Special events this week

As the end of the year is getting that bit closer the library service is picking up speed with a range of wonderful events this week.
Tomorrow 23rd November at 11.30 at the Kyabram Branch Shannon Leahy will be talking about her book Your Turn, My Turn.  A book that was written by Shannon and was inspired by her three children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
On Sunday 24th November Warren Joel, an entertaining and very knowledgeable antique valuer will at the Echuca Branch from 11-4.30 to value the precious, quirky and old antiques that you bring along.  As it is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library each item will cost $5 or 3 for $10.  A maximum of 3 items per person.
On Wednesday 27th November the Kenneth Jack Art Exhibition will be officially opened.  All are welcome to attend the event, commencing at 7pm.  The exhibition will be at the Campaspe Regional Library, Echuca from Wednesday 27th November until Sunday 15th December.  It will coincide with the opening of the Discovery Centre at the Port of Echuca on Saturday 14th December at 11am.  All welcome to that event too.

Kenneth Jack Art Exhibition

The Campaspe Regional Library, in partnership with the Echuca Moama Arts Initiative are proud to present the Kenneth Jack Art Exhibition from Wednesday 27 November until Sunday December 15 2013.  The exhibition will be open during library business hours at the Campaspe Regional Library, Echuca Branch. An official opening will be on Wednesday evening 27 November at 7pm.
 Kenneth Jack was a highly regarded and well known artist, his works captured Australia in various mediums.  The exhibition which is being bought to Echuca by his family will highlight his many pieces about Echuca, Murray River and many of the paddlesteamers.  The exhibition will also coincide with the opening of the Port Interpretive Centre on Saturday 14 December.  Some of his smaller works and tools of the trade will also be on display at the new centre.
All pieces will be available for sale, some of the works have never been viewed by the public before.
This is an exciting venture for the library service and we look forward to seeing you.

eSmart libraries update

The Campaspe Regional Library are currently piloting the eSmart Libraries program for the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and Telstra Corporation who are implementing the program. This week our library service caught up with the students from Tongala Primary School who are very involved in the eSmart schools program.  The e5 group who are working with their teacher Peter Tinning are fantastic ambassadors for the program and have achieved some wonderful initiatives including a terrific collection of  artwork that depict crucial eSmart messages which will be on display until the end of the year at the Tongala Library.  Congratulations to the school for their great efforts in working through the eSmart framework and we look forward to seeing them achieve eSmart status in the coming months.  The Campaspe Regional Library's eSmart Libraries program is also going along really well with a very committed workgroup who are progressing through the framework and having some great discussions about cyber safety, technology and how to be eSmart.  Please look at the library website for some important links to eSmart resources that you will find useful;  you will find them in the Internet drop down box on the home page of our website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
For more information about the eSmart programs go to www.esmart.org.au
Also head to www.amf.org.au to hear more about the latest addition to the eSmart package which is eSmart homes - launched just last weekend.
It's all about being Smart, Safe and Responsible