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Eaglehawk Library

Locality: Eaglehawk, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5446 7577

Address: 1 Sailors Gully Rd 3556 Eaglehawk, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We were lucky enough to have Aunty Cindy and Aunty Brenda film this awesome storytime at our Gisborne Library for NAIDOC Week!! Check it out below! Goodie bags for children available for collection in our libraries!

25.01.2022 School Holiday LEGO and MINECRAFT CHALLENGE!!! Blocks of Many Colours. For all ages PRIZES to win! Let colour be your guide in this creating and building challenge. What colours will you use and how will you highlight them? A single colour, or many?... For building suggestions and a bonus monochrome challenge, view or download the activity sheet here: https://bit.ly/32TR2vW For a chance to win a prize, send pics or screenshots of your creation along with a title and your contact details to [email protected] See more

25.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 Are you itching to get your hands on some new reading materials, DVDs or CDs? Well, you’re in luck! We’re now open for ‘Reserve + Collect’. Place a reservation online or over the phone and we’ll let you know when you can drop by to pick it up! Instructions are on our website: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/covid19

24.01.2022 Communities for Children Bendigo are hosting a free webinar tonight 15 September, 7.30pm. MANAGING THE CORONACOASTER // FREE WEBINAR Renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will share his knowledge and strategies for managing lockdown, remote learning and building family resilience during these tough times. https://bit.ly/35ADqr3

22.01.2022 One of our fave times of the day again!!

21.01.2022 We're here 'til 1pm, get in and grab your reserves

21.01.2022 EAGLEHAWK HISTORY // Any of these look familiar? Did you know that you can access 100s of old photos on the State Library Victoria website? There are some beauties on there, including these great shots of the Eaglehawk Primary School and @Eaglehawk Fire Brigade

21.01.2022 SPOT THE SLOTH! These rather lazy little cuties are hanging out in our libraries at the moment, they heard about our Summer Reading Challenge and want to be part of the fun! They can't stay with us forever though, so we'll soon need to find them their furever homes.... Keep your eyes on our Facebook pages expressions of interest for adoption will be out soon!

19.01.2022 What a beautiful day we're having at @Canterbury Gardens, as part of this year's Easter celebrations Come see us tomorrow for bunny craft, free raffle, songs, stories and bubbles! Lovely Library staff will be there 11AM - 3PM

18.01.2022 Every year at 11am on 11 Novemberthe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh monthwe pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. As the world welcomed peace, thousands returned home to much fanfare, and their loved ones. Thousands more never made the journey home. While physical gatherings are still unable to take place, the Shrine of Remembrance will be hosting a gathering to honour the memory of homecoming, reunion and sacrifice. https://www.facebook.com/events/1098267750625057

18.01.2022 AN INSIDE PEEK // What a beautiful, special NAIDOC Week treat! Make sure you pop in this week with your little one/s to collect a beautifully prepared goodie bag to go along with a special NAIDOC week storytime (coming up soon) With thanks to Aunty Brenda Fahey, of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Aunty Cindy Bux, of Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta, as well as the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we really enjoyed working with you to get this amazing project happening! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates!

17.01.2022 EEK! NEW BOOKS We LOVE a good unboxing :)

15.01.2022 Check out our October 'What’s Online' program for lots of great activities for everyone. Highlights this month include nature sound recordist Andrew Skeoch, award-winning children’s author Bren MacDibble, wellness educators Shannah Kennedy and Lyndall Mitchell , who’ll help us reduce stress and upgrade our self-care, readings from the wonderful Glenda Millard in celebration of Children’s Book Week and plenty of tech-help sessions for Get Online Week. It’s a bumper program and we look forward to sharing it with you! www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/events

14.01.2022 Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Goldfields Libraries, Lynne Kelly and Margo Neale! Tonight at 7pm! Lynne and Margo will join us to chat about their new book. ‘Songlines: The Power and Promise’ offers unique insights into Indigenous traditional knowledges robust for over 60,000 years. Lynne and Margo will share understandings of how these vast stores of information were encoded through song, story, art, dance and ceremony, rather than simply recorded in writing. Places still available, book here: www.facebook.com/events/2818308758441454

14.01.2022 Online event tonight (Thursday 24th Sep.) 7pm! Join live, or catch up later: https://bit.ly/2RQzGtH Tony Birch is a well-known Indigenous Australian author, academic and activist. He is the author of three novels; Ghost River (winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writing), Blood, and his most recent offering, The White Girl, (both shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award). His searing new novel shines a spotlight on the 1960s and the devastating government policy of taking Indigenous children from their families. Bookings Required: https://bit.ly/2RRJsLR

13.01.2022 Oooh! Yummy! Yummy! Want to make your own hot cross buns? Here's how! https://bit.ly/3fhCqNA Follow this link and we’ll show you how easy it is to make your own hot cross buns.

13.01.2022 Looking for an easy way to place your reserves? Download our Spydus Library App! The Spydus app makes it easier than ever to search the library catalogue, check your loans and due dates and reserve and renew items. ... App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/spydus-mobile/id657672156 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

12.01.2022 WHAT DO THESE HAVE IN COMMON: A puggle, a cheer and an imp? Grab yourself a copy of this beautifully illustrated book to find out: https://bit.ly/3lPuAeA

11.01.2022 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.

10.01.2022 We're really missing your book recommendations! Have you read anything that's grabbed you lately?

10.01.2022 Good morning everyone! Sunila is here to sing some lovely songs and tell great stories in today's special bilingual Storytime! Enjoy!

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 LOCKDOWN 2.0 // Easier or more difficult this time around? Our experiences of Life in Lockdown are so very varied, so we imagine that the answer to this question will be equally varied What do you think? Easier or harder?... ------------ Life navigating Coronavirus has been strange (that’s one word for it). We’ve been collecting your stories in order to keep a record of this time. Here’s a link to a simple way you can add your thoughts and experiences: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLCLifeInLockdown

08.01.2022 DINOSAUR SUPRISE // Agnese Baruzzi Another cute little board book that's recently landed at the Library If you've got a little dino lover at home, reserve it here: https://bit.ly/2UIzTR4

08.01.2022 Do you reckon when this is finally all over we can still wear our dressing gowns to work? We're on site for Reserve & Collect on: Tues 10am - 1pm... Fri 9:30am - 12:30pm Sat 9:30am - 12:30pm The rest of the time, you'll find us at home in our dressing gowns

08.01.2022 Have you met Dave? Dave is working with us while the wonderful Kath is on maternity leave, and brings with him a lovely calm presence, and heaps of enthusiasm! He's a musical fella, and will be sharing his talent, and love of music, with you this School Holidays... You will be able to join in next Monday Sep 21! Check out the whole program here: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/holidayprogram

07.01.2022 Missing browsing the Library’s collection of magazines? RBdigital have a huge selection of magazines to read online! New Idea, Woman’s Day, House and Garden, Gardening Australia , New Scientist, Country Style and Delicious are just a few of the magazines available for free! ... You just need your Library card and password Access RBdigital from the eLibrary on your smart device or computer: https://ncgrl.vic.gov.au/elibrarynewspapersmagazines

07.01.2022 We currently have booklets called 'Smart Gardens for a Dry Climate' at Eaglehawk Library. They provide advice on how to create a garden that is both water efficient and drought tolerant. These booklets are produced by Coliban Water and are free.

06.01.2022 'Sing a Rainbow' with 'The Cartwheels'! For 4-8 year olds! Part of our online School Holiday Programme! Watch here: https://bit.ly/2ROBQde Join our very own Dave from Eaglehawk Library and his family band 'The Cartwheels' for some colour inspired songs featuring some really cool instruments (double bass, guitar, dobro, ukulele, drums and shaker). The band will talk about each instrument and give a demonstration before launching into song.

06.01.2022 The weather is perfect for gardening. We've got magazines and books to get you inspired.

05.01.2022 The shortlist for this year’s Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award has been announced. While we’re excited for all the nominees, there’s one author we’d like to highlight. If you’re a regular at Castlemaine Library, you’ll know Christie Nieman - Author but did you know that outside her library life, she’s an amazingly talented author?! Christie’s book ‘Where We Begin’ has been nominated in the Older readers category. Congratulations Christie! ... ‘Where We Begin’ is available to borrow from the catalogue here: https://bit.ly/3dEbOny View the full list here: https://cbca.org.au/shortlist-2021 Winners will be announced in August.

04.01.2022 25 years ago this year!!

04.01.2022 It's always a joy to recognise those people who make such a difference in the lives of others! As part of our Bendigo Cares project in partnership with The City of Greater Bendigo, we are distributing little care packages to carers within the Bendigo area. If you are a carer, or know of one, who would like to receive a little something special in the mail, please get in touch with Lee via email at [email protected] or phone the Eaglehawk library on 54467577

04.01.2022 More reading inspiration! The shortlist for The Stella Prize 2021 has been announced. Congratulations to:... Rebecca Gibbs for ‘Fathoms: The World in the Whale’ S.L. Lim for Revenge: ‘Murder in Three Parts’ Laura Jean McKay for ‘The Animals in that Country’ Louise Milligan for ‘Witness’ Mirandi Riwoe for ‘Stone Sky Gold Mountain’ Evie Wyld for ‘The Bass Rock’ The winner will be announce in a special online evening of storytelling and ideas on Thursday 22 April.

03.01.2022 This made me smile!

03.01.2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN // Happy first day of December!! For your listening pleasure (!?!?!?!) ... Jingle Bells :P It's been a tricky year, but we're hoping everyone has a wonderful Christmas season x

02.01.2022 Our new April/May What’s on Program is now available! Have a flick through to see all the exciting things we have planned across the region for the next few months. We’re excited to be partnering with the Bendigo Writers Festival to bring you big name authors like Jenny Valentish, Lynne Kelly and Margot Neale, Thomas Mayor and Zana Fraillon. There are costs associated with these sessions full details at www.bendigowritersfestival.com.au... We’ll also be catching up with Kirsty Manning, Fiona Lowe and Will Davies to chat about their latest books, celebrating National Reconciliation Week in style, learning how to research Aboriginal family history, and of course, joining in the fun of the ever-popular National Simultaneous Storytime. So much happening in our wonderful library spaces! www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/events

02.01.2022 A WEEK OF STORYTELLING // Wanna join us? Dave and Shae are doing the First Nations Bedtime Stories Challenge next week, 5 stories over 5 days Thanks for the great opportunity Common Ground Australia ... https://www.firstnationsbedtimestories.com/t/eaglehawk-libr

02.01.2022 We currently have booklets called 'Smart Gardens for a Dry Climate' at Eaglehawk Library. They provide advice on how to create a garden that is both water efficient and drought tolerant. These booklets are produced by Coliban Water and are free.

01.01.2022 While restrictions continue to ease across the state, unfortunately our little library space can’t safely squeeze any more than 19 people at a time. While you may be able to browse and stay longer than before, we know our space can become quite busy at times. If we do happen to reach capacity, we may need to ask you to limit your visit time so that others can enjoy the library as well.

01.01.2022 Getting your reserves checked in and ready for collection between 10am - 1pm today