La Belle Époque, a new exhibition at the Glen Innes Library curated by William (Bill) Rendell, offers a fascinating exploration of this vibrant historical period. On Tuesday evening November 26, 2024, attendees at the William Gardener conference room were taken on an enlightening journey from the dawn of the era, at the end of the Franco-Prussian war, to its conclusion, marked by the outbreak of World War I. When studying ancient societies like Egypt or Rome, we rely on archaeological discoveries to reconstruct their histories. For more recent eras, we benefit from an abundance of written records, preserved buildings, artworks,…
Every year the Glen Innes Library supports the Glen Innes Family and Youth Support Services Christmas toy drive. This year, the library is again offering a drop off service for new toys and books. Donations can just be taken to the counter where the staff will accept them and place them under the Christmas tree. The gifts should be unwrapped and whatever value you can afford. The library is unable to accept second hand goods, no matter what their quality. The cut-off date for donations is Friday, 29 November. What is special about the gift giving is that the Family…
The Glen Innes Severn Public and TAFE Library is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2024, marking seven decades as a community hub for the residents of the Glen Innes Severn area. Since its establishment in 1953 and official opening on 17 December 1954, the library has provided a welcoming space for learning, community connection, and discovery. For the past seventy years, the library has been an invaluable resource for people of all ages, fostering a love of reading, encouraging curiosity, and creating opportunities to share ideas. It remains a vital service managed by the Glen Innes Severn Council,…
Glen Innes Severn Council invites community feedback on its draft Asset Management Strategy and Plans. These documents will be available for public review until 4pm Thursday, 21 November 2024. The purpose of this Asset Management Strategy is to provide an overview of the asset management processes within Glen Innes Severn Council and to develop a structured set of goals to work towards. The draft Strategy and Plans can be viewed at https://haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition-of-the-draft-resource-strategy Hard copies are available at: Council’s Town Hall Customer Service Office 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes Council’s Church Street Customer Service Office 136 Church Street, Glen Innes Glen…
