Castlemaine Library
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Prepare for the inevitable with purpose
As part of the national Dying To Know campaign this August, local independent death worker, end-of-life consultant and artist Hayley West will be giving talks at the Kyneton and Castlemaine Libraries on the topic of ‘Reimaging Death’. Dying To Know aims to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but…
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Kids get creative
The National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour is returning to central Victoria with its largest program yet. Available on selected dates at Castlemaine and Kyneton Libraries (see below) and open between 10am and 4pm at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery throughout January. This year’s program celebrates the work of local and international artists and…
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Let’s talk teens
Are you worried about your teen and their relationship with drugs, alcohol or vaping? Do you need your questions answered by an expert? Go along to ‘Parenting in the Modern World’ at Castlemaine Library, a free talk and Q&A that focuses on drugs, alcohol and vaping among young people. The session will be led by…
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Parenting teens and tweens
The next instalment in the Parenting in the Modern World series, ‘All Things Teens and Tweens’, will take place at Castlemaine Library this Thursday evening July 25. The sessions is presented by experienced local community health nurse Bron Grieve in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council and Dhelkaya Health. The evening will offer insights and…
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Rock legend to visit Castlemaine
Australian rock legend Paulie Stewart will visit the Castlemaine Library this Thursday to speak about his memoir All the Rage.
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Vaping, what you should know
While the message about the dangers of cigarettes seems to be getting across to the next generation, there appears to be an alarming new threat – vaping. In response to a growing concern about vaping among young people, Castlemaine Library is hosting a community information night on August 18. This free information session is an…
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What happens next?
Eve Lamb It’s a topic quite a few would prefer not to think about. But death and what must happen next is something everyone must face sooner or later, and a special free discussion hosted by the Castlemaine Library this evening is about to take a look at the topic in an unexpectedly fun –…
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Calling super spellers!
Do you fancy yourself to be an exceptional speller? Can you recite all those grammatical rules we learned at school in your sleep? Or are you always wondering if embarrassing has one r or two? Then the time has come to join in on a night of spelling hilarity! Castlemaine Library will be hosting its…
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Fairytales for grown-ups
Think fairytales are just old-fashioned stories you read to children at bedtime? A special event coming up at Castlemaine Library is going to change your mind.South of the Sun – Australian Fairy Tales for the 21st Century is a ground-breaking anthology put together by the Australian Fairy Tale Society. As part of the book’s launch, the…
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Help in your pocket
A handy new wallet card is available from local businesses and community hubs to keep local residents mentally well in Mount Alexander Shire in the lead up to Christmas. Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership executive officer Shelly Lavery said the the new cards were easy to understand with tips on how to stay on top…
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Exploring degrowth
Castlemaine activist, scholar and author, Anitra Nelson, will be speaking on the topic of degrowth as part of an online event this Thursday evening. Nelson co-wrote the new book, Exploring Degrowth: A Critical Guide, with French activist and spokesperson for the French and international degrowth movements, Vincent Liegey, who is currently living a degrowth lifestyle…
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Library lovers panic borrow
Forget panic buying toilet paper – panic book borrowing was higher on the agenda for many as libraries state-wide prepared for their second COVID-19 shutdown last week. Libraries were inundated with bookworms hoping to take home a tall enough pile of reading material to keep them occupied during the service’s six-week closure. Goldfields Library Corporation…