www.yprl.vic.gov.au FEASTival - Yarra Plenty Regional Library

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www.yprl.vic.gov.au
eLearning & Technology
Month of September
Get connected and be cyber smart this
September with some innovative and
informative sessions at your local library.
Enhance your skills or learn something
new. There is VHS conversion, ebooks
and ensuring you know how to protect
yourself and your family online. Also
Tech Savvy Seniors has come to Yarra
Plenty Regional Library. See page 7 for
more details.
School Holiday
Program
Carnival of Games
Seniors Festival
Saturday 1 October –
Monday 31 October
(31 events across 9 branches)
Be part of the celebrations of
Victorian Seniors Festival running
in October throughout Yarra
Plenty Regional Library. There are
a diverse range of activities as we
encourage you to embrace life and
never stop learning. From technology
to antiques, brain training to Tai Chi
we want you to stay informed and
stay active at the library.
See inside brochure for events at
your local branch.
Local History Month
Step right up! The library is
in first place this spring for all
things play. Match wits, join
a team – it’s games galore at
the library. There will be
carnival masks, magic,
coding and some amazing
performances. Don’t miss out on the
visit from Opera Australia with their family
opera El Kid at Diamond Valley Library.
(21 programs across 9 branches)
Collect a school holiday program
for all the event details or visit
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Hindsight Exhibition
Saturday 3 September –
Thursday 29 September
Let us tickle your taste buds as
we celebrate the rich history, spirit
and character of Banyule, Whittlesea
and Nillumbik through a degustation of
authentic dining events, demonstrations
and other foodie delights.
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Saturday 17 September –
Sunday 2 October
FEASTival
SEPTEMBER
& OCTOBER
October is Local History Month.
Explore the rich history of your local
community. There are talks and
tours, displays and workshops.
Passionate local historians are
eager to share how to preserve and
uncover stories of your community.
See page 2–3 for all event details.
Friday 14 October
Watsonia Library
Share in the wisdom of our senior
community members through an
exhibition of portrait photography
– past and present. The exhibition
also features words of reflection,
video footage and community poetry.
Come along to Watsonia library for
the launch on Saturday 8 October
at 2.00pm.
See page 4 for all the event details or
visit www.yprl.vic.gov.au
All Branches will be closed and
the mobile will be off-road the day
before the AFL Grand Final, on
Friday 30 September.
Public library service to the Cities of Banyule and Whittlesea, and the Shire of Nillumbik
LOCAL HISTORY MONTH
Explore the rich history of your local community, from
conservation history to conversations on history, with
talks and tours, stories and displays. Meet local historians with a
passion to share the stories of our local community and learn how
you can preserve and uncover yours.
Local History on Display
Researching Your House
Lalor Living History Walk
Eltham Library
Monday 31 October
Opening hours
Ivanhoe Library
Tuesday 4 October
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Lalor Library
Saturday 8 October
11.00am–12.00noon
Graeme Thorley from Heidelberg
Historical Society will lead us through
the resources and processes involved
in researching the history of your house.
What stories could those walls tell?
Discover the history and diversity of the
Lalor area. Walk with us as we discover
the people who helped build Lalor, visit
original houses and sample some local
delicacies. Meet in the foyer of the
library and remember to wear your
walking shoes.
To celebrate Local History Month, Eltham
Library will have some fascinating items
on display throughout October. Come
along and have a look, as every object
has a story to tell.
Reflections of Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley
Thursday 6 October
10.30am –11.30am
Let’s open the photo albums and explore
historical and contemporary photos of
the Shire of Diamond Valley and share
stories and memories.
Ghosts of the Past Tour
Eltham Library
Every Friday in October
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Local History on Display
Mill Park Library
Monday 31 October
Opening Hours
Join us for a tour of some local sites of
historic and spooky significance. From
the comfort of a mini-bus, you’ll hear
tales of murder most foul, local history,
mystery and ghostly appearances.
Bookings required.
Rosanna Library
Tuesday 4 October
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Local historian Margaret James
has recorded and researched the
Rosanna Parklands history. She will
be sharing her beautiful photographs
and comprehensive knowledge of the
beloved parklands.
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FIRST FRIDAY CHAT
Farm on the Plenty
Tales of Yan Yean Cemetery
Eltham Library
Thursday 20 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
Whittlesea Library
Wednesday 26 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
Graeme Thorley from Heidelberg
Historical Society will lead us through
the resources and processes involved
in researching the history of your house.
What stories could those walls tell?
A published history of Saint Margaret’s
faith community at Eltham comprises
three volumes. Dr Geoffrey Sandy has
recently published Volume 3 covering the
history from the end of WWII to 2015.
He will discuss his research including the
turbulent post-war period that witnessed
the transformation of the Church of
England at Eltham.
Join local historian Lindsay Mann as
he recounts the history of the Yan Yean
Cemetery outside Whittlesea Township.
Since its earliest burial in 1855, this
historic and rural cemetery still serves the
local community today.
Old News is Good News
Eltham Library
Tuesday 18 October
7.00pm–8.00pm
In the days before ‘instant’ news,
information circulated by word of mouth
and newspapers. Jim Connor from
the Eltham District Historical Society
will talk about stories from these local
papers – some funny, some sad, some
informative and some…just about
unbelievable!
In partnership with the City of Whittlesea
Cultural Heritage Program
Lalor Library
Thursday 13 October
1.00pm–3.00pm
Unveiled in 2015, Lalor Conversations
is a ceramic mural that celebrates the
development and rich history of Lalor.
Meet ceramic artist Bern Emmerichs
who will discuss the process of
undertaking this large public artwork
project. Bookings through Whittlesea
council required. Book online at
www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or phone
9217 2174.
Documentary Workshop
Be part of the production crew of a
short documentary about the history of
Lalor Library. Help research, interview,
film and edit this video, which will
premiere at the Library’s 40th Birthday
celebration in November. Suitable for
teenagers and adults.
History of Rosanna Parklands
History of St Margaret’s Church
Rosanna Library
Tuesday 18 October
11.00am–12.00noon
Lalor Conversation
Lalor Library
Saturday October 15 & 22
10.00am–12.00noon
View recent donations and a selection
of photos and documents from the City
of Whittlesea Local History Collection
preserved in the J W Payne collection.
Researching Your House
Melbourne Olympic Memories
Ivanhoe Library
Friday 21 October
1.30pm–2.30pm
Ken Moses was a sports journalist and
movie-maker who covered the 1956
Melbourne Olympics for The Argus
newspaper. As we acknowledge the
60th anniversary, his daughter – family
historian Vicki Court – will share his
stories as well as her tips on keeping our
family and local stories alive. Local History Open Room
Mill Park Library
Thursday 27 October
10.00am–11.00am
Discover all the resources that our Local
History Room has to offer. We are the
City of Whittlesea’s central archive for
local history books, documents, photos
and genealogy resources.
Whittlesea’s Honour Boards
Westgarthtown and WWI
Thomastown Library
11.00am–12.00noon
Join Friends of Westgarthtown for a
viewing of their new film. It documents
the treatment of German descendants
living in Westgarthtown during WWI and
the experiences of their relatives who
were fighting and dying for Australia.
Railway Hotels
Watsonia Library
2.00pm–3.00pm
Scott Whitaker has compiled a history
detailing all 185 Railway Hotels that
have traded across Victoria since the
1850s. His book contains a wealth of
local and family history information as
well as the social and economic history
of the state.
Eltham Library
Friday 7 October
11.00am –12.00noon
Maureen Jones has written a lively
account of the history of Montmorency,
using official records, memories,
anecdotes and photographs of this
local suburb.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Whittlesea Library
Monday 24 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
A number of local honour boards are
displayed in the Whittlesea Community
Activity Centre, brought together from
the community that was the Shire of
Whittlesea. Tour these boards with Local
History Librarian Liz Pidgeon who will
share some of the stories unearthed in
researching these boards and the stories
collected in the library’s recent project to
collect local WWI stories.
Local History Green Screening
Mill Park Library
Thursday 27 October
11.00am–12.00noon
Become a part of local history by
choosing a local history background, and
get your photo or video taken in front of
our green screen.
The History of Monday Market
Whittlesea Library
Friday 28 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
The Whittlesea Monday Market has
become an icon in the Whittlesea
township. Come along and hear Janine
Harvey talk about the history, the local
volunteers and growth of this local
attraction. We may even have a
surprise visitor.
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FEASTival
Growing Heritage Tomatoes
from Seed
Watsonia Library
Saturday 3 September
11.00am –12.00noon
Learn about heritage tomatoes and
which varieties are best for your
garden with local horticulturist, Helen
Simpson. Participate in a hands-on
experience (equipment provided) and
discover how to grow healthy plants.
Preserves and Relishes
Rosanna Library
Tuesday 6 September
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Marie from Rie’s Kitchen will use
whatever is fresh in the markets on
the day to make something simple
and delicious for us to taste and
learn.
Homemade Pickles
and Flavours
Ivanhoe Library
Wednesday 7 September
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Learn how to make traditional curry
pastes, marinades, relishes and
pickles with Kelly Meredith from
Under the Pickle Tree.
Friday 2 September
10.00am –11.00am
Enjoy Kat Clarke and her puppets as
they retell the Dreamtime tale of Tiddalick
the Frog.
eLEARNING & TECHNOLOGY
Keeping Your Child Safe on
the Internet Tuesday 6 September
6.30pm – 8.00pm
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Services for Older People
Foodie Apps
Moving Feast
Mill Park
Friday 9 September
11.00am –12.00noon
In partnership with the Whittlesea
Whittlesea Library & Mill Park Library
Bring along your tablet or phone and
discover great foodie apps. What to
cook, how to cook, what to eat, where
to eat and more. It’s all here in the apps.
FEASTival!
In partnership with the Whittlesea
Thomastown Library & Lalor Library
Join in the FEASTival! Your local library is
bringing the flavours of the world to you
with a two-course progressive lunch.
Join in for cooking demonstrations and
tastings. Bookings required.
Join in the Moving Feast! Your local
library is bringing the flavours of
the world to you with a two-course
progressive lunch. Join in for cooking
demonstrations and tastings.
Bookings required.
11.00am Entrée at Whittlesea Library
1.30pm Main at Mill Park Library
Wellbeing not Weight
Rosanna Library
Tuesday 27 September
11.00am–12.00noon
11.00am Entrée at Thomastown
Library
12.45pm Main at Lalor Library
Jacinta Sherlock is a practising
dietitian and nutrition consultant. She
will introduce us to the concept of
mindful eating.
Food Lit, Family Recipes
and More
Tomato Planting Workshop
for Kids
Ivanhoe Library
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Watsonia Library
11.00am–12.00noon
Food Lit, food memoirs, cookbook clubs
– what are they? What about your own
family recipes and memories – how can
they be preserved for future generations?
Come and join the discussion.
Come and learn how to plant tomatoes
and basil seedlings then decorate a jiffy
pot. This will be a hands-on activity
so bring your gardening gloves.
Bookings required.
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – IVANHOE LIBRARY Storytelling Storytime
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – IVANHOE LIBRARY CONTINUED Foodie alert. The library has food-inspired
events that are sure to tickle your taste buds.
Phone 9497 5780
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Stick ‘em up Partner –
Westerns Revisited
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Seniors Protecting Your
Rights
Monday 31 October
Opening Hours
Thursday 6 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
It’s time to revisit the westerns of
your youth. We will be focusing on
our collection of western novels,
DVDs and comics during the Seniors
Festival. Keep an eye on our display
boards, Facebook page, display
shelves and blogs.
A dynamic session to raise
awareness about elder abuse,
prevention and the protection of
seniors’ rights. The speaker will
detail the support available through
Seniors Rights Victoria.
Thursday 13 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
Learn about the wide range of
resources, funding and services
available for seniors including
social groups, rehabilitation and
day programs to help you in your
own home, respite and residential
aged care. Tuesday 18 October
7.00pm–8.15pm
Bill Burn from the Department
of Human Services will advise
on Government policy, how much
money you might need to retire and
your investment options.
Henry Parkes: Federation Father
or Failure?
Tuesday 25 October
7.00pm–8.15pm
Born in poverty and with two years of
education, Parkes became the Australian
father of Federation. Researcher Jane
Reynolds will take us on a journey
through his life and discuss why he
matters today.
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – ROSANNA LIBRARY
Weekend Storytime
Dad Time
11.00am–12.00noon
Bring dad along to a special storytime to
share some Dad stories and crafts. You
can even build LEGO creations together.
Just4Kids
Green Screening
Monday 5 September
4.00pm–5.00pm
You are only limited by your
imagination. Choose your destination
and have your photo taken using the
green screen.
Creative Discipline,
Connected Family
Monday 5 September
7.00pm–8.00pm
Based on her book, Creative Discipline
Connected Family, author Lou HarveyZahra will present positive, practical and
inspiring parenting ideas to enhance
family connections and transform
behaviours.
Trove – Online History
Resources
Monday 12 September
10.30am–11.30am
Trove stores more than 473 million
records about Australia and is
recognised for its historical content.
Local and Family History Librarian
Liz Pidgeon will discuss what can
be found and how to best use this
valuable free resource.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Understanding Dementia
Monday 10 October
11.00am–12.00noon
Phone 9459 6171
Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
Tuesday 25 October
10.15am–12.00noon
Join experienced child psychologist
Emma Scarff from Emotion Coaching
Psychology for a discussion on the
importance of developing emotional
intelligence in children. Learn strategies
to help your child understand and
manage their emotions, cope with
stress, and develop social and
communication skills.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Home Handyman
2.00pm – 3.00pm
This informative presentation by
Alzheimers Australia will help us
understand how the brain works,
what is dementia, the main causes,
symptoms and risk factors. They will
debunk myths and outline available
support services.
Halloween
Memory and Ageing Well
Friday 28 October
6.00pm–7.00pm
Tuesday 11 October
10.30am–11.30am
Mary from LaTrobe University’s
LaTCH memory program will share
some tips and strategies for improving
our memory and ageing well.
Matt from Extendahand will divulge
some handy and simple ways to
address those annoying little jobs
around the house.
Run around the library after hours at this
spooky event featuring songs, stories,
games and craft. Dress up and see if you
can scare the staff before they scare you!
Travelling Safely
Monday 24 October
1.00pm–3.00pm
Did you know that all senior
Victorians are entitled to two free
public transport trips anywhere in
Victoria annually? Judy Russell
will explore the range of transport
options, opportunities and support
services available to help you travel
confidently and safely.
Learn how to build resilience in
young people to help them deal
with the challenges they may face
as they increasingly participate
online. With Greg Gebhart from
the Office of the Children’s Safety
Commissioner.
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SENIORS FESTIVAL
Retirement Reality and
Investment Choices Seminar
Phone 9497 5780
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
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BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – WATSONIA LIBRARY
Preschool Storytime
Father’s Day
10.00am –11.00am
Join us for a special Father’s
Day storytime and make dad a gift.
How to Prevent Identity Theft
Film Screening
3.30pm – 5.00pm
Come in and relax at the
library and watch one of
our favourite animation
films. Rated PG. See in
branch for film details.
Meditation for Relaxation
Monday 5 September
6.30pm – 7.30pm
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Christine Jackson from IDCARE
will discuss how you can better
protect your identity online to prevent
identity theft. IDCARE is Australia
and New Zealand’s national identity
support service which provides
support and counselling to those
who believe their identity has been
put at risk online.
Meditation has been shown to improve
well-being and mental health. Mardi
Cuthbert from Macleod YMCA will take
you through a guided meditation. Please
wear warm, comfortable clothing.
Part 1
7.00pm – 8.00pm
MAKERSPACE:
NEW! Odyssey Writers
– Writing Biography
10.00am –12.00noon
If you are in the process of writing your
memoir or interested in starting and
would like to workshop your writing and
share ideas, come along and join in with
this supportive group of fellow writers.
Road to the Whitehouse: How to
Become President of the USA
6.30pm – 8.00pm
MAKERSPACE:
Introduction to TABLO
Confused about the US election process
for president? You’re not alone! Please
join in the informal lecture and discussion
to better understand how someone wins
the American presidential election.
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Hindsight Exhibition
Come and hear Ash Davies introduce
Yarra Plenty’s latest writing and
publishing tool. Learn how you can
publish progressively on Tablo to seek
feedback and build an audience. As your
story grows you can even use Tablo to
connect with designers, professional
editors, and publish your completed
book to stores. 17,000km Pedaling Around
Australia
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Colin Abbott spent 15 months cycling
around Australia covering over 17,000
km. In this presentation Colin will share
some stories of the interesting characters
that enriched his journey and the
challenges of distance and heat. He will
also share some useful tips and ideas for
doing a long-distance bike tour.
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Friday 14 October
Opening Hours
Celebrate the wisdom of our senior
community members through an
exhibition of portrait photography,
past and present. This exhibition also
features words of reflection, video
footage and community poetry.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Lifestyle in Retirement
Wednesday 5 October
6.30pm–8.00pm
The seminar is for those who are
over the age of 55 and looking to
plan a successful and comfortable
retirement. Come along and discover
some ideas and opportunities for
your future.
Phone 9435 2397
BANYULE CITY COUNCIL – WATSONIA LIBRARY CONTINUED
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Hindsight Exhibition Launch
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Antiques Roadshow
Saturday 8 October
2.00pm–3.00pm
Sunday 23 October
2.00pm–3.30pm
Share in the wisdom of our senior
community members through a
celebration of photography and
reflective poetry. Light refreshments
provided.
Bring your antiques to the library
and Dawn Davis from Eaglemont
Antiques will unlock the story
behind them and give you an idea
of their value.
Point of View – Superstars
and Heroes – do we need
them?
Tuesday 11 October
10.30am–12.00noon
What is the role of iconic people in
our lives, do we still need them?
Think about Princess Di, Donald
Bradman and Prince…who is your
hero and why? Join us for a lively
discussion and a cuppa.
Part 2
7.00pm–8.00pm
Victorian Tech
Savvy Seniors
In partnership with Telstra,
DHHS and PLVN
To celebrate the Chinese Moon
Festival, the U3A Macleod Mahjong
Group will show you how to play this
fascinating tile game with its winds,
dragons and graces.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Writing Your Will
7.00pm–8.00pm
Robert is a local lawyer with years
of experience in community law
and private practice. He will be
discussing Wills and powers of
attorney and you are encouraged to
come along and join in.
7.00pm–8.00pm
Many writers think they don’t need to
edit their work. Wrong! Learn the editing
basics with writer and publisher Blaise
van Hecke from Busybird Publishing.
Your writing will improve ten-fold.
Film Screening
Monday 31 October
3.30pm–5.00pm
Come in and relax at the library and
watch one of our favourite stop motion
films. Rated PG. See in branch for
film details.
Lalor, Mill Park and Thomastown Library will be hosting a number
of laptop training sessions for seniors in Greek, Macedonian, Italian
and English. Sessions are free and participants will need to register
and be in possession of a Seniors Card. For further details or to
register for a session, please contact one of the branches.
LALOR LIBRARY
9465 2353
MILL PARK LIBRARY
9437 8189
THOMASTOWN LIBRARY
9464 1864
Greek – Introduction to Email
English – Introduction to the Internet
Italian – Introduction to the Internet
Part 1
Friday 16 September
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 1
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 1
Tuesday 30 August
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 2
Friday 23 September
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 2
Friday 16 September
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 2
Tuesday 6 September
10.00am–12.30pm
Greek – Introduction to Cyber
Safety
Macedonian – Introduction to Email
Italian – Introduction to Email
Part 1
Friday 14 October
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 1
Tuesday 4 October
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 2
Friday 21 October
10.00am–12.30pm
Part 2
Tuesday 11 October
10.00am–12.30pm
Friday 14 October
10.00am–12.30pm
Mahjong Taster
Friday 14 October
1.30pm–3.00pm
MAKERSPACE:
Editing Basics
Phone 9435 2397
CITY OF WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY eLEARNING & TECHNOLOGY
English and Information
11.00am–12.00noon
Want to learn or improve your
English? Come along and be part of
an English language activity and hear
information about the Lalor Living
and Learning Centre’s classes and
programs for adult learners.
The Online Learning Revolution
Monday 5 September
6.30pm–7.30pm
Did you know you can study courses
at Harvard University online for free?
Discover the emerging world of online
learning in this session covering free
web and library resources.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Phone 9465 2353
Companion Dog Training
Traditional Chinese Medicine
11.00am–12.00noon
10.30am–11.30am
Have you ever wondered how
companion dogs are selected and
trained? Meet Zia our library Reading
Dog and learn about her journey.
To celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival
Chris from RMIT University is coming
to talk about herbal medicine and
acupuncture, bringing together 2,500
years of wisdom with the latest modern
medicine practices. Take your first step
on the path to wellness.
Footy Fever!
Monday 12 September
5.00pm–6.00pm
The Grand Final is just a
few weeks away and
we’ve got footy fever!
Come and hear from
Emmanual Jakwot,
VFL Multicultural
Ambassador as
he shares his
football story.
U3A Tai Chi Workshop
2.00pm– 3.00pm
Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival
and watch the Whittlesea U3A Tai Chi
class demonstrate this relaxing exercise
technique. Afterwards join in a workshop
to learn the basic movements and relax
at the end of the session with a cup of
Chinese tea!
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CITY OF WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY CONTINUED
Preschool Storytime
Moon Festival
Friday 16 September
10.00am –11.00am
Celebrate the Chinese
Moon Festival by decorating paper and
making a beautiful lantern.
Toy Library Membership Drive
Monday 31 October
If you live in the City of Whittlesea
and care for children
under the age of six,
sign them up for
toy library
membership
during
October
and receive
a free gift!
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Reduce Your Risk of
Dementia
Thursday 6 October
1.00pm–2.00pm
Hear Alzheimer’s Australia
facilitator Amelia Suckling speak
about ways to reduce your risk
of developing dementia. This is a
specifically tailored program for
senior CALD community members.
Doris Day Show
Saturday 15 October
1.00pm–2.00pm
Be delighted with the magical
songs of Doris Day as performed by
Sharon Cristallini from Sing it with
Sharon. We all know the tunes so
sing along and enjoy the show!
Phone 9465 2353
Birds of Your Backyard
7.00pm–8.00pm
Springtime is here and what better way
to get out in the yard than by doing a
spot of bird watching? Kerryn Herman
from Birdlife Australia will speak about
birds common to our area and some of
the rare ones you might have seen.
Halloween Costume Crafternoon
In partnership with the Whittlesea Cultural
Heritage Program and Lalor United Bocci
and Social Club.
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Celebrate Maltese culture and come
along to Mill Park Library. Enjoy Maltese
music, singing and presentations.
Tuesday 6 September
11.00am–12.00noon
Cryptoparty
10.00am –11.30am
Learn how to protect your privacy
online. Bring your laptop and learn
how to install PGP, Tor and a VPN.
If you’re concerned about your
privacy and don’t know what those
acronyms mean, this Cryptoparty is
for you. Bookings required.
Composting and Worm Farming
Friday 21 October
11.00am–12.00noon
This fantastic relaxation
and exercise technique
involves flowing
movements of the
body. Come along
and have a go.
Using Your Mobile Phone
Tuesday 18 October
11.00am–12.00noon
Have a mobile phone but not sure
how to use it? Come along to this
workshop and get some great tips.
Presented by City of Whittlesea
7.00pm – 8.30pm
Halloween: Share Your
Paranormal/Unexplained
Experiences
Learn the art of successful home
composting and worm farming. For
more information or bookings contact
Council’s Environmental Education
Officer, Sylvia Turk, on 9401 0509 or
email [email protected]
There is no better time to talk about your
weird experiences. We may even have
a paranormal investigator to provide
explanations about your experiences.
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Phone 9437 8189
Monday 10 October –
Friday 14 October
11.00am–2.00pm
Tuesday 11 October
1.00pm–2.00pm
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Thomastown library has reopened and it
is better than ever. Come and check out
our new children’s space as we celebrate
dads, grandparents and other special
people at this storytime extravaganza.
Get ready for Halloween.
Come in and make
masks, props
and costumes.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Apps for Emergency
Tai Chi
11.00am–12.00noon
Preschool Storytime
Construction Chaos
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Ready, Tech, Go!
Lightning talks and hands-on
sessions to get more comfortable
with technology. Bookings required.
Weekend Storytime
Family Storytime in
a New Space
Friday 28 October
3.30pm–5.00pm
CITY OF WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY
Maltese Night at Mill Park Library
CITY OF WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY
Discover some useful
emergency apps
such as: first aid,
emergency 000,
CFA, or even
finding the
nearest toilets.
Bring along your
tablet or phone.
Media Conversion Station
Workshop
Monday 24 October
1.00pm–2.00pm
Discover our new media conversion
station. Find out how to convert
VHS tapes, photo slides and audio
cassettes.
Virtual Reality
Tuesday 25 October
12.00noon–1.00pm
Ever wanted to experience virtual
reality? All you need is an iPhone or
Smartphone and we will show you
how to download the apps and use
our special goggles.
Calling all budding engineers
and architects! We’ve reconstructed
the library and we can’t wait for you to
see it. Now it is your turn to make some
contraptions, cubbies and other built
wonders and share some stories.
MAKERSPACE:
NEW! Kids
Sewing Club
Monday 12 September &
Monday 26 September
4.00pm–5.00pm
Join our new kids sewing
club, and learn some
sewing skills from
our Makerspace
expert Petkana.
Open Day – Celebrating the
Library Upgrade
MAKERSPACE:
Quilting
10.30am–12.30pm
Monday 10 October
11.00am–12.00noon
Bring the whole family along to
celebrate the upgrade of Thomastown
Library. There will be lots of fun activities.
Award-winning quilter Deb Layt is
coming to the Makerspace. Get a sneak
peek into her book and discover some
expert tips and innovative designs.
MAKERSPACE:
Beginners Sewing
Every Monday
Monday 3 October –
Monday 31 October
10.30am–12.30pm
Come and learn some basic skills to start
you on your sewing journey. Bookings
required and participants are encouraged
to attend all sessions.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Play Memory Maps
Tuesday 4 October
11.30am–12.30pm
Come and celebrate the memories
of our senior citizens who will share
some playful childhood memories.
Play specialist Cat Sewell will be
exploring how children play and
together we will draw maps of local
spaces to play in this interactive
workshop as part of the Linking
Learning Project.
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Live Music in the Library
Platform 9¾
Challenges and Rewards of Living
with a Disability
11.30am–12.30pm
2.00pm–3.00pm
Colin from the award
winning local music
group Platform 9¾
will be performing
both traditional
and contemporary
Celtic music in the library.
Jo Kemp Young will share her
experiences growing up with Cerebral
Palsy. Her disability, challenges,
achievements and passion for disability
awareness gives a personal insight to be
shared during Disability Action Week.
Retro VHS Conversion
3.00pm–4.00pm
Do you have old VHS tapes? Pop in
and learn how you can easily convert
your precious family VHS tapes and
keep them safe forever.
Phone 9464 1864
Seniors Movie Club
Friday 16 September
1.30pm–3.30pm
watch one of our favourite comedydrama films. Rated PG. See in branch for
film details.
Library Book Club
Monday 19 September
11.30am–12.30pm
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Thursday 13 October
10.30am –11.30am
Gary Ferguson from Seniors
Rights Victoria will provide
information and advice on Enduring
Powers of Attorney. These
documents appoint another person
to make decisions for you that relate
to lifestyle, medical treatment,
assets, property and finance.
Bookings preferred.
Halloween Madness!
Monday 31 October
6.00pm–7.30pm
Come have a
frighteningly good
time at the library.
Dress ups, games
and loads of
scary silliness.
Phone 9716 3028
The Army of Oddfellows
Friday 23 September
2.00pm–3.30pm
After losing her husband to the Black
Saturday fires Sue Gunningham was
relieved to be surrounded by ‘The Army
of Oddfellows’ who came to her aid.
Hear Sue’s heartwarming stories about
overcoming adversity.
Outside the Square
Friday 23 September &
Friday 28 October
6.00pm–8.00pm
Join our new Dyslexia Victoria Support
Group. We will be hosting a guest
speaker and screening Outside the
Square – Targeting Teaching for Students
with Dyslexia. Come along and get
evidence-based information and support
from this reputable group.
Can’t find a book club? Come into the
library, sit by the fire, enjoy a great read
and make new friends.
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Making your iPad More
Accessible
11.30am –12.30pm
Learn more about
the accessibility
features of your
iPad in this
hands-on
session. BYO
iPad or use the
library’s iPad.
Live Music in the Library
Saturday 1 October
11.30am –12.15pm
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and relax in
front of the fireplace listening to Mikaylah
and Graeme sing popular songs.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Suddenly Senior: Positive
Ageing Expo
In partnership with Whittlesea
Community House
Friday 7 October
9.30am – 4.00pm
Join us for this free Expo to learn
more about positive ageing.
Speakers, activities, freebies and
information galore!
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Planning Ahead
Friday 14 October
3.00pm–4.00pm
Gary from Seniors Rights Victoria
will be talking about Enduring
Powers of Attorney and how
important they are, particularly as
you age. Free ‘Take Control’ kit for
every participant.
Storytime on Church Street
Saturday 15 October
11.00am –12.00noon
Wear your winter woolies and pop
down to Church Street and enjoy a
free storytime session. Meet local shop
trader Wayne from Gilly’s Meats, visit the
butcher shop and learn more about your
local community.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Seniors Movie Club
Friday 21 October
1.30pm–3.30pm
watch one of our favourite drama
films. Bring along some tissues – you
might need them. Rated PG. See in
branch for film details.
Phone 9716 3028
Birds of Your Backyard
Saturday 22 October
11.00am–1.00pm
11.30am–12.30pm
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Italian Seniors Festival
CHILDREN’S WEEK
Australian Baby Hands
Come dressed as your favourite Frozen
movie character and sing-a-long to all
the songs. Prizes for best dressed, best
dancer and best singer.
Join Dr Kerryn Herman from BirdLife
Australia as she discusses the types of
plants required to attract birds to your
garden. Also find out what wonderful
birds are native to our region.
Wednesday 5 October
1.00pm–3.00pm
Monday 24 October
10.30am –11.00am
Celebrate the Victorian Seniors
Festival Italian style with traditional
food, wine tasting and music.
This informative workshop will
demonstrate how baby sign
language can be incorporated into
your everyday life and how it will
benefit you and your pre-verbal baby
as a communication tool.
Fright Night Storytime
Tuesday 25 October
7.00pm–8.00pm
FAMILY HISTORY FEST
Finding Living Relatives
Beware! Come
along if you dare.
Halloween is
nearly upon
us and to
celebrate we
invite you to
dress up and
enter the
dungeon
of stories.
2.00pm–3.00pm
Monday 5 September
12.00noon –1.00pm
12.00noon–1.00pm
Dr Bernie from The
Wellness Champions
will share ways to
control your stress
level to live a healthier,
more productive and
enjoyable life.
Learn with Dr Bernie from The Wellness
Champions about women-specific
health challenges such as osteoporosis,
sleep deprivation and hormonal
imbalance. Gain techniques to help you
feel healthier, happier and stay younger.
Bring your iPad and learn how to
download eBooks using Overdrive
and Borrow Box.
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El Kid by Opera Australia
2.00pm–3.00pm
Code Club
Friday 28 October
4.30pm–5.30pm
If you’re into computers and want to
learn how to make cool games and
animations, then Code Club is for you.
Bookings required.
Inspired by the much-loved fairytale, and
fuelled by the timeless music of Bizet’s,
El Kid is a rollicking family opera where
a weird little ‘kid’ teams up with a magic
orange to find his nerve, beat the ‘bully’
goats and make his field of dreams come
true. Featuring outlandish outfits and an
ingenious set, it captures the wonder,
passion and drama of opera in 50
minutes of musical magic.
Tuesday 4 October
3.30pm–5.00pm
Women’s Health
10.00am –11.30am
Probate genealogist Kath Ensor has
traced hundreds of family trees to
locate legal next of kin in her work with
State Trustees. Kath will provide tips on
finding living people to connect to your
family history research.
Kids Own Story Tent
Stress Less Workshop
eBooks for Android
Friday 9 September
10.00am–11.30am
Bring your own Android device and
learn how to download eBooks using
Overdrive and Borrow Box.
Phone 9434 3809
Frozen Sing-a-Long
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eBooks for iPads
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Enrich Your Garden with
Native Plants
11.30am–12.30pm
Celebrate World Animal Day and make
your own book about your pet. You can
even bring your own photos to add.
Read your story to one of our Doggy
Tales dogs and place a copy of the book
in our Story Tent.
Join local author and horticulturalist AB
Bishop and explore how to incorporate
Australia’s flora into any gardenscape.
Thursday 6 October
1.00pm–3.00pm
Join the Office of the Children’s
eSafety Commissioner for this
important workshop for parents, carers
and grandparents. We will discuss how
young people use technology and the
risks they may be exposed to. Learn
strategies for safe internet use and
valuable links to eSafety resources.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Grandparents Storytime
Tuesday 11 October
10.30am–11.30am
Bring grandma and grandpa or
your special senior person, listen
to stories, sing songs and make a
wonderful present for them.
Lifestyle in Retirement
Tuesday 11 October
6.30pm–8.00pm
Learn all the tips you need to retire
in style with Chris Risteski from
Column Financial Services. He
will cover Centrelink benefits, living
expenses, estate planning and
choosing an aged care facility.
Preschool Storytime
Mini Maestros
Tuesday 25 October
10.30am –11.00am
Special guests Mini
Maestros are presenting a rocking
class of singing and dancing.
Toddlers will love playing music with
percussion instruments. Followed by
a craft activity.
Mother Goose
10.30am –11.00am
The parent-child Mother Goose
program enhances language
development and builds children’s
ability to think beyond the here and
now. This program is based on the
oral traditions of rhymes, songs
and storytelling.
FAMILY HISTORY FEST
Preserving Your Collection
2.00pm–3.00pm
Conservator Debra Parry will
discuss caring for photos, books and
documents held in family and local
history collections. Including why and
how items degrade and the best
storage and environmental conditions
to preserve these precious items.
Scarecrows
In Your Lunchbreak
Monday 12 September
12.00noon–1.00pm
Join award-winning
publishing
consultant and
author Ocean
Reeves as he
shares his
knowledge of
independent
publishing,
crowd-funding,
book marketing
and promotion.
eSafety Talk for Community
Parent Groups
YPRL Website Tour
Wednesday 5 October
9.00am–10.00am
Learn how to set up your account so
you can browse, place holds and renew
items from home. Bring your own iPad,
tablet or laptop or you can use one of our
computers. Book online to reserve one of
our iPads.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Tuesday 18 October
11.30am–12.30pm
CHILDREN’S WEEK
Interactive Play
Join in the fun
as we make
scarecrows for
the community
garden.
Thursday 27 October
10.30am –12.00noon
Craft for our
Sister Library
Toy Library Open Morning
4.00pm–5.00pm
Make special dream catchers and we will
send them to our Sister Library in Saint
Lucia (Caribbean).
Bring your teddy, listen to stories,
sing songs and join in with our
special interactive play activities.
Friday 28 October
10.30am –11.45am
Check out the toys and meet
the members from the Diamond
Valley Toy Library.
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Spiral Quilt Display
Throughout September
Opening hours
Anne Partridge’s beautiful hand-made
quilt will be on display throughout
September. It took two years to crochet
this vibrant work of art with its unique
spiral designs and vivid colours.
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Services for Seniors
Thursday 6 October
10.30am–11.30am
Are you wondering what services
are available to you as an older
person? Come to an information
session by MannaCare and discover
some resources and services that
will enrich your life.
Phone 9439 9266
CHILDREN’S WEEK
Creative Discipline,
Connected Family
Monday 24 October
7.00pm–8.00pm
Parenting book author Lou HarveyZahra will share positive, practical
and inspiring ideas on how to
enhance family connections. Learn
about ‘creative discipline’ and gain
valuable advice for communicating
with children.
FIRST FRIDAY CHAT
De-clutter Your Life
Friday 2 September
10.30am –11.30am
What is your favourite tip for de-cluttering
your house and life? Join us for a cuppa
and a chat in this friendly senior’s group.
Keep Your Photos Safe
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Don’t risk losing your precious mementos
if natural disaster strikes. Chantal
Imbach from Simply in Order will
give you valuable tips on how to sort,
organise, back-up and store photos and
how to be ‘ready to run’ if necessary.
Cyber Safety Workshop
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Join Greg Gebhart from the
Office of the Children’s eSafety
Commissioner for this important
workshop for parents, carers and
grandparents. Greg will discuss how
young people use technology and
the risks they may be exposed to.
Learn strategies for safe internet
use and valuable links to eSafety
resources.
Bill Robertson
Monday 10 October
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Join crime writer and former assistant
Victoria Police Commissioner Bill
Robertson for a compelling talk about
his new novel Fox. Join Bill for an
investigation into the forensics of writing
with crime with authenticity.
CHILDREN’S WEEK
Baby Playdate
Monday 24 October
10.30am–11.30am
Bring your baby to the library for
songs and rhymes, followed by a
fun playtime with lots of toys.
Essential Oils for Babies
and Children
Tuesday 25 October
11.00am–11.30am
Elise Roberts will guide
you through the uses
and benefits of essential
oils in the home. Learn
tips for the practical
application of oils,
from household
cleaning to caring for
babies and children.
Toddler Time
Mini Maestros
10.30am–11.00am
Special guests
Mini Maestros are
presenting a rocking class of
singing and dancing. Toddlers will
love playing music with percussion
instruments.
Storytime with Mother Goose
Thursday 27 October
10.30am–11.00am
At this special storytime, Mother
Goose Australia will present a
fun session of rhymes, songs and
storytelling. Stay afterwards to learn
more about the Mother Goose
program.
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