I hadn't been to a library for many years, strangely so because I'm a huge reader. That's the…read moreupside/downside to having a Kindle, I suppose, wirelessly transferring books via 3G or loading them on using Calibre rather than roaming through the stacks, judging things by their covers. I took my toddler to the Bounce and Rhyme Time session last week. Apparently, it's not a baby rap battle after all so my daughter's ill lyrics will have to wait for another forum. There is, however, plenty of traditional favourites for kids to sing along to with their parents and carers and it goes for half an hour which is just about the right length of time before kids get sketchy. There are also different sessions available for a range of ages which is a great way to get your kids into reading. I was so impressed walking in to the library; the café, the variety of books, CDs, DVDs, computers and classes on offer, that I signed up for a library card right after the session. The services available are wide-ranging and the convenient location and car park makes it easy to access, especially with kids.

Do you like books, e-catalogues and various other things of the library nature? Yes? Then you'll…read morelove the CIty of Tea Tree Gully Library because it's a library!! Joined to the TTG council chambers at the top of Civic park, across the road from Tea Tree Plaza, the library has an extensive catalogue and is never understaffed. The entrance hosts a wall where local artists can display their art, the usual library/council public notice boards and then... a cafe which you can enter from the outside or choose to have coffee or lunch on the inside of the library. The council have really tried to make this library a social place. There are puzzles sitting there to be continued, games and plenty of computers. The staff are really helpful and will try their hardest to find what you need and assist you with enquiries, no matter how strange. You'll usually find me around the non-fiction sections perusing my latest obsession or interest, whatever that may be (they can get crazy) and you'll see me walking out disorganised without a bag and a billion books, because I can't help myself. However - this local government library did cause a stir when they hired in a clairvoyant to rid it of ghosts. Or did it? Maybe staff just wanted a day off.