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Phone 9437 8189 NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY

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Phone 9434 3809

Your
Library
Themed Reads Science Week Italian Discussion Group
Crime and Mystery Themed Reads Wednesday 1 July
Family History Month
Family History Month 2.00pm–3.00pm Booklovers Festival Sources of Family History
Monday 20 July Science Fiction and Fantasy
How to Research Your Maltese Wednesday 19 August
july &
2.00pm – 3.00pm Monday 17 August Wednesday 29 July
Wednesday 5 August
Family History 2.00pm–3.00pm 2.00pm–3.00pm
7.00pm – 8.00pm 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Read any crime and mystery books?
Share your experiences with other In conjunction with the Whittlesea
Heritage Program
Read any science fiction and fantasy? Speak Italian? Enjoy a cuppa and a chat,
Hear author Kate Holden talk about her Joan introduces obscure sources that
help unveil ancestor information.
august
2009
readers. Bring a book for “examination”. Share your reading experiences with colourful life-journey and what she likes
make new friends and borrow NEW
Wednesday 5 August to read. Chat over wine and cheese
other like-minded readers. Bring along a items from the Italian collection.

Booklovers Festival
Monday 27 July
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Author Bette Shiels talks about her
books Thorns Among the Briar Roses and
Home of Tortured Souls, and what she
likes to read. Chat over wine and cheese.
Family History Month
Sharing Experiences of
Black Saturday
In conjunction with the Whittlesea
Heritage Program
Monday 20 July – Sunday 26 July
Share your experiences and photos of
Black Saturday with others. Learn how
to record your stories online on the
Wikinorthia website.
WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY Phone 9464 1864
Bookings required for some programs.
ESL Conversation Program
Every Tuesday
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Is English your second language? Meet
new people, have a cup of tea and
improve your conversational English skills.
Monday Morning Melodies
Every Monday
10.00am – 11.30am
Come along to listen to music, have
morning tea and see where the morning
takes us.
Diabetes Week Session
Monday 13 July
11.30am – 12.30pm
Find out how to prevent and manage
diabetes with a physiotherapist
and dietitian from Plenty Valley
Community Health.
Knit for Local Charity Groups
Thursday 16 July & 20 August
11.00am – 12.00noon
Knit items for local charity groups. Meet
others while helping people.
1.30pm –2.30pm
Learn tips on researching Maltese
family history from Yvonne Izatt of the
Genealogical Society of Victoria’s
International Settlers Group.
Family History Research Day
In conjunction with the Whittlesea
Heritage Program
Tuesday 11 August
10.00am–3.00pm
An after-hours event for experienced
family history researchers. Network
with others and explore databases
and resources. Lunch provided.
Places limited. Bookings required.
Family Games Session
Monday 20 July
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Play board games like Guess Who,
Trouble and cards.
Preserving Your Old Books
Wednesday 22 July & 19 August
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Join staff member Diane as she shows
you how to prolong the life of your
favourite books.
Adult Puzzle Time
Thursday 30 July & Monday 31 August
11.30am –12.30pm
Enjoy jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, trivia
and chess? Meet like-minded people.
Stay for an hour, or the whole afternoon.
Macedonian NEW Material
Launch
Thursday 6 August
10.00am –12.00noon
Select from NEW Macedonian language
items including DVDs, CDs, magazines
and books.
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Re-usable Nappies
book for an “out of this world” chat. Knitting Group
Sharing Experiences of (Third Wednesday of the Month) In conjunction with the Shire of Nillumbik
The Universe, Our New
Black Saturday Wednesday 15 July Friday 7 August
Cosmic Outlook 10.30am– 12.30pm
Monday 13 July–Friday 17 July 2.00pm–3.00pm
Wednesday 19 August
6.30pm–7.30pm Share your experiences and photos of Wednesday 19 August
(following Tiny Tots storytime)
Session featuring displays, workshops
Family History
Black Saturday with others. Learn how 2.00pm–3.00pm
Join Dr. O’Connor, retired Physicist
to record your stories online on the and advice. Morning tea. Month of August
and Astronomer, on a journey through
stars and space.
Wikinorthia website.
Beginners and experienced knitters are
needed to knit squares for blankets for Children’s Book Week
Booklovers Festival Ever wondered whether you’re
Threads of Friendship
those affected by the bushfires.
Library Safari Monday 27 July to connected to royalty? Embark on new
paths to discover more about your
Exhibition and Workshop Family History Month Wednesday 26 August
Thursday 30 July 2009 family history, polish your research
4.00pm–5.00pm
Writing and Publishing: Get Your Wednesday 15 July Family History Research Day skills, or take the plunge and begin
Book off the Ground 12.30pm–2.00pm
Thursday 6 August Discover books and Our inaugural Bedside Reads the adventure into your family’s past.
View an exhibition of extraordinary 10.00am–3.00pm treasures in the library Booklovers Festival invites all This month, we are focussing on
Monday 24 August
beanies in July donated for bushfire and end with a family history and genealogy. To find
6.30pm–8.00pm Explore databases and resources. readers to indulge in a week
relief. Get started on your own in our picnic. For primary out what’s on during Family History
Get a jumpstart on your novel with For experienced researchers. school children. of interesting author talks, Month see inside brochure.
felting workshop.
Anthony Santoro, detective fiction Lunch provided. Bookings required. Bookings
author, Writers’ Resource Centre required.
chat about books and meet
founder and co-author of Get Your Book other booklovers.
off the Ground.
We delve inside the reading libraries of
Science Week
well-known, lauded and award-winning 15 – 23 August 2009
NILLUMBIK – ELTHAM LIBRARY Phone 9439 9266 authors who will chat about their
Ignite your imagination. Discover
favourite bedside reads as well as give our fascinating world during National
Bookings required for some programs. insight into their own books.
Science Week. This year we celebrate
The festival celebrates the launch of the Year of Astronomy with events that
Friday Focus Family History Month
YPRL’s Bedside Reads program, where expand beyond the world to the amazing
Defining Moments Using Letters and Diaries
Family History Month booklovers gather on a regular basis to universe at our Ivanhoe, Thomastown
Friday 3 July Booklovers Festival Thursday 20 August talk about books, and what’s currently on and Mill Park branches.
Using Letters and Diaries in 10.30am–11.30am 10.30am – 11.30am
Tuesday 28 July their bedside table.
Your Family History 7.00pm–8.30pm
Children’s
Reflect on important moments in your life Beryl O’Gorman explains the value
Wednesday 12 August
that may have changed your thinking and Greg de Moore talks about his and importance of heirloom letters
12.00noon–1.00pm Author Visits @ Your Library
Genealogist and word-weaver Beryl
direction. Morning tea. historical biography about Tom Wills,
founder of Aussie Rules. Chat over wine
and diaries. Bring your own examples.
Jacinta Halloran Greg De Moore Book Week
O’Gorman explains the value of NAIDOC Week and cheese. Ivanhoe Library Eltham Library
heirloom letters and diaries. Bring your Sunday 5 July–Sunday 12 July
Children’s Book Week
Monday 27 July Tuesday 28 July
Saturday 22 August to
What’s Your Favourite?
own examples.
Celebrate Aboriginal culture in a local Friday Focus Saturday 22 August – Friday 28 August
7.30pm – 8.30pm 7.00pm – 8.30pm Friday 28 August 2009
way with an informative display by the Bette Shiels Kate Holden
Science Week Naturopathy Browse our display of titles. The theme is Book Safari
Nillumbik Reconciliation Group. Mill Park Library Diamond
Friday 7 August Vote for your favourite book
Tour of the Solar System Monday 27 July Valley Library Join us on a safari to discover Australian
Monday 17 August Jack the Ripper: A Study in Fear 10.30am–11.30am and you could WIN a prize. 7.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 29 July books and illustrators. This year try
7.00pm–8.00pm Thursday 2 July Natural Therapist Therese gives advice 7.00pm – 8.00pm making your own book, or make witch
Trekkies Unite! Arnold Zable
7.00pm–8.00pm on natural good health. Morning tea. doctor masks to protect yourself from
Discover the solar system with Arthur Thursday 27 August Lalor Library James Phelan
the jungle animals while on book safari at
from the Astronomical Society of Adrian Puckering revisits when Jack Tuesday 28 July Watsonia Library
Threads of Friendship 7.00pm–8.00pm Watsonia Library. Hear stories about wild
Victoria. the Ripper was on the loose. Supper 7.00pm – 8.00pm Thursday 30 July
Exhibition and Workshop Our expert staff Trekkie animals at Rosanna, and end your safari
provided. Bookings required. 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Saturday 15 August Jack takes you deep into with a picnic at Diamond Valley Library.
Weird Science
Thursday 20 August Preserving the Moment 2.00pm–4.00pm the Star Trek universe. Bookings required at the branch
Tuesday 28 July Klingons welcome!
4.00pm–5.00pm View an exhibition of extraordinary
7.00pm–8.00pm beanies in August donated for bushfire
Join us to do interesting science For more information about the Bedside
relief. Get started on your own in our
experiments with ordinary household Artist Reg Cox presents paintings Reads Booklovers Festival and visiting
knitting workshop.
things. based on urban development of authors, visit the Yarra Plenty Reads
Westfield Doncaster. Supper provided. blog at
http://yarraplentyreads.blogspot.com Public library service to the Cities of Banyule, Whittlesea and the Shire of Nillumbik
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Techno Playgroup … Science Week Keys PLease Bedtime Storytime Weekly Seniors Scrapbooking and China Painting ESL Conversation Program
Plays It Safe Focus On … Your Mind Out of this World Presented by Vic Roads Spooky Travel Destinations Online Thursday 27 August Every Thursday Saturday 11 July Thursday 30 July Thursday 27 August
Friday 3 July Tuesday 4 August Tuesday 18 August Saturday 18 July Wednesday 12 August 7.00pm–8.00pm 1.00pm – 2.00pm 1.00pm – 3.00pm 4.00pm – 5.00pm 4.00pm – 5.00pm
10.00am – 11.30am 10.30am –11.30am 7.00pm–8.00pm 2.00pm–3.00pm 7.00pm–8.00pm Explore your wild side Games, conversation and afternoon tea. Learn how to create a scrapbooking Is English your second language? Meet
Learn how to protect your work and Andrew from Alzheimer’s Australia Arthur from the An interactive forum for learner and Interested in haunted castles, Irish as we read books about page using photos with Nannette new people, have a cup of tea and
keep yourself secure online with Colin explains the benefits of the Mind Your Astronomical pre-learner drivers and their parents myths, Romanian folklore? A tour of the wild animals and do an Mandarin Storytime from Contact. BYO photo reprints. improve conversational English skills.
from Melbourne PC Users Group. Mind Program to promote a “brain Society of and guardians. Bookings required. spookiest places. Bookings required. animal craft. All ages. Tuesday 7 July Tuesday 4 August Adriana demonstrates china-painting.
healthy” lifestyle. Victoria 4.00pm – 5.00pm 4.00pm – 5.00pm Bookings required.
New Book Morning Tea Scrabble Night The Art of Selling on eBay MySpace Demonstration
takes you on Join Angela for our bilingual story time in
Thursday 6 August Tuesday 4 August
an exciting Thursday 23 July Thursday 13 August
Gets Cozy Family History Month 6.45pm–9.00pm 7.00pm–8.00pm
Mandarin. Take part in a craft activity. 6.30pm – 7.30pm
discovery tour of 10.30am–12noon
Monday 20 July Ships Ahoy! the solar system. Booklovers Festival Learn how to create a community on
Borrow from our NEW books collection A night of fun and games. Suitable for Learn the art of selling on eBay. Teen Games Night
10.30am – 11.30am Tuesday 4 August Tuesday 28 July MySpace and share photos, journals and
while enjoying the soothing sounds of beginners and experts. Light refreshments provided. Friday 3 July Friday 7 August
10.30am–11.30am Creative Craft Circle … 7.00pm – 8.00pm interests. Bookings required.
Curl up with a cozy mystery. A monthly harpist Margaret Crichton. Bookings required. 5.30pm – 7.30pm 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Bring your Scrabble board.
book chat to share and extend your Genealogical Society of Victoria Warms Up Award-winning author Arnold Zable
writer Jenny Carter discusses Thursday 20 August
Play the Wii or computer games. 13 –18
takes us to the Greek isle Ithaca in Sea of
‘Twilight’ the Movie
reading experiences. years only. Must be a library member.
shipping records and ways to find the 11.00am–1.00pm Many Returns. Hear Arnold talk about his Friday 21 August
arrival of your ancestors. BANYULE – watsonia LIBRARY Phone 9435 2397 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Creative Craft Circle Knit or make some warm winter Picasa Demonstration book and what he likes to read. Chat to
Handmade Paper and Books woollies. Join this monthly craft group other booklovers over wine and cheese. Create your own ‘Team Edward’ or
Family History Online Bookings required for some programs. Tuesday 7 July Launch of YPRL Top 20 books as voted ‘Team Jacob’ at this teen 15+ only event.
Thursday 23 July and share your skills with others or 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Thursday 6 August
learn a new craft. by borrowers. Light refreshments. Bookings required.
11.00am – 1.00pm
10.30am–11.30am Competition – Winter Words Learn how to organise, edit and share
Book Chat
Hear artist Gail Stiffe talk about her Family History Month your photos with Google’s free program Book Chat
work and demonstrate the art of
Genealogical Society of Victoria Entries to Watsonia Library Memories of Our Community Writing Autobiographical Fiction Picasa. Bookings required. Wednesday 29 July
writer Jenny Carter discusses the Wednesday 26 August
handmade paper and books. Bring
Creative Writing Group by Saturday 4 July. Write a Our Working Life Thursday 13 August 12.00noon – 1.00pm 12.00noon – 1.00pm
online resources that can assist in
your own craft work.
family history research. poem or short story about Tuesday 14 July 7.00pm – 8.30pm Diabetes Week Session In July we will read Tim Winton’s The
Friday 21 August In August we will read a sci-fi book.
10.30am–11.30am Thursday 16 July Turning. Informal chat about the book.
10.30am–11.30am winter. 500-word maximum. A writing workshop with Kay Arthur. Informal chat about the book. Register to
Techno Playgroup … Learn to turn experiences into ideas for 1.00pm – 2.00pm Register to get your copy.
Love to write? Join this supportive group All ages. Winners announced Bring personal stories, photos and get your copy.
Booklovers Festival Digs Deep and improve your writing skills. Bring memorabilia to share in a casual short stories. Refreshments served. Find out how to prevent and manage
Friday 7 August
Saturday 18 July. session with the library’s Lynne Siejka. diabetes with a physiotherapist and New Opening Hours @
Monday 27 July samples of your own work to share in a Family History Month
10.00am–11.30am relaxed, friendly environment. Bedtime Storytime dietitian from Plenty Valley Community
Lalor Library
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Naughty Fractured Health.
Collectables Session
Tuesday 18 August
Hear author of acclaimed novel Explore your own history online, dig
Fairytales Reminiscences Session: 7.00pm–8.00pm Monday 3 August Thursday 27 August
up some dirt about your relatives and Just4Kids … Celebrates 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Dissection, doctor Jacinta Halloran talk Saturday 4 July Courting and Love Italian Storytime We will be open every
about her book and what she likes to maybe find that lost family fortune! Children’s Book Week Puppet show. Meet a funny
11.00am–12.00noon Tuesday 11 August Tuesday 21 July Tuesday 18 August Monday 10.00am – 8.30pm. Dawn from Eaglemont Antiques will
read. Chat to other booklovers over wine Make a Book creature called Dreamer.
10.30am–11.30am 10.00am – 11.00am 10.00am – 11.00am give advice on identifying and caring
and cheese. Tuesday 25 August Oops, does the Join us today to celebrate
Bedside Reads fairytale prince Bring personal stories, photos and Asanti Dance Theatre Join Nonna Maria for Italian songs, for your treasures. B.Y.O. heirlooms.
Monday 17 August 4.00pm–5.00pm with fun and activities. Bookings required.
Just4Kids ever bare his memorabilia to share in a casual Monday 24 August rhymes, stories and simple craft activity.
10.30am –11.30am Write a story and make your own book. bottom? Find session with the library’s Lynne Siejka. 5.00pm–5.40pm
Winter For primary age children.
Monday 24 August out and hear Asanti Dance Theatre introduces
Tuesday 28 July
7.30pm – 8.30pm other topsy turvy children and teens to an African drum
4.00pm – 5.00pm WHITTLESEA – mILL PARK LIBRARY Phone 9437 8189
fairy stories. and dance workshop.
A monthly book chat to share and
Explore winter with winter stories and a
extend reading experiences. This month Evolution of the Vampire Bookings required for some programs.
craft activity. For primary age children.
explore the book worlds of science
Buying and
Thursday 16 July
and science fiction. Selling on eBay 7.00pm–8.30pm Drumming Demonstration and
Thursday 9 July Secrets of the Zodiac Photograph Preservation
Juliet Peniston-Bird chats about Workshop No.1 In conjunction with the Whittlesea
7.00pm–8.30pm Tuesday 25 August Mill Park Library Writers Group
her book Evolution of the Wednesday 1 July Heritage Program
Peter Gilson explains how 7.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 1 July & 5 August
Vampire. Prepare for spine- 1.30pm – 2.30pm
6.30pm – 8.00pm Saturday 11 July
to shop and sell safely using eBay. tingling imaginings as we Learn how astrology can help us
Learn the basics of being a great drum 1.00pm – 4.00pm
discuss the vampire genre. grow with Michele Finey. Thursday 9 July & 13 August
player with one of the most popular
Snail Races 1.30pm – 3.00pm Learn how to preserve precious
musicians in the industry, John Perri.
Friday 10 July Booklovers Festival Children’s Book Week photographs with National Archives
BANYULE – ROSANNA LIBRARY Phone 9459 6171 2.00pm–2.45pm Witch Doctor Masks Are you a budding author or just enjoy of Australia conservator Detlev Lueth.
Thursday 30 July
writing? Want to share your writing? Bring along family photographs.
The Winter snail races are on. Bring your 7.00pm – 8.00pm Monday 31 August
Bookings required for some programs. Bring your writing and join our group.
own speedy snail. Win Prizes. 5.00pm – 5.45pm
Thriller writer James
The Art of Selling on eBay Saturday “Twilight” Night Phelan talks about Make witch doctor masks while Percussion Playing Demonstration
Weeds his novel Fox Hunt on Book Safari. Bring smocks. and Workshop No.2
Thursday 2 July Storytime Wednesday 8 July
Friday 10 July and what he likes
7.00pm – 8.00pm Saturday 4 July 7.00pm–8.00pm Saturday 4 July
2.45pm–3.30pm to read. Chat over
2.00pm – 3.00pm 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Learn the art of selling on eBay. Calling all Stephenie Meyer fans. Vampire wine and cheese.
Belinda reveals the ecosystems in our
Light refreshments provided. Listen to stories and participate in an chat, music and reading suggestions. Learn the basics of percussion with one
own backyards. Join us for a craft activity.
Bookings required. exciting activity. Pizza and drinks provided. Suitable for of the most popular musicians in the
age 12+. Bookings required. industry, John Perri.
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