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NILLUMBIK – ELTHAM LIBRARY Phone 9439 9266 Public library service to the Cities of Banyule, Whittlesea and the Shire of Nillumbik Your Library www.yprl.vic.gov.au WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY Phone 9437 8189 NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY Phone 9434 3809 www.yprl.vic.gov.au www.yprl.vic.gov.au JULY & AUGUST 2010 Eltham Library Upgrade Eltham Library will be CLOSED from 7 June until early August. Poetry Idol In Partnership with The Paradise Anthology and Salon Productions Sunday 4 July 2.00pm–4.30pm Here’s your chance to win $2,000, get published and compete in the state final at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival. Poets from the age of 12 to their twilight years will have two minutes to impress the judges and audience with their original spoken word, poetry or hip hop. Or just come along enjoy the performances and vote for your favourite poet. Refreshments provided. Places in this heat are strictly limited. To register contact Michael Crane at: [email protected] NEW Wii Fun Tuesday 6 July & 3 August 4.00pm – 4.45pm (Prep – Grade 2) 4.45pm – 5.30pm (Grade 3+) Kids can come along and have lots of fun playing our Wii in the library with other children the same age. This is a NEW monthly session. Italian Discussion Group Wednesday 7July & 4 August (First Wednesday of the month) 2.00pm–3.00pm Do you speak Italian? Come to the library for a cuppa and a chat, make new friends and borrow NEW items from the Italian collection. Knitting Group Wednesday 21 July & 18 August (Third Wednesday of the month) 2.00pm–3.00pm Join beginners and experienced knitters and use your skills to knit items for charity. Family History Fest How to use Genealogy Blogs Wednesday 28 July 1.30pm–2.30pm User-contributed content on genealogy websites is thriving as genealogists discover the usefulness of this online technology. Learn how to share information, photos and more online with family, friends and other researchers. Bookings required. CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK Construct a Book Across the Story Bridge Monday 23 August 4.00pm–5.00pm Design and create your own book as part of Children’s Book Week activities. Suitable for children attending primary school. FAMILY HISTORY MONTH Family History Fest Irish Newspapers Wednesday 25 August 1.30pm–2.30pm Join Beryl O’Gorman from the Genealogical Society of Victoria’s Irish Ancestry Group who will introduce researchers to Irish Newspapers on the internet and how they can assist with your research. Bookings required. Independent Type Books and Writing in Victoria Travelling Exhibition Mill Park Library Saturday 31 July to Sunday 29 August Explore every aspect of the world of books and writing in Victoria with this fascinating display of rare books and original manuscripts, photographs, artworks and installations. Items on display in this State Library of Victoria travelling exhibition include literary journals, portraits, illustrations and cartoons; theatre programs and cutting-edge zines. The exhibition examines the printed book, electronic media, the spoken word and even a possum-skin cloak. Hear about the exhibition from Melbourne Writers’ Festival Associate Director Steve Grimwade on Monday 2 August. As part of this celebration of writing and books we will also be holding two creative writing workshops. See inside the brochure for details. Poetry Idol Sunday 4 July 2.30pm–4.00pm It’s the poet’s moment in the spotlight and it’s all happening at Diamond Valley Library. The library is hosting a heat of Poetry Idol, a poetry competition run by the Paradise Anthology and Salon Productions. Local emerging poets perform original creations at the library. All are invited to hear the performances and vote for their favourite poems. Budding poets are encouraged to enter. For details see inside. Family History Month of August Researching your family history can be very rewarding, revealing amazing stories and connections. This month we focus on the art of genealogy. Begin your genealogy journey, learn new research skills and learn how to publish your family history with events at all branches. For details see inside the brochure. Focus on Health Find out how to avoid diabetes and have strong healthy bones at Thomastown and Lalor libraries during July and August. National Diabetes Week aims to educate Australia of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how it can be prevented. The focus in on bone health and care during National Healthy Bones Week. See inside the brochure for event dates and times. Children’s Book Week Across the Story Bridge Saturday 21 August to Friday 27 August Children’s Book Week is celebrating its 65th birthday this year. This year we go ‘across the story bridge’ to celebrate books and Australian authors and illustrators. This year, design and create a book and hear much-loved ‘bridge’ stories. See inside the brochure for dates and times. FAMILY HISTORY MONTH Who’s Hiding a Convict? Thursday 19 August 10.30am–11.30am Do you have a celebrated ancestor or convict in your background? Share stories from your family history over morning tea. You never know what you may discover! Turning Tears into Laughter Friday 20 August 11.45am–12.30pm (After pre-school storytime) Lou Harvey-Zahra is the author of Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler to Preschool Years. Lou will share ideas from her book, including tips to help with squabbles and happy bedtimes. Books will be available to purchase. Get Connected Overdrive Monday 23 August 7.00pm–8.30pm Discover the world of downloadable books in this session on Overdrive. You will learn how to download, burn and transfer books to your media player, so you can enjoy your favourite author anywhere! Poetry Launch Breathing my Hours Sunday 29 August 2.00pm–4.00pm “At times, Boddy’s writing reminds one of a Chagall painting: vivid, haunted, defying gravity.” Dr. Christine Crowle Janet R Boddy is a local painter, and Breathing My Hours is her first publication of poetry. Refreshments will be provided. Bookings required. Mill Park Library Writers Club Meetings Monday 5 July & 2 August 1.30pm–3.00pm Are you a budding author or just enjoy writing? Do you want to share your writing? Then come along, bring your writing and become part of our writers group. Card Making Workshops Monday 12 July & 9 August 1.00pm–2.30pm Make new friends. Learn how to design and create cards for any occasion at our free regular workshops. Register with library staff. Top 20 Hottest Action Movies Thursday 15 July 6.30pm–8.00pm Feel the heat this Winter with a night of escapism, as we view and debate some of the greatest, and not so great, action movie film clips of all time. Hot refreshments provided. NEW Mill Park PC Users Group Friday 16 July & 20 August 2.00pm–3.00pm Having trouble with your computer or just wanting to improve computer skills? Join this NEW regular PC Users group as we discuss your PC needs in a fun and informative forum. Trivia Afternoon Monday 19 July & 16 August (Third Friday of the month) 1.00pm–2.30pm Where was the Titanic built or where did Pinnochio come from? Such questions and more will be answered at our NEW regular trivia afternoon. Register at the library and join in for some trivia fun. Talking Finance Wednesday 28 July 1.00pm– 2.00pm Have money to invest but need the correct advice? Greg Godfrey will talk about finding suitable investment managers and options to help you make the most of your hard-earned savings. Heirloom and Antique Discovery Day In Partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Program Saturday 31 July 1.00pm–2.30pm Join Dawn Davis from Eaglemont Antiques as she provides advice about preserving your precious antiques. Bring along a personal treasure for appraisal. Strictly one item per person please. Bookings required. Independent Type Books and Writing in Victoria Travelling Exhibition Saturday 31 July to Sunday 29 August Mill Park Library proudly hosts this statewide travelling exhibition, which celebrates Victoria’s rich and diverse written culture, highlighting the stories, the voices and the spirit of independence that have made our literature unique. Independent Type Books and Writing in Victoria Travelling Exhibition Curator’s Talk Monday 2 August 6.30pm–7.30pm Join Steve Grimwade, Associate Director of the Melbourne Writers Festival, for a presentation about the exhibition. Discovering its themes, personalities and stories behind the stories. Refreshments provided. Writing Workshop No.1 Getting It Down: Basic Steps to Becoming a Writer Wednesday 4 August 6.30pm–8.30pm Presented by Express Media, this free workshop will introduce you to the skills required to become a great writer. Bookings required. Writing Workshop No.2 Writing Fiction: Frustrations and Pitfalls for First-time Novelists Wednesday 11 August 6.30pm–9.30pm Presented by Victorian Writers’ Centre. Avoid some of the pitfalls of the first-time novelist in this three-hour workshop. Bookings required. FAMILY HISTORY MONTH Family History Research Day In Partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Program Tuesday 3 August 10.00am–3.00pm Are you a confident researcher with computer skills who just needs some time to get stuck into family history research? Enjoy this event just for genealogists. Includes access to databases including Ancestry and Times Digital Archives, historical indexes and more. Limited staff assistance available. Places limited. Lunch provided. NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK Saturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August Exploring the Universe Wednesday 18 August 6.30pm–7.30pm Astronomer Arthur Coombs returns to take you on a journey through our solar system. Travel the outer limits and discover what lies in the universe beyond. Top 20 Science Fiction Flicks Thursday 19 August 6.30pm–8.00pm Celebrate National Science Week with some close encounters of the science fiction kind. Get spaced out as we view and debate some of the greatest, and not so great, science fiction movie film clips of all time. Refreshments provided. Researching Your Italian Family History In partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Program Monday 30 August 1.00pm–2.30pm Italians have been migrating here since the arrival of the First Fleet and the numbers increased dramatically after the Second World War. Come along to this session to learn some tips and strategies for researching your Italian family history. 0835_YPRL_JulyAugust2010_FA04.indd 1-3 28/05/10 4:41 PM
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NILLUMBIK – ELTHAM LIBRARY Phone 9439 9266
Public library service to the Cities of Banyule, Whittlesea and the Shire of Nillumbik
YourLibrarywww.yprl.vic.gov.au
WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY Phone 9437 8189 NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY Phone 9434 3809
www.yprl.vic.gov.au www.yprl.vic.gov.au
JULY & AUGUST
2010
Eltham Library UpgradeEltham Library will be CLOSED from 7 June until early August.
Poetry IdolIn Partnership with The Paradise Anthology and Salon ProductionsSunday 4 July 2.00pm–4.30pm
Here’s your chance to win $2,000, get published and compete in the state fi nal at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival. Poets from the age of 12 to their twilight years will have two minutes to impress the judges and audience with their original spoken word, poetry or hip hop. Or just come along enjoy the performances and vote for your favourite poet. Refreshments provided.Places in this heat are strictly limited. To register contact Michael Crane at: [email protected]
NEW Wii FunTuesday 6 July & 3 August4.00pm–4.45pm (Prep – Grade 2)4.45pm–5.30pm (Grade 3+)
Kids can come along and have lots of fun playing our Wii in the library with other children the same age. This is a NEW monthly session.
Italian Discussion GroupWednesday 7July & 4 August(First Wednesday of the month)2.00pm–3.00pm
Do you speak Italian? Come to the library for a cuppa and a chat, make new friends and borrow NEW items from the Italian collection.
Knitting GroupWednesday 21 July & 18 August(Third Wednesday of the month)2.00pm–3.00pm
Join beginners and experienced knitters and use your skills to knit items for charity.
Family History FestHow to use Genealogy BlogsWednesday 28 July1.30pm–2.30pm
User-contributed content on genealogy websites is thriving as genealogists discover the usefulness of this online technology. Learn how to share information, photos and more online with family, friends and other researchers. Bookings required.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Construct a BookAcross the Story BridgeMonday 23 August 4.00pm–5.00pm
Design and create your own book as part of Children’s Book Week activities. Suitable for children attending primary school.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Family History FestIrish NewspapersWednesday 25 August1.30pm–2.30pm
Join Beryl O’Gorman from the Genealogical Society of Victoria’s Irish Ancestry Group who will introduce researchers to Irish Newspapers on the internet and how they can assist with your research. Bookings required.
Independent Type Books and Writing in Victoria Travelling ExhibitionMill Park LibrarySaturday 31 July to Sunday 29 AugustExplore every aspect of the world of books and writing in Victoria with this fascinating display of rare books and original manuscripts, photographs, artworks and installations.
Items on display in this State Library of Victoria travelling exhibition include literary journals, portraits, illustrations and cartoons; theatre programs and cutting-edge zines. The exhibition examines the printed book, electronic media, the spoken word and even a possum-skin cloak.
Hear about the exhibition from Melbourne Writers’ Festival Associate Director Steve Grimwade on Monday 2 August. As part of this celebration of writing and books we will also be holding two creative writing workshops. See inside the brochure for details.
Poetry IdolSunday 4 July2.30pm–4.00pmIt’s the poet’s moment in the spotlight and it’s all happening at Diamond Valley Library. The library is hosting a heat of Poetry Idol, a poetry competition run by the Paradise Anthology and Salon Productions. Local emerging poets perform original creations at the library. All are invited to hear the performances and vote for their favourite poems. Budding poets are encouraged to enter. For details see inside.
Family History Month of AugustResearching your family history can be very rewarding, revealing amazing stories and connections. This month we focus on the art of genealogy. Begin your genealogy journey, learn new research skills and learn how to publish your family history with events at all branches. For details see inside the brochure.
Focus on HealthFind out how to avoid diabetes andhave strong healthy bones atThomastown and Lalor libraries duringJuly and August. National DiabetesWeek aims to educate Australia of therisk factors for type 2 diabetes and how itcan be prevented. The focus in on bonehealth and care during National HealthyBones Week. See inside the brochurefor event dates and times.
Children’s Book WeekAcross the Story BridgeSaturday 21 August toFriday 27 AugustChildren’s Book Week is celebrating its 65th birthday this year. This year we go ‘across the story bridge’ to celebrate books and Australian authors and illustrators. This year, design and create a book and hear much-loved ‘bridge’ stories. See inside the brochure for dates and times.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Who’s Hiding a Convict?Thursday 19 August10.30am–11.30am
Do you have a celebrated ancestor or convict in your background? Share stories from your family history over morning tea. You neverknow whatyou maydiscover!
Turning Tears into LaughterFriday 20 August11.45am–12.30pm (After pre-school storytime)
Lou Harvey-Zahra is the author of Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler to Preschool Years. Lou will share ideas from her book, including tips to help with squabbles and happy bedtimes. Books will be available to purchase.
Get ConnectedOverdriveMonday 23 August7.00pm–8.30pm
Discover the world of downloadable books in this session on Overdrive. You will learn how to download, burn and transfer books to your media player, so you can enjoy your favourite author anywhere!
Poetry LaunchBreathing my HoursSunday 29 August2.00pm–4.00pm
“At times, Boddy’s writing reminds one of a Chagall painting: vivid, haunted, defying gravity.” Dr. Christine Crowle
Janet R Boddy is a local painter, and Breathing My Hours is her fi rst publication of poetry.
Refreshments will be provided. Bookings required.
Mill Park Library Writers Club MeetingsMonday 5 July & 2 August 1.30pm–3.00pm
Are you a budding author or just enjoy writing? Do you want to share your writing? Then come along, bring your writing and become part of our writers group.
Card Making Workshops Monday 12 July & 9 August1.00pm–2.30pm
Make new friends. Learn how to design and create cards for any occasion at our free regular workshops. Register with library staff.
Top 20 Hottest Action MoviesThursday 15 July6.30pm–8.00pm
Feel the heat thisWinter with anight of escapism,as we view anddebate some of thegreatest, and not sogreat, action moviefi lm clips of all time.Hot refreshmentsprovided.
NEW Mill Park PCUsers GroupFriday 16 July & 20 August2.00pm–3.00pm
Having trouble with your computer or just wanting to improve computer skills? Join this NEW regular PC Users group as we discuss your PC needs in a fun and informative forum.
Trivia AfternoonMonday 19 July & 16 August(Third Friday of the month)1.00pm–2.30pm
Where was the Titanic built or where did Pinnochio come from? Such questions and more will be answered at our NEW regular trivia afternoon. Register at the library and join in for some trivia fun.
Talking FinanceWednesday 28 July1.00pm–2.00pm
Have money to invest but need the correct advice? Greg Godfrey will talk about fi nding suitable investment managers and options to help you make the most of your hard-earned savings.
Heirloom and Antique Discovery DayIn Partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage ProgramSaturday 31 July1.00pm–2.30pm
Join Dawn Davis from Eaglemont Antiques as she provides advice about preserving your precious antiques. Bring along a personal treasure for appraisal. Strictly one item per person please. Bookings required.
Independent Type Books and Writing in Victoria Travelling ExhibitionSaturday 31 July to Sunday 29 AugustMill Park Library proudly hosts this statewide travelling exhibition, which celebrates Victoria’s rich and diverse written culture, highlighting the stories, the voices and the spirit of independence that have made our literature unique.
Independent Type Books and Writing in Victoria Travelling ExhibitionCurator’s TalkMonday 2 August6.30pm–7.30pm
Join Steve Grimwade, Associate Director of the Melbourne Writers Festival, for a presentation about the exhibition. Discovering its themes, personalities and stories behind the stories. Refreshments provided.
Writing Workshop No.1Getting It Down: Basic Steps to Becoming a Writer Wednesday 4 August6.30pm–8.30pm
Presented by Express Media, this free workshop will introduce you to the skills required to become a great writer. Bookings required.
Writing Workshop No.2Writing Fiction: Frustrations and Pitfalls for First-time Novelists Wednesday 11 August6.30pm–9.30pm
Presented by Victorian Writers’ Centre. Avoid some of the pitfalls of the fi rst-time novelist in this three-hour workshop. Bookings required.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Family History Research DayIn Partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage ProgramTuesday 3 August10.00am–3.00pm
Are you a confi dent researcher with computer skills who just needs some time to get stuck into family history research? Enjoy this event just for genealogists. Includes access to databases including Ancestry and Times Digital Archives, historical indexes and more. Limited staff assistance available. Places limited.Lunch provided.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEKSaturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August
Exploring the Universe Wednesday 18 August6.30pm–7.30pm
Astronomer Arthur Coombs returns to take you on a journey through our solar system. Travel the outer limits and discover what lies in the universe beyond.
Top 20 Science Fiction FlicksThursday 19 August6.30pm–8.00pm
Celebrate National Science Week with some close encounters of the science fi ction kind. Get spaced out as we view and debate some of the greatest, and not so great, science fi ction movie fi lm clips of all time. Refreshments provided.
Researching Your Italian Family HistoryIn partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage ProgramMonday 30 August1.00pm–2.30pm
Italians have been migrating here since the arrival of the First Fleet and the numbers increased dramatically after the Second World War. Come along to this session to learn some tips and strategies for researching your Italian family history.
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BANYULE – IVANHOE LIBRARY Phone 9497 5780 BANYULE – WATSONIA LIBRARY Phone 9435 2397
WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY Phone 9465 2353
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
BANYULE – ROSANNA LIBRARY Phone 9459 6171
WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY CONTINUED Phone 9464 1864
WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY Phone 9464 1864
LibraryThing WorkshopMonday 26 July7.30pm–8.30pm
Learn about LibraryThing and other web activities to share your love of books with readers worldwide.
African MasksTuesday 27 July4.00pm–5.00pm
Come to the library to make some wonderful African masks. For primary age children.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Families on the WebTuesday 3 August2.00pm–4.00pm
Take part in this hands-on workshop on fi nding your family using internet resources. Useful for people who have already started researching their family history. Numbers limited. Bookings required.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEKSaturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August
Finding Planets and MeteoritesTuesday 10 August7.00pm–8.30pm
Learn how to fi nd planets in the night sky. Hold meteorites and rocks from space. See the stars and planets through a telescope if weather allows. For adults and teenagers.
Restoring Family PhotosThursday 19 August10.30am–11.30am
Carol Heath fromPixel to Pixelwill demonstraterestoring,organisingand preservingfamily photos anddocuments. Bringone photo for Carol’sappraisal. Bookings required.
Creative Writing GroupFriday 20 August10.30am–11.30am
Guest presenter and author of A Year of Writing Inspiration Suzanne Male will offer inspiring suggestions for expanding your creative writing.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEKSaturday 21 August to Friday 27 August
Just4Kids Tuesday 24 August4.00pm–5.00pm
It’s Children’s Book Week. Write a story and make and illustrate your own book. For primary age children.
The Saturday StoryEvery Saturday11.00am–11.30am
Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday morning? Visit the library and be surprised by a mini storytime based on a letter from the alphabet. Colouring-in activity included. Suitable for all ages.
Treasures @ Rosanna LibrarySaturday 3 July2.00pm–3.30pm
Antiques expert Dawn Davis from Eaglemont Antiques reveals the secrets behind identifying the treasures in your home. Bookings required.
Dr Christine MaingardMental Detox for EveryoneThursday 8 July7.00pm–8.30pm
Stressed? Can’t cope? Don’t know which way to turn? Hear author Dr. Christine Maingard talk about her book and how to change your life by thinking less and thinking differently. Bookings required.
NEW Book Morning TeaSaturday 17 July10.30am–12.00noon
Enjoy a cuppa and browse our NEW books while listening to the soothing sounds of harpist Margaret Crichton.
NEW Writers GroupThursday 29 July2.00pm–3.00pm
Budding author or just enjoy writing? Attend our monthly meetings, support other writers and hear guest speakers. Register at the library.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Writing a Life StoryThursday 5 August1.30pm–3.00pm
Learn how to capture the special memories and events of people in your family history with Robynne Tongue from Your Life Story.
Scrabble NightThursday 12 August6.30pm–9.00pm
Join us for a night of family friendly fun and games. Suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Bring your board and get involved.
I Do, I Do – Marriage Costumes and CustomsThursday 26 August1.30pm–3.00pm
Local historian, Ann Dixon, returns due to popular demand! She will discuss the history of marriage and wedding customs with examples of wedding dresses and accessories. Bookings required.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Across the Story BridgeThursday 26 August7.00pm–7.45pm
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with the famous Bridge story, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and other favourites. Bring a much-loved book from home so we can add the title to our own ‘story bridge’. All ages welcome.
Releasing Stress and AnxietyTuesday 6 July7.00pm–8.00pm
Stress and anxiety can impact negatively on our health and our relationships. Come to this special session with David Donahoo, and discover techniques to release stress. Bookings required.
Memories of Our CommunityChanging TimesTuesday 13 July10.30am–12.00noon
Join our friendly group for morning tea and an interesting chat about the enormous changes that have taken place in our lifetime, with Watsonia’s community liaison librarian Lynne Siejka.
Writers@WatsoniaSteven ConteThursday 15 July7.00pm–8.00pm
Stephen Conte won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award in 2008 for his novel The Zookeeper’s War. Join us for a discussion of the novel, his new work to be published later this year, and aspects of novel writing. Bookings required.
Chess for FunThursday 22 July6.30pm–8.00pm
Learn some movesfrom chess afi cionadoand coach FrankMeerbach, andchallenge someoneto a game!
Bedtime StorytimeTuesday 3 August7.00pm–8.00pm
Pyjama alert! Come wearing your warmest, fl uffy winter pyjamas for a cosy night of stories and fun activities. Bookings required.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Writing and Publishing Your Family HistoryTuesday 3 August 7.00pm–8.00pm
Local writer and publisher Fee Sievers from Rebus Publishing will give tips about memoir writing, reveal how to write your family history and explore different story presentation options.
Memories of Our CommunityParenthoodTuesday 10 August10.30am–12.00noon
Join our friendly group for morning tea and an interesting chat about your memories of being a parent, with Lynne Siejka Watsonia’s community liaison librarian.
Tall Words TheatreIn Partnership with Banyule City Council and Arts VictoriaFriday 13 August to Sunday 15 August5.00pm–6.00pm
Experience the library in a different light with Tall Words, a theatre performance by D.V.A. Theatre Company, which explores the library from the perspective of people with intellectual disability.
Chinese Bilingual StorytimeTuesday 17 August7.00pm–8.00pm
Have fun with tales told both in Chinese and English, wonderful rhymes and songs, and a craft activity. Bookings required.
Writers@WatsoniaWorkshoppingThursday 19 August6.30pm–8.30pm
Share your work with a group of fellow writers, and get feedback on your writing. Email your work to [email protected] a week before the session. New members welcome.
Photography WisdomTuesday 24 August7.00pm–8.00pm
PhotographerWayne Gosshallwill reveal howto improve yourphotographyand makeit moreprofessional.Bookings required.
Thomastown Book GroupTuesday 6 July & Tuesday 3 August11.00am–12.00noon
We still have places for people to join the Thomastown Book Group. Come along and enjoy a friendly chat about a book you have read, make new friends and enjoy a cuppa. Thomastown Book Group meets on the fi rst Tuesday of the month.
DIABETES WEEKSunday 11 July to Saturday 17 July
Diabetes TalkIn partnership with Plenty Valley Community Health Monday 12 July10.30am–11.30am
Find out how to prevent and manage diabetes with dietician Kate Wilkinson from Plenty Valley Community Health Centre. Bookings required.
Evening StorytimeMonday 19 July 7.00pm–8.00pm
Join us in your pyjamas for a bedtime story. Then stay and enjoy a drink of warm milk beforeyou go home and hopinto bed.
Macedonian NightWednesday 4 August 6.30pm–8.00pm
Join us for an evening of food and dancing. The Australian Macedonian Folk Dancing Association Goce Delcev will entertain as the library launches a NEW collection of Macedonian books and DVDs.
Wii Games SessionMonday 9 August3.30pm–4.30pm
Join us after school for fun and frivolity on the Wii. Compete against your friends and family in the friendliest of environments, the library.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Starting Your Family HistoryMonday 23 August 11.30am–12.30pm
Join our Local History Librarian Liz Pidgeon for an introduction to researching your family history. Tip sheets provided. Bookings required.
Weekly SeniorsEvery Thursday1.00pm–3.00pm
The conversation is always interesting at our Weekly Seniors group. Join the chat, play games and partake in afternoon tea.
ESL Conversation ProgramEvery Saturday11.30am–12.30pm
Come along, meet new people, have a cup of tea and improve your conversational English skills.
Teen Games NightFriday 2 July & 6 August5.00pm–7.00pm
Play the Wii or one of our 35 computers. For 13–18 year olds.
Fortnightly Charity Knitting GroupWednesday 7 & 21 JulyWednesday 4 & 18 August11.00am–1.00pm
Join this group to knit items for local charities. Donations of wool and knitting needles welcome.
NEW Scrabble GroupWednesday 7 July & 4 August1.00pm–3.00pm
Join our NEW monthly Scrabble group. Have fun with other addicts of this fabulous game. Come alone or bring a friend.
Practise ReadingCommencing Monday 12 July3.30pm–4.30pm
Do you need someone to listen to you while you practise your reading? We will be available every Monday during the school term. This program is available for children and adults. Bookings required.
Jigsaw Puzzle Morning Tuesday 13 July 11.00am–12.00noon
Come along and play with large fl oor puzzles at the Toy Library. Join in the fun and be in the running for a puzzle prize. Suitable for ages 1– 5 years.
DIABETES WEEKSunday 11 July to Saturday 17 July
Thursday 15 July1.00pm–3.00pm
Learn about diabetes health care and prevention from Kate Wilkinson from Plenty Valley Community Health and Northern Alliance HARP Diabetes Program. Come along with any questions you would like answered. Bookings required.
Italian StorytimeMonday 19 July & 16 August10.00am–11.00am
Join Nonna Maria for Italian songs and rhymes, stories and a simple craft activity.
Men’s Morning Cooking DemonstrationThursday 22 July10.30am–12.00noon
Learn how to prepare a couple of easy recipes to share with the family. Arthur Yong will show you how easy it is to be creative in the kitchen. Join us for this fun session and impress your family and friends. Bookings required.
HEALTHY BONES WEEKSunday 1 August to Saturday 7 August
Bone Health and CareTuesday 3 August10.00am–11.00am
Do you have back pain or a sore neck? Join Dr Dein Vindigni as he gives vital tips about bone health and care.
Toy Library NEW Toys LaunchFriday 13 August11.00am–12.00noon
Come along and be the fi rst to see and borrow the brand new toys on offer. Meet Pirate Pete and see his amazing balloon creations.
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Using the Ancestry Database Tuesday 17 August11.00am–12.00noon
An introduction to the Ancestry database for family history researchers. Bookings required.
Family Movie NightUP Friday 27 August5.30pm–7.30pm
Follow the adventures of Carl and Russell as they travel by ‘balloons’ and meet the strange and dangerous inhabitants of a lost world. Great PG-rated family viewing. Popcorn and drinks provided. Bookings required.
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