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Wolf Man

Summary:

Protect your own.

A man must protect himself and his family when they are being stalked, terrorized, and haunted by a deadly werewolf at night during a full moon. But as the night stretches on, the man begins to behave strangely.

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The Silent Hour

Summary:

Without a sound.

Detective Frank Shaw returns to duty after a career-altering injury leaves him with permanent hearing loss. Tasked with interpreting for a deaf witness to a brutal gang murder, they find themselves cornered in a soon-to-be-condemned apartment building when the killers return to eliminate her. Now, these two strangers must outsmart killers they cant hear coming if they hope to make it out alive.

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Among the Willows

Summary:

They will pay.

John Williams is compelled to join forces with an estranged friend, as they embark on a harrowing journey to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family. Haunted by grief and driven by a burning desire for jus-tice, John must navigate the complexities of their fractured relationship, while unravelling the mystery behind the tragedy that has shattered his life.

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The Brutalist

Summary:

Welcome to America.

When visionary architect Lszl Toth and his wife Erzsbet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious and wealthy client.

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Dark Game

Summary:

You lose, you die.

Six innocent victims have been kidnapped and held captive, forced to play out a deadly reality game show on the dark web. Its not long before viewers worldwide find themselves hooked on this macabre game, or before Police Detective Ben Jacobs is assigned to the case in a race against time to save the unwilling contestants.

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September 5

Summary:

The day terror went live.

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

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Gator Creek

Summary:

Fear has found a new home.

Vacation turns disaster when Houston grad Kyle and her friends survive a plane crash in the desolate Louisiana everglades, only to discover there's something way more dangerous lurking in the shallows.

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Screamboat

Summary:

A scream is a wish your heart makes.

A late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality.

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In the Lost Lands

Summary:

She seeks the power to free her people.

The story centers on a queen who, desperate to fulfill her love, makes a daring play: she sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Dave Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demonBased on a short story by bestselling author George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones), IN THE LOST LANDS is a post-apocalyptic action western like no other, a breathtaking thrill ride through a visually hellish landscape as only Paul W.S. Anderson of RESIDENT EVIL and MONSTER HUNTER fame could dream it up. Follow the superstar pairing of Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista as witch Gray Alys and gunslinger Boyce as they fight, shoot and claw their way through the Lost Lands in search of an elusive and mighty beast, the Werewolf. Produced by Anderson, Jovovich and Bautista as well as Jeremy Bolt, Robert Kulzer and co-screenwriter Constantin Werner, IN THE LOST LANDS is epic filmmaking on the grandest of scales, ready to rock action fans across the world.

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We Live in Time

Summary:

Every minute counts.

Almut and Tobias are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation.

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A Knight’s Warning

Summary:

No Gods. No Mercy.

Bound by duty, a fearless knight is sent to the fallen realm to reclaim the corrupted soul of the Chosen One. To gain entry, he makes a dangerous pact with the Gatekeeper, plunging into a hellish world crawling with witches, demons, and savage barbarians. As he battles his way closer to his goal, he uncovers a horrifying truth: the Chosen One's return could trigger chaos that might consume humanity.

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Shark Warning!

Summary:

Swim at your own risk

After 20 years, a man returns to the town where his brother was killed by a shark. When it resurfaces and kills again, he goes on a mission to hunt down the predator, making unlikely alliances along the way, in order to stop it once and for all.

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The Last Showgirl

Summary:

After 30 years as the face of a Las Vegas floor show, Shelly and her co-workers face an uncertain future when their stage manager reveals that their act has been cancelled. Supported by her brazen best friend, and with her career and identity on the line, Shelly must figure out what comes nexta daunting task when she is in her 50s, and the show has been her whole world. Feeling vulnerable, she tries to take control of her life and repair the relationship with her estranged daughter, who took a backseat to her showgirl family.

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Companion

Summary:

Find someone made just for you.

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

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Ghost Cat Anzu

Summary:

A film by Yoko Kuno, Nobuhiro Yamashita

Karin, 11 years old, finds herself abandoned by her father in a small Japanese town, where her grandfather, a monk, resides. Her grandfather asks Anzu, his jovial and helpful, although rather capricious, ghost cat, to look after her. As their spirited personalities collide, sparks fly - yet perhaps only in the beginning.

City Library

Visiting Author: Gina Chick

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 | 6:00PM

Price: $5

City Library

Visiting Author: Margaret Hickey

Thursday, 10 July 2025 | 6:00pm

Price: FREE

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Naidoc Movie

Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 1:00pm

Price: FREE

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Facing the Music

The Night Circus

Recommended by
Lisa
Team Leader Library Experience

Would you miss your shadow if you had to relinquish it?

Watashi has moved to a small isolated town to work in a library escaping his past –

a past life that included a young love and a mysterious city with high walls you can

only enter, minus your shadow. I loved this surreal and introspective read from Murakami.

Recommended by
Michael
Team Leader Library Resources

As a 90’s pop music superfan, I found it fascinating to read about the former S Club 7 stars personal struggles behind the spotlight. Facing the Music is Hannah’s raw and inspiring journey to fame, filled with heartbreak and eventually finding her voice again.

It’s very honest, emotional and empowering – this is a story you didn’t know you needed.

Recommended by
Matthew
Digital Librarian

‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern is a magical story about a black and white circus. Two young illusionists, Celia and Marco, are forced into a magical competition entwined in a budding love story. Slow paced, ‘The Night Circus‘ unfolds in a dreamy, fairy-tale manner that is highly recommended.

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'Everything I Never Told You' by Celeste Ng

Recommended by
Maddy
Library Assistant

This book is a quick read but its themes linger long after the final page. The opening line caught me right away: “Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet,” and I was hooked for the rest of the novel. While there are elements of a murder mystery, the heart of the story lies in its exploration of complex emotional family dynamics and the consequences of feelings left unspoken. The portrayal of grief, pressure and the weight of unmet expectations feels so authentic, relatable and raw. 

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Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Warrigal Care to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading, and crafts. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with UOW on a range of Paint Shellharbour REaD initiatives. Paint Shellharbour REaD is part of the Paint the Town REaD network, dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with The Man Walk to deliver the Tall Tales program. This program aims to make connections with local, social, hobby and information organisations who appeal to male audiences and bring them into our library programs space. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Smith Family to promote early childhood literacy through the Paint Shellharbour REaD initiative. Paint Shellharbour REaD organises reading days and kids events throughout the year dedicated to fostering a love of reading. 

QBD

Shellharbour City Libraries have worked with QBD Shellharbour as the preferred bookseller at all of our Author Talk events. 

Shellharbour City Libraries sponsors Project Bucephalus in their facilitation of the Shellharbour Robo Club. The club teaches youth to form robotics teams and particulate in the FIRST LEGO League tournament. 

Shellharbour City Libraries collaborates with Paint the Gong REaD in conjunction with the Paint the Town REaD network. This partnership promotes early childhood literacy across the Illawarra through multiple reading events and activities. 

Shellharbour City Libraries has partnered with NSW Health to facilitate Independent Living Skills sessions aimed at teaching foster children health and wellbeing skills, in collaboration with the William Campbell Foundation.

The Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra attends Warilla library to utilise the 2528 community room. This is used for exercise and light physio sessions with senior community members.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Living Connected to offer drop-in Tech Help sessions to our customers at Warilla, Albion Park and City Libraries. These short one-on-one sessions are designed to assist customers in their digital skills development. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Legal Aid NSW to bring free community talks across our branches discussing a range of legal topics and how people can access help and resources as a part of the Libraries Law Week celebration.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Kiama Community College to deliver Tech Savvy Seniors sessions at our libraries. Tech Savvy Seniors is a NSW Government and Telstra partnership coordinated by the State Library of NSW. The program aims to teach seniors digital skills and knowledge.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Junior Einsteins to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading, and crafts. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Judi Sandilands-Cincotta to bring Ollie and Shiko the therapy dogs to a range of children’s and youth programs. These programs aim to promote positive mental health and social connection.

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Illawarra Legal Centre to bring free community talks across our branches discussing a range of legal topics and how people can access help and resources as a part of the Libraries Law Week celebration.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with HARS to deliver the Tall Tales program. This program aims to make connections with local social, hobby and information organisations who appeal to male audiences and bring them into our library program space. 

Shellharbour City Libraries organises Sensory Experiences with Greenacres Disability Services at Warilla Library.

Shellharbour City Libraries and the Youth Services team partnered with Fitness Cartel Albion Park to deliver a Youth Fitness program at Warilla Library. This program engaged local youth and taught them about health, personal fitness, and respect.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Ed U Play to facilitate programs and activities that bring young people together. These programs support social and emotional wellbeing amongst youth. The libraries support the Girls Only Project which aims to provide young women with knowledge of and access to positive activities in their own communities. Ed U Play are funded by the Communities for Children Program.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Bunnings to deliver free monthly Craft Workshops at City Library. In these sessions, experts from Bunnings teach our customers a range of crafting skills. These workshops include, Kokedama Balls, Painting Art Canvas and much more!

For Library Lovers Day, Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Belladonna Book Club to produce a series of Book Review videos. 

These reviews were released on the Libraries’ Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on the Belladonna Book Club’s social media channels.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Barnardos to promote early childhood literacy through the Paint Shellharbour REaD initiative. Paint Shellharbour REaD organises reading days and kids events throughout the year dedicated to fostering a love of reading.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Aruma Disability Services to deliver Library Links. Library Links is a program that aims to invite disability services groups into their local branches to utilise craft and puzzle kits as well as getting to know our collections. Aruma is the first group at the Warilla branch and comes monthly to utilise space, kits and collections with their joined organisation library card.

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Warrigal Care to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading and crafts. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with the William Campbell Foundation to deliver the Independent Living Skills Program. This program involves teaching foster children integral health and wellbeing skills and knowledge. Additionally, the City Library hosts WCF’s fortnightly Homework Club.

Sydney Writers Festival

Every year, Shellharbour City Libraries partners with the Sydney Writers Festival to deliver author panel livestreams and local events as part of the festival’s Live and Local programming. 

Paint the town read

Shellharbour City Libraries leads Paint Shellharbour REaD, which is part of the Paint the Town REaD network. This initiative aims to promote early childhood literacy by connecting local early childhood education stakeholders and providers and collaborating with them to deliver reading events and activities. 

Little Zaks Bee connected

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Little Zaks Academy to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading and crafts. 

Frasers Property

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Frasers Property Australia to deliver Toddler Tales, a weekly childhood reading program, at The Waterfront Shell Cove. The libraries have also partnered with Frasers Property Australia to deliver a term of Tech Savvy Seniors at Shell Cove.

Frasers Property

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Frasers Property Australia to deliver Toddler Tales, a weekly childhood reading program, at The Waterfront Shell Cove. The libraries have also partnered with Frasers Property Australia to deliver a term of Tech Savvy Seniors at Shell Cove.

Paint Shellharbour REaD

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Big Fat Smile to deliver Transition to School programs to prepare pre-schoolers for their move into primary school. Big Fat Smile is also a part of the Paint Shellharbour REaD initiative, which organises events that promote early childhood literacy.