Get ready to imagine new adventures as Kempsey Shire Libraries gear up to celebrate Children's Book Week this August.
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Young readers are being encouraged to unleash their creativity through the annual Book Week competition.
Participants can choose between two formats: crafting a captivating short story or illustrating a vivid picture
The challenge is to imagine you are given a magical seed.
- How will you care for this magical seed?
- What will it grow into?
- What does your seed look like?
- How long will it take to grow?
This opportunity is open to all primary and secondary students, with no entry fee.
Each student may submit one entry per format, allowing them to showcase their imagination and storytelling prowess.
The competition is on now and will close on the last day of Book Week - Friday, August 25.
Entry forms are available at any of the Kempsey Shire Libraries branches - including Kempsey, South West Rocks and Stuarts Point.
Once completed, don't forget to return your entry to a library branch.
Find out all the details at ksc.pub/book-week
Joint art exhibition
The Nulla Nulla Art Gallery at the Slim Dusty Centre is hosting a captivating exhibition of local Aboriginal artwork.
It features original pieces by emerging student artists alongside the extensive art collection of Kempsey Shire Council.
From 9 July to 27 August 2023, the Slim Dusty Centre invites you to experience the enthralling Aboriginal Studies Exhibition for free.
Don't miss this opportunity to view artworks that reflect the spirit and stories of the Aboriginal community.
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