2016

Your
Library
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
MAY &
JUNE
2016
Library and
Information Week
Discover More
Monday 23 May – Sunday 29 May
This is the week we focus on libraries
and their many benefits. Discover
More in your local branch as each
showcases some of the features and
facilities on offer.
See inside for event details.
Month of May
What do you Geek? This May we are
exploring heaps of our favourite geeky
passions. There is green screening,
Star Wars, LEGO, programming, zombie
make up, cosplay and even knitting
Harry Potter scarves.
‘From Wasteland to
Parkland’ Exhibition
Monday 6 June – Sunday 18 June
Thomastown Library
See inside for event details.
Monday 20 June – Sunday 3 July
Lalor Library
National Simultaneous
Storytime (16th Year)
To celebrate World Environment
Day, City of Whittlesea is launching
the Merri Creek ‘From Wasteland to
Parkland’ Exhibition which will then
be touring all of our City of Whittlesea
branches. The tour is starting at
Thomastown and Lalor Libraries and
will then be travelling to Mill Park and
Whittlesea branches throughout July.
Wednesday 25 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 I Got This Hat by Jol and
Kate Temple, Illustrated by Jon Foye
at all branches.
See page 2 for
more information.
Travel Month of June
However you like to travel, whether
it’s in an armchair travel, at a
travelling writers’ workshop or in
virtual reality, we have your travel
interests covered across the region
See inside for event details.
All Branches will be closed and
the mobile library will be off-road
on the Queen’s Birthday holiday,
Monday 13 June.
Public library service to the Cities of Banyule and Whittlesea, and the Shire of Nillumbik
Wednesday 25 May
11.00am–12.00noon
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual
campaign to encourage the enjoyment of
reading and promote the value of literacy
within Library and Information week. It is in
its 16th year.
Every year a picture book that is written
and illustrated by Australians is read
simultaneously in libraries, schools,
preschools, childcare centre, family homes
and bookshops around the country.
So come along and join in
at your local branch to
listen to I Got This Hat
by Jol and
Kate Temple.
Read by
special guests.
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – IVANHOE LIBRARY The Earliest Village People in
the Jordan Valley, 12,000 BC
The Three Keys to Make
Empowered Decisions
Tuesday 3 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
Tuesday 17 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
A La Trobe University team is
investigating the earliest settled villagers:
people of the Natufian Culture who
flourished in the Jordan Valley around
12,000 BC. The coordinator of this
investigative team will summarise recent
findings and the issues of working in the
Middle East during a time of upheaval.
The quality of your life is dictated by the
decisions you make. Learn the three
keys that are instrumental in creating
an outstanding life by making quality
decisions.
How to Japanese Bookbind
Wednesday 18 May
6.00pm – 8.00pm
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Just4Kids
Cosplay and
Making Lightsabers
Learn Japanese binding stitch techniques
and patterns to create your very own
books to take home. Different techniques
covered include simple Japanese binding
stitch and Japanese hemp leaf binding.
Materials provided. Bookings required. Thursday 5 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Setting Up for Success
Join in a costume parade with
prizes. Make your own lightsaber at
a special Just4Kids craft session.
Tuesday 24 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
Starting your Family History
Learn how and why you should start the
day in the right way to be successful.
Learn a five step technique to move
closer to your goals.
Thursday 5 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
Goal-setting Like a Pro
This new Genealogy Special Interest
Group kicks off with tips and first steps
to get you started from Local and Family
History Librarian Liz Pidgeon. All levels
of experience welcome. Come learn
about resources and share your story.
Don’t let time slip through your fingers.
Learn a three step process to set and
achieve your goals. Bring pens and your
notebook and get started immediately.
Monday 30 May
7.00pm – 8.15pm
Weekend Storytime
Pevan and Sarah Music Show
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Dewey on the Dark Side
Saturday 7 May
10.00am –11.00am
Tuesday 31 May
7.00pm–8.00pm
Come dance, sing and clap
along at this very musical
storytime with Pevan the very
friendly tiger and his best friend Sarah.
Is it possible to create order in the
vast galaxy of information? How
about a classification system where
every topic in the world is assigned a
specific number? That’s the Dewey
System. Discover the deep, dark side
of Dewey, how it works and why.
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Victorian Aboriginal Languages
Monday 6 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Learn about Woiwurrung and other
indigenous languages. Explore their
revival in the community with Mandy
Nicholson from the Victorian Aboriginal
Corporation for Languages.
TRAVEL
Italian Day
Tuesday 7 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
Listen to traditional
accordion music, enjoy
good coffee, lively
conversation in Italian
and maybe dance a little.
Walter Burley and Marion Mahony
Griffin: Two Remarkable Architects
Tuesday 7 June
7.00pm–8.15pm
In the four decades of their architectural
practice and over three continents, they
individually and in partnership embarked
on over 350 architectural, landscape or
urban design projects. Learn about their
local connections and their domestic
work in Australia with guest speaker,
Steven Barlow.
Indigenous Spiritual Technologies
Tuesday 14 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Chris Kavelin Ph D will share stories told
to him by Australian and Native American
indigenous elders during research for
his book Nudges from Grandfather:
Honouring indigenous spiritual
technologies.
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – ROSANNA LIBRARY
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Find your Inner Child
Tuesday 3 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Do you watch kids playing games
and wish you could get in on the
fun? Come in and have a play
(without having to share with kids).
We have Lego, colouring in, iPads,
and board games waiting for you.
Zumba Gold Chair
In partnership with the Rosanna Fire
Station Community House
Tuesday 10 May
9.00am –10.00am
LIBRARY &
INFORMATION WEEK
CBD Libraries &
Bookshops Tour
ENVIRONMENT
Bartering and Beyond
Tuesday 24 May
10.00am–3.30pm
Marina from LETS will discuss
trading networks that operate
without money. Come and learn how
to trade your skills and goods online.
Join our small group and catch the
train from Rosanna Station for a
guided tour of some of the CBD’s
beautiful libraries and bookshops.
First stop the State Library and
finishing at Library at The Dock.
Full itinerary is available at Rosanna
Library. Myki required, transport
and refreshments at participants’
expense.
Zumba Gold Chair is an exercise
program suitable for people with limited
mobility as routines are performed while
sitting in chairs. Come and enjoy some
gentle exercise before the library opens.
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Let’s Try Programming
Just4Kids
Draw with Adam Wallace
Programming is not hard – it is just
telling the computer what you want
it to do. Come along and Samuel
will demonstrate just how easy it can
be and even show you how to make
your programs interact with the real
world. Samuel will be talking about
Scratch, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and
much more.
Monday 23 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Adam will demonstrate
how to draw animal
characters in his
unique way. Come
along and get
creative with Adam’s
expert guidance.
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Augmented Reality for Adults
Monday 23 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Jane will show you how to use an
iPad to bring information to life with
the 3D wonders of
augmented reality.
This adult session
requires bookings
as there are limited
iPads available.
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Phone 9459 6171
Wednesday 25 May
6.30pm–7.30pm
Weekend Storytime
A Very Frozen Time
Saturday 28 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Very special guest Elsa is coming to read
a story today, so come dressed in your
finest Frozen attire to make her welcome
and have your photograph taken.
TRAVEL
Dialogue: A Travelling
Workshop for Writers
Tuesday 7 June
10.15am–12.00noon
Come on a train trip with author
Sarah Schmidt and learn to hone
your observation skills for your
writing. The workshop will conclude
at a city coffee shop where you
will discuss how your observations
can help form characters and their
dialogue. Myki required. Travel
and refreshments at participants’
expense.
Wednesday 8 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Baby Massage
Friday 10 June
12.00noon–1.00pm
Heidi from Rosanna
Traditional Chinese
Medicine Centre will
discuss easy healthcare
options for children
as well as giving a
short demonstration
on baby massage.
Benefits of baby
massage include
helping aid sleep,
improving digestion
as well as bonding
with your child.
Chinese Medicine for Weight
Management
Tuesday 14 June
11.00am–12.00noon
Olivia Wang of Rosanna Traditional
Chinese Medicine Centre will be
discussing weight management and
other health issues, and the part Chinese
medicine can play. She is interested in
providing and informing you of safe and
natural choices for your healthcare.
Where Books Can Lead:
Advice for Parents
Wednesday 15 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Join an informal discussion for parents
about encouraging and engaging
reluctant readers. Lee and Sarah are
experienced professionals and will share
their knowledge and tips to help you
support your child.
Art Class for People with
Disabilities and Carers
Friday 24 June
10.15am–12.00noon
Come and join in our art session that is
open to all abilities. This therapeutic and
expressive class aims to develop artistic
and social skills.
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Preschool Storytime
Mother’s Day
Monday 2 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Thursday 5 May
10.00am –11.00am
Join us for a Mother’s Day themed
storytime and make mum a gift for
Sunday. Also, see who was nominated in
the Children’s Book Week Awards – the
only awards selected by children.
MAKERSPACE:
Memoir Writers
Gathering
Tuesday 3 May
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Are you writing your memoir or are
interested in writing your memoir? We
are seeking expressions of interest to
form a memoir writing support group.
Come along and talk about your
writing project and share ideas about
establishing the group.
Permaculture Basics:
Planning your Garden
Saturday 7 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Ian Culbard will introduce the basic
principles of permaculture and
demonstrate how you can apply them
to your garden. Bring a sketch of your
garden to assist with planning ideas.
Quilting Artist in Transition
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Makey Makeys
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Freakishly Fun Games
Wednesday 18 May
4.00pm–5.00pm
Saturday 28 May
1.00pm–4.00pm
Turn yourself, and everything around
you, into an interactive button.
Come and experience coding and
electronics combined. Suitable for
10+. Bookings required as limited
spaces.
Join us in the library for an afternoon
board-game extravaganza. There
will be experienced gamers present
to show you how to play a range of
well-known, modern board games
such as Carcassonne, Settlers of
Catan, Ticket to Ride and Pandemic.
Suitable for 12+.
LEGO Spaceships
Saturday 21 May
2.00pm–3.00pm
& 3.00pm–4.00pm
The Melbourne LEGO User
Group will be showing you how to
make a variety of spaceships out
of basic LEGO blocks. There are
two sessions. Bookings required as
limited spaces.
Back to Basics:
Raising Healthy
Seedlings from
Seeds and Cuttings
Tuesday 24 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Local horticulturist
Helen Simpson
will explain how
to economically
start your herb
and veggie seedlings
from seeds and cuttings. Learn a
variety of easy methods and see
practical demonstrations.
Presented by Deb Layt
Wednesday 11 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Puzzle Morning for Children
Award-winning quilter Deb Layt will talk
about her 10 year journey from traditional
quilter to textile artist and will explore
quilting trends in the new century. Deb’s
book Quilting Analysis will be available for
purchase on the night.
Get the family together and try out
Watsonia Library’s puzzles. This program
is aimed at parents and their 2–5 year old
children. Stay for National Simultaneous
Storytime and enjoy the music.
Weekend Storytime
Ahoy Pirates!
Saturday 14 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Arrgh me hearties. Join us for this fun
and exciting pirate themed storytime.
Learn how to talk like a pirate and find
out if you have what it takes to sail the
seven seas with Sophie. Come along
dressed in your pirate costume.
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Wednesday 25 May
10.00am –11.00am
LIBRARY &
INFORMATION WEEK
‘Discover More’
#bookfacefriday
ENVIRONMENT
The Birds of your Backyard
Wednesday 8 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Dr Kerryn Herman from BirdLife
Australia will speak on things birdy
in an urban environment.
She will explore the birds you can
expect to see in and around the
Watsonia area, unusual and noteworthy species and how you can
report these. As well as threats
to birds in urban environments
and what you can do in your own
backyard to make it as bird-friendly
as possible. Kerryn will also speak
briefly about BirdLife Australia
– Australia’s longest continually
running conservation organisation
and how you can become involved. MAKERSPACE:
Characters Are
People Too
Thursday 9 June
6.00pm–8.00pm
Write about your characters in a way
that makes readers feel as though
they know them. Tess Evans, author
of The Book of Lost Threads, The
Memory Tree and Mercy Street will
conduct a workshop for writers who
want to develop their skills in character
development. Bookings required as
limited spaces.
Worldwide Knit in Public Day:
Calling Banyule Knitters!
Friday 27 May
11.00am–12.00noon
Saturday 18 June
2.00pm–4.00pm
Discover the art of strategically lining
up your face or another body part
alongside a book cover that features
a matching body part so that there
appears a melding of life and art.
Images will be on display.
To celebrate World Wide Knit in Public
Day Banyule Council is hosting a special
afternoon Devonshire Tea in the library.
This years’ theme is Autumn Leaves,
Foliage and Animals. Come along and
show everyone how much fun knitting
can be. Or if you can’t knit but would like
to learn, come along and be shown how.
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The Neverending Story
Film Screening
Essential Oils Class for
Mums & Bubs
Thursday 23 June
3.30pm – 5.00pm
Monday 27 June
11.30am –12.00noon
The movie The Neverending Story tells
of the adventures of Bastian, a boy who
escapes everyday life by retreating into
a mysterious book that carries him into
a shimmering world of creatures, giant
forests and massive oceans. Rated G.
Learn how to use essential oils safely
and effectively with children. Hear from
health coach Elise Roberts as she
explains how to use oils in and around
the home as a natural alternative to
cleaning products, and for use with
common ailments such as colic and
cradle cap.
CITY OF WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY
Essential Oils Class for
Mums & Bubs
Weekend Storytime
Mother’s Day
Monday 2 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Sunday 8 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Learn how to use essential oils safely
and effectively with children. Hear from
health coach Elise Roberts as she
explains how to use oils in and around
the home as a natural alternative to
cleaning products, and for use with
common ailments such as colic and
cradle cap.
Today’s storytime is all about Mum.
Stories all about how wonderful our
Mums are and a chance to make a
special gift to take home.
Read English
Browse some new books while you enjoy
a cuppa. For a gold coin donation you
can select from the tasty treats donated
by local traders to support the Cancer
Council’s fundraising campaign.
Tuesday 3 May
1.30pm – 2.30pm
If you are learning English and would
like to practise your reading, join us for
this friendly and relaxed session. We
will provide books of all levels for you to
choose from and read to yourself, or a
staff member.
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Preschool Storytime
Star Wars
Wednesday 4 May
10.00am –11.00am
May the fourth be with you. Feel the
power of The Force with a special
story time and range of Star Wars
inspired crafts.
Enjoy a cup of tea and coffee and play
Book Bingo. A chance to share your love
or reading, show off your reading list and
get to know other literature lovers.
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Thursday 30 June
6.30pm–7.30pm
Create your own ebook. Learn how
to set up a simple Microsoft Word
document to produce an ebook that can
be sold online or exported into an ePub
format for use on a digital reading device.
Phone 9465 2353
Law Week Presentation
Wednesday 18 May
11.00am–12.00noon
A session about the services available
through Whittlesea Community Legal
Service. Learn what remedies are on
offer associated with Family Law, Crime
and Civil matters.
Wednesday 11 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Toddler Play Day
Thursday 12 May
10.00am –11.00am
After storytime, let’s get little hands busy
with playdough, coloured rice and sand.
Wisdom of
the Tarot
Monday 16 May
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Tarot Master
Etienne will explore
how the cards can
act as a liberating
guide towards identifying
multiple options open to us in life.
Tuesday 17 May
3.30pm–5.00pm
Friday 6 May
1.30pm – 2.30pm
MAKERSPACE:
Designing your eBook
in Microsoft Word
Biggest Morning Tea
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Knit a Harry Potter Scarf
Book Bingo
Phone 9435 2397
Come and learn to knit a scarf in
your favourite Hogwards house
colours. Our friendly Charity
Knitting Group members will get
you started on your scarf and teach
you a wonderful life skill. Materials
provided. Bookings required.
LIBRARY &
INFORMATION WEEK
Book Hunt
Monday 23 – Sunday 29 May
Find hidden library books in the Lalor
shopping precinct and return them
to a library staff member to be in the
running for a surprise.
Love Lalor Library
Monday 23 – Sunday 29 May
Write on our ‘Why I Love Lalor
Library’ board during Library and
Information Week. Let’s share why
the library is so great. Immortalise
your message on film and ask a staff
member to book an appointment in
the roving kiosk.
Behind the Scenes
Library Tours
Monday 23 – Friday 27 May
Have you ever wondered what
happens in the returns room or the
work room at the library? Tours
run each weekday of Library and
Information Week so ask in branch
for times across the week and
book in.
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INFORMATION WEEK
Dad & Me Storytime
Thursday 26 May
6.30pm – 7.30pm
A special storytime session for
Dads and their children. New and
experienced Dads
are encouraged to
come along with
their children,
make friends
and discover
what the library
has to offer.
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Pony Pantomime with
Jeramiah
Tuesday 31 May
10.00am –10.45am
It’s not just people that love to
dress up, but ponies as well. Join
Jeramiah the Pony in a singing,
dancing, music and magic show!
With his wonderful performance and
cheeky tricks he’s sure to bring lots
of laughter.
Phone 9465 2353
NEW! Colouring and Conversation
New Toy Launch
Tuesday 31 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tuesday 21 June
11.00am–12.00noon
Are you looking for a new way to relax?
Come along to our adult colouring-in
session as you enjoy conversations with
new friends.
New toys are available to borrow from
the toy library. A fun morning is in store
with a magic show, face painting and
balloon twisting with Suzi Starface.
ENVIRONMENT
De-clutter and Save
Sunday 5 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
It is World Environment Day. Join
clutter expert Maryanne Bennie
as she discusses ways to be kind
to the environment by de-cluttering
your life. Copies of her books will be
available for sale on the day.
‘From Wasteland to Parklands’
Exhibition
Monday 20 June – Sunday 3 July
Opening Hours
To celebrate World Environment Day, the
‘From Wasteland to Parklands’ Exhibition
is touring all City of Whittlesea library
branches. Come and check out the
amazing display at Lalor.
TRAVEL
Metro Trains Presentation
Wednesday 22 June
1.30pm–2.30pm
Join specialist Community
Education Officer Peter Platky
from Metro Trains as he discusses
current issues regarding public
transport in the Lalor area. Peter
will not shy away from the difficult
questions and is ready to engage
in robust discussion regarding your
experiences.
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The Virtual Reality Experience
Monday 2 May – Tuesday 31 May
Opening Hours
Escape reality and enter a world
of virtual reality. Just drop in, bring
along your iPhone or Smartphone.
Download the apps and try our
virtual reality goggles.
BrainyGym:
Space Adventure
Wednesday 4 May
10.30am –11.30am
Following our Toddler
Storytime, join us for
BrainyGym – a new concept
designed to challenge and
teach your child through
interactive play. This month
we are heading into outer
space. Have fun while
learning and growing toward
kindergarten readiness.
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Star Wars
#Maythe4thbewithyou
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Paranormal and the
Unexplained: The Real X-Files
Wednesday 4 May
7.00pm–8.30pm
Wednesday 11 May
7.00pm–8.00pm
Come meet Stormtroopers, Rebel
Fighters and other Star Wars
characters. The StarWalking
group is celebrating May the 4th by
bringing the Star Wars universe to
you. Get a photo taken with them in
front of our green screen.
What is the truth behind the
X-Files? Are they real? Join in on
this discussion night as we delve
deep into the paranormal, UFOs,
government cover-ups
and conspiracies.
Create your 3D Hologram
Saturday 7 May
1.00pm–2.30pm
Bring along your iPhone or
Smartphone and learn how to
create your very own 3D hologram.
Bookings required as limited spaces.
Suitable for ages 12+.
Graphic Novel Workshop No.1:
Story Outline and Character
Development
Saturday 14 May
1.00pm–3.00pm
Start developing your graphic novel
storyline. Learn how to draw your graphic
novel characters and bring them to life.
Bookings required as limited spaces.
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Dr. Who: Travels
Through Time
Wednesday 18 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Discover what Dr. Who is all about
from our resident Dr. Who expert
Linton. He will take you back
and forth through the Dr. Who
adventures. Find out why the show
has been so popular for the last
50 years.
Graphic Novel Workshop No.2:
Storyboarding and Graphic
Novel Layout
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Star Trek: 50 Years of
Going Where No-one has
Gone Before
Wednesday 25 May
7.00pm–8.00pm
Discover the phenomenon
which is Star Trek. Our
‘Trekkie’ Community
Coordinator Jack,
will take you through
the Star Trek universe
and famous missions
of the Starship
Enterprise.
Saturday 21 May
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Now it’s time to develop your storyboard
and novel layout. Apply artwork, images
to bring your story together with your
characters. Ages 12+. Attendance at
Workshop No.1 and booking required.
LIBRARY &
INFORMATION WEEK
Love Your Library: Tell Us Why
Monday 23 May – Saturday 28 May
Opening Hours
Tell us what you have discovered
about Mill Park Library. Take a seat in
front of our green screen, take part in
a Youtube video. Share your love of
libraries with the world.
Library Week Discovery Tours
Monday 23 May – Friday 27 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Do you think you know Mill Park
Library? Come on a tour. Who
knows what you may discover.
Acupuncture and your Health
Monday 23 May
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Discover the health benefits of
acupuncture and other Eastern
remedies from the Inner Balance
Health Clinic in Mill Park. Observe
a live demonstration of acupuncture.
Bookings required as limited spaces.
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INFORMATION WEEK
Connecting your Device to
your TV
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BrainyGym: Are We There Yet?
Wednesday 1 June
10.30am–11.30am
Following from our Toddler Storytime,
join us for BrainyGym – a new concept
designed to challenge and teach your
child through interactive play. This month
we are going on holiday, but how do we
get there? Have fun while learning and
growing toward kindergarten readiness.
ENVIRONMENT
Green Film Festival
Friday 3 June
Friday 10 June
Friday 17 June
1.00pm–2.30pm
Celebrate Environment month with
these award-winning films that make
us think about what we are doing to
our planet.
Thursday 26 May
11.00am–12.00noon
Do you watch videos from your
tablet, mobile phone or laptop and
wish you could watch them from
a bigger screen? Don’t spend a
fortune on a new TV, come along to
this workshop and discover how to
make your devices work for you.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday 28 May
2.00pm–4.00pm
This beginners’ workshop will
introduce you to the fantasy game
of Dungeons and Dragons. Game
expert Alistair, will guide you
through a world of fantasy and
adventure. Bookings required as
limited spaces.
TRAVEL
Virtual Reality: Virtual Travel
Wednesday 1 June –
Saturday 18 June
Escape reality and enter a world
of virtual reality. Travel to countries,
or other worlds without leaving
your chair. Just drop in, bring
along your iPhone or Smartphone.
Download the apps and try our
virtual reality goggles.
More Secret Book Shops
Monday 6 June
1.00pm–2.00pm
Discover hidden bookshops around
Melbourne. Find out where you can buy
and/or recycle old books.
TRAVEL
Must-have Apps for Travel
Friday 10 June
11.00am–12.00noon
Before you go on that holiday or
long weekend, download these
helpful apps and enjoy your break
even more.
Sri Lanka: A Land like
No Other
Saturday 18 June
1.00pm–2.00pm
Discover the people and culture
of Sri Lanka. Abi Abarajitha of
MarketAsia will introduce you to the
wonders of Sri Lanka and why it is
such a beautiful place to visit.
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Dim Sims and Spring Rolls
Workshop
Save your Photos, Save your
Holidays
TechnoGym
Monday 20 June
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Thursday 23 June
11.00am –12.00noon
Join in this
hands-on
workshop and
learn how to make
your own dim sims and
spring rolls. Why travel anywhere else
when you can make these at home?
This is a practical workshop, there are
no tastings. Bookings required as limited
spaces. Not suitable for children.
There’s nothing worse than losing your
photos on your holiday. But there are
ways to avoid those potential disasters
and retain those happy snaps safely and
securely. Come along to this information
session and get some great tips.
Kids shouldn’t have all the fun. Brain
fitness is just as important as physical
fitness. This is a new program for adults
designed to stimulate and challenge
the mind.
1.00pm–2.30pm
Monday 2 May
Video Games
Monday 16 May
Retro Games
Monday 6 June
Board Games
Monday 20 June
Role-playing Games
Green Screening
6.00pm–8.00pm
TRAVEL
Green Screening
Come and check out the Mill Park
Library Green Screen. There is a different
theme every week so come and choose
your background and jump into a
different world.
Monday 20 June –
Thursday 23 June
6.00pm – 8.00pm
If you can’t get away these schools
holidays, you can always pretend.
Choose a travel scene or video from
our green screen, and go travelling.
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MAKERSPACE:
Makers Morning
Mending Alterations
Tuesday 10 May
11.00am –1.00pm
Just for Kids
Star Wars Craft
Wednesday 4 May
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Come and learn some basic skills for
mending and altering your clothes.
In partnership with the City of
Whittlesea
Thursday 5 May
10.30am –12.00noon
Maria Ciavarella from My Green
Garden will share the art
of successful home
composting and
worm farming and
how to overcome
common problems.
Bookings required
as limited spaces.
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Science Fiction
Monday 9 May
Horror
Monday 16 May
Superhero
Monday 23 May
Fantasy
Phone 9464 1864
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Biggest Morning Tea
Thursday 26 May
10.00am–12.00noon
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Join us for the annual Biggest
Morning Tea and help us raise funds
for the Cancer Council. For a gold
coin donation enjoy a delicious
treat donated by Heather Brae
Shortbreads in Thomastown.
Just4Kids
Pixel Craft
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Games Day
Wednesday 11 May
3.30pm–4.30pm
Saturday 28 May
10.30am–1.00pm
Help construct our pixel installation
by making oversized images from
your favourite games.
Come and have some fun bringing
your favourite games to life. Try a
game of Chess, Pokemon, Tetris,
Battleship and many more.
Dress as your favourite
character, make your
own ‘geeky’ creations
and enjoy a visit from
special guests.
May the craft force be with us as we
make light sabers, Chewbacca bags
and other awesome creations.
Home Composting and Worm
Farming Workshop
Monday 2 May
Geek Craft
Thursday 19 May
10.00am–12.00noon
Protect your geeky assets. Come
and sew a laptop sleeve or device
cover.
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‘From Wasteland to Parklands’
Exhibition
Monday 6 June – Saturday 18 June
Opening Hours
To celebrate World Environment Day, the
‘From Wasteland to Parklands’ Exhibition
is touring all City of Whittlesea branches
starting at Thomastown Library. Come
and check out the amazing display.
MAKERSPACE:
Makers Morning
Leather Working
Phone 9464 1864
TRAVEL
Packing Light for Travel
Tuesday 14 June
11.00am –12.00noon
Thursday 23 June
10.30am–11.30am
Learn to craft with a new medium. Join
our expert leather crafts person for this
maker morning workshop.
Can’t decide what to pack when you
travel? Learn how to pack light for
travel with Imogen Lamport from
Inside Out Style Blog. Imogen will
show you how to create an affective
travel wardrobe. Bookings required
as limited spaces.
Photo: Chris Clarke
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Chinese Astrology
Tuesday 3 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Rebecca from Whittlesea Wellness will
tell you about Chinese Astrology and how
it relates to the environment, business,
health and more. What will you learn
about yourself?
Just4Kids
Mother’s Day
Tuesday 3 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Show your mother how much you love
her by making something special at our
Just4Kids session. Make Mother’s Day
memorable this year.
New! Photography Group
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Baby Storytime
May the Fourth be
with you
Wednesday 4 May
10.00am–10.30am
Come to a special Baby Storytime
dressed as your favourite character.
Who do you like? Darth Vader,
Spiderman, Superman... Enjoy
rhymes, stories, games and a
superhero parachute session.
Bilingual Storytime – Japanese
Cultural Celebrations
Wednesday 4 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Join Fumiyo in a special Japanese
Storytime to celebrate Japanese
Children’s Day and the Japanese
Blossom Festival.
Tuesday 3 May
5.00pm – 7.30pm
Phone 9716 3028
Seniors Movie Club
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Friday 13 May
1.30pm–3.30pm
Some British retirees decide to
outsource their retirement to exotic –
and less expensive – India. Lured by
advertisements for the newly restored
Marigold Hotel and imagining a life of
leisure in lush surroundings, they arrive
and find that the Marigold is actually a
shell of its former self. Rated PG.
Book Chat
Monday 16 May
11.00am–12.00noon
Read something new?
What have you read
this month? Come into
the library and have a
cuppa and a chat
about your latest read.
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Star Wars – A New
Hope Movie
Make new friends while improving your
photography skills. Learn how to
photograph city lights, landscapes,
macro and stars.
Friday 20 May
4.00pm–6.00pm
Your Space
Tuesday 10 May
6.00pm – 7.00pm
The Imperial Forces, under orders
from Darth Vader, hold Princess
Leia hostage in an effort to quell the
rebellion against the Galactic Empire.
Rated PG.
Find out about the Youth Employment
Opportunities Fair and Careers Expo.
Access jobs, apprenticeships and
traineeships.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
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Discover eMagazines
Saturday 21 May
11.00am –12.00noon
Did you know the library has over
200 eMagazines for you to borrow
for free? Discover how easy it is
to download magazines and save
money at the newsagent.
BYO device.
Genealogy Tutoring
Tuesday 24 May
10.00am – 2.00pm
Discover more about your family
history with Elaine. Uncover family
secrets and discover a wealth of
information at
the library with
one-on-one
tutoring. Book
your session
with library
staff.
Neighbour Dispute Resolution
Friday 3 June
10.30am –11.30am
Are your neighbours driving you crazy
and you don’t know what to do? David
from the Dispute Settlement Centre of
Victoria will give you advice on resolving
common neighborhood disputes.
Seniors Movie Club
The Sound of Music
Friday 10 June
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Come along to this special screening of
The Sound of Music. Bring your friends
and sing along to your favourite songs.
Rated G.
Phone 9716 3028
TRAVEL
Armchair Travel
Saturday 18 June
11.00am–12.00noon
Travel the world
from the comfort
of the library.
Visit countries,
museums and
art galleries
with your finger.
You’ll be amazed at
what you’ll find.
Chakras & Self-Healing
Techniques
ENVIRONMENT
Bedtime Storytime
Night Time in the
Community Garden
Tuesday 14 June
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tuesday 21 June
6.00pm–7.00pm
Rebecca from Whittlesea Wellness
will introduce you to the body’s Chakra
system. Each Chakra relates to our
emotions, physical and spiritual self.
Participate in your own wellness.
Ever wonder what happens in
your garden at night? Bring along
your torch to this special bedtime
storytime and we will visit the
community garden after some green
stories. (Weather permitting)
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Making Food Fun: Lunchbox
Ideas for Busy Caregivers
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Create Digital Art
Tuesday 3 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Aaron from Every Wall Art will show
you how to create great digital art.
Bookings required as limited spaces.
Suitable for children aged 10 –15.
Brainy Tots
Wednesday 4 May
11.30am –12.00noon
Help your toddler develop preliteracy skills and a love of learning
with educational games, books and
technology. Today we are looking
at children’s books and apps for
the iPad.
Just4Kids
Mother’s Day
Wednesday 4 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Join us for some beading to make a
necklace or bracelet for Mother’s Day at
this special Just4Kids session. Suitable
for children aged 4–11.
Seed Saving
Tuesday 17 May
11.30am –12.30pm
Come along to this great session with
Robyn to find out the keys to saving
your valuable seeds. It is a great way to
save money and ensure the quality of
your plants.
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Star Wars Movie
Tuesday 17 May
6.00pm–8.00pm
View the original and the best Star
Wars with your family in the library.
Popcorn and cordial provided. All
welcome.
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Thursday 19 May
4.00pm–5.00pm
Around a third of children’s
daily food intake occurs
at school or kinder. Join
healthAbility’s Accredited
Practicing Dietician, Brodie
Preston as she unlocks the secrets to
packing a lunchbox that ensures kids
get all the energy and nutrients they
need. Michelle Hegarty from Home
Grown Catering will also be on hand to
showcase simple and healthy lunchbox
treats to prepare and taste with your
kids. Bookings required.
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Awakening your Intuition
Tuesday 24 May
11.00am–12.00noon
Learn how to kick-start your intuition
and trust your instincts. Rebecca
from Whittlesea Wellness will
include some practical interactive
exercises in her presentation.
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INFORMATION WEEK
E-Resources for Genealogy
Wednesday 25 May
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Did you know you can access
Ancestry, Find My Past, British
Newspapers Archive and more
free in the library? This introduction
will show you how and some key
collections available.
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Star Wars iMotion
Wednesday 25 May
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Come and bring your Star Wars
figures to life. You can also dress as
your favourite character and have
your photo taken with our green
screen too.
Interactive Play Session
Animal Play
Thursday 26 May
10.30am –12.00noon
Come along for a special animal themed
story and active play session.
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Skype
Friday 27 May
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.
Makers and Gamers Club
Coding for Kids
Thursday 2 June
3.30pm – 5.00pm
This special Makers and Gamers Club is
all about coding. Come to library to learn
how to create your own games, stories,
animations and more. Bookings required.
ENVIRONMENT
Preschool Storytime
World Environment
Phone 9434 3809
Antiques Evaluation
Saturday 25 June
2.00pm–3.30pm
Bring your valuable items to the library
and Dawn Davis of Eaglemont
Antiques will unlock some secrets of
your hidden treasures and an idea of
their value.
Mini Maestros
Monday 27 June
10.30am–11.00am
Babies (6 months–2yrs)
Wednesday 8 June
10.30am–11.30am
11.15am–12.00noon
Preschool children (–5yrs)
We love our trees, we love our
environment. Celebrate World
Environment Day with a special
storytime, followed by a recycle
craft activity.
Join Mini Maestros in the library and
enjoy some singing, dancing and
percussion.
Good Bugs –
Bad Bugs
Tuesday 21 June
11.30am –12.30pm
Angelica Cameron
from Integrated Pest Management
Technologies will teach you all about
good bugs and bad bugs for your garden
– looking at identifying bugs. Fun for
children as well as adults.
Interactive Play Session
Pirate Play
Thursday 23 June
10.30am –12.00noon
Ahoy me hearties!
Come along for this
pirate themed story
and active play
session.
In your Lunchbreak
Writing through Fences
Monday 27 June
12.00noon–1.00pm
Janet Galbraith coordinates an online
writing group of people in immigration
detention. Around 100 asylum seekers
share their writing and poetry on
Facebook. Listen to her uplifting but also
devastating experiences while working
with off and onshore refugees in this
special Refugee Week presentation.
An Introduction to Trove
Wednesday 29 June
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Trove is a valuable free resource about
Australia and Australians. Recognised
for its historical newspapers
content, this talk will
also cover books,
images, maps,
music, archives
and more.
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FIRST FRIDAY CHAT
Digging up the Past –
Viewbank Homestead
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Geek Chic Display
Sunday 1 May – Tuesday 31 May
This month our cabinets
are geeky and proud,
displaying curios
from our community
for a nostalgic
exhibition of geek.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Phone 9439 9266
Just4Kids
Mother’s Day
Tuesday 3 May
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Make a beautiful card and
a pretty gift for Mum at our special
Mother’s Day Just4Kids.
Friday 6 May
10.30am–11.30am
Archaeologist Jeremy Smith from
Heritage Victoria will talk about the site
of Viewbank Homestead, built in the
1840’s and demolished in the 1920’s.
Several Digs in recent years have
uncovered an array of jewelry, porcelain,
ornaments and coins, giving a fascinating
insight into the lives of the wealthy in
early Melbourne.
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Undead and Loving it
Saturday 7 May
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Come and get zombified with
some simple sfx makeup in this fun
workshop. Roslyn will show you
how to shade, paint and bloody your
face with easy techniques to send
you stumbling home with a look
straight out of the classic
horror movies.
Resilient Families
Monday 16 May
1.30pm – 3.00pm
This session is facilitated by
healthAbility’s Youth Reconnect Officer,
Roslyn Sandwell. It offers an opportunity
to discuss and reflect on parenting
practices, including simple strategies to
promote and sustain resilience in families.
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Film Screening – Big Hero 6
Phone 9439 9266
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INFORMATION WEEK
Biggest Morning Tea
Thursday 26 May
10.00am–12.00noon
Browse some new books while you
enjoy a cuppa and a tasty treat to
support the Cancer Council’s
fundraising campaign. Donations
are appreciated.
Thursday 19 May
6.30pm–8.30pm
Cosplay Conversations
Join us for a
screening of Big
Hero 6. Robot
fun for all the
family. Rated PG.
BYO popcorn.
Saturday 7 May
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Join us for a panel discussion on
taking your cosplay (Costume Play)
to the next level. With performers
and professional prop and costume
makers we will discuss costumes for
conventions, competition and just
fun. Free Comic giveaways from All
Star Comics.
Just Like the Movies
Thursday 12 May
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Eltham Library has connections
with Thor and Captain America and
wrangled some ‘screen accurate’
props. Come and get your photo
taken holding Captain America’s
shield or wielding Thor’s hammer
against a heroic backdrop and get
an out-of-this-world selfie.
Create a Graphic Novel
Saturday 14 May &
Saturday 21 May
10.00am –12.00noon
Have you got a story to tell or just
love to illustrate? Join us for a twopart workshop with Tegan on how
to create a graphic novel. Over
two sessions, you’ll learn about
the importance of storyline, page
layout and character design as well
as production tips. Free Comic
giveaways from All Star Comics.
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TRAVEL
Where in the World?
Friday 3 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Healthy Home Checklist
In Partnership with Nillumbik Shire
Council
Saturday 21 May
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Are you renovating or wanting to spruce
up your home? Melissa Wettig will talk
about the importance of healthy design
using alternatives to standard products
and finishes. This session is great for
families with allergies such as asthma.
Lucky door prize – of a copy of Melissa’s
book Healthy Home Checklist.
LIBRARY &
INFORMATION WEEK
Scavenger Hunt
Discover More
Monday 23 May – Friday 27 May
Opening Hours
Visit the Library anytime during
Library Week and dig for information.
Discover fun facts around the library
and collect all the clues to pick out a
lucky dip.
Where would you like to go and
why? This month we do some
armchair travel with a cuppa to your
favourite destinations – you may be
inspired for your next getaway.
ENVIRONMENT
Enliven Your Garden with
Native Plants
Saturday 11 June
2.00pm–3.00pm
Author and horticulturist AB Bishop
will explore how we can incorporate
Australia’s incredible flora into any
gardenscape, and why maintaining a
bush environment is so important.
TRAVEL
Travelling with your Ancestors
Wednesday 15 June
7.00pm–8.00pm
Join local genealogist and avid
traveller Wendy Lowry to hear travel
tips for the amateur genealogist –
the best ways to maximise your
family history research and enjoy a
holiday at the same time.