Ready for a long, hot summer?

In our last issue of 2015 before the Christmas festivities are upon us, we say goodbye to a Sailor, take a slow gondola ride through La Serenissima, and scale the heights of Mount Everest, all with a weather eye on our holiday reading wish lists.

While many of us will currently be in the throes of gift shopping, and planning menus to feed the hordes over the two-day campaign that Christmas has become, it is worth remembering that the long summer holidays follow quickly on its tail, and you'll soon be wondering what to do with your new-found leisure time. The Library stands ready to serve, with lots of activities for all to enjoy over the break. 

Pop in for some advice on what to read next, or pick up one of our Summer Reading Challenges. There's a challenge for adults to encourage you to read outside your comfort zone, and one for the kids inspiring them to "Reach for the Stars" with their holiday reading goal.

And if you're away at the bach or hopping on a plane, remember to take the Library with you. All you need is an internet connection and your library card number and pin and you can borrow magazines and books from us electronically, via our website, to read on your tablet, phone or laptop, wherever you are in the world.

Enjoy this issue, and NB looks forward to welcoming you back in March 2016.

Merry Christmas!