Time to celebrate a special milestone, a national event and an international event!

Can you believe it is 12 months since we opened the new Campaspe Regional Library in Echuca?  Next Saturday 24 August we would like to invite the community to come along and celebrate this special anniversary, as well as part as participating in The Reading Hour and International Story Day.
The Echuca branch will be hosting a range of displays and activities from 10am-1pm on the 24th including
The Reading Chair from 11am, special guests will be sharing their love of reading during this time and it will be our official Reading Hour event that is being celebrated across the country. www.love2read.org.au  There will also be a collection point for International Story day http://internationalstoryday.com/ , over 900 collection points across the world will be collecting stories written by anonymous participants. Have a look at the website for more information.  As well as these activities we will Words on Wheels Storytellers, Teddy Bears Picnic, Craft, Displays and Musical entertainment.   A special birthday cake after Teddy Bears Picnic Storytime at 12pm.  Another fun day, we have a lot to celebrate.   Thankyou to the hundreds of people that visited Dinosaurs Down Under last Saturday - it was just amazing!
We also have a special author talk on next Sunday afternoon 25 August at 2.30.  Shannon Leahy will be talking about her book which focusses on raising boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Please check our booking page for more information.

The Dinosaurs are coming......

Something very big is happening this Saturday 10th August from 10am - 2.30pm.  The library is thrilled to be hosting Dinosaurs Down Under who are coming to Echuca as part of a regional tour.  Come and see life like dinosaurs whcih roar and move.  We will have special guest speakers presenting talks at 11am and 1pm, no bookings - first in, best dressed.  The larger dinosaurs will take up residence on the front lawns of the library and there will be other displays of interest within the library all day.  So come along and be part of a very special free event.  It was so wonderful that the National Dinosaur Museum from Canberra is visiting Echuca, we are very fortunate to be part of the tour so please come along and see what it is all about.  For more information about the National Dinosaur Musuem go to http://www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au/

Winter Blues Festival

Hey, we are pretty excited to be involved in the 14th Winter Blues Festival that is happening in Echuca this weekend.  Come along and enjoy over 30 artists playing at a range of venues in within the Port precinct area.  We are very pleased to be hosting Phil Manning on Sunday afternoon from 2.30pm.  The weather on the day will decide if Phil is performing inside or outside the library.  So come along, bring your friends, have a look at our lovely library which is nearly one year old!  Lots of great things happening during August and September.  For more information about Phil go to www.philmanning.com.au  There are some wonderful artists appearing and other things to see like the Fifty Shades of Blue Art Exhibition which is on the way over to the library.  Look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Zinio Online Magazines

The library service has recently introduced another e-resource for all library members to access.  More information about the range of magazine titles that can be accessed is available on the library website.  A free Zinio app and library membership is all that you will need to download some fantastic titles onto your mobile device.  For more information about what Zinio is all about go to www.au.zinio.com

Zinio magazines are great to have your device when travelling, on holidays or just relaxing at home.  Our library service has chosen different titles to what you can borrow so we hope you enjoy a wider range to select from.  Please contact the library staff if you have any queries.

Escape from the cold during the holidays

Our library service is once again very happy to offer a wide range of fantastic activities to keep families entertained during the chilly days of the Winter holidays.  The library has introduced a terrific new online booking system which allows parents to check out what is on offer and book the children in to the session that appeals.  All the details about age appropriate activities, time, place etc is available on the booking system.  Am email will be sent to you to confirm that a booking has been made.  Parents can also book in person on via phone 1300 666 535.  All the activities are now posted on our library website.  There are some great things including footy days, crafts with Bunnings, Manga art, papercrafts, storytime cruise on the Pevensey, yoga, movie afternoon and book launches.  Most activities are free, however there is a small charge of $3 for the games and pizza night at Echuca Library on the 3rd July.   Look forward to seeing you during the holidays.  Also a reminder that we have Nerelie Teese presenting poetry at the Echuca Branch this Sunday at 2.30pm. 

Our library is on its way to becoming eSmart

We are delighted to announce that our library service has been selected to pilot the innovative new eSmart Libraries program, which has been designed to give the community a better understanding of the benefits and risks of using technology.  It is a joint initiative of Telstra and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation and it is designed to help librarires ensure technology access and use is safe, smart and responsible within the library environment.  Our staff have undergone training, with more to follow as we work through the process.  There are over 130 resources and tools to improve cybersafety which will allow the library service to identify any gaps in our current policies and procedures. 

At the moment the library staff are keen to hear your views about cybersafety and how you access technology.  There are surveys available at all five library branches and all suitable for all ages.  Please come in and fill out a survey today to enable us to gain the level of digital literacy within the community.  Surveys will be available for two more weeks. 

Free Comic Book Day

The Campaspe Regional Library are very pleased to be partnering with Kings Comics to provide you with another fantastic Free Comic Book Day on Saturday May 4.  All branches are participating, there will be heaps of activities and free comics on offer.  So come along to your closest branch and join in the fun.  There is a comic for everyone, including the FCBD special release of Superman.  This year we hope to provide comics for a younger age group.  Look forward to seeing you on Saturday May 4. 



Coming up this Sunday April 28 at 2.30pm we also have a special guest at the Echuca Branch.  Noelene Allen, author of Ellen : A Women of Spirit will be giving a free talk and insight about Ned Kelly's mother Ellen.  Please ring the library on 5482 1997 to make a booking.