The changing face of libraries

This month is an exciting one for us at work... Last night we had another great event hosting John Ovenden, Brian Knott, Sue Wylie and Penni Hamilton-Smith as between them they transported a crowd of seventy to eighty to Lord's Cricket Grounds and a cruise ship. John's wickedly creative and humourous mind made certain it was a laugh a second with no time to catch your breath. The talented actors delivered each scene perfectly. In between acts we were able to show off the fine local wines available from Willow Point and some yummy local cheeses. All in all a great night out at the library... Proof that the libraries of today ARE far more than dusty old books on shelves or the replacement for Blockbuster, the local DVD rental store.

This Sunday and each and every Sunday this month the library is also putting on live music sets. Murray Bridge and nearby areas are full to bursting with talented musicians. We are hoping that friends and family of the performers will come in support and get to see our amazing community facility for the first time, but not the last time. No more shhhhh amongst the shelves, we are places of life and noise... Community focused...

Fingers crossed this types of events will show more of the community we are there for them...

Libraries need to change so we can remain the same, here to fulfil our communities needs... What ever they may be...

A final note, I wanted to give a HUGE shout out to the amazing team I work with and the wonderful members of the Friends of the Murray Bridge Library. Without the mammoth efforts of everyone of Friday the night could not have been the success that it truly was. I cannot thank you all enough...