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Movie ScreeningContact (2009) - Documentary - Rated PGThursday 2nd June 2016 at 2:30pm

As part of National Reconciliation Week While the British and Australian governments were trying to test space rockets, members of the nomadic Indigenous population in the Great Sandy Desert, south of Broome were still living off the land, surviving in extreme conditions.

The group of 20 Martu people were unaware that there was a modern society beyond the 141,000 square miles of desert they called home. They were still living a traditional life ignorant of the fact that their country had been colonised for nearly 200 years.

In 1964, two officers from the Weapons Research Establishment were clearing a barren dump zone where a series of rocket tests were to take place when they came across the area’s Indigenous owners.

In this documentary, Yuwali, who was 17 at the time, recalls the Martu’s startling first contact and eventual removal from their homeland.

Now 62, she describes with hindsight and humour the terrifying experience of seeing her first whitefella and her first moving car (she thought a rock had come alive).

Her storytelling is powerful and direct and includes eye witness accounts and original footage.

This is a startling piece of history as well as a very human story.

This is a free community event. Afternoon tea supplied. Bookings required for catering purposes.

Gary King of “The Executives” Sunday 5th June at 11:30am

Mount Gambier Library Sydney based band, The Executives, were a hit in the late 60s/70s with chart tracks such as “My Aim Is To Please”, “Sit Down I Think I Still Love You” and “Windy Days”.

With fame hitting them from their performances on Bandstand, Don Lane and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, they had their share of fun and juggling fans, being chased through department stores of capital cities across Australia.

The book documents a musical journey and piece of Australian history, written by Jaesen Jones and will be presented by Gary King, bassist of The Executives.

This is a free community event. Bookings required for catering purposes.

TOP TEN READS @ YOUR LIBRARY

1. Memory Man / David Baldacci

2. The Theory of Death / Faye Kellerman

3. The Road to Hope / Rachael Johns

4. All Dressed in White / Mary Higgins Clark

5. No Cure for Love / Peter Robinson

6. Motive / Jonathan Kellerman

7. Standing Strong / Fiona McCallum

8. Predator / Wilbur Smith

9. Out of Alice / Kerry McGinnis

10. The 14th Colony / Steve Berry

From the bestselling author of Bush Nurses and Nurses of the Outback comes this collection of fascinating and moving stories of our heroic nurses in the Vietnam War.

Being a nurse always requires a cool head, steady hand and an open heart. But if you’re working in a war zone, the challenges are much harder. Working incredibly long hours and surrounded by chaos and turmoil, these brave nurses and medics were integral to our war effort.

A collection of 15 courageous stories from the Vietnam War from flying with critically wounded Australian soldiers out of turbulent war zones, to being held at gunpoint, the compassion, courage and grace under fire in Our Vietnam Nurses will inspire and astound.

LIBRARIAN’S PICK OF THE MONTH Our Vietnam Nurses / Annabelle Brayley

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Free Computer Lessons June 2016

8th June 10am iPad Basics Part 1 Learn how to navigate, search and organise your iPad.

9th June 2pm Android Tablet Basics Part 1 Learn how to navigate, search and organise your Android Tablet.

15th June 10am iPad Basics Part 2 Learn how to set up apps, games and email.

16th June 2pm Android Tablet Basics Part 2 Learn how to set up apps, games and email.

22nd June 10am Introduction to the Internet Part 1 Learn about what the Internet is, the lingo involved and how to perform a web search.

23rd June 2pm Introduction to Cyber Safety Learn about the threats that you may face on the Internet, what security software does and how to keep yourself safe when using the Internet. Perfect for parents or those new to the Internet.

29th June 10am Introduction to the Internet Part 2 Learn how to download from the Internet, perform advanced searches and use your Internet browser functions.

20th June 2pm Safely sharing photos and attachments Learn how to share attachments via email and Facebook, and other methods you may prefer.

IT Help Desk Every Tuesday mornings except Public Holidays Come along for a half hour one-on-one session to solve one of your technology based questions.

Bookings required.

Sessions go for approximately an hour.

Please note that it is recommended that you book in for part 1 & 2 of sessions.

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Minecraft Club - Monday 3:30pm - 4:30 pm +

4:30pm - 5:30pm + Wednesday 3:30pm - 5pm

Lego Fan Club - Wednesday 4pm - 5pm

Baby Bounce - Tuesday + Friday 10am

Storytime - Tuesday + Friday 10:30am

Move + Groove - Thursday 10:30am

Monday: 10am - 12noon

Tuesday: 12noon - 2pm

Wednesday: 2pm - 4pm

Thursday: 12noon - 2pm

Wednesday: 2pm - 5pm

Friday: 9am - 12noon

100 items in total

4 Weeks - Books, Audio Books, Graphic Novels

2 Weeks - Magazines

2 Weeks limit of 20 - Music CDs, Jigsaws, DVDs

Reserve up to 30 items at one time

eResources - eBooks, eMags, eAudio

Childrens Programs, School Holiday Fun,

At Home Services, Local/Family History,

Historical Photographs, Justice of the Peace,

Free Internet, Free Wireless Internet, Basic

Computing Lessons, Online Services,

Meeting Rooms

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5:30pm

Saturday: 10am - 2pm

Sunday: 11am - 3pm

Open all Public Holidays: 12noon - 3pm

EXCEPT Christmas Day, Boxing Day,

New Years Day and Good Friday

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MAKER SPACE

eRESOURCE

BOOK CLUB

BOOK SALE

MakerSpaceA place for people to come together to share resources, knowledge, to create, to collaborate, in an informal shared environment. Adult/Youth/Children activities.

June includes 3D Printing / Family LEGO / Soap Making / Wacom Tablets and more!

Do you have a skill that you would like to share with the public?

Contact a member of the Library and we will help you with the materials and tools required to share your passion!

Lynda.com Turn on. Log in. Get Smart!Mount Gambier Library customers have FREE access to online software training.

More than 3,000 top quality courses and 136,000 video tutorials for learning the latest commercial software, creative and business skills through lynda.com – a web based video service.

Brush up on your existing skills or enhance your CV knowledge. From learning how to use an Excel spreadsheet, designing your own website, music production or tips for Facebook, there is something for everyone!

Log on to our website to start the learning process!

Library Book ClubFirst Tuesday Book Club 7th June 2016 2pm - 3:30pm

Come along with your favourite book and learn what others are reading. Everyone is invited for a chat and cuppa!

WANTEDNew & Used Books / DVDs / CDs / Magazines / Jigsaws / GamesFor the forthcoming Friends of the Library Annual BIG BOOK SALE on

Saturday 2nd July 10am-2pm Mount Gambier Library

Do you have any items to donate? We are calling to the public to drop off items to the Mount Gambier Library.

All proceeds benefit the Library’s educational programs and materials that promote literacy for children, teens and adults.

Information Board for the community.

These handouts are also in the Childrens area, and used in the Computer Session and Help Desk Sessions.