Starred this Month - Highlights for February 2014

There is always something going on at Eastern Regional, and this month there were several stand-out events.

Stephen Wilson Cooking Demonstrations
This month we saw cooking demonstrations by popular local chef, Stephen Wilson, who delighted his audience with Sweet Treats for Valentine's Day. Of special note, Stephen has announced an upcoming cookbook featuring recipes he has demonstrated within the library. Way to go, Stephen! It is still a work in progress, but we here at ERL are excited to see the finished publication. Additionally, Stephen has also started his very own Facebook Page called Chilled Out Cooking - so all you Stephen Wilson fans out there can continue to stay up to date with tips, tricks, recipes and more cooking demonstrations at the library.


 Big Welcome to Rusty Arnold
We had a new member of staff join ERL. Meet Rusty Arnold, the new storytime bear at Ferntree Gully. Rusty was very kindly donated by a generous library member who thought Rusty would be favourite amongst the kids. He stands at almost 2 metres when fully upright, and around 1 1/2 metres when sitting down. As for weight, well, he is rather shy about that (aren't we all!) but there have been reports of mysterious disappearances of the tea bickies over night... that naughty bear. So far, Rusty has proved extremely popular with the young crowd at Ferntree Gully, and he is pictured here with Children's Librarian, Sue.

New Mobile Timetables
Eastern Regional Libraries has updated their mobile library service timetables for the Knox Outreach and Yarra Ranges Outreach vehicles.

There have been some significant changes to some of the stops and times for both Knox and Yarra Ranges. The new timetable are available and ready to download.

Knox Outreach Timetable 2014

Yarra Ranges Outreach Timetable 2014

Australia's Favourite Library
 Last year, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) went in search of Australia's Favourite Librarian, in which 4 of our ERL comrades were nominated. This year, ALIA is looking to spread the love even further by finding Australia's Favourite Library.

We are pleased to announce that all of our branches as well as both of our mobile services have been nominated!! A big thank you to everyone for showing their support by nominating us, it is greatly appreciated.

Voting for Australia's Favourite Library opens on 14 March to the 22 April 2014 - we will provide links when the voting has opened. We look forward to being in the running and having you cast your vote!

Cheers,
The Virtual Team

Job Opportunities at Eastern Regional

Do you love books, reading and value good customer service? Do you like to tinker with new technologies?


Then perhaps working for the library is the place for you!


We have an opening for Casual Information Officers & Customer Service Officers. If this sounds like just what you've been looking for, head over to our website for all the position details.


Join the team at Eastern Regional - we'd love to have you!

Casual Information Officer & Customer Service Officer Details

Applications close 5:00pm Friday, 7 March 2014.

Love your Library? Nominate Us for Australia's Favourite Library!

Do you LOVE your library? Want to help your library achieve the honour of being "Australia's Favourite Library"? Well now you can!

Last year, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) went in search of Australia's Favourite Librarian, in which 4 of our ERL comrades were nominated. This year, ALIA is looking to spread the love even further by finding Australia's Favourite Library.

Nominations are open from now til the 14th of March after which you can vote online from the nominated libraries. If your library is special to you, show them some love by nominating!

Nominate your Favourite Library!
Phone: 02 6215 8222
Nominate via email to media@alia.org.au
Nominate Online

For more info, visit Australia's Favourite Library on the ALIA website.

New Ranges Outreach Timetable - Now Available

A friendly face! Grant from the
Ranges Outreach

Heads up - a new Yarra Ranges Outreach Timetable has been published and will commence on "Week 2" on Monday 3 March, 2014.

The Ranges Outreach Timetable 2014


There have been some significant changes to the timetable. A few of the hours for various stops have changed. Also some of the stops have changed or switched weeks.

 Do make sure to check out the new timetable and tell your friends!

** Please Note: No service is provided on Public Holidays. On days of Total Fire Ban and Extreme Weather Conditions, please check www.erl.vic.gov.au, our Facebook Page or Twitter to confirm service availability.

Want to stay informed of changes? Join our mailing list to stay up to date.

Join our mailing list.

If you have any queries about the Ranges Mobile and the new schedule, don't hesitate to contact us on 1300 737 277 or our Facebook Page.

Thanks, The Virtual Team

New Knox Outreach Timetable Available

Hooray! The new Knox Outreach Timetable has been published and will commence on "Week 2" on Monday 3 February, 2014.

The Knox Outreach Timetable 2014

No massive changes have taken place, but we should note the Knox Outreach will no longer be stopping at the Bayswater Station seeing as the Bayswater Library is the best service point for the area (and still close to the station too!).

** Please Note: No service is provided on Public Holidays. On days of Total Fire Ban and Extreme Weather Conditions, please check www.erl.vic.gov.au, our Facebook Page or Twitter to confirm service availability.

Want to stay informed of changes? Join our mailing list to stay up to date!

Join our mailing list.

If you have any queries about the Knox Mobile and the new schedule, don't hesitate to contact us on 1300 737 277 or our Facebook Page.