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When was the last time you got lost in the pages of a good book? With so much of our time spent staring at a computer or phone screen, a ‘real’ book can provide a much-needed break from a digital world, transporting us to a whole new world of the author’s imagination.
With World Book Day on 23rd April, we took the opportunity to chat to Aimee Preston and Jennifer Tzilves, co-managers at Tieri Library & Transaction Centre, to discover what’s available to the people of Tieri.
How long has the library been in Tieri? What changes have you seen in that time? The Library & Transaction Centre was constructed over 30 years ago, in 1991/92. When the facility first opened, there were two staff members, one in the library and one in an administration role. Both were part time roles, with the administrator working in the mornings and the librarian in the afternoons. It was all very different back then – all our records and systems were paper based for one thing! In that time, we’ve seen the rise of computers and the installation of public computers, different ways of borrowing books – either hard copies, digital eBooks, and audio books, as well as the introduction of library programs and events across all ages. Sadly, the number of users and members of the facility has dropped off in recent times, no doubt due to the electronic era, which is a shame because the library has so much to offer.
What services are available there? We provide both Library and Transaction services.
From the library, people can access all the latest books. We have an online catalogue – called ‘Montage’ – that you can access online, on any device to see what’s in stock, what you have read, make reservations or renewals, share across your social media and leave reviews.
The CHRC Library Service has created a new collection of resources available to loan called ‘UpSkill Collection’. These resources are available to loan in all different formats to aid your personal, team, or business professional development journey.
The Reader & Learning Kits which are great for both children and adults developing their basic literacy and numeracy skills as well as learning sign language, braille, yoga and more.
If you are part of, or starting, a Book Club, we have Book Club Sets (including conversation prompts and 9 copies of the book) available to be borrowed for your club. We swap and purchase new sets all the time so you’ll always have something new to cover.
Whilst we still love hard copy books, BorrowBox gives you access to the latest fiction and non-fiction bestsellers in eBook or audiobook format and Libby, the app for libraries, offer countless other eMagazines, eComics, eBooks and digital audiobooks that you can borrow instantly, for free. All you need is your library card.
Access Ancestry.com on our Public Access Computers and start researching your family history for free.
We have a dedicated space for children to discover books and stretch their imaginations and a fenced off outdoor play area if they need to burn off some energy.
And we have spaces for the adults to sit back, relax and get lost in a book.
The Transaction Centre provides a range of administration services such as council enquiries or reporting any council-related matters including water, waste, road, dog registration, supervision of exams, etc.
Can people work from the library? Yes anyone can work from the facility on a temporary basis – we have public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi available.
What events and activities do you hold at the library?
Our “First5Forever” program provides fun activity sessions for children aged 1 – 5 years and includes storytime, nursery rhymes, crafts and more. The sessions, held during term time, are free and must be booked in advance:
Between 9 – 11am every Monday during school term, Tieri Possums Playgroup meets here and provides a wonderful get-together for Mums and kids to enjoy books and access to a garden playground.
Dates and activities for the Library School Holiday Programmes are published on the Tieri Noticeboard, as well as Eventbrite and CHRC Libraries website.
We’re a small regional town – what type of books do you have available? The Library constantly receives new books on a regular basis and we can order in books on request so you don’t need to miss out. Books are also changed on a regular basis and swapped around with all the other libraries within the Central Highland Regional Council Libraries, meaning the community has a wide variety to choose from.
How do people rent books – what’s the cost? It’s FREE! That’s the great thing about libraries. You just need to become a member of our Library (which is also free) and you’re good to go! Generally, books can be borrowed for up to one month and renewed if needed.
What’s the most popular genre amongst the Tieri community? Interestingly, the most popular genres here in Tieri have been recipe books and children’s books.
What book are you currently reading? I [Jennifer] have just finished reading ‘Gold Rush – How I Made, Lost and Made a Fortune’. It’s a non-fiction book written by Jim Richards, who now lives in WA. I highly recommend it!
In a world of technology, why do you think tangible books are still so important? “Real” books are so wonderful. It’s lovely to actually pick up a book and manually turn pages. I hope books will always be around so public libraries can stay open to connect people in the future and beyond.
What role do you believe a library plays in a community like Tieri? Our role in the Tieri community is a very important one. We offer not only library and transaction services, but it’s a place to come and relax and chill out on your own or with your children. The library has a friendly inviting environment, with a great play area for children. In communities like ours, a library provides a place for connecting with others and also for escaping and exploring different worlds through the power of words.
How can people find out what’s on at the library? Details are posted on the Central Highlands Regional Council website https://www.chrc.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/services/. We’ll be celebrating World Book Day at Tieri Library on 19th April 2023, at 10:00 am and would love to see as many people as possible come along to discover or rediscover their love of books!
Location: Corner of Anncrouye and Grasstree Streets.
Contact: phone 07 4984 8270 or email tierilibrary@chrc.qld.gov.au
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