Hinchinbrook library junior zone

Ask at the Library's Circulation Desk for books by your favourite author - if we haven't got what you are looking for we can request it for you. If you're not sure of which books you might enjoy reading the Library staff will spend some time with you to help you find one that suits your tastes.
	Duncan Ball	C. S. Lewis
	Judy Blume	Ann M. Martin
	Enid Blyton	Narnia
	Margaret Clark	Jill Morris
	Hazel Edwards	R. L. Stine
	Mem Fox	J. K. Rowling
	Morris Gleitzman	Young Australian Readers' Awards
	Paul Jennings	Emily Rodda
	Jackie French	Lemony Snicket
	Look up a favourite series	Scholastic Authors
	Animal Ark series by Lucy Daniels	Harry Potter
	Animal Ark series by Lucy Daniels	Harry Potter
		Andy Griffiths

If you have other links that you think would appeal to primary school age children please tell us and we can update this web page. If you are having trouble finding a site you would like to use just ask the Library staff for assistance or go to the Search the Web page.
	Australian Museum	National Geographic for kids
	Australian Museums Online	National Museum of Australia
	Inkspot for young writers	Pictures of Australia
	Kids Help Line	Play School & ABC for kids
	Museum of Palaeontology	Queensland Museum
	Museum of Tropical North Queensland	Rollercoaster
	Look for images at Google Image Search	Sciencentre
	the wordbox a virtual noticeboard for young Australian readers and writers. the box provides links to competitions, opportunities and activities that are specifically for young people (mostly school aged, but others specify up to 20 or 25 - ancient really :).	Sesame Street

Craft Activities

Each school holidays the library staff conduct various craft activities. The times are publicised beforehand in the local newspaper. Activities are held at both Ingham and Halifax libraries so that people from across the district can make use of this service. You MUST book a place at the holiday activities, just call in or phone the Library on 47764683 to make your booking. NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. Parents are welcome to stay if they wish but they are not required to do so. All materials needed for the activities will be supplied. All we need is enthusiasm and imagination.

Holiday activities at the library

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Homework Help Club

Each Wednesday of the school term the library offers it's services to school students to assist them with school assignments.

From 3.30 to 4.30 pm a library staff member will be available at the Ingham Library to assist with searching the catalogue and location of library and online resources.

PLEASE bring your assignment sheets so we are assured of selecting appropriate resources.

Black and White Photocopies and Internet Printouts as well as use of the Word Processor is free during HOMEWORK HELP CLUB time.

Teachers are welcome to send assignment sheets to the library so that appropriate materials can be set aside for students.

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Story time

The library offers Story Telling every Wednesday at 9am for children and their families. A wonderful time is had by all each week. Story time is usually followed by a craft activity. Parents and children come together in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. It's a great place for new parents and newcomers to the district to meet other families. Parents - Mums and Dads - and Grandparents join in the fun as well and share the adventures that books can bring. We look forward to meeting you.

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Christmas holiday Read-a-thon

Each Christmas holidays the library offers a Read-a-thon for all school age children in the Shire. Enrolment is available at the library (Ingham or Halifax) and the kit you receive includes activities as well as the read-a-thon form and rules. Great PRIZES are always on offer for books read. Watch out for the advertisements or ask at your LIBRARY.

Summer Reading Club

Use your imagination to explore and discover a world of fun and interactive activities including puzzles, book reviews, games, virtual books and online chats with authors

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Your local public library is a wonderful resource for school projects.

An Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is available where you can see if we have the items you need. We are happy to help you use the OPAC until you are familiar with it.

If you can't find something on the shelves that can help you ask a Library staff member and we will assist. If we haven't got something that suits yuor project we can try and get something in for you BUT don't leave it to late.

Bring your PROJECT SHEETS in with you so we are sure what type of information your teacher wants in your project. During this time a staff member from the Library will assist you in finding resources for your projects. Photocopies and use of the Word Processor is free during HOMEWORK HELP CLUB time