Did you know that 5 - 12 per cent of all cancers can be prevented by eating the right amount of fruit and vegetables? Cancer Council NSW's Eat it to Beat It program wants more Dubbo families to learn about the importance of fruit and vegetables in every day eating. The program aims to give parents simple, practical, and evidence-based advice to get the whole family eating well.

Macquarie Regional Library is hosting a free Fruit and Veg Sense session for parents of primary aged children. In this 90 minute session parents will learn what a "serve" of fruit and veg looks like, how to save money at the shops, how to deal with fussy eaters and much more! Each family who comes along will also receive a free booklet that is packed full of healthy recipes that won't blow the budget.

This session is a must for all parents who want to develop healthy eating habits and good nutrition for their children from a young age. Bookings are essential and places are limited so book today to avoid missing out.

To reserve your place, call Macquarie Regional Library on 6801 4510.

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Something New

Reinforce the habit of healthy eating by checking out What Can I Eat Tonight?, the newest cook book in the popular Women's Weekly cook book range. Fresh on the library shelves, it includes a huge selection of family-friendly recipes that are healthy yet tasty enough to satisfy even the fussiest eater.

Powerful Living by Michelle Bridges is also new to the library shelves and is a great resource for those calorie-conscious readers who want to create easy, low fat meals on the go.

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Helene Young Author Talk

Fans of romantic fiction will be excited to hear that acclaimed romance writer Helene Young will be visiting the library to talk about her new novel Northern Heat.

In Northern Heat, a strong heroine meets a sexy hero in the unique and picturesque setting of Cooktown, north of Queensland. When a severe cyclone menaces the coast, threatening to destroy everything in its path, tensions come to a head - and the weather is not the only danger in Cooktown.

Blending classic rural romance with a story of criminal intrigue and danger, Northern Heat is a must read for all lovers of fiction and a triumph for Helene Young, who has been compared to popular author Norah Roberts and whose last novel Safe Harbour was voted Australia's favourite romantic suspense novel for 2014.

Come along to the library on June 11 at 11am and listen to Helene speak about her experiences as a writer and her exciting new novel as you enjoy a free morning tea.

Bookings for this event can be made by phoning the library on 6801 4510. For more information head to www.mrl.nsw.gov.au

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Macquarie Regional Library is located at the corner of Talbragar and Macquarie streets, Dubbo. Phone 6801 4510 Website: www.mrl.nsw.gov.au

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 11am-3pm