Wimmera Regional Library Corporation in Horsham, Victoria | Library

Wimmera Regional Library Corporation

Locality: Horsham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5382 1777

Address: 28 McLachlan Street 3400 Horsham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.wrlc.org.au

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24.01.2022 All Wimmera Libraries Branches will be closed tomorrow on Tuesday 3rd November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

23.01.2022 Last minute reminders - "The Dressmaker's secret" tonight - Thursday 12 November, 7:30pm-8:30pm Register visit bit.ly/victoriareads2020 Don't miss it!

21.01.2022 Casual Relieving Position for a Library Officer available at Kaniva & Goroke - Band 3(A-D) We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and pro-active community-focused person to become the Casual Relieving Library Officer for the Kaniva and Goroke Libraries. Availability of working hours at short notice including evenings for special events is essential. Successful applicants may be required to work in different locations and work flexibly to support opening hours, operations and... programs in other Wimmera Libraries. The library’s role is to connect library patrons and visitors with information, literacy, technology and lifelong learning by delivering an exceptional customer experience both in person and online. The successful applicant will have great customer service skills, enjoy working with a broad range of people, and a love of reading, lifelong learning and community connectedness that fosters both positive internal relationships and connections with the wider library community. Library experience is preferred but not essential, and basic computer skills are required. Please direct enquiries to Ann Twyford, CEO Wimmera Libraries on 5382 1777. A Position Description is available from Kaniva and Goroke Library, or via the website www.wrlc.org.au. To be considered for this role, applicants must clearly address the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description document. Applications to be sent to 28 McLachlan St, HORSHAM 3400 or emailed to [email protected] by Friday 11 December 2020. See more

20.01.2022 After months of reading alone it’s time for Victorians to read together! Join us online for an exclusive reading from The Dressmaker’s Secret, the long-awaited sequel to the best-selling novel and award-winning film, The Dressmaker. Let author Rosalie Ham bring 1950s Melbourne to life with help from a fabulous supporting cast. See Libbi Gorr, Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis voice the characters you love (and a few new favourites) in this state-wide event hosted by Public... Libraries Victoria’s Angela Savage, then stick around to share your thoughts on this new chapter in Tilly’s life. Register now to join the discussion via Zoom and don’t forget to dress to impress wouldn’t Tilly expect it? Thursday November 12th, 7:30-8:30pm. Register via http://bit.ly/victoriareads2020 #victoriareads2020 #australiareads #australiareadsathome #TheDressmakersSecret #librarieschangelives

19.01.2022 SUBMERGED: stories of Australia’s shipwrecks @ Edenhope Library Submerged is an exhibition presented by the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Australian Maritime Museums Council and is the result of a national project with workshops held across the country to develop the exhibition and to source shipwreck stories. Sixty eight shipwreck stories were nominated by 46 maritime museums and heritage institutions from around Australia with 14 of the most compelling stories selected to feature in the exhibition. The Museum has kindly extended our loan, and we have re-mounted the display in our foyer.

18.01.2022 From Wednesday 11th Horsham Branch will open the doors at the earlier time of 9:30 and close later at 4:30. The library will close between 12noon at 2pm to allow for cleaning. Restrictions on visitor numbers remain. Horsham Hours- Monday to Friday: 9:30am-12noon and 2pm-4:30pm.

09.01.2022 It's time - we’re inviting Australians of all ages and from all walks of life to share and celebrate the joys of reading. Whether you’re picking up a book for the first time or your head is already stuck in one, there’s plenty of books, activities and events as part of the Australia Reads festivities. On Wednesday, 11 November at 12.30pm, join authors Judy Nunn, Peter Fitzsimons, Peter Helliar, Michael Robotham, Dervla McTiernan, Jimmy Barnes, Tanya Plibersek, Andy Griffiths,... Nikki Gemmell, Mikey Robins and Virginia Trioli on the Australia Reads YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CIwCrVEZY0D9gOvpTD9Qw) as we celebrate all things reading. Thursday 12 November is the main event Australian Reading Hour. You’re invited to stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. Unwind, get inspired and find joy in books! From islands, blue shores, bushland to red heart Australia Reads.

07.01.2022 While the 2020 school year is winding up, it is possible to get a head-start on English for 2021. The library has obtained eBook and eAudio versions of most of the 2021 English texts, from Year 7 Year 12 at Horsham College. The easiest method of reading right on your device, or if you are a reluctant reader, this is the perfect way to get acquainted with the books as someone reads them to you.... Check out the list via our website (https://wrlc.org.au/: Newsletters : Reading Lists : 2021 English texts section)

07.01.2022 1918 at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - the moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. Since then the allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead. Wimmera Libraries will be open on Wednesday 11th, and at 11am, we will remember them.

06.01.2022 Edenhope Author of the Month Book Club will meet via email today to discuss the October Author, David Malouf. This month they will read Richard Flanagan. New members welcome to this informal club! https://wrlc.org.au/edenhope-author-of-the-month-book-club/

04.01.2022 Some big name authors with new titles, on their way to get covered. Yes you can place Holds on them right now!

03.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020: Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Learn more about our First Nations people at your local library.