Claire Halliday has been a popular feature writer for dozens of publications across Australia for more than 20 years. Bendigo and Castlemaine Libraries look forward to welcoming her to share insights into her recently released book, Things My Father Taught Me.
Media Releases
Wednesday 18 October 2017
Close to Remembrance Day and as the Anzac Centenary commemoration continues, Goldfields Libraries welcomes author Ross McMullin to share his latest book about Australia’s most famous fighting general – Pompey Elliott At War: In His Own Words.
Wednesday 18 October 2017
The face of job seeking has changed significantly in recent years with the advent of the digital age. Anyone finding themselves in the situation of seeking a job is now faced with a myriad of options online, and knowing where to start can be challenging.
Wednesday 11 October 2017
Sylvia Plath fans will be delighted to have the opportunity to commemorate her 85th birthday at this very special literary event, featuring award winning author, journalist and playwright Barry Dickins, who will reflect upon Sylvia’s life and writings.
Thursday 5 October 2017
Bendigo and Castlemaine Libraries are looking forward to warmly welcoming award-winning author and psychologist Dr Debra Campbell, who will be interviewed by Cate Mercer, editor and publisher of national health and wellbeing magazine The Art of Healing, as part of Mental Health Week.
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Your local Goldfields Library is the perfect place to broaden your technological horizons! Free Online Learning Workshops are run on a wide range of relevant and interesting technology topics each season in small groups, with friendly library staff.
Wednesday 6 September 2017
Any regular library visitor knows that there is something special about books, libraries and reading, but author Stuart Kells has taken this concept to the next level. An authority on rare books, Stuart will visit Bendigo and Castlemaine Libraries to share insights into his latest book The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders.
Wednesday 6 September 2017
The Australian Reading Hour is coming up on Thursday 14 September, and is a great opportunity for adults and children to set aside an hour to enjoy some quality reading time.
Friday 1 September 2017
Welcome in Spring at Goldfields Libraries with a range of fun, free and educational activities!
Special guest speakers, hands on technology workshops, children’s activities, health and wellbeing events and musical performances are just a few of the activities on offer.
Tuesday 29 August 2017
Goldfields Libraries will present five special sessions to inform and support those affected by dementia during Dementia Awareness Month this September.