Library News
Kate Kelly Collection On Exhibition In Parkes
The Kate Kelly art collection will be on exhibition in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Library and Cultural Centre from Saturday 16 July until […] Read Article
Temporary change to Peak Hill Library opening hours
Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the temporary change of opening hours at the Peak Hill Library. Until Wednesday 1 December 2021, the Peak […] Read Article
Changes to Parkes Shire Libraries
With the first vaccination milestone being reached, the NSW Government is easing a number of restrictions as part of the Reopening NSW roadmap, which will […] Read Article
The Dish reaches milestone of 60 years
Sunday 31 October 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope. Affectionately known as ‘The Dish’, the telescope has played […] Read Article
Lockdown lifted for the Parkes Shire
Following the announcement this morning regarding the Parkes Shire coming out of lockdown at 1pm today, the following Council facilities will reopen tomorrow at 8.30am, […] Read Article
Parkes Shire Cultural Grants now open for 2021
Local groups and organisations are encouraged to enhance their musical, cultural, and artistic endeavours by applying for a Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grant. The aim […] Read Article
Waste to Art Competition & Exhibition Extended
Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise residents of changes to the dates for the 2021 Waste to Art Competition and Exhibition. Entries will remain open […] Read Article
Author Meg Keneally to speak about her book ‘The Wreck’ at Parkes Library
Council is pleased to announce that they are hosting Meg Keneally, author of bestseller Fled, and co-author of The Monsarrat Series, at the Parkes Library […] Read Article
Parkes Library and Cultural Centre Officially Unveiled
The Parkes Library and Cultural Centre was officially opened on Friday 13th November by The Hon. Sam Farraway Member for the NSW Legislative Council alongside […] Read Article