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Castlemaine Library

Locality: Castlemaine, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5472 1458

Address: 212 Barker St 3450 Castlemaine, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

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24.01.2022 The Summer Reading Challenge starts TODAY! Pop into the library to register, and get reading!

24.01.2022 The Orange Marigold is the symbol of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence campaign. One of the lovely long standing collaborations of the movement is the Yarn Bombing community's contribution of crocheted marigolds. Grass roots organisations like the Country Women's Association and other crafting groups get together to crochet dozens of marigolds which they then place subversively around town in unexpected public places. The idea is the bright orange catches the eye and raises people's consciousness to the issues of sexism and gender based violence in our communities.

22.01.2022 It's a delight to see every space being well used this morning. In fact we're a little bit euphoric about having our furniture back in the Library again. We love being the community lounge room. There are now no time limits on visits to the Library, which means people can now work, read, socialise, or or just linger and enjoy the shared public space.

21.01.2022 Are you looking for some advice and inspiration on how to adapt your garden to our changing climate? The Smart Gardens for a Dry Climate booklet has great tips on how to select plants for a water-wise garden. Head to the library to pick up your FREE copy!

20.01.2022 A big thank you to Central Victorian PCP for their powerful and inspiring advocacy and education video, which they produced for the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence campaign. We're proud to be screening the video on continuous loop in the Library, on our awesome big screen, over the 16 days. Come in and have a watch. The video features local projects and initiatives addressing gender equity, safety and and inclusion, as well as key health messaging around th...e impacts of sexism and gendered violence at all levels in our communities. Central Vic PCP is a network of local health and human services organisations working for the health and well being of our local community.

19.01.2022 In which some cheeky monkeys do not do as they are told.

19.01.2022 ADOPT A LIBRARY SLOTH // These little cuties are looking for their furever homes! Goldfields Libraries are seeking homes for 4 beautiful, and rather lazy sloths. They heard about our Summer Reading Challenge and want to be part of the fun! If your family is interested in adopting one of these cute and fluffy creatures, you will need to agree to: ... Collect your sloth from your local library in late December (we’ll give you a call) Send us at least 2 photos per week during the Summer Holidays of you or someone in your family hanging out with your sloth Complete an image release form so photos can be shared on our Facebook pages Provide a loving home and share many happy stories and adventures with your sloth! Your sloth can then stay with you forever! If you think you have what it takes, please email [email protected] with the following info: Your name Age Phone number Email Your local library Why you wish to adopt a sloth toy Applications close 5pm Monday 14 December.

18.01.2022 Are you looking for advice and inspiration on how to help your garden survive our changing climate? The Smart Gardens for a Dry Climate booklet has great tips on how to plan and select select plants for a water-wise garden. Head to the library to pick up your FREE copy!

16.01.2022 Victorian Youth Week is going digital this year with a special month-long celebration! We’ll be joining in with a number of informative, inspiring and creative events for young people, and young at heart. Pick up a copy of our Climate Wise youth program at the library, or visit https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/youthweek

13.01.2022 The environmental movement is so important to many of us, and particularly relevant to the future of young people. Do you ever find yourself a bit anxious about it? Stressing over all that's going on? Join Rachel Sietzema from UChangeU and sustainability consultant Kirsty Bishop-Fox next Tuesday to discuss and share tips on environmental anxiety... https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/youthweek

06.01.2022 Goldfields Libraries are proud to announce our virtual programme for Victorian Youth Week! Our theme this year is Climate Wise: Sustainable Savvy. Download our program below or pop into one of our branches to collect a brochure or book on our Eventbrite page! https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/youthweek

06.01.2022 Shae is here with one last storytime before the holidays!

05.01.2022 Wondering when we're open over the silly season? You can check our Christmas and New Year opening hours here! https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/christmashours

04.01.2022 It's almost time for another great Summer Reading Challenge! We want you to enjoy reading over the summer, so come hang out and read and be in the running to win great prizes including book vouchers, book sets and Lego packs. The Challenge is all about encouraging children aged 4-12 years to read for pleasure over the long summer break, to enjoy stories in many forms, and to continue developing great reading skills learnt at school. Families with pre-school aged children are... also welcome to enter the Challenge and enjoy stories together. Sign up and collect your Challenge Booklet at any of our libraries from December 14 or click the link below to download one at home.

03.01.2022 Here is Beau, Henley and Hunter with their teach Lisa from Harcourt Pre-School, doing a Story Walk! This one is set up at the new Harcourt Play Space. There are five Story Walks around Castlemaine now - perhaps you might discover one this weekend?

03.01.2022 Have you heard about the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence? We're supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign with events, several displays of library resources around gender equity, and a video and exhibition in the foyer. The 16 Days starts today which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence towards Women, and ends with International Human Rights Day on 10 December highlighting that violence against women is a fundamental violation of human... rights. The 16 Days campaign has its beginnings in 1960 in the Dominican Republic after three gender activists were murdered on the 25th November, by secret police. The Mirabal sisters pictured here, became the symbol of the Latin American feminist resistance. The Centre for Women's Global Leadership initiated a world wide campaign in 1991, which is now active in over 180 countries and run by more than 6,000 organizations. https://16dayscampaign.org/about-the-campaign/about-cwgl/ The United Nations formally recognised the International Day for the Elimination of Violence towards Women in 1999. https://www.unwomen.org//e/take-action/16-days-of-activism Respect Victoria drives our local campaign, supporting organisations like Public Libraries to play their part in advocacy, and education building within local communities around gender equity. https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-2020

02.01.2022 December 8th, 10.30am, join Christie in Victory Park for a Christmas Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time! Bookings a must to be part of the tinsel and silliness. It's free, of course. Come for the songs and rhymes and stories, stay for the bubble machine. See you there! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/outdoor-baby-rhyme-time-cas