New Mobile Library Timetable
The new Mobile library timetable for July to December 2009 is now available. There have been changes to days and times for Patchewollock, Speed, Tempy, Woomelang, Hopetoun, Minyip, Murtoa, Rupanyup, Natimuk, Watchem and Marnoo.
School Holiday Activities
Horsham
- Tuesday 7 July - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm approx. - Ahoy me hearty!!! Pirate Party: come dressed in your favourate pirate gear and enjoy food and games. $5.00 per child.
- Bookings essential on 5382 5707
Stawell
- Wednesday 1 July Bedtime Storytime - 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm. $3 per head for tea.
- Friday 3 July - Craft session 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm - $3 per child
- Friday 10 July - Craft session 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm - $3 per child
- Bookings essential on 5358 1274
Warracknabeal
- Wednesday 1 July – 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm – Large paper dolls - $4.00 per child.
- Thursday 9 July – 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm – Cardboard Crafts - $4.00 per child
- Bookings essential on 5398 1270
Book Chat
St. Arnaud Library have started a monthly Book Chat, on the last Thursday of each month at 10.30 am. Come along and talk about the book you are currently reading or have just read or a favourite from the past. Cuppa and cake available, friendly, informal round table discussion.
Edenhope and Kaniva branches also hold Book Clubs/Book Chats - check out the details here.
Victorian Bushfires
Bushfire Royal Commission
The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission website contains information about the hearings and links to live web casts.
Library Bushfire Support
Victorian libraries have come together to provide support for communites affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. One particular program is “Build your Book Collection” – where major Australian publishers have pledged to donate books to those affected by the fires so they can rebuild their personal home library. Check out the site at http://bacwiki.wikidot.com/
Three Horshams Read
This is a project between the libraries in Horsham, West Sussex, England; Horsham, Victoria, Australia; and Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA to share and enjoy reading 3 different books. Each Horsham library has selected a favourite book.
- Horsham AUS - The Secret River by Kate Grenville
- Horsham UK - Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Horsham USA - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Check out the Three Horshams Read Blog to find out about the other Horshams, read the books and leave your comments as we share three great books across the world.
New
Book Newsletters
NextReads is an email newsletter service which provides monthly or bi-monthlyemail newsletters of new and featured books in various genres. Click on the NextReads logo to go to the subscription page to have a look at the available newsletters and sign up.
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Library CatalogueTo login to the Online catalogue to place holds, renew your books, and access your member account requires your User ID (library barcode) and a PIN. Please contact your local branch to get your PIN. Looking for help with searching the catalogue, placing holds, renewing your items - check out How to Use the Catalgoue ABC Radio Book ReviewsBooks for 22 June 2009 were:
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