Gabrielle Wang Helps Us Celebrate Book Week
Gabrielle's novels include The Garden of Empress Cassia, The Best of Hushing Wood, Little Paradise, and picture book The Race for the Chinese Zodiac. She is a contributing author and illustrator in the Our Australian Girl series. Gabrielle joins us to share her tips and tricks for writing and illustrating children’s books.
Mon 20 Aug | Box Hill Library, 4.30pm
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Jo Stanley Helps Us Celebrate Book Week
The Play Like a Girl series, created by Jo Stanley, is a celebration of Aussie girls kicking goals in the sport they love! This new series is proudly brought to you in partnership with the AFLW. Jo will share her tips and tricks developed while writing this ground-breaking new series.
Wed 22 Aug | Nunawading Library, 4.30pm
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David Astle Helps Us Celebrate Book Week
Self-confessed full-time word nerd, David Astle (or DA as he’s fondly known in word-nerd circles) is a crossword maker and the author of several books, including Wordburger: How to be a champion word puzzler in 20 quick bites! DA joins us to help celebrate Book Week, wordy trickery, puzzles, and all things word nerd.
Fri 24 Aug | Doncaster Library, 4.00pm
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Children's Book Week Family Fun Day
11 - 11.45am Storytime for all the family. Stories, songs and simple craft. All welcome. No bookings required.
2 - 3pm MEERKAT PRODUCTIONS presents a special live performance. Using music and puppetry they will bring to life a children’s book. Ages 5-10. Bookings essential.
2 - 4pm Lego ® free play and Giant games for families to play and enjoy - Jenga, Connect 4 and Chess. All ages. No bookings required.
Sun 25 Aug | Vermont Sth Library
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Introduction to Windows 10
Always been familiar with Windows 7 or 8, and finding Windows 10 confusing?
We take you through the basics of Windows 10, and give you guidance to navigate through this new version! Presented by Ready Tech Go.
Tues 7 Aug | Vermont Sth Library, 2pm
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Mal Walden The News Man
Meet former Australian journalist and television news presenter Mal Walden as he discusses his book The News Man. This is the story behind the stories we think we know. It's a very personal look at the public face of news, by one of the longest-serving newspeople on Australian television. Mal has long been one of the most well-loved and respected news presenters..
Wed 8 Aug | Nunawading Library, 2pm
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Jane Clifton Shares her Desert Island Reads
Jane Clifton is an actress, singer, writer and registered marriage celebrant. Jane has also managed to carve out a five-decade-long show-business career. She has performed in stage roles, made Top 10 singles, written three crime novels and a memoir. Jane will always be best remembered for a role she played 40 years ago as Margot in Prisoner. Join us at Nunawading Library as we ask Jane what books have made and shaped her life, and those ones she would take to a desert island.
Thu 16 Aug | Nunawading Library, 11am
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Victorian Energy Compare Community Information Session
Join us for a free information session to help make informed decisions about your energy bills. This talk will cover a range of topics such as: How to shop around to get the best energy offer, how to read a energy bill, and understanding energy concessions.
Wed 29 Aug | Box Hill Library, 2pm
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HOMEGROWN COMPETITION
Biscuit recipes and the practice of baking have been passed down in this family for generations – and it is still an important way of spending time together and bringing in new members of the family.
Does your family have a recipe that’s been passed down through the generations? Tell us all about it by submitting a 3-5 min video at www.wml.vic.gov.au for a chance to win a $200 JB Hi-Fi voucher and kitchenware pack!
Note: Entrants must be under 25 years of age. See our website for T&C's.
ENTER YOUR VIDEO HERE TO WIN!
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HOW TO BOOK
Bookings are essential for most library events, except regular children's programs i.e. storytimes, baby karaoke and lego. Bookings can be made through our events site, or by calling or dropping into one of our branches.
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