Friday, June 25, 2010
The Independent Type Exhibition
We would like to invite one and all to our traveling exhibition "The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria" which kicks off at the Echuca Library on the 26th June and runs until 25th July. The exhibition is proudly bought to you by the State Library of Victoria and is sponsored by ABC Radio. the official opening will take place on Sunday 27th June at 2.15pm. Councillor Carol Howell will officially open the exhibition,folllowed by Shane Carmody - Director of Access and Collections, SLV who will present a lively and entertaining talk about the exhibition. There are a range of other activities that are being conducted to coincide with the exhibition including a blogging/zine workshop on Wednesday June 30 from 2-4 at the Echuca Library. Aimed at ages 12+. On Wednesday 7th July, 10am local author Bridiga Nailon CSB will officially launch her new book "Encounter, the past and future of remote Kimberley". On Wednesday 14th July Nicholas Brasch will be conducting a writing workshop for people interested in writing for young people. This will be from 10.30-12.30 and will be held at the Echuca Civic Centre. Please visit the fantastic State Library of Victoria website www.slv.vic.gov.au for more information on the exhibition. Please contact the library if your would like more information about the writing workshops and/or the exhibition. 1300 666535. Look forward to seeing you.
Friday, June 11, 2010
We have gone a bit hot this week!
We are rapt to announce that free wireless internet is now available at the Echuca and Kyabram Branches. If you would like to make use of this free service, which has been provided through a Victorian State Government grant, please see the staff at these libraries. All you need is a login and password, agree to the terms of conditions of use and away you go. Next week we are also installing a new PC Management System which will allow you to book your own Library PCs from home or in the library. More information about this soon. Anyway please let your friends and family know that we have got wireless up and happening and its FREE!