It includes study guides, criticisms and prescribed texts which are available for loan plus online databases such as HSC Research guides, Bored of Studies, CSU HSC guide and NSW Education Standards Authority.

There’s also everything from past exam papers to timetables and tips for the exams.

Books on Prescription is a program that helps you manage your wellbeing using self-help reading.

The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and available through your local public library.

The books provide helpful information and step-by-step self-help techniques for managing common conditions including depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders.

As part of your treatment your GP, psychologist or another health professional may recommend a self-help book from the Books on Prescription collection.

These books are also available for anyone to borrow from their local public library.

Every year the Children’s Book Council of Australia presents annual awards to books of literary merit, for outstanding contribution to Australian children’s literature.

A shortlist of the best entries in each category is made and winners selected from there. Macquarie Regional Library holds copies of the shortlisted books which will be available to borrow at the conclusion of Book Week.

The library will be running a Children’s Book Week colouring competition for children from Kinder to Year 6 with great prizes to be won.

Completed entries need to be returned to your local branch of Macquarie Regional Library by Friday August 17.

Info:

is open from Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am to 12pm. Phone: 6840 1780. Website: www.mrl.nsw.gov.au.