Your
Library
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Learn@YPRL
May–June
Interested in attending demonstrations,
classes and workshops at your local
library? The Learn@YPRL brochure has
all our learning classes covered ranging
in themes from Get Connected, Brain
Health, Genealogy & Family History and
Go Green. Visit your local branch for a
flyer or go online for the timetables.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
YARRA PLENTY REGIONAL
LIBRARY PRESENTS
Hansel and Gretel
with Auslan Shadow
Interpreters
Watsonia Library
4-6 Ibbottson Street, Watsonia 3087
Tuesday 30 June
2.00pm– 3.00pm
Introduce your children to the magic of
opera through Opera Australia’s delightful
production of one of the best-loved
Brothers Grimm tales.
For bookings phone 9435 2397 or
book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
MAY &
JUNE
2015
Library and
Information Week
Imagine (Escape, explore,
discover, laugh, dream –
imagine the possibilities)
Monday 25 May – Sunday 31 May
It’s the week we focus on libraries
and their many benefits. Discover
how the library can help you join
the dots with learning, meeting and
reading. The possibilities are endless.
See www.yprl.vic.gov.au and
inside the brochure for details.
National
Simultaneous
Storytime (15th Year)
Wednesday 27 May
11.00am
Join thousands of children across
Australia to listen to the same book
at the same time. Special guests will
read the book The Brothers Quibble
by Aaron Blabey at the following
locations: Diamond Valley Library,
Eltham Library, Ivanhoe Library, Lalor
Library, Mill Park Library, Rosanna
Library, Thomastown Library,
Watsonia Library and Whittlesea
Library.
The Environment
Month of June
Get green during June at
environmentally friendly events
across the region.
See inside the brochure for
more details.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
All branches will be CLOSED on
the Queen’s Birthday holiday on
Monday 8 June.
Public library service to the Cities of Banyule and Whittlesea, and the Shire of Nillumbik
BANYULE – IVANHOE LIBRARY Phone 9497 5780
Family Law
(Celebrating Law Week 2015)
May the Force Be With You
Monday 4 May
All day
Cosday
10.00am – 8.30pm
Show us your Star Wars costume.
Be photographed for the library blog.
Tatooine Storytime
10.00am –11.00am
Star Wars stories and craft for
pre-schoolers.
Star Wars Gamers
3.30pm – 5.00pm
Tuesday 12 May
7.00pm–8.15pm
Doggy Tales
Dealing in family law related matters
can be a highly emotional and stressful
experience. Catherine Weir from
Williams Winter Solicitors will assist
with information on family law principles;
separation and divorce; children’s
matters; property and money matters;
getting help; family violence; going to
court, and other options for resolution.
Mondays
3.45pm – 4.45pm
The Doggy Tales program is a new
and exciting way for children to practise
their reading. It provides children with
a non-judgemental, canine-audience.
Doggy Tales also develops verbal
communication skills and presents
reading as a joyful experience. No need
to book, just come along and meet Olive
the “Reading Dog”.
Discover the Joys of Singing and
Self-expression
Tuesday 26 May
7.00pm–8.15pm
Challenge your friends to Lego Star
Wars combat on screen.
Singing makes us feel good. It’s a very
uplifting activity which also improves our
cognitive skills as well as our physical
wellbeing. It gives people pleasure and
brain research shows that singing is good
for our overall attitude and happiness,
especially when we sing with others! Tiya
Beggs takes us on this journey with a
brief talk followed by a demonstration,
a short fun playshop including some fun
simple warm ups and a few easy songs.
Make Your Own Lightsabre
4.00pm – 5.00pm
After school activity for primary
aged children.
Collector’s Night
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Meet other Star Wars collectors and
bring your favourite piece to show.
Play Star Wars monopoly. All ages.
May the force be with you!
Italian Day
Tuesday 2 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
Celebrate Festa
della Republica with
music from The Big
Squeeze accordion
band and local
performers. Join our
Italian community
in conversation.
Woody is Coming!
Saturday 2 May
10.00am –11.00am
Come along and meet, Woody, star of
Toy Story. Join in the fun as he shares
exciting and imaginative activities for all.
Write and draw your own Toy Story.
Take the Stress Out!
Between the Dances
Tuesday 5 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
Thursday 11 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Learn some great techniques for
relaxation and understand how we can
change the way we think about stressful
situations from Dr Nadine Cameron.
Join author Jacqueline Dinan as
Australia marks the 70th anniversary of
the end of WWII. Jacqueline’s passion for
remarkable women in Australia’s History
is captured within the pages of her latest
book ‘Between the Dances’, which has a
collection of short stories about women
during World War II.
Making Her Story
Thursday 7 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
Helen Downey has created a fascinating
insight into the lives, hopes and struggles
of three generations of women in her
family. Bring your mother, grandmother
or daughter along and listen to Helen as
she discusses the journey she made in
writing this marvellous book.
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Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
BANYULE – ROSANNA LIBRARY Phone 9459 6171
Women and War
Social History and Costume
Book Crossing
Rosanna Railway Station
Wednesday 6 May
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Monday 25 May
6.30am – 8.00am
Wednesday 27 May
6.30pm–7.30pm
Ann Dixon will display her vintage
collection, accompanied by an
informative and entertaining talk about
the changing role of women between
1900–1920.
Pick up a free book at the Rosanna
Railway Station. Read it, leave it for
someone else, then follow its progress
on the Book Crossing site.
www.bookcrossing.com
Come to a special Library Week
bedtime storytime with new and
favourite picture books.
LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
Between the Dances
Wednesday 13 May
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Atomic Training
Join author Jacqueline Dinan as
Australia marks the 70th anniversary
of the end of World War II. Jacqueline’s
passion for remarkable women in
Australia’s History is captured within
the pages of her latest book ‘Between
the Dances’, which has a collection of
short stories about women during
World War II.
Monday 25 May
2.00pm–3.00pm
Improve your on-the-job skills
and social media know-how with
software specific tutorials. There are
over 40,000 training videos on the
most popular software and devices,
including Microsoft Office, iTunes
and iPads.
The Power of the Photograph
Imagine…with Stories
Friends of Banyule
Wednesday 10 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Dennis Connell shows how we can
influence our local community through
being involved. Friends of Banyule
allows you to have a say. Come and
find out more.
Invasive Species in Rosanna
Tuesday 16 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
Jim from Banyule Council knows all
about invasive animals, birds and
weeds in the local area, and how to
deal with them. Come hear his talk
and benefit from his experience.
Wednesday 13 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Local photographer Paul Stevens
presents a fascinating and thought
provoking talk on how photography
changes the way we perceive the world.
Imagine…with iPads
Monday 25 May
4.00pm–5.00pm
Discover things you never thought
possible on the iPad. Suitable
for primary school age children.
Bookings required.
Shy by Sian Prior
Wednesday 20 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
National Simultaneous
Storytime
Renowned author and journalist Sian
Prior explores the complexities of
shyness and how she maintains a career
in the public eye in her book Shy. Join her
for a discussion of her journey reconciling
her shy self with her professional self.
Wednesday 27 May
10.30am–11.30am
Join us for a very special reading
of this year’s chosen book ‘The
Brothers Quibble’ at 11.00am.
Get Connected
Monday 22 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
Explore the new YPRL website, place
holds, review your card and check out
the e-Resources.
Responsible Pet Ownership
Monday 22 June
4.00pm–5.00pm
Jim will tell us about
the relationship between
native animals and our pets,
while Jenny will discuss the
responsibilities that come
with owning a pet. Suitable
for primary school children.
BANYULE – WATSONIA LIBRARY
Watsonia Community Garden:
Starting a Worm Farm
In partnership with Banyule Council
Tuesday 5 May
10.30am –11.00am
Come and find out about starting your
own worm farm. Felicity Gordon will
take you through the steps as we set up
a worm farm for the Community Garden.
Felicity will also discuss some of the
common problems which can impact on
the health of worms.
Phone 9435 2397
MOTHER’S DAY
Rose Making Demonstration:
‘You Are Loved’
Thursday 7 May
11.00am –12.00noon
In the language of flowers roses tell us
‘you are loved’. Irene Williams from the
Diamond Valley Cake Decorating Society
will demonstrate how to create and
hand colour a beautiful pink rose for that
special cake. Irene’s decorated
cake will be raffled
at the end of
the session.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Good Games Melbourne Comes
to Watsonia Library
Friday 15 May
5.00pm–8.00pm
Good Games the fantastic gaming store
from the City is coming to Watsonia to
host an all-out gaming experience at the
library. Learn from experienced gamers.
Play Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, A
Game of Thrones, Ticket to Ride, Lords
of Waterdeep, Smallworld, and more!
Suitable for 15-25 year olds.
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BANYULE – WATSONIA LIBRARY CONTINUED
Walking the Camino:
a Visual Journey
Wednesday 20 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
and Wednesday 3 June
11.00am –12.00noon
Cath Borg from Banyule Council will
share the beautiful photographs that
she took while walking the Camino
del Santiago last September-October.
Cath will talk about her favourite places
and offer some travelling tips for those
planning to undertake the walk.
Phone 9435 2397
LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
Romance Writing in the
21st Century
Tuesday 16 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Get Connected: e-Resources
Kate Belle writes out-of-the-box, sensual
love stories. Her books, The Yearning and
Being Jade both received rave reviews.
21st century romance has broadened to
include wide ranging sub-genres such as
literary, crime, science fiction, comedy,
rural and fantasy. Kate will challenge
our preconceived ideas about romance
writing and its role in literature. Books will
be available for purchase on the night.
Thursday 28 May
10.30am–11.30am
Discover our e-resouces on our new
website with Rover Jane. Access
newspapers online, check out your
favourite authors, learn a language
through the library website and
lots more.
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Local Environment Blogs
Friday 5 June
11.00am–12.00noon
Come and learn about our local
environment by exploring local blogs.
Crazy Whist Afternoon
Tuesday 26 May
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Come and learn how to play Crazy Whist
with John Lumley from LACH. This is an
easy social game that is lots of fun.
Tuning into Kids: Parentzone
Puzzle and iPad Morning
for Children
Gianna Mazzone from Anglicare will
give you an overview of the Tuning into
Kids program. Tuning into Kids shows
you how to help your child develop
emotional intelligence by developing your
own listening and reflection skills.
Wednesday 17 June
6.30pm–8.00pm
Wednesday 27 May
10.00am –11.00am
Geisha: a Japanese
Cultural Tradition
Get together and challenge the family
with board puzzles and iPads. Listen
to our harpist Margaret Crichton play
relaxing Celtic music while you learn
and have fun at the same time. Stay for
National Simultaneous Storytime.
Thursday 11 June
6.00pm – 8.30pm
Westerners have long been fascinated
by Geisha. In this talk D’Arcy Butler,
Cultural Officer for the Consulate-General
of Japan, will discuss the cultural heritage
behind Geisha. The Japanese movie
Maiko Haaaan will be shown afterwards.
World Wide Knit In Public Day:
Calling Banyule Knitters!
Saturday 13 June
2.00pm – 4.00pm
To celebrate World Wide Knit In Public
Day Banyule Council is hosting a special
afternoon Devonshire tea in the library.
Bring along your latest knitting project
and show everyone how much fun
knitting is! If you can’t knit but would like
to learn, come along and be shown how.
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Japanese Craft: Kumihimo
Braiding Demonstration
Thursday 18 June
7.00pm–7.30pm
Kumihimo braiding dates back to the
time of the Samurai and is a traditional
Japanese braiding technique. Joanne
Harrison from The Loopy Cat will
demonstrate some of the techniques
used in this versatile art form.
The Silver Brumby
Thursday 25 June
3.30pm–5.30pm
The movie Silver Brumby, book by Elyne
Mitchell is a fable, about the prince of
the brumbies and a man who makes it
his mission to capture and tame it. See
Russell Crowe in this 1992 horsey movie.
G 93 min.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Future Powered Families
Future Powered Families helps parents save energy and save on their
power bills, and we’re looking for parents to take part. Come along
to a FREE 45 minute workshop at your library for tips on energy
and money saving ideas. Future Powered Families is being run by
Environment Victoria, a non-government, not-for-profit environment
organisation committed to safeguarding our environment. The project
is funded by the federal Department of Industry.
Mill Park Library
Monday 1 June
12.00noon – 1.00pm
Thomastown Library
Wednesday 3 June
11.00am – 12.00noon
Whittlesea Library
Tuesday 2 June
11.00am – 12.00noon
Lalor Library
Thursday 4 June
11.00am – 12.00noon
WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY
Toy Library Puzzle Morning
Friday 8 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Come along to the Lalor Toy Library to
browse a selection of fun and educational
puzzles. Complete a puzzle of your
choice at the library, or borrow one on
your Toy Library card and take it home
to play!
Book Group
Phone 9465 2353
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS
STORYTIME 11AM
The Brothers Quibble
Wednesday 27 May
10.00am–11.15am
Get ready for National Simultaneous
Storytime by making Spalding’s
crown and then listen to the story
at 11.00am.
Wednesday 13 May
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Have you ever read a book and felt
dissatisfied with the beginning or the
end? Rewrite the portion of the book you
didn’t enjoy and bring along your piece to
share. Sarah Schmidt, the Yarra Plenty
Regional Library Reading and Literacy
Coordinator will facilitate this fun
writing session.
Learn the basic functions of your
Windows 8 laptop or tablet. Bring your
own device or simply come along to
see how this software works.
Bookings required.
Bring along your brother or sister or
team up with a friend to create a craft
together while we read the Aaron
Blabey book – The Brothers Quibble.
Thursday 28 May
11.30am–12.30pm
If you enjoy reading and English is
your second language, come along
to our first ESL Book group for a
chat and to pick out a book. We
will meet each month to chat and
discuss our books.
LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
Biggest Afternoon Tea
In Partnership with Lalor Living and
Learning Centre
Wednesday 27 May
1.00pm–3.00pm
Join us and help raise funds to help
the Cancer Council’s ongoing
research. For a gold coin donation,
select from tasty treats donated by
local traders. Entertainment will be
provided during the afternoon and
take the opportunity to speak with
the students from Lalor Living and
Learning Centre.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Wednesday 27 May
3.30pm–4.30pm
ESL Book Group
Windows 8 Intro
Thursday 14 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Just4Kids
Irene Bennetts with Sisters
& Misters
Sunday 31 May
3.00pm–4.30pm
Come along to hear Australia’s
Got Talent semi-finalists, Sisters &
Misters and Irene Bennetts perform
popular songs you can sing along
to. Can you pick out the songs from
book titles? Enjoy a cup of tea with
the group during intermission.
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WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY CONTINUED
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
In Partnership with City of Whittlesea
Friday 5 June
11.15am –12.15pm
Come along to this talk and learn
about endangered Victorian wildlife
species, the value of biodiversity
and actions we can all take to
help protect endangered species.
A number of those endangered
species will be in attendance!
eBooks for Android, iPad and
Windows Tablets
Monday 15 June
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Learn how to download our eBook app
on your iPad or tablet. Bring your own
device or come along to see how this
software works. Bookings required.
Phone 9465 2353
Book Chat
Teddy Bears Picnic
Tuesday 16 June
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Friday 26 June
10.00am–11.00am
Do you finish reading a book, and really
need to talk about it? Bring along your
latest read or pick up ideas from someone
else’s reading list as we discuss, debate
and debrief all things books.
The teddy bears are having a picnic
at this special storytime. Come along
with your teddy or favourite toy for a
pretend picnic and listen to teddy songs
and stories. Borrow a teddy book with
colouring sheets to take home.
REFUGEE WEEK
City of Whittlesea Young Citizen
of the Year 2015
Remedial Hand Massage
Saturday 27 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
Tuesday 16 June
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Young people can really make a
difference. Hear Rachael Davies talk
about her mission to raise awareness
and advocate for asylum seekers and her
international leadership scholarship.
Join Remedial Massage Therapist and
Wellness Consultant Michelle Brunken
for an enjoyable hour devoted to the
benefits of massage for the elderly.
WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY Maker Space
3D Print a Present for Mum
Monday 4 May
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Come along and choose a design to 3D
print for mum. Bookings required.
Star Wars Film Festival
Celebrating Star Wars month, relive
the first 3 great adventures.
Episode 1: The Phantom
Menace
Wednesday 6 May
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Episode 2: Attack of the
Clones
Antiques Roadshow
Saturday 16 May
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Join Dawn Davis from Eaglemont
Antiques as she provides advice about
preserving your precious antiques
and heirlooms. Bring along a personal
treasure for appraisal. One item per
person please. Appraisals are a guide
only. Bookings required.
Maker Space
3D Print Your Star Wars Model
Monday 18 May
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Celebrate Star Wars month, come along
and choose a Star Wars model to 3D
print. Bookings required.
Wednesday 13 May
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Episode 3: Revenge of
the Sith
Wednesday 20 May
6.30pm – 8.30pm
LIBRARY WEEK
A Night with Jane Austen
Monday 25 May
7.00pm–8.00pm
Lise Rodgers presents, “As
delightful a creature as ever
appeared in print” Jane Austen
Writes Elizabeth Bennet. In
celebration of the 200th anniversary
of the publication in 1813 of Jane’s
most famous novel, ‘Pride and
Prejudice’, this new work is based
on Jane’s letters and excerpts
from the novel itself. A perfect way
to get to know Jane Austen and
her favourite character Elizabeth
Bennet. Beautifully costumed and
elegantly staged – a must see
production!
‘More Wild and Exciting
Adventures of Edward’ by
Betty Harvey
Book Launch
Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Workshop
Sunday 24 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Did you know 75-90% of all doctor’s
visits are stress-related? Practitioner
Sarah Batsanis will show you
techniques on how you can take control
and reduce stress and anxiety. Bookings
required.
Come along and meet the author and
help celebrate the release of this second
book in a series of three that are based
on Edward’s antics and adventures.
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Phone 9437 8189
Tuesday 26 May
7.00pm–8.00pm
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY CONTINUED
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS
STORYTIME 11AM
The Brothers Quibble
Wednesday 27 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Join us for a National Simultaneous
Storytime where we find out what
happens when Spalding Quibble is
introduced to his brand new brother.
Healthy Cooking with Gada
Wednesday 27 May
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Gada presents a cooking demonstration
with tastings and recipes. Learn about
health and nutrition with food that will
tempt your tastebuds. Bookings required.
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Endangered Species
Friday 5 June
2.30pm–3.30pm
Celebrate with us and meet some
cute native characters. Come
along to this talk and learn about
endangered Victorian wildlife
species, the value of biodiversity
and actions we can all take to help
protect them. A number of those
endangered species will be in
attendance! A great talk for people
of all ages, especially families with
young children.
Phone 9437 8189
Op-shops and Markets:
A Better Way to Shop
Monday 15 June
1.00pm–2.00pm
Op-shops and markets are a great
way to buy fantastic re-cycled goods,
especially if you are a bargain hunter.
This presentation will discuss the various
stores and markets found around
Melbourne so that you can save and help
charities at the same time.
Green Film Festival
WALL-E
Tuesday 2 June
6.30pm–8.30pm
In the distant future, a small waste
collecting robot inadvertently
embarks on a space journey that
will ultimately decide the fate of
mankind.
Day After Tomorrow
Tuesday 9 June
6.30pm–8.30pm
Whittlesea Writers Festival
Supported by the City of Whittlesea
Saturday 30 May
10.00am –4.00pm
Come along to Whittlesea’s first
ever Writers’ festival. Attend writing
workshops, author talks, book sales
and signings, open mike, meet the
author sessions, writing competitions,
writing groups, door prizes and a giant
used books sale. Bookings required for
workshops.
Book Swap
Monday 1 June – Tuesday 30 June
Don’t throw away your old books
yet. Re-cycle them by bringing them
to the library and swapping them for
other books. Replenish your book
collection while sharing your reading
with others.
Pop-up Library
Throughout June, we will be popping
up at South Morang train station
to hand out free used books to
readers on the run. Look out for the
librarians.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Jack Hall, paleoclimatologist, must
make a daring trek across America
to reach his son, trapped in the
cross-hairs of a sudden international
storm which plunges the planet into
a new Ice Age.
Silent Running (Classic)
Wednesday 24 June
6.30pm–8.30pm
In a future where all flora is extinct
on Earth, an astronaut is given
orders to destroy the last of Earth’s
botany, kept in a greenhouse
aboard a spacecraft.
Improving Your Relationships
Tuesday 16 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Practitioner Sarah Batsanis will present
techniques on how you can sustain,
enhance, maintain, or heal any type of
relationship with your partner, family,
friends, or work colleagues. Discover the
keys to gain peace with your past and
how to create the changes in your life
Bookings required.
Make Your Computer Faster
Monday 22 June
1.00pm–2.00pm
Save energy, increase your computer
efficiency. Come along to this workshop
and find out how. Bring along your
laptop. Bookings required.
Under the Sea –
Monthly Themed Storytime
Wednesday 24 June
10.00am–11.30am
Come along for a special storytime and
interactive play session on our chosen
literacy themes. Help your children learn
through stories, songs, rhymes and
engaging play activities. Come dressed in
the day’s theme!
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WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY
LAW WEEK
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Presented by Ann Lightowler from
Whittlesea Community Legal Service
Tuesday 12 May
12.00noon–1.00pm
Ann from Whittlesea Community
Legal Service will give basic
information about making a Will,
changing your Will and gaining
power of attorney.
Phone 9464 1864
LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
Biggest Morning Tea
Thursday 28 May
10.00am–12.00noon
Join us for the annual Biggest
Morning Tea and help us raise funds
for the Cancer Council. For a gold
coin donation you will enjoy a
delicious morning tea donated by
local Thomastown traders.
Puzzle Time!
Thomastown Book Group
Tuesday 5 May and
Tuesday 2 June
11.00am –12.00noon
Do you like talking about books? Come
along and enjoy a friendly and informal
chat about our Book of the Month
and enjoy a morning tea.
Mother’s Day Present Making
Wednesday 6 May
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Let’s make something beautiful and shiny
to give your mother or grandmother for
Mother’s Day. Make a brooch or a bunch
of fabric flowers. Suitable for children
aged 5 –12.
Every Tuesday
10.00am –11.00am
Join us for our new weekly session of
construction and puzzle fun. Each week
we will get out puzzles, blocks and other
games for you and your preschooler
to enjoy. Stay and hear some stories
afterwards at preschool storytime. LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
The Bongo Brothers
Monday 25 May
1.00pm–2.00pm
Celebrate Library Week with a
musical journey around the world,
with comic duo The Bongo
Brothers. An experience jam packed
full of laughter, cartoons and music.
Windows 8 Introduction
Friday 29 May
11.30am–12.30pm
Learn the basic functions of your
Windows 8 laptop or tablet. BYO
device or just come along to see
how it works. Bookings required.
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS
STORYTIME 11AM
The Brothers Quibble
Wednesday 27 May
11.00am–12.00noon
New Lego Club!
Starting 7 May – Every Thursday
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Show us your master building skills and
join our new weekly group. Suitable for
aged 5 upwards.
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Join us as we listen to this year’s
National Simultaneous Story – The
Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey,
read by our special guest reader.
Stay on and celebrate sibling rivalry
and have a whole lot of fun as we
make paper crowns and navigate
an obstacle course of balloons, goo
and other things in an effort to save
Bunny Spalding.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY CONTINUED
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Endangered Species
Rubbish Fun!
Saturday 13 June
11.00am–12.00noon
Friday 5 June
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Join us for a special, messy
storytime as we read some fun
books about recycling and make
some fabulous wearable creations.
Learn about endangered Victorian
wildlife species, the value of
biodiversity and actions we can all
take to help protect endangered
species. A number of those
endangered species will be in
attendance!
Phone 9464 1864
eBooks for Android, iPad and
Windows Tablets
Friday 26 June
11.30am–12.30pm
Learn how to download our eBook
app on your iPad or tablet. BYO device
or come along and see how it works.
Bookings required.
Composting and
Worm Farming
Presented in Partnership with the
City of Whittlesea
Thursday 11 June
10.30am –12.30pm
Learn how to set up a worm farm
and the environmental benefits.
Get hints for happy worms and go
into a draw to win a worm farm or
a compost bin.
WHITTLESEA – WHITTLESEA LIBRARY
Play Outside Day
Chess Club
Saturday 2 May
10.00am –11.00am
Saturday 2 May and
Saturday 6 June
10.00am –12.00noon
Come to the beautiful Whittlesea
Community Garden next door to the
library to celebrate National Play
Outside Day. Connect with nature,
play some games and have fun!
Make new friends while
practising your chess
skills. You may learn
some new moves.
First Tuesday Book Chat
Tuesday 5 May &
Tuesday 2 June
11.00am –12.00noon
Come along to the library for a chat
about your favourite books. Meet other
readers, share recommendations and
discover what’s new at the library.
Phone 9716 3028
LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
Zinio and Freegal Training
Friday 29 May
7.00pm–8.00pm
Did you know you can access over
230 popular magazines online for
free as well as download and stream
the entire Sony music collection for
free? Come along to this session to
find out more.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Wednesday 20 May
10.30am –11.30am
Whittlesea Community House and the
library will be hosting Australia’s Biggest
Morning Tea in the Whittlesea Community
Activity Centre. Come and enjoy a cup of
tea with some delicious baked treats and
make a donation to the Cancer Council
to help with research, prevention and
support services.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
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WHITTLESEA – WHITTLESEA LIBRARY CONTINUED
Phone 9716 3028
Meet Your Neighbourhood
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Friday 5 June
9.30am –10.30am
Bring along your preschool child
to meet some cute native animals.
Learn about endangered Victorian
wildlife species and your role in
helping to protect them.
Wednesday 24 June
10.00am–12.00noon
Wikinorthia Workshop
The Whittlesea Community Centre and
Whittlesea Library will be celebrating
Neighbourhood Day by hosting a
morning tea in the Whittlesea Activity
Centre. It’s the perfect opportunity to
find out more about your community
and make new friends while enjoying a
delicious morning tea.
Saturday 6 June
12.00noon–1.00pm
Do you have a local story to share?
Come along and learn how you can
upload your own local memories to
this website.
Winter Bedtime Storytime
Friday 12 June
6.00pm – 6.45pm
Come along to a
special Winter
Bedtime Storytime.
Wear your PJs
and bring your
favourite toy.
NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY
Phone 9434 3809
Homework Help
Mondays
3.30pm – 5.00pm
(Primary –Year 12 Maths/General)
Wednesdays
4.00pm – 5.00pm
(Read to a Dog/Primary–
Year 12 Maths/General)
Need some help with your homework?
Weekly tutoring sessions are available
to assist students with their studies.
Bookings required.
Just4Kids Extra
Wednesday 6 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Sshhh, don’t tell mum: we are doing
something special for Mother’s Day at
this special Just4Kids session. Suitable
for children ages 4–11.
Beading Workshop
Monday 11 May
10.00am–12.00noon
Join Guljan from OMG Beads who will
help you with your beading project. Work
with others and share your beading
knowledge. Basic beading skills required.
Food Swaps
Saturday 9 May and
Saturday 13 June
10.00am –11.30am
Garden Club
Bring your excess garden produce
along and swap for other wonderful
produce. A great way to meet others
with similar garden interests or save
some valuable cash.
Tuesday 19 May
11.30am–12.30pm
Fleur from Book-a-Chook will show you
how to choose your backyard chooks
and provide all the care they need.
Get More from Your Veg
Mother’s Day Storytime
Tuesday 5 May and
Wednesday 6 May
10.30am –11.30am
Stories and songs for mum and about
mum. Followed by a special craft activity
(a present for Mother’s Day).
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Saturday 9 May
11.30am –1.00pm
In this cooking workshop Marina Bistrin
an avid No Dig Gardener will show you
how to make the most of what you grow,
eat well while you reduce food waste
and save money. Please bring your ideas
to this interactive workshop and share
your knowledge.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY CONTINUED
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS
STORYTIME
Wednesday 27 May
11.00am – 12.00noon
Replacing the usual preschool story
time, we listen to the book “The
Brothers Quibble” read by our local
councillor, followed by a fun play
about the book and craft activity.
Phone 9434 3809
Stop Motion
Garden Club
Wednesday 27 May and
Wednesday 24 June
3.30pm – 5.00pm
Tuesday 16 June
11.30am–12.30pm
Be creative and make a short film
using stop-motion animation. Create
characters and bring your story to life,
using photography and the popular App
iMotion, Plasticine and LEGO characters
for you to use.
Getting the most out of your winter
harvest – Tony from Mitre 10 will run a
valuable session on what you need
to have a bountiful crop.
World Environment Storytime
Tuesday 2 June
10.30am–11.30am
Celebrate the
environment with
a special storytime,
followed by a
recycle craft activity.
FAMILY HISTORY FEST
Family History Browser
Wednesday 27 May
1.30pm –2.30pm
Create, collate and share your family
history with the Family History Browser.
Gary will take us through this
Australian site.
Skype
Friday 19 June
10.00am–11.30am
Learn how to keep in touch with distant
friends and family in this introduction
to the online communication program
Skype. Bookings essential.
Travel Writer Tim Richards
Monday 15 June
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Meet freelance writer Tim Richards,
finalist for Travel Writer of the Year
2014. He will tell you about his unique
experiences as a travel writer, and at the
same time can give you some pointers
useful for writing your own travel stories.
FAMILY HISTORY FEST
Writing Your Life Story
Wednesday 24 June
1.30pm–2.30pm
Genealogist Graham Thom will present
ideas and tips for writing your life story.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
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NILLUMBIK – ELTHAM LIBRARY
Maker Month at Eltham
Library with Living and
Learning Nillumbik
May is Maker Month and Living
and Learning Nillumbik is
spreading the love of making and
celebrating the makers in our
community. If you love to make
things and want to meet other
makers and work on your project
then MakerSpaces are the places
where you can share, learn and
connect!
Bread Making
Wednesday 6 May
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Quilting, Patchwork and
Hand Embroidery/Stitching
Wednesday 13 May
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Felting
Wednesday 20 May
10.00am –1.00pm
Scrapbooking and
Paper Crafts
Wednesday 20 May
12.00noon– 5.00pm
Wool Craft Demo; Knitting,
Crochet, Spinning
Wednesday 27 May
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Phone 9439 9266
Learn Chinese Astrology
Friday 15 May
10.30am –11.30am
In this taster session, Rebecca Sharkie
from Whittlesea Wellness will introduce
the Five Element Theory that is the basis
of many Chinese therapies. Learn to
construct and read a Chinese Astrology
chart using a celebrity and a lucky
audience member as examples. First Friday Chat
Armchair Travel
Friday 5 June
10.30am–11.30am
The easy way to be carbon neutral is
to chat about your travel! Best or worst
holidays – they all make great stories.
Share them over a cuppa in this friendly
seniors group.
LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION WEEK
Library Scavenger Hunt
Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May
Calling all treasure hunters! Visit
the library anytime during Library
and Information Week and join a
scavenger hunt. Collect the clues,
solve the mystery and win a lucky
dip! For junior sleuths.
Pop-up Library at
Eltham Station
Tuesday 26 May
7.30am–9.30am
Too busy commuting to get to the
library? Drop in and see us at the
Eltham Station where you can join,
borrow some great books to make
your journey more enjoyable and
return items.
Walking the Camino
de Santiago
Reuse, Recycle and Update
Your Wardrobe
Thursday 18 June
10.30am–12.00noon
Nicole Jenkins is the author of Style
is Eternal and Love Vintage and will
give you tips on expressing your
personal creativity by updating your
wardrobe without buying anything
new! Garments you already have or
secondhand clothes are the most
environmentally sustainable of all.
They can also be restored or altered
to suit you. Nicole will help you
identify different fabrics and make
easy repairs for a fabulous wardrobe.
Thursday 28 May
7.00pm–8.30pm
First Friday Chat
All Things Chocolate
Friday 1 May
10.30am –11.30am
Join Bruce Nethercote from
Chocolatier as he discusses the history
and origins of chocolate, how it is made
and current trends. Sample some
flavours and buy some to take home in
time for Mother’s Day.
DIY Thursday
Home Brewing
Thursday 7 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
The Worthogs are a group of home
brewing enthusiasts based in the north
eastern suburbs. Come and hear what
is involved in brewing your own beer
at home.
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Hear about the wonderful long walk
along the Camino de Santiago from
Karen Manwaring, author of A Slow
Walk Across Spain. Biggest Morning Tea
Friday 29 May
10.00am–12.00noon
Join us for a coffee or varieties of
teas and a treat all in a good cause
as we seek donations for the
Cancer Council.
Time for Tea
Friday 29 May
10.30am–11.30am
Tea expert Wanda McPherson will
talk about the history of tea, its many
varieties and tea cosies.
Book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au