non-bake Master Chef Cooking Workshop
Ages 5-9 years
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| Ryde Library - 1 Devlin Street, Ryde |
Friday 15 January 2010 |
11.00am |
Ages 10+ years
| Location |
Date |
Time |
| West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde |
Friday 22 January 2010 |
11.00am |
Rhyme Hunters
The Rhythm Hunters fuse together the thunder of Japanese Taiko drumming with indigenous music from Indonesia and Australia in a visually choreographed spectacular.
All Ages
| Location |
Date |
Time |
North Ryde Community Hall - 201 Cox's Road, North Ryde
(above North Ryde Library) |
Monday 18 January 2010 |
11.00am
(For approx. 1 hour) |
Regular Events / Activities
 "A Sentence a Day"
Are you interested in learning one Chinese sentence per day?
A printed sentence in English with Chinese translation will be put up in a prominent area in the Ryde library everyday.
One sentence per day means you will learn 365 sentences a year.
Date: From April 1st at Ryde Library - 1 Devlin Street, Ryde
Bi-lingual Storytime
Venue: Eastwood Library - Cnr Hillview Road and West Parade
Dates: 1st Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
Time: 11:00am
Languages: Mandarin and English on first Thursday of each month in school term.
Age: All Ages
Venue: West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde
Dates: 3rd Friday of the month,
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Languages: Mandarin and English
Age: All Ages
How to trace the history of your house
Ever wondered whether your house had a name?
Not sure when it was built?
Would you like to know who lived in it?
Come along to a hands on workshop in the Local Studies Collection at Ryde Library. You will learn about the resources that will help you to undertake your own house history research.
Presented by Ryde Local Studies and Family History Librarian, Angela Phippen
Venue: Ryde Library - 1 Devlin Street, Ryde
Maximum: 4 people per session
Bookings essential - phone Angela Phippen on 9952 8353
InSights
People - Places - Films - Facts
A series of wine and cheese evenings at West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde
Last Thursday of every month - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Bookings open 1st of each month - Some workshops have limited numbers! View 2009 Calendar.
Enquiries: 9952 8376 - Age restrictions apply!
November 26 - "Australian Culture for Chinese People", (Chinese version), presented by Jinru Zhu and Jeannine Gardiner.
Primarily aimed at Chinese speakers, this bilingual presentation by library staff Jinru Zhu and Jeannine Gardiner will cover topics such as Australian values, culture and beliefs. Please join us as we explore the difference between Chinese and Australians.
Knit and Crochet @ Your Library
 Come along and join fellow knitters and crocheters in making squares, blankets, clothes and toys for charity. If you have spare yarn, are handy with a pair of knitting needles, a crochet hook or you have always wanted to learn how to knit, please join us.
Beginners welcome!
Venue: Gladesville Library - 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville
Dates: First Monday of the month, next meeting Monday 7 December 2009
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Eastwood Library - Cnr Hillview Road and West Parade
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month, next meeting Wednesday 9 December 2009
Time: 10.30am to 1.00pm
Venue: West Ryde Library - 2 Graf Avenue, West Ryde
Dates: 2nd Thursday of the month, next meeting will be Thursday 10 December 2009
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
City of Ryde Knit In (for 'Wrap with Love')
Thanks to everyone who has supported the collection and knitting/crochet of squares.
| Year |
Rugs |
Squares |
| 2007 |
24 |
1107 |
| 2008 |
93 |
471 |
| 2009 |
254 |
No longer being counted! |
We are still accepting squares and rugs. We will forward them to Wrap with Love but they will go in to next year's count.
All Ryde libraries are collection points for squares/rugs.
Preschool Storytime
Held at all libraries either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 11.00am.
Storytime includes stories, videos, poetry, songs and / or arts and craft selected according to the audience.
The sessions are aimed at children aged 2 to 5 years.
| Branch |
Day |
Time |
Age |
| Eastwood |
Tuesday
Thursday |
11.00am
11.00am |
Preschoolers
Preschoolers |
| Gladesville |
Friday |
11.00am |
Preschoolers |
| North Ryde |
Wednesday |
11.00am |
Preschoolers |
| Ryde |
Tuesday |
11.00am |
Preschoolers |
| West Ryde |
Wednesday
Friday |
11.00am
11.00am |
Preschoolers
Preschoolers |
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Readers' Group at West Ryde Library
For interested readers wanting to discuss favourite authors, fiction book awards, and biographies.
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 10.00am for approx. 1 hour. Discussion group with morning tea.
 Ryde Rockers Rhyme Time
Come along and join in the fun, introducing your baby to rhymes, songs, fingerplays and other bouncing babies.
A great way to introduce your baby to rhymes, books and the local library.
Ages: 0-2years
School terms ONLY!
Ryde Rockers Rhyme Time Booklet (PDF 1500KB)
Held at:
Eastwood Library: Fridays - 10.30am
Gladesville Library: Fridays - 10.30am
North Ryde Library: Tuesday - 10.30am
West Ryde Library: Wednesday - 10.15am
Seniors Morning Tea at West Ryde Library
Talks held at 10.00am on the last Monday of each Month. Morning tea and discussion.
Enquiries phone 9952 8376.
- 30th November - R.M. Williams
Youth Movie Pizza Night
 Come and join us for a great movie with lots of pizza & prizes!
Date: First Thursday of every month - Next Session will be 3rd December
Movie: Star Trek
Venue: West Ryde Library meeting room - 1 Graf Avenue, West Ryde (Note: change of venue)
Time: 6.00pm
Bookings essential! Phone 9952 8352
Ages 13+ years
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