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2012 Public Libraries NSW Conference
Public Libraries NSW invites you to join us in Blue Water Wonderland
Conference 2012 is a National Year of Reading Event
Conference Provisional Program
- Imagine the World Conference Provisional Programme [PDF]
- Imagine the World Conference Sessions and Speakers [PDF]
Program Themes for Conference 2012
- The positive power of reading
- Inspiration
- Accessibility
- Best Practice
Conference 2012 offers a varied program
- Keynote speakers
- Plenary sessions
- Panel discussions
- Best-practice workshops
- Celebrity debate
- High-quality social program
- Watch the PLNSW website for detailed program updates
The Venue
- Shoal Bay Resort and Spa offers four-star accommodation and recreation facilities, with room for all conference delegates on site
Accommodation options
- The resort offers the full range of accommodation, from studio rooms to three-bedroom apartments
- Attractive conference packages are available for each style of accommodation. Book through Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre. Click on "ALL REGISTRATIONS AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS" above or below. Accommodation FACT PACK PDF below.
Resort facilities
- Delegates will enjoy full access to spa and health club facilities within the resort throughout the conference
Social events - included
- Conference welcome social Tuesday evening
- INFORMAL EVENT with finger food buffet - Conference dinner Thursday evening
- FORMAL EVENT - Theme "Cool Blue Groove" - Featured entertainer Liam Burrows and his Quartet
Social events - optional Wednesday evening - coach transfers included
- Dinner cruise on Port Stephens aboard MV Moonshadow – live entertainment
- Dinner at Rock Lobster Restaurant on the shores of Nelson Bay [SOLD OUT]
Wednesday Night Dinner Options
Leisure activities
- Port Stephens offers many opportunities for partners to relax during the conference, or for pre- or post-conference short breaks
- Contact Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre for more information on these options
- Early bird bookings open 1 February 2012
- Talk to your neighbouring councils to develop the most economical accommodation options
