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Parkes Phoenix

Parkes Shire Library

November 30, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Indyreads Summer Book Club 

Over summer read “Funny Ethnics” by Age Book of the Year shortlisted author, Shirley Le, along with readers throughout NSW on the Indyreads app. If you need assistance downloading the app or getting started, come and see us at the Library. 

An evening of tales Come to the Parkes Library for a delightful evening of tales, food, wine and friends showcasing our community’s writing talent. Book a place by calling 6861 2309. 

Christmas Flicks 

Join us in December for a special Christmas edition of Friday Flicks with a romantic comedy with a Christmas theme. Wear your favourite holiday outfit to celebrate! 

Friday 15 December at 6pm. Book now! 

Marramarra Makerspace Fun 

Gift Wrapping, Tags and Fandangles Workshop: Pimp up your Christmas wrapping in this fun workshop. BYO gifts to wrap and brown paper bags to decorate. Wed 6th December 10am-Noon. 

Cost $20. Book online through Humanitix. Call 68612309 for details. 

Christmas Craft in the Makerspace. Throughout December during Makerspace opening hours (Mon, Wed, Thur 3-5:30pm) come and make: Paper stars & Christmas trees + Personalised baubles + Gift tags + Laser cut decorations. 

Who Is Parkes? Photography Exhibition 

To mark 150 years of the naming of Parkes, the Who Is Parkes? exhibition is a glorious collaboration of our community and those who made it. It is an exhibition that shows us where we have come 

from, who we have become today, and a celebration of belonging to Parkes and the Parkes Shire. Don’t miss our final exhibition for 2023 in the Coventry Room from 1-22 December. Official opening & morning tea 2nd December at 10am – all welcome! 

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