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. 

New audio downloadables for children and teens

In partnership with Wavesound and OneClickDigital the library website now provides access to a wide range of childrens and teens audio downloadable books.  We can now offer 63 childrens titles and 44 teen titles and each month we will add to the collections.  Just head to our library website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library  or if you have already downloaded the apps for OneClickDigital they are available from today onwards. 

Reading the Weather

Thanks to everyone for their terrific feedback regarding our recent guest speaker Jane Bunn, Weather Presenter for WIN TV.  Jane provided the audience with a range of information about local weather and our crazy weather patterns we have been experiencing.  Jane is a popular face on our local television screens and was a charming, interesting and engaging speaker.  The meeting room at the new Campaspe Regional Library was packed which is fantastic. 

We also look forward to our last National Year of Reading event on Sunday November 18th at the Campaspe Regional Library, Echuca Branch.  Joy Dettman, highly acclaimed and very popular Australian author will be here on the day from 2.30pm to talk about her writing.  Joy will be another popular guest so please come early to this free event.