Scott Robin coming this Sunday

Our first author event for the year is on this Sunday 24th February at the Campaspe Regional Library - Echuca Branch at 2.30pm.  Scott Robin has recently written his memoir Lamb Wear Wolves Clothes, a gritty and hard-hitting story about Scott's battles and his triumphs.  This is a free event and will be the first of many throughout the year that are planned on the last Sunday of the month at Echuca.  There will be events at the other branches as well throughout the year.  Look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Library Lovers Day 2013

On February 14 it is traditional to celebrate Valentines Day, well we can also celebrate Library Lovers Day.  All library branches are running a competition to win a box of chocolates.  The competition runs right through February and a winner from each branch will be selected on the 28 February.  Just fill in an entry form next time you come to the libary, you can enter as many times as you like.  On Library Lovers Day our library branches will also be hearing about the launch of The Reading Hour which will occur on Saturday 24 August - watch this space for more information about that as the time for that comes closer.
All library branches also have a display of romantic titles to choose from. 

Holiday fun

There are heaps of great things happening in our library branches over the holidays.  We are currently partcipating in the Summer Reading Club which is coordinated by the State Library of Queensland.  It looks like about 400 children across the Shire of Campaspe have registered to take part which involves filling out a reading log with the aim of reading 10 books over the summer holidays.  There are some fantastic prizes on offer, as well as great rewards for completing a reading log such as tattoos, wrist bands and bookmarks.  There are a range of free or low cost activities each week and the programs are available at each library.  For some activities bookings are essential.  Last week the children made beautiful library bags and this week they are making Magic Spell jars.  There is also a Pizza and Games night at the Echuca branch on Wednesday night from 5.30pm.  There are also terrific online activities for the children to do at http://www.summerreadingclub.org.au/

Please pop into our branches for more information about the activities coming up over the next two weeks before school goes back again. 

Summer Reading

The Campaspe Regional Library would like to welcome everyone back to our busy branches.  There is alot happening once again over the summer holidays for young and old.  We have commenced the Summer Holiday Program for primary aged children and there are more details available from our website.  For the adult readers amongst us the State Library of Victoria is once again conducting The Summer Read.  Campaspe Regional Library is one of 26 libraries participating in this program, some wonderful books on the reading list and excellent prizes to be won.  All the details are available at http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/summer-read
All books are available from every branch, competition entries and information is also available.  Good Luck

Writes of Spring Competition Winner

Congratulations to Lyn Cosham of Tongala for being one of 35 selected entries to be published in the Writes of Spring.  A beautiful book compiled by the State Library of Victoria after its successful postcard writing competition that was held this year.  
More information about the beautiful book and all the winning entries are available at  http://www.flickr.com/photos/59280632@N07/sets/72157632238178947/

A special afternoon tea was held at the Tongala Branch Library yesterday.  Councillor Neil Pankhurst presented Lyn with her own copy of the book and a $50 gift voucher from Readings. 

Thank you so much to all library volunteers

This afternoon at the Campaspe Regional Library we celebrated the end of the another year that was jammed pack full of wonderful volunteerism.  We thank so many who give their time in volunteering to support the many library programs including Books on Wheels, Words on Wheels, Adult Literacy, Library Depots, Broadband for Seniors and Friends of the Library.  So many give so much.  The library staff really appreciate your contribution, as do the many people who receive books and stories or help with the internet and literacy.  To all our library volunteers we wish you the very best for the festive season and look forward to having you back with us in 2013.

Joy Dettman visits Echuca

We really look forward to our last 'National Year of Reading' official event which will feature renowned and much loved author Joy Dettman.  Joy will be appearing at the Campaspe Regional Library, Echuca on Sunday 18 November at 2.30pm.  It is free to come along but be early to ensure a seat!  Collins Booksellers will be selling Joy's books so a great opportunity to grab some terrific Christmas presents.  The library has all of Joy's books available to borrow including the very popular Woody Creek Series.  We are thrilled that Joy can come and talk about her wonderful novels, the writing process and her many experiences.