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How to reserve library items

Posted on 11 January 201911 January 2019 by Natalie Newman

The Multicultural Library is transitioning to become totally mobile! That means that you won’t need to come in and dig through boxes to find your perfect resources. Just browse through our website, find the items you like, and add them to your Holds. Sounds great! How do I place holds? First of all, you will…

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Christmas closure

Posted on 18 December 20189 January 2019 by Natalie Newman

It’s that time of year where centres close down to enjoy a few well-deserved days off over Christmas and New Year. Well, rather than make you feel bad about not using the library during this time, we’re also going to take a little break. We’ll be back on the road from 21 January 2019. See…

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Call for Committee Members – AGM 2018

Posted on 30 October 2018 by Natalie Newman

The Multicultural Library is a non-profit organisation, overseen by a Management Committee. The role of the Committee is to help shape the direction and goals of the Library. With the valuable input of our Committee, we are able to plan and prioritise the needs of our Members and continue to deliver a really great service….

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Aboriginal clapsticks

Posted on 30 July 201830 July 2018 by Natalie Newman

Clapsticks are an Aboriginal musical instrument that are used to provide rhythm.

They are usually two sticks which are struck against one another. They come in a range of sizes and can either be plain or decorated.

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Posted in Featured Item | Tagged Aboriginal, Australia, Music

Australian animals one piece puzzles

Posted on 29 July 201830 July 2018 by Natalie Newman

These puzzles feature Australian animals and can be used all year round in a range of activities. One piece puzzles help very small children to set goals and problem solve. Turning and rotating the piece until it fits in correctly teaches them important spatial lessons.

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Rain sticks

Posted on 26 July 201830 July 2018 by Natalie Newman

A rain stick is a long, hollow tube partially filled with small pebbles or beans. Around the inside there are pins or nails so that when the tube is turned around, the beans fall and make the sound of rain.

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Posted in Featured Item | Tagged Aboriginal, Australia, Music

Van visits on hold until mid-July 2018

Posted on 9 July 201829 July 2018 by Natalie Newman

Hello to our lovely borrowers! Just to let you know, our van is in the shop for maintenance for the next two weeks. This means we won’t be able to do any visits again until mid-July. We will send an email to all of our borrowers when we are ready to come visit you again….

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Africa – Musical Instruments

Posted on 12 April 201423 July 2014 by Natalie Newman

Here is a selection of our African musical instruments. If you see something you’d like to borrow, click on it and you’ll see it’s Call Number (e.g. 1766, 0073) – just note that down and let us know when you call up or come in which item you’d like.

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Egyptian shirt

Posted on 26 January 201423 July 2014 by Natalie Newman

Black cotton short sleeve shirt with Egyptian screen printed patterns. Item: 2048

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Scottish dress-ups

Posted on 25 January 201423 July 2014 by Natalie Newman

Scottish Kilt – blue, brown & beige tartan Item: 777

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  • How to reserve library items 11 Jan 2019

    The Multicultural Library is transitioning to become totally mobile! That means that you won’t need to come in and dig through boxes to find your…

     Continue reading

  • Christmas closure 18 Dec 2018

    It’s that time of year where centres close down to enjoy a few well-deserved days off over Christmas and New Year. Well, rather than make…

     Continue reading

  • Call for Committee Members – AGM 2018 30 Oct 2018

    The Multicultural Library is a non-profit organisation, overseen by a Management Committee. The role of the Committee is to help shape the direction and goals…

     Continue reading

  • Van visits on hold until mid-July 2018 9 Jul 2018

    Hello to our lovely borrowers! Just to let you know, our van is in the shop for maintenance for the next two weeks. This means…

     Continue reading

  • Happy Beats – WORKSHOP 19 Jan 2014

    Happy Beats (Music for Fun and Learning) – presented by Gary and Carol Crees from Adventures in Music. Date: Thursday 13th March 2014 Time: 6:30pm…

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The Multicultural Resource Library is now completely mobile! Please give us a call on 0429 995 969 to arrange a visit

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Featured Item

  • Egyptian/ Middle Eastern Doumbek (Goblet Drum)

    The goblet drum is a single head membranophone with a goblet shaped body used mostly in the Egypt, Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe. The goblet drum may be played while held under one arm (usually the non-dominant arm) or by placing it sideways upon the lap (with the head towards the player’s knees) while seated.

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