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March 2021
Open Access online articles Inside this issue
‘Open Access’ is an amazing New books, e-books 2,3
resource which provides access
to more than 7 million vetted Library Lovers 4
journal articles containing
science, technology, health Library Lovers 5
information and much more! Reading event 6
We are offering this resource as Young Writers 7
a trial until May and we are keen
to receive your feedback by Roadworks 8
completing a short survey on our
Be connected 9
website.
Search for journal articles by Robinvale branch 10
heading to our library website.:
library.vic.gov.au. Search for a topic of interest on our catalogue. Select NSW Branch news 11
the ‘Online Articles’ tab from your search results. From here, you can Photo Gallery 12
further refine your results by using the ‘Limit Search Results’ tab.
You can email, print and download the articles. We hope you find that it
Coming up:
will be a useful resource for seeking information from authoritative
sources. School holiday take-
home craft packs!
For Learning, For Leisure, For Life
Coming soon BorrowBox e-audiobook of the month
Stalking Claremont
Affair Bret Christian
Danielle Steel
Stalking Claremont, by local newsman
Bret Christian, is a riveting story of
21st birthday promising young lives cut short, a city in
James Patterson panic, an investigation fraught by
oversights and red herrings, and a
Crocodile hunter surprising twist that absolutely no one
saw coming.
Gerald Seymour
In the early hours of January 27, 1996,
Mother’s joy after an evening spent celebrating in the
Perth suburb of Claremont, 18-year-old
Katie Flynn Sarah Spiers called a taxi to nearby
Mosman Park. But when the cab August 1997, it was clear a serial killer
Dark sky arrived, she’d already gone. She was was on the loose.
C.J. Box never seen again.
Almost 20 years later, Australia’s
Four months later, 23-year-old Jane longest and most expensive
Rimmer disappeared from the same investigation had failed to make an
area, her body later found in bushland arrest, until forensic evidence linked the
south of Perth. When the body of a third murders to two previous attacks – and
young woman, 27-year-old Ciara an unlikely suspect.
Glennon, was found north of the city,
having vanished from Claremont in
Featured BorrowBox e-books for March
Darkest evening
Ann Cleeves
Win
Harlan Coben
Places like home
Rosamunde Pilcher
Download from the Library’s website
Your neighbours' wife
or the FREE BorrowBox app. Download or
Tony Parsons ‘borrow’ up to six e-audiobooks and six e-
books at a time, for three weeks.
A Daughter’s return
Remember an early return increases your
Josephine Cox
available loans immediately and reserves
count as loans.
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‘The Mallee : a journey through north -west Victoria’
Between 1880 and 1930, a series of schemes Book Chat
brought thousands of settlers to Victoria's Mallee Open to people aged
region. At the same time, a number of railway 16 years and over, the
lines were constructed through the area, with Book Chat group
towns constructed approximately every 10 miles. meets at the Library
Recently a team of Australia’s best documentary every second
photographers, along with writer Adam Wednesday of the
McNichol, retraced the railway lines to see what remains. The result is a month, 7pm-8.30pm.
stunning photo book - a portrait and celebration of the small communities New members are
that dot north-west Victoria and call them home. welcome!
Copies of this book are now available to borrow from Swan Hill Regional
Library branches. Knitter Knatters
(Knitting and crochet
group)
Every Tuesday
morning from 10am-
12pm.
Knit, crochet, sew &
chat!
New Knitter Knatters
are welcome!
Scrabble club
The Scrabble Club
meets every Tuesday
at 2pm.
New players welcome!
Toy Library
The Toy Library
provides toys and
educational resources
for babies, toddlers
and children. Open
hours are:
Fridays: 11am to 12pm
Saturday: 10am to
11.30 am
For more information
contact Sharyn on
0427 847486.
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Why do you love
your library?
We received 32 entries of amazing reasons why you love your library this year, which made it a
challenge to choose the winners. So we decided to give out more prizes!
Congratulations to our Library Lovers’ Day competition winners: Joanne O’Bree, Nazia Ahsan,
Pooja Sah, Ragulan Karun, Fiona Bowring, Sukhjit Brar and Abhijeet Brar.
Each winner goes home with a box of chocolates or a chocolate rose, simply for telling us what
they love most about their Library:
“Safe place, lots of space, access to computers and printers for
everybody, inclusive environment, fun holiday activities, great,
encouraging programs like Summer Reading Club, nice place to go
with family” - Sukhjit
“Kind staff, clean and tidy space, the programs and activities, the
library welcomes everyone, a great place to study” - Abhijeet
“We love the children’s programs that are run at the library. They are
interactive , engaging and heaps of fun.” - Kristy
Pictured: Sukhjit & Abhijeet Brar
“Echuca Discoveries Swan Hill loves the community spirit the
library encompasses, providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive
place where people can come together.” - Joanne (Echuca
Discoveries Swan Hill)
“When I come to the library to do my computer things, I have a real
good day. ” - Daniel
“Meeting new friends, free books, I love the idea of the Kids
Corner and the bean bags. The staff are awesome!” - Brendan
“I love spending time with my friends at the library” - Tess
“The way the library supports the community and brings it together. E.g.
knitting, scrabble, games, children’s programs, etc.” - Fiona
“There are lots of books to choose from and you don’t have to pay for them”
- Leela
“I can get almost any book I want and the service is next to none.” - Joan
“It’s a good place to come and relax on Tuesdays and I love the friendly staff.”
- Marg
Pictured: Fiona Bowring
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Why do you love
your library?
“I love that the library is comfortable and fun. The open structure makes it
welcoming. The polite and lovely staff are amazing to deal with. Love
coming here.” - Pooja
“The staff are very welcoming and very co-operative and help you
find what you’re looking for. Even in the pandemic, they work
hard and follow safety measures.” - Shannon
“I love the warm and friendly greetings you get when you walk
through the door, as well as the variety of books.” - Samantha
Pictured: Pooja Sah
“Fantastic role in bringing the Swan Hill community together,
especially during this Covid-19 period. It has been a big relief in
terms of continuing the service in a flexible and customer
friendly way. Thank you.” - Ragulan
“Love this library which is always welcoming and offers great things to
kids and the community. Very helpful, approachable staff” - Nirmala
“We really love this library. Everyone’s so friendly and it’s nice
and cool in the hot weather. The ‘Genies’ are also very helpful
as well. Plus the range of new books and magazines are great! -
Heather
“Love our book club and the staff here are just wonderful” -
Heather
“One of my favourite places to visit in Swan Hill. I love the variety of
options to read from, the helpful staff. The comfortable [layout] to help
us study attentively...” - Nazia
“Very friendly service and large collection of books. I am so proud of this
library and my kids are so happy to come every Saturday morning to play
here.” - Wayan
“I love the friendly atmosphere at the library. Very helpful and
friendly staff. Always make me feel welcome!” - Vicki
“The amazing, interactive classes for the kids” - Melanie
Pictured: Nazia Ahsan
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Walking the Murray -
Reading Swan Hill
Sunday 21 March
10.30am to 12pm
James Belsar Reserve
Bookings: Eventbrite
Join local readers for a literary walk along the Murray River in Swan Hill
This walk invites members of the public to encounter the rich and diverse literary history of the river
through situated readings of poetry, prose and local history.
It will begin at the James Belsar Reserve (directly behind the Swan Hill Bowling Club) and proceed
along the river for a distance of 1.3km, concluding with the opportunity for a coffee and conversation
at Spoons Riverside cafe.
This event is part of the Reading / Writing the Mallee research project, which is sponsored by Swan
Hill Regional Library, Deakin University and RMIT University.
The walk is free but places are limited. To find out more or to book your place, please use this link to
register your place.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/walking-the-murray-reading-swan-hill-registration-138042537947
‘Bitter Wash Road’ 7pm to 8.30pm
Reading Group Event Swan Hill Library
by Reading in the Mallee Saturday 20 March
Calling all crime fiction fans!
We have a few places left for people to join us for a special crime reading event
at the Swan Hill Library. We will be discussing Garry Disher’s book ‘Bitter Wash
Road’, set in the South Australian wheat belt.
Hard copies of the book may be available to borrow, subject to demand. It’s also
available to download as an eAudio book through BorrowBox or Audible.
This free event is part of the Reading in the Mallee research project co-ordinated
by Emily Potter ,Torika Bolatagici (Deakin University) and Brigid Magner (RMIT
University) who will be facilitating the conversation.
Please note this discussion will be audio-recorded as part of the project and may
inform future publications.
Light refreshments provided.
Bookings are essential. Please use this link to register your place:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bitter-wash-road-reading-group-event-registration-138560860263
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Road reconstruction works affecting library parking Campbell Street and Pye Street in Swan Hill are set to get a major upgrade with works to reconstruct part of the road commencing in March. Funded through the Federal Governments Roads to Recovery Program the upgrades will include replacing existing kerb and channel, road pavement and drainage along with reconstruction of the roundabout on the corner of Campbell Street and Pye Street, to prevent future flooding in the area. Campbell Street between Nyah Road and Prichard Street and Pye Street between Beveridge Street and Curlewis Street will be closed at varies times during the fourteen week program. Important: During this time, please use Curlewis Street to access parking at the rear of the library or park along Curlewis Street. Library access will still be via the front door. Swan Hill Rural City council apologises for any inconvenience and urges motorists to exercise caution when driving in the area. For more information on the upgrades, contact Council’s Engineering Department on 5036 2324. Yarn spinning group Have you seen the busy yarn spinning group who meet weekly at the library? If you’d like to learn more, come along at 10am on Thursday mornings or contact Catherine on 0427 329609. Page 8
Over 55 and new to technology?
Thanks to the ‘Be Connected Network’ the Swan Hill
Library now offers Samsung Tablets on loan to those
wanting to learn in their own home, at their own pace.
If you are over 55 and would like to learn new
technology skills, the tablet can be used in the library
with one on one assistance offered, before you take it
home to develop your skills
To learn more, contact the library on (03) 50362480.
Ancestry extended until 30 June 2021
Great news for family history researchers! Remote access to Ancestry has been extended until 30
June 2021. You can continue to access this fantastic resource from home.
Access ‘Ancestry Library Edition’ via the Library’s website. Click on the Research & Learning tab,
then click on Online resources. ‘Ancestry’ is at the top of the list of free online resources available to
library members.
Ancestry Library Edition contains an un-paralleled range of access to United States and United
Kingdom census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. It also contains record collections
from Canada, Europe, Australia, and other areas of the world.
You can search the entire database, or just specific col-
lections. These collections include the following:
Birth, Marriage and Death records
Census and voter lists
Immigration and travel
Military
Schools, Directories and Church histories
Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills
Stories and Publications
Photographs and maps
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Voting on a new name for Robinvale Library
Robinvale Library
programs: The Robinvale Library naming selected two potential names, from a great
range of local suggestions, for the new Robinvale Library building.
Storytime The two names will now go out to a community vote, the options are:
Thursday at 10.30am
1. Robinvale Learning and Community Hub
Storytime in a fun,
2. Gathering Place
learning environment.
Voting will be available via Council’s website at www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/
yoursay/
Hard copies are also available from the Robinvale Library and the
Robinvale College front office. All copies must be returned to the
Robinvale Library.
Voting is open from Tuesday, 9 March and voting forms must be
submitted by 4pm, Wednesday, 24 March 2021.
Computer services at Robinvale Library
Public computers are now available for use at the Robinvale Community
Library. Library members can use their Swan Hill Regional Library card
number and PIN (or password) to log on to a computer for up to an hour for
FREE. Not a member? Computers are available for a small fee.
Printing is available in black and white, or colour, via a coin / note operated
vending machine. Scanning documents or photos to a USB using the
photocopier is free. If you don’t have your own USB you can purchase one
from library staff.
Perhaps you’re studying or working in
the library, or just spending time? Ask
library staff about the free Wi-Fi for your
own smart phone, tablet or laptop.
Wi-Fi remote printing is available via an
app called PrinterOn which you can
download onto your device for free, or
access on a computer:
https://tinyurl.com/
SHLibPrinteron
Branch operating hours:
Barham Library: Tuesday and Friday 12pm-5pm, Thursday 10am-
3pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. Phone (03) 5480 1587.
Moulamein Library: Tuesday and Friday 2pm-6.30pm, Saturday
10am-12pm. Phone (03) 5480 1702.
Robinvale Community Library: Monday and Wednesday 2pm-6pm,
Page 10 Thursday 9am-1pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. Phone (03) 5036 2461.Branch Library news
Barham Library
programs:
Moulamein branch:
Would you like to join a new Book Club in Bringalong-a-Book
Moulamein? Open to anyone, but aimed Coffee and Chat
at young mums and people who work Tuesday at 11am
during the day. Bring along a coffee
When: 1st Monday of the month and the book you’re
currently reading (or
Time: 6pm
you can use the
Where: Moulamein Library library’s pod
Contact: Ricki-Lee on 0427 836331 machine).
Chat about what’s a
Barham branch welcomes Rhonda back good read or just
listen in and enjoy the
Name: Rhonda comfort of the Library.
Did you work at the Barham library previously?
Move and Groove
In 2009-2011 I job-shared the role with Debbie.
Thursday at
What do you enjoy about working in a library? 10.30am
The library is a lovely place to work! When the Songs, dance,
opportunity came up to work in the library again, I storytime and craft
jumped at the chance. I love reading and talking for toddlers and pre-
about books with people. The library has a lovely schoolers!
community atmosphere. People enjoy coming to
the library and sharing their stories. More people Moulamein Library
should come! programs:
Who are your favourite authors?
I enjoy reading books across all genres, including fantasy and science Storytime
fiction. Alexander McCall Smith is one of my favourite authors, especially Friday at 3.30pm
his No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, which is set in Botswana. I’ve
Storytime and craft in
never travelled, but his descriptions are so vivid, I feel like I’ve been
a fun learning
there! Australian writer Kerry Greenwood is another favourite. I
environment.
particularly enjoyed her Phyrne Fisher series.
Do you enjoy watching movies?
Book Club
I like movies based on true stories, comedies and thrillers.
1st Monday of the
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? month, 6pm
I have a small property with four dogs and four horses. Looking after Aimed at young
them keeps me busy! I’ve also taken up gardening, which I find relaxing. I mum’s of people who
love spending time with my grandchildren, but Covid-19 restrictions has work during the day,
made that challenging during the past 12 months. but anyone is
welcome!
Page 11Welcome back to Baby Rhyme Time in 2021!
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