Bendigo Library

The library will be closed next Friday (27 September) for the Grand Final Eve public holiday. Make sure to drop by in the days beforehand to pick up your reading materials, DVDs and CDs to avoid disappointment.

Normal hours will resume on Saturday 28 September.

Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️⚓️

Today be Talk Like A Pirate Day, and what better way to celebrate than learnin’ to speak like a true buccaneer! 🦜

With Mango Languages, ye can set sail on a swashbucklin’ adventure by learnin’ Pirate as an actual language. Whether ye be a landlubber or a seasoned sailor, Mango Languages makes it easy—and fun!—to talk like the fearsome pirates of old. 🏴‍☠️

So grab yer cutlass, hoist the Jolly Roger, and get started on yer Pirate lingo today! All ye need is a Goldfields Libraries card to access Mango Languages for free. 🏴‍☠️🌊

Get yer sea legs here 👉http://connect.mangolanguages.com/goldfields-corporation/start

⚓️ Arrr ye ready? 🏴‍☠️

✨School Holiday Screening ✨

After a difficult experience, a young girl begins to see everyone’s long-forgotten imaginary friends. Through these magical encounters, she learns about the power of imagination and the importance of friendship.

PG 6+, there's no need to book, just pop along and enjoy the movie!

⌛Only a few tickets left⌛
Writer and author Lee Kofman will guide you in reflecting on a life well lived and writing about your memories in an engaging way. Learn how to portray yourself and others in a compelling manner, and to describe vividly important experiences and special places in your life.

🗓Wed, 9 Oct
⏰2.00PM - 4.00PM

Book at goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

✨For ages 8-12 years✨

Come and discover how to recycle plastics into unique, handcrafted items! You'll learn creative techniques for recycling plastics at home to turn everyday waste into beautiful and functional products.

🗓Book now at goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs with fossils, replicas and stories from Museums Victoria.

🦕Tickets are going FAST so be quick and book a spot while you still can 🦖

For ages 4-12 and families.

Book at: goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

Only a few tickets left for Bronwyn Houston's Animals in My Garden activity 🦋
Be inspired by Bronwyn’s graphic illustration style and create an animal of your own!

🌼Suitable for 5-8-year-olds 🌸

Book at: goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

Bronwyn is descended from the Nyiyaparli and Yindjiparndi people of the Wana clan in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Discover how to recycle plastics into unique, handcrafted items! You'll learn creative techniques for recycling plastics at home to turn everyday waste into beautiful and functional products.

For teens and young people aged 12+ years.

🗓Book now at goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

Meet Bendigo-born Troy Hunter for a discussion on his debut YA novel with local author (and super star) Amy Doak. Gain insights into the craft of mystery writing, as well as writing (and reading) for engaging younger audiences. Ideal for parents and teachers seeking to motivate reluctant readers, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling.

📚Book sales and signings at the end.📚

goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

Join BorrowBox for an exclusive online chat with Thomas Mayo. Thomas is one of the most respected Indigenous voices in Australia and the award-winning author of ‘The Voice to Parliament Handbook’. He will be joined by BorrowBox’s Natasha Boyd for a Q&A about his latest book, ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’.

Tuesday 17 September, 7pm.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/ISmp50SOLPa

Kick back, relax, and enjoy some delightful tunes from the Marist Brass Band on Saturday 14 Sept 🎺📯🎷
Why not make a day of it and grab a bite in the city after the show?

You may have heard a few weeks ago that our teddy of Galumph the little green frog went missing, well, this morning we received a very generous donation from Cooper of a new Galumph!

Our new Galumph, debuted at Storytime this morning, is crocheted, round and fits perfectly in your pocket...

Get ready for some dino-mite activities—our ROARsome School Holiday Program is just around the corner! 🦖🦕

📅 Pick up a copy at the library or check it out online. All events are free, but some require bookings, so make sure to claim your spot before they go extinct! 🦕✨

www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/holidayprogram

Marianna the Mermaid is visiting Storytime! Come along for magical stories of the sea, mermaid and pirate craft, and a photo with Marianna.
If you know a 2-5-year-old who’s into mermaids, this is the event for them! 🌊

Imagine a world in which everyone can read, write and access free education. Wouldn’t it be amazing?!

Since 1967, International Literacy Day celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind us about the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.

Despite all the progress made, there are still over 750 million people lacking basic literacy skills in the world today.

Let’s do our part and share our love of literacy this week – and every week! Let’s read to our children and show them how fun it can be. Let’s share our favourite reads, and let’s support those who need a helping hand.

Join us for another special Saturday event – Roald Dahl Storytime!
Celebrate the wonderful stories and characters of children's author, Roald Dahl. Bring along your preschoolers and primary school-aged children. Aunts, uncles and grandparents welcome too! No booking required, just roll on up and stick around for some storytime fun 🙌

There's still time to bag a bargain AND help raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Check out the table of donated secondhand and brand new books straight after Baby Rhyme Time tomorrow (Fri 6th at 11am) in the performance area.
🙌A gold coin for a good read - it's a no-brainer!🙌

Join us for an author talk with Barbara Minchinton and get a glimpse into the life of Madam Brussels, Melbourne's elite brothel-keeper of the nineteenth century. During her talk, Barbara will introduce you to her latest book: 'Madame Brussels: the Life and Times of Melbourne's Most Notorious Woman' with book sales and signings to follow.
What is the truth behind the legend? Book in to find out!

goldfieldslibraries.com/bendigo-events/

We have new lighting going up all over the library!

It's all lovely warm tone lighting, sure we all feel slightly like baby chickens in an incubator but at least we can see the books now...

Wednesday, 4 September, is Indigenous Literacy Day.

Each year, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation runs its annual celebration to raise awareness of the educational struggles facing many First Nations groups in Australia. This year, they’ll take us on a journey through three First Nations Communities across Australia, sharing stories, cultures and languages featuring many Proud Voices.

Jump online from 10.30am to join in the celebrations including a film screening and livestream event, featuring ILF Ambassadors, Jessica Mauboy, Bianca Hunt, Justine Clarke, Josh Pyke and more!

✨Register to access the online event here: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/form/ild

You can also catch it live, as it’s happening at Kyneton Library, or catch up at Bendigo Library the following Wednesday from 11.30am.

Winter is coming to an end and so is our Winter program of events. A big thanks to everyone who came along and enjoyed their time at the library, we've had all sorts of stuff from author talks, to book week, special storytimes and even some dragon refurbishment (stay tuned for an update on that very soon...)

However our Spring program is just beginning and it's absolutely packed with stuff to do, have a browse of everything that's coming over the next three months here https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/events

Library friends, we’re hosting a Great Book Swap! The aim of the game is to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation so they can gift books to children in remote communities across Australia. Here’s how it works:

1. You donate a picture or junior fiction book
2. Come along to the library on 4 Sept at 11:15AM to snap up a different book for a gold coin donation
3. You enjoy a new read while we pass along the donations to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation – everybody wins!

You’ll spot the donations box at Bendigo Library near the performance area. Spread the word and let’s drum up some funds for a super worthy cause ✨

Are you coming to the Wear It Purple fashion parade? Don’t forget to spread the word and get ready to embrace your inner fashionista at this Friday’s big event 💜
Parade participants are welcome from 4.30. See you there!

🎉 Say goodbye to waitlists! Discover new titles every month with BorrowBox Unlimited. Dive into your next read NOW! 📚✨

https://goldfields.borrowbox.com/

📖👐 No child should miss out on the joy of story time. With StoryBox Hub’s Auslan stories collection, everyone can join in the fun! Explore new stories and make story time accessible for all. 🌟

Check out the collection here: storyboxhub.com/stories/results?&search=Auslan

And keep an eye out for more titles coming soon!

When Librarians go wild for Book Week...😜

Winter's on its way out and Spring is stepping in with a fresh lineup of events and activities! Grab a copy of the Spring Program from the library or check out our website now: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/events

Another little library legend has hit the 1000 book milestone! Well done ✨
If you'd like to join the challenge, sign up here: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/1000books