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Join three popular authors from the Central West of New South Wales as they chat about their new novels, and share the secrets of their writing success.

When Australians think literary talent, they don’t immediately think beyond the sandstone curtain of the Great Divide, but these wild west women writers have been quietly carving out successful careers, and delighting readers from all over the world.

Kelly Rimmer, Alissa Callen and Kim Kelly each write very different stories but share a dedicated passion for telling them. Come and be inspired by their tales tall and true!

Dubbo Library March 26 from 3pm to 4pm. Free event. Bookings required. Book online at www.mrl.eventbrite.com.au or phone 6801 4510.

The Gruffalo is a classic story book by popular children’s author Julia Donaldson. Join us on Wednesday, March 20 from 11am – 12noon for a special storytime where you can meet the Gruffalo and have a chance to win a family pass to see The Gruffalo Live on Stage at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. Free event. No bookings required. Enquiries: 6801 4510.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) commenced on March 4 and is available for all NSW students in Kindergarten to Year nine, in government, independent, Catholic and home schools.

The Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature.

It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more, and to read more widely. The library holds many of the books on the K-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9 lists and these are identified on the books by a special sticker. Come in and choose your books or ask a staff member for help.

Your Online Library is always open. Download and enjoy free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eFilms and eMagazines anytime, anywhere. Macquarie Regional Library is located at the corner of Talbragar and Macquarie Streets, Dubbo. Phone 6801 4510 Website: www.mrl.nsw.gov.au.