Authors galore

The Campaspe Regional Library are very fortunate to have three terrific authors visiting the main branch in Echuca over the next couple of weeks.
First of all, this coming Sunday 29th September at 2.30, come and hear Barry Heard talk about his experiences in Vietnam during the Vietnam War as a conscripted infantry-man and radio operator.  Barry will talk about his life back in Australia after the war and how he succumbed to a devastating breakdown due to post-traumatic stress disorder.  Barry has concentrated on his writing in recent years and has received several prizes, including the Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Award and the Sir Weary Dunlop Prize.  Barry's books include The View from Connor's Hill,  Well done those men and Tag.  Barry will be riveting, confronting and most of all very enlightening.  Barry will also share his exciting news that 'Well done those men' will be made into a movie.  Please join us for this wonderful free event; bookings are advised and can be made on the library website.

On Thursday 3rd October well known and much loved Rachael Treasure will be making a special visit to Echuca on her way through to the Deni Ute Muster.  Rachael will be here from 1pm for about an hour to talk about her latest books, meet and greet and sign books for you.  Collins Booksellers, Echuca will be selling Rachael's popular books including her latest one The Farmer's Wife and Fifty Bales of Hay. 

Dave Morgan will be visiting the Kyabram Branch on Saturday 12th October at 11.30am and Echuca Branch on Sunday 13th October at 2.30pm.  Dave is the author of the book "Ice Journey" and he will talk about his experiences with Post Traumatic Distress Disorder after his experiences in the Vietnam War.  Dave will also talk about his expeditions to Macquarie Island and Davis Station and his eventful expedition to Casey Station.  

So come along, bring a friend and meet people who create wonderful tales about life and who are also able to reflect on their life changing experiences.  All events are free, please book online from our library website.

Australian Poetry Slam

The Campaspe Regional Library is pleased to be hosting one of the Victorian Regional Heats.  It is on next Friday 13 September.  6pm for 6.30pm start.  Come along and take part or come along have may be chosen as one of the judges.  It should be a great night, more information about the rules and regulations can be found at http://australianpoetryslam.com/
Great prizes at the National level so you can start your journey here.  The winner and runner up of our regional heat will perform at the State Library of Victoria and the winner and runner up of that will then head to Sydney for the national final.

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Children's Book Week and Campaspe Regional Library Echuca 1st Birthday

One year on since we opened on 24 August 2012 so it is time to celebrate.  We would love all of the community to come and celebrate with us tomorrow at Echuca from 10am - 1pm.  There will be plenty to entertain the children and adults.  We will also be celebrating The Reading Hour at 11am www.love2read.org and International Story Day from 10am http://internationalstoryday.com  Look forward to seeing you.
Also thanks to all the students and teachers that took part in our Children's Book Week activities at all of our branches during August, it has been great working with all the pre-schools and schools to acknowledge this special national literary event.

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.