Eight authors visit the library this March, plus illustration workshops and International Women's Day celebrations.

Inspiring events for all ages at Whitehorse Manningham Libraries

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MARCH 2019

Peter Mares: No Place Like Home - Repairing Australia’s Housing Crisis

More than a million lower-income households in Australia pay above the affordability benchmark for their housing costs. More than 100,000 people are homeless. Almost nine out ten people are concerned that home ownership might be out of reach for future generations. Yet owning a home is still seen by most Australians as an essential part of our way of life. Join us as award-winning journalist Peter Mares and author of No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia’s Housing Crisis tackles this complex issue.

Nunawading Library
Wed 13 Mar | 7pm - 8pm

Tim Flannery: Sunlight and Seaweed- An Argument for How to Feed, Power and Clean Up the World

Climate change, food production and toxic pollution present huge challenges, is it possible we already have innovative, practical and inspiring solutions? Tim Flannery is an acclaimed scientist, palaeontologist, explorer and conservationist. His latest title, Sunlight and Seaweed: An Argument for How to Feed, Power and Clean Up the World investigates exciting new technologies currently being developed to address our most pressing environmental threats.

Doncaster Library
Wed 20 Mar | 7pm - 8pm

AUTHOR TALKS

Queenie Chan - Drawing Wu Zetian, China’s Only Female Emperor

Queenie Chan is a Hong Kong-born manga-style comic book artist and the author. Her latest comic book introduces Wu Zetian, a controversial Chinese historical figure. In this talk, Queenie will share with us the challenges in portraying Wu’s life and the mysteries/distortions around it.

Mon 4 Mar | Box Hill Library, 4pm - 5pm

Elizabeth Chong - Making Chinese Food Popular in Australia

Elizabeth Chong has taught more than 35,000 students, written eight cookbooks and contributed to major hospitality journals and magazines. Elizabeth will speak about how her passion for Chinese cookery contributed to the rapid growth of Chinese food in the 1960s to becoming one of the most popular cuisines in Australia.

Wed 6 Mar | Box Hill Library, 2pm - 3pm

Author talk: Kylie Chan - Writing Kung Fu in Dark Heavens

Kylie Chan is the best-selling author of the Dark Heavens series of epic fantasy books set in modern-day Hong Kong and the Dragon Empire science fiction series. Kylie will discuss her homage to Hong Kong martial arts dramas, and the extensive research she performed to hit the right notes for the sophisticated reader.

Thu 7 Mar | Doncaster Library, 4pm - 5pm

Money Makeover: From homeless single mother to international award-winning CEO

Kylie’s passion is to empower Australian women through financial independence to turn their obstacles into opportunities. She shares ways to make and save money, save time, take care of yourself and focus on your wellbeing.

Thu 14 Mar | Box Hill Library, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Christian White: The Nowhere Child

The Nowhere Child is a combustible tale of trauma, cult, conspiracy and memory. It is the remarkable debut of Christian White, an exhilarating new Australian talent. Join us as Christian provides insight into his experience writing an instant bestseller.

Thu 21 Mar | Box Hill Library, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Kylie Chan and Carole Wilkinson Conversation session: Researching China

Join best selling authors Kylie Chan and Carole Wilkinson in conversation as they chat about their cross-cultural creative journeys, myths and culture.

Fri 8 Mar | Doncaster Library, 11am - 12pm

LIFESTYLE AND LEARNING

Knit with KOGO

Do you like to knit and help others? In 2017 KOGO (Knit One Give One) distributed 78,500 hand-crafted winter woollies to the most vulnerable in our community. Come along to hear how KOGO works with communities, how you can help and stay for a knit-in afterwards.
Tue 5 Mar | Box Hill Library, 10.30am - 12pm

Manga Drawing Workshop

Queenie Chan is a Hong Kong-born manga-style comic book artist and the author of Fabled Kingdom and The Dreaming series. In this workshop, she will teach participants how to design their own themed character and help them create a short two-page comic.

Tue 5 Mar | Pines Library, 10.30am - 12pm

Managing Money in Retirement

Are you heading into retirement and want to make sure you still have enough money for everything you need? Come to this Centrelink session and find out more.

Thu 7 Mar | Doncaster, 10.30am - 12pm

eLibrary on iPads and Tablets: eAudiobooks

Our Online Library offers books, magazines, documentaries, courses, and more. In this class, learn how to access our eAudiobooks. Requirements: Your own tablet, laptop, or smart phone, Apple ID OR Google Play ID, library card and PIN.

Thu 7 Mar | Vermont Library, 10.30am - 12pm

Homework Help

Do you need a hand with your school work? We have professional tutors available to help secondary school students.
Pop in after school for a relaxed and supportive tutoring session.

Thu 7 Mar | Box Hill Library, 4pm - 6pm

Women's Circus

Come and celebrate International Women’s Day with us and learn some new skills with the Women's Circus! This forty-five minute intro workshop will give you a taste of a range of circus tricks.

Fri 8 Mar | Box Hill Library,
4pm - 4.45pm and 5pm - 5.45pm

Tell Us a Yarn

Join us and our MC, Warrandyte Theatre Company’s own director Renata Levin-Buckland, to hear and share personal stories of being a woman in the world. Share your story, or come along just to listen to others’ tales.

Fri 8 Mar | Warrandyte Library, 7pm - 8pm

Literary Recipes Cooking Club - 'Hunny' & Rosemary Cakes

Come along and cook up a scrumptious morning tea on a literary theme! Chef and caterer of 25 years, Sophie Polites will guide you through the steps and give you expert cooking tips.

Tue 12 Mar | Avenue Neighbourhood House at Eley Park, 10am - 11.30am

Understanding Your Pension

Are you about to get the pension? Join the Centrelink team to learn how income and assets are assessed, your rights and obligations, concessions and other Centrelink services you need to know about.

Wed 13 Mar | Bulleen Library, 2pm - 3pm

Fashion Drawing Workshop

Join us in the Manningham Art Gallery for a fashion drawing workshop. Led by an artist from the Manningham Art Studios – come and hone your skill and create your very own masterpiece.

Thu 14 Mar | Doncaster Library, 6pm - 8pm

Finding your First Job as a Professional: New Graduates, Let’s Talk

Congratulations on getting your new degree, diploma or trade qualification! Now how exactly do you secure your first job? Let’s talk about approaches to finding your first great work, and what to expect in your job search.

Sat 23 Mar | Box Hill Library, 1pm - 2pm

Tabletop Gaming Presents: Melissa Rogerson

Board game superstar Melissa Rogerson is joining us at our weekly Tabletop Gaming Club to talk all things games. Come along to hear her explain how 'best' games are chosen, her recommendation on the top ten games you should have in your home, and to have a chat!

Wed 27 Mar | Box Hill Library, 5pm - 7pm

Building Self-Belief

Devika Dey, Personal Relationship and Empowerment Coach, will use her personal experience in an abusive marriage as a life case study to discuss building self-belief and what it is and why it is important to us.

Thu 28 Mar | Warrandyte Library, 5.30 - 7pm

Gambler's Help Pop-Up Stall with Mandarin and Cantonese interpreter 戒赌热线（Gambler’s Help）临时咨询点（现场配有普通话和广东话口译员）

Gambler’s Help offers counselling for people experiencing gambling related difficulties. This session offers people the chance to speak to someone about issues relating to at-risk and out-of-control gambling for either themselves or a loved one. 2019年3月29日，星期五上午10:00-11:00 博士山图书馆（Box Hill Library）戒赌热线为受到赌博问题影响的人士提供咨询服务。无论是本人或者家人朋友，亦不论是正在面对，或是有可能面临赌博成瘾的问题，都可前来咨询。现场配有普通话和广东话口译员。

Fri 29 Mar | Box Hill Library, 10am - 11am

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