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Tell us your grandparent’s (or significant older persons) favourite recipes. What stories can be unravelled when sharing these recipes? Where did they come from and why are they a favourite? Summit your short video (3-5mins) explaining the story behind the your family's most iconic homemade recipe and go in the draw to win!
Winners will be drawn from three age categories: Primary School, Secondary School and Post Secondary School (up to 25 yrs)
PRIZES for the top three submissions in each age category:
WINNERS - $200 JB Hi-Fi Voucher and Kitchenware gift pack
RUNNERS UP - $100 Readings Voucher
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Storytime for Adults
Guess what? You’re never too old for a story! We’re all great at recognising the benefits of story time for our children, but we neglect to notice how much good it could do for us too! So get cosy with us on the evening of Wednesday 18 July and beat the mid-week, mid-winter blues with a Winter storytime and free hot chocolate.
Wed 18 July | Warrandyte Library, 4.30pm
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Author Talk: Ruth Wykes
For The Ripple Effect of Murder (Clan Destine Press, May 2018), true crime author Ruth Wykes interviewed seven people from behind the headlines and behind the uniforms. She found out about how the cases involving Maria Korp, the Mornington Monster, Bandali Debs, the Bali Bombing, Black Saturday (and more) affected them personally.
Thu 19 July | Warrandyte Library, 2pm
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LEGO Robotics Workshop with Robogals
Using Lego kits, learn basic robotic concepts with the Robogals. Robogals is a student-run organisation that aims to increase female participation in engineering, science and technology. Girls and boys welcome!
Sat 21 July | Nunawading Library, 10:30am
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DIY Skincare & Essential Oils
This session will give you an overview of natural skincare, including information on using essential oils.In the one-hour session you will discover: what natural skincare is; why it is better for the skin; ingredients used in natural skincare; and why essential oils are beneficial in skincare. You will also receive a take-home product.
Sat 21 July | Box Hill Library, 11am
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Australian Native Food Harvest
Julie Weatherhead, author of Australian Native Food Harvest – a guide for the passionate cook and gardener will give an aromatic presentation on the range and uses of native foods. Julie has 20 years' experience in growing, cooking and designing gardens using the wonderful flavours of Australia.
Tue 24 July | Vermont Sth Library, 7pm
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Kirigami (Japanese Paper Cutting)
Kirigami is the cutting and folding of paper to create a shape. Using a simple design application and our laser cutter, make a card that creates a 3D shape when opened. Bookings open on Friday 6th July.
Fri 27 July | Blackburn Library, 1pm
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS
Would you like to assist members of our community to improve their English language skills in a relaxed environment?
We are currently looking for volunteers interested in working with our Conversation buddies program. This program matches Adult English Learners with English Speaking members of the community who assist students to build confidence with English language skills one on one.
The program runs in one hour weekly sessions during school terms.
Further details are available on at: www.wml.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=835
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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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