SLV Email Newsletter August 2006

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In this issue:
1. Children's computers
2. Premier writers shortlisted for awards
3. Cowen Gallery catalogued
4. A Family History Feast
5. Open House 2006: Go to town!
6. Spring into September talks
7. School holiday activities
8. Cowen Gallery merchandise on show

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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK

CHILDREN'S COMPUTERS
Four dedicated children's computers are now available in the Library's Information Centre, just outside Experimedia. They provide age-appropriate content filtering to help children surf the web safely. Ask at the Information Desk for more information.
(Parents are reminded that children under the age of 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian when using the Library's computer equipment to access the internet.)

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

PREMIER WRITERS SHORTLISTED FOR AWARDS
The shortlist for the 2006 Premier's Literary Awards was announced on 11 August. It features well-known writers such as Kate Grenville and Peter Carey along with up-and-coming new authors.

The winners of these prestigious awards will be announced by the Premier, the Hon Steve Bracks at a celebratory dinner to be held at Zinc, Federation Square, on Monday 4 September. If you would like to be there when the names are read out, book your ticket now.

For full details of the shortlist and to book for the dinner see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/literary/pla/index.html?newsletter

COWEN GALLERY CATALOGUED
The Library's Cowen Gallery now has its very own published catalogue, launched on 21 August. Written by the Gallery's first curator, Michael D Galimany, it details the space's history and provides a beautifully illustrated guide to the artworks on show. It can be purchased for $14.95 in the Library's foyer shop or online.

To find out more about the Cowen Gallery and its permanent exhibition see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/spaces/cowen.html?newsletter

To purchase this publication online see:
https://shop.slv.vic.gov.au/details.php?imageNo=SHOP0100?newsletter

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COMING EVENTS

A FAMILY HISTORY FEAST
If you're interested in family history, don't forget to put this free annual event, on 30 September, in your diary. Genealogy experts share their knowledge from 10am to 3pm. Bookings are essential.

See the full program online now:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/genealogy/fam_hist_feast_program.html?newsletter

OPEN HOUSE 2006 – GO TO TOWN!
Over the weekend of 2-3 September, Melbourne's arts organisations – the State Library included - are throwing open their doors and inviting the community in for a feast of (mostly) free events.

To find out more see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2006/openhouse.html?newsletter

SPRING INTO SEPTEMBER TALKS
Very suitably, being the first month of spring, September brings another bumper crop of talks to the Library. Curator Robyn Annear introduces Naked Democracy; Robert Buckingham and Daniel Palmer reveal the secrets of Australian fashion photography; the History Council of Victoria asks 'Who's Telling Tales?'; Museum Victoria showcases a wonderful new website; and more.

You can harvest all the details from September's What's On:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/whats_on/wo_060901_e.html?newsletter

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Wondering what to do with the kids next school holidays? Once again, the Library can help. Among the sessions on offer are two exciting new media activities. 'My Amazing Story' involves making an animated take-home movie, while 'Scoot!' mixes a real-world treasure hunt with online games.

The fun starts from 18 September. Find out all about it here:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/holiday/index.html?newsletter

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ONLINE SHOP SPOTLIGHT

COWEN GALLERY MERCHANDISE ON SHOW
To mark the launch of the new catalogue 'The Cowen Gallery', we are featuring other Cowen Gallery-themed items from our shop. They make wonderful mementoes of this very special space. Choose from our Cowen Gallery Calendar (on sale - $10), Cowen Gallery Postcards (six postcards - $6.50) and Cowen Gallery Gift Cards (12 blank cards and envelopes - $20).

Purchase the calendar, postcards or gift cards from the Library foyer shop or online at:
https://shop.slv.vic.gov.au/searchResults.php?sortBy=added&category=6?newsletter

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