Beckie Plant Launches Friends It Starts with Hello

Children’s author Beckie Plant, from Orange, will be talking about her latest book - Friends it Starts with Hello on Saturday 20 September at 2pm.

Beckie has written and illustrated the book with colourful collages about the journey of friendship. Celebrate the joy of making new friends at the launch, where Beckie will read the book, host a book-related children’s activity with craft, and the book will be officially launched by Member for Orange, Phil Donato.

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Authors Michael Brissenden and Paul Daley Talk Crime Writing

Join Michael Brissenden and Paul Daley as they discuss crime writing and their latest crime fiction novels at Orange City Library on Wednesday, 24 September at 5.30pm, supported by Collins Booksellers, Orange.

Michael's new book, Dust, is a dark, gripping thriller that explores the complexities of identity, a search for truth, and the unyielding forces of corruption in a world where lives are lived on the fringe.

Paul Daley's new book, The Leap, is a pulse-pounding throat-punch of a literary thriller, filled with humour, horror, blistering historical truths, indelible characters and a final twist that will take your breath away!

If you love crime writing – don’t miss this insightful chat!

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Lindy Whale launches Leroy the little frog with the big heart

Meet Lindy Whale at a Special School Holiday Storytime at Orange City Library on Tuesday, 30 September at 11am when she launches her children’s book Leroy the little frog with a big heart.

Every year, October is Dwarfism Awareness Month. Sadly, there is still a stigma around dwarfism. Dwarfism Awareness Month is to educate everyone on little people and the daily challenges they face because of their height.

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Cory Alpert: Truth, Democracy, and AI

Join researcher, columnist, and public thinker Cory Alpert for a timely discussion as he delves into the complex intersections of artificial intelligence, misinformation, and public trust.

This will be a thoughtful discussion and Q&A session with Cory Alpert, a PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne, focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on democracy at Orange City Library on Friday, 26 September at 5.30pm.