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Welcome to our Love Lambton Podcast series as part of Treasures from The Rare Bookroom.  In this episode we are discussing the overall history of Lambton prior to World War II with local historian and author, Julie Keating and Robert Watson. Julie has written many books on the suburbs of Newcastle and is a second-generation Lambton resident. This chat is inspired by the love of...

In 1922, Florence made her début with the British National Opera Company. At short notice, without stage or orchestral rehearsal, she replaced the lead singer as Brünnhilde in Wagner's The Valkyrie. She was an instant and lasting success. In 1952 she moved to Newcastle and took up a teaching position at the newly formed Newcastle branch of the New South Wales State Conservatorium...

Join us in the this podcast as we discuss two topics many of us find close to our hearts, food, and cocktails. The two Newcastle Libraries treasures which inspire this chat are - The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock, published in 1933 and 500 Sandwiches by Florence A Cowles, published in 1929 . Both books are part of the Roland Pope bequest of the  library’s collection. Join Amorel...

Welcome to the 8th and last podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Dan finds himself closer to home for his conversation with Tea Cooper author of The Cartographera's Secret , an intriguing mystery set in the Hunter Valley in the latter part of the 19th and early 20th Century. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 7th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Dan and Malcolm Knox chat about why life is a beach in Malcolm's latest novel Bluebird . A book set in a seaside town somewhere near all of us. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 6th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Steve Conte's new novel The Tolstoy Estate takes us into the freezing cold of the Russian winter of 1941, Dan talks to Steven about how he ended up there. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 5th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Even though he has only written 3 books, Craig Silvey is one of Australia's most loved authors, Dan caught up with him to discuss his latest novel, the wonderful Honeybee . This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 4th podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Dan’s guest is international bestselling author Michael Robotham, here to talk about his new book When She Was Good the latest instalment in the Cyrus Haven series. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 3rd podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Dan meets the delightful Meg Mason for a chat about her wonderful “funny and sad” new book Sorrow and Bliss. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 2nd podcast in the Your Summer Stories Series. Dan chats to Trent Dalton about his exciting and atmospheric new book All Our Shimmering Stars . This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Your Summer Stories. This summer Newcastle Libraries introduces a diverse selection of books and experiences that will provide readers with a program that will surprise and delight and encourage readers out of their comfort zone. An eclectic range of titles to suit a variety of preferences is available and readers can choose their own adventure &n...

We all know that books make the best Christmas gifts but it's often confusing deciding what to get loved ones. Join the experts from Newcastle Libraries as they take you on a wonderful exploration of adult books that should be on your Christmas list this year. You'll also hear about the most popular books from Newcastle's Libraries most borrowed list.  This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Produ...

We all know that books make the best Christmas gifts but it's often confusing deciding what to get loved ones. Join the experts from Newcastle Libraries as they take you on a wonderful exploration of young adult books that should be on your Christmas list this year. You'll also hear about the most popular books from Newcastle's Libraries most borrowed list.  This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL...

We all know that books make the best Christmas gifts but it's often confusing deciding what to get loved ones. Join the experts from Newcastle Libraries as they take you on a wonderful exploration of kid's books that should be on your Christmas list this year. You'll also hear about the most popular books from Newcastle's Libraries most borrowed list.  This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Produ...

This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists,...

This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists,...

This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists,...

This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists,...

This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists,...

This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists,...

Make yourself a cup of tea or a milkshake, get cosy and listen to our latest episode of CHATS with Fabulous Children's Authors and Illustrators. In this episode illustrator, artist and map maker Liz Anelli shares with us the ways in which travel has influenced her work, the location of her favourite spot in the Port of Newcastle, and why the Chuppa Chup featured...

Tune into CHATS with Fabulous Children's Authors and Illustrators this week when we meet teacher and author, Paul Russell. He shares with us the stories behind the stories of his books, 'Grandma Forgets' and 'My Storee' and treats us to a short excerpt of his latest book, 'The Incurable Imagination'.   This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudi...

It's back! The second series of CHATS with Fabulous Children's Authors and Illustrators is online now. In this episode, local artist and illustrator, Gwynneth Jones, describes her favourite artistic practices including 'scribble style'. She shares with us why working with kids is great fun and also gives us a sneak preview into her upcoming publications.  This is a Newcast...

In this week's episode of CHATS with Fabulous Children's Authors and Illustrators, local illustrator Kirrili Lonergan shares with us the importance of playing with ideas, why making mistakes is good, and the process behind creating the characters of Loppy and Curly from the Lessons of A Lac series.  This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production.  See omnystudio.com/li...

Local illustrator of ten books, Leila Rudge is this week's special guest on CHATS with Fabulous Children's Authors and Illustrators. Her work is a mixture of pencil, paint, and collage, and has been shortlisted for a number of national awards. Leila chats with us about what inspires her work, why she prefers broccoli to cauliflower and what she would really love to illustr...