I’m doing my research on Japan as I am planning to go there soon. Ha! Who knows when though! This book has been quite handy in learning more about the country and Japanese culture. Actually, I studied Japanese when I was in college and uni. And despite the intense study of the Japanese language (in…
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Library Visit 2023 – Dickson Library
Did you know that Dickson Library was the first ever public library that I worked in as a volunteer, oh way back in the early 1990’s. So LONG ago! Date of Visit: Saturday 21 January 2023. This visit coincided with our trip to see the Lunar New Year celebration in Canberra at the Dickson shops….
Library Visit 2023 – Katoomba Library
This would be the first library I have visited for 2023. This was during my recent trip to Canberra taking my son to Katoomba to see the Blue Mountains. Date of Visit: Thursday 19 January 2023. It was a misty and drizzly day when I visited the Katoomba Library. I actually wanted to do some…
Library Visit 2021 – Bordertown Library
Did you know Bordertown was where Bob Hawke (23rd prime minister of Australia) was born? There’s a display and a tiny museum of him in the building where the Bordertown Library is situated. This is the last town we visited in South Australia. Date of Visit: Multiple visits but the official date (when I took…
Library Visit 2021 – Victor Harbor Library
This is not our first time visiting Victor Harbor but our first time visiting its library and we weren’t disappointed. It has a lovely, airy and spacious feel to it. The library is worth a visit if you’re in the vicinity. Date of Visit: 8 November 2021 Features: This is a council-run public library situated…
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