http://www.library.act.gov.au/homeAnnouncements from Libraries ACTenhttp://www.library.act.gov.au/legal/copyright240Cervical Screening Program ACT will present information sessions on the importance of regular Pap tests for the prevention of cervical cancerhttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/cervical_cancer_information_sessionshttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/cervical_cancer_information_sessionsStarting in National Reconciliation Week, and running until the end of July, Woden Library will host "Ceremonies and Cultures Women's Poles Installation." The display has been created by Jenni Kemarre Martinello who is an awar-winning writer, visual artist and photographer of Arrente, Chinese and Anglo-Celtic descent, and Lyndy Delian who is an accomplished visual artist of Koori and Anglo-Celtic descent. Their installation uses screen prints, hand painting, beading, free sewing, quilting, hand sewing and applique to commemorate the strength and resilience of Indigenous women in their fight to keep their families, cultures, communities and traditions strong. They celebrate the diversity ofobjects and artefacts in traditional and contemporary use in ceremonies both community and secret.http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/national_reconcilation_weekhttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/national_reconcilation_weekNational Simultaneous Storytime is an important annual national literacy campaign to get more young Australians reading. This year the book being shared is The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. Sessions will be held at Belconnen, Kippax and Tuggeranong Libraries from 10.30 am on Wednesday 23 May, with radio presenter Louise Maher visiting Belconnen Library, and author Jack Heath visiting Kippax Library.Wed, 16 May 2012 16:55:32 +1000http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/national_simultaneous_story_timehttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/national_simultaneous_story_timeThe Canberra community, and many people interstate and overseas, have embraced the challenge of knitting bookmarks which will eventually be turned into blankets for charity. Visit our Facebook cause page for more info and photos of some of the bookmarks submitted so far.http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/5000_bookmarks_and_countinghttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/5000_bookmarks_and_countingJoin the Australian and Competition and Consumer Commission on 18 May for this free seminar to learn how to recognise scams and protect yourself from them.http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/protect_yourself_from_scams_-_free_seminarhttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/protect_yourself_from_scams_-_free_seminarParticipate in a free, interactive workshop presented by the Australian Government to learn about safe and secure online practices to protect yourself.http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/cybersecurity_awareness_workshopshttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/cybersecurity_awareness_workshopsLibraries ACT is encouraging Canberrans to register their email address and mobile phone number to receive their library notices by email or SMS. Make the switch to email to reduce paper usage and help the libraries do their bit for the environment.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:01:08 +1000http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/update_your_membership_detailshttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/update_your_membership_detailsKippax, Erindale and Gungahlin Libraries will be the venues for the ANU's Voice Poetry Mini Slams for secondary and ANU students in April, May and Julyhttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/library_partners_with_anu_for_voice_poetry_slamshttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/library_partners_with_anu_for_voice_poetry_slamsGot a favourite book? Think everyone should read it? Well here’s your chance to convince them and you could also share in thousands of dollars worth of great prizes! Open to 12 - 18 year olds. Entries close 31 May 2012.http://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/read_this!_creative_reading_prizehttp://www.library.act.gov.au/functions/announcements/read_this!_creative_reading_prize