Lake Mac’s Repair Cafe diverts hundreds of items from landfill Published on 26 April 2022 An old cat scratching post, a vacuum cleaner, hedge trimmers and mobile phones are among the more than 400 items given a second lease on life through Lake Macquarie’s Repair Cafe event series so far. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Construction underway on Windale’s multi-million-dollar hub Published on 22 April 2022 Construction is well underway on a $10.5 million creative hub at Windale that will transform the town centre and offer a space where locals can gather to learn, connect and collaborate. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Operating hours over Easter period Published on 11 April 2022 All Lake Mac Libraries branches, with the exception of Swansea, will be closed over the Easter long weekend. Tagged as: , News
Sod turned for Lake Macquarie’s first library museum Published on 16 March 2022 History is in the making with the construction of Lake Macquarie’s Sugar Valley Library Museum underway. Tagged as: , Media Releases
‘Ugly’ illustrations help author’s career take flight Published on 15 March 2022 Author and illustrator Sami Bayly can thank the humble ‘bin chicken’ for her first break in the publishing world. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lake Mac repair cafe diverts waste away from landfill Published on 07 March 2022 A pop-up cafe in Lake Mac is teaching locals how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, by repairing broken items otherwise destined for the bin. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lake Mac GLAM conference focuses on closing the gap Published on 28 February 2022 Speakers from across the country will impart their wisdom at this year’s Lake Mac GLAM conference, which has a keen focus on sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culture in artistic spaces. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Exhibition takes deep dive into future of power station site Published on 14 February 2022 A giant gin distillery, a circus venue and what might be the world’s weirdest dive centre are among the eccentric ideas canvassed in a new exhibition reimagining the heritage-listed Wangi Power Station site. Tagged as: , News
Holiday operating arrangements for Lake Mac Libraries Published on 10 December 2021 Here is a summary of the operating hours of Lake Mac Libraries branches over the Christmas and New Year period. Tagged as: , News