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Look Who's Talking in 2012 

Get ready to be inspired, entertained and intrigued by the great line up of events in Maitland City Library's Look Who's Talking programme for 2012

Literary

From courage and social commentary, travel , biographies and personal journeys, to finding true love or turning to crime, our speakers will stimulate lots of debate and discussion

Local History

Maitland's proud and interesting heritage is celebrated in Look Who's Talking Local History with insights into flooding, fashion and building facades

Wellbeing  

Explore the pathways to self-awareness and meaning with Look Who's Talking Wellbeing, a brand new series presented by Maitland City Library in partnership with Maitland Hospital and The Virtual Hospice

Local Stories

Ever wanted to know what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes? Look Who's Talking Local Stories, a new series providing a unique insight into the experiences of local people


  

 

latest events
 

  Memory or Myth: Local Flood Stories
Memory or myth? What are our local flood stories? Join contributors to the Maitland Hunter River Oral History project as they compare and contrast their memories of the floods in our town... book now



Finding Wellbeing
How do we define wellbeing? Can we experience well-being right up to the end of our lives? Join Dr Susan Newton, a Palliative Care specialist, as she explores the pathways to self awareness and meaning...book now

latest news
 
 

eAudio- the story's out!!
Listen to stories of escape, mystery,love and inspiration- anywhere, anytime. Great for kids and teenagers too! Download eAudio from the Maitland City Library website.... start downloading

Get off the page for 2012  
Join in a National Year of Reading conversation about the One Read One Region title Breath by Tim Winton. Maitland City Library will be hosting book chats throughout 2012, so look out for a time and location that suits you
 
 

2012 National Year of Reading 
The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. Amazing, fun, reading activities will take place around Australia and online, so people of all ages, from different backgrounds, can discover and rediscover the joy of reading....read more  
 

Current Exhibition 
Model enthusiasts, young and not so young, will enjoy this collection of cars.
In addition to this month's exhibit is a selection of 20 paintings from the Maitland Neighbourhood Painting Pals Group.
On display at East Maitland Library during February.