This August, Campaspe Library Service is celebrating Family History Month with a rich program of events designed to help residents uncover the stories that shaped their families and communities.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell said the month-long celebration was a chance for people of all ages to connect with their roots and discover the power of personal history.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our shared heritage and celebrate the diversity of our local families.’’
Library services manager Jenny Mustey said the library team was excited to support the community in exploring their ancestry, with resources and expertise available to guide every step of the journey.
“Our libraries are a gateway to the past — we offer tools, databases and personalised support to make your search meaningful,” she said.
In addition to regular library offerings, Family History Month features a variety of special events designed to inspire and inform:
Author talks
Pam Wells will talk about The Tiger has Many Lives: The Story of Rod Wells at Rushworth library on Tuesday, August 5, at 1.30pm.
Jenny Date will talk about What happened to the girl from the Mallee at Echuca library on Friday, August 8, at 1.30pm.
Helene Sutherland will talk about The Salvage of the Alexander Arbuthnot at Echuca library on Friday, August 22, at 1.30pm.
Talk family history with the Echuca-Moama Family History Group
Sessions will be held at Echuca library on August 2, 14, 19 and 30, from 10am to 1pm and August 6 from noon to 3pm.
Ancestry sessions
Learn tips and tricks to using the genealogical database Ancestry, available free at your local library.
Sessions will be held at Echuca library on Monday, August 11, from 11am to noon and Tongala library on Thursday, August 7, from 10am to 11am.
Treasures from Trove
Join Jenny Mustey for a creative non-fiction writing workshop where you will discover ‘Treasures’ from Trove to spark imaginative short stories, poems and prose.
The session is on at Echuca library on Tuesday, August 12, from 1.30pm to 3pm.
PROV
Learn what records are available free online from the Public Records Office of Victoria and how to find them.
Head along to Echuca library on Monday, August 25, from 11am to noon.
One-on-one sessions
Drawing on the expertise and knowledge of library staff, they will offer sessions to assist you in your family research. Discover tips and tricks to support your research.
Sessions will be held at:
Echuca library – Wednesday, August 27, at 1.30pm and 2.45pm.
Kyabram library – Wednesday, August 13, at 9am, 10.15am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm.
Tongala library – Thursday, August 7, at 11.15am, 1pm and 2.15pm.
Rochester library – Friday, August 1, 15, 22 and 29 at 10.30am.
Rushworth library – Tuesday, August 5, at 9.30am, 10.45am, 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm.
Bookings for these events are essential. For bookings and more information about events and activities at Campaspe libraries, visit campaspe.vic.gov.au/library or call 5481 2400.
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