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Web Addresswww.yprl.vic.gov.au

Tarot Card ReadingWednesday 27 May

6.30pm7.30pm

Explore the mysteries of tarotcard reading with teacher WayneCosshall. What does the future havein store for you?

Australias Biggest Morning TeaThursday 28 May

11.00am12.00noon

Meet, relax and chat about newbooks, enjoy a delicious morning tea,and help raise funds for TheCancerCouncil with a gold coin donation.

Painting with PastelsFriday 5 June

1.30pm2.30pm

Artist Betty Maher will demonstratethe art of pastel painting. Unleash yourcreativity in this fun and practical session.

Screen ReadsNovels and MoviesMonday 15 June

2.00pm3.00pm

Have you read any books that havemade it to the big screen or vice-versa?Share your reading experiences of TV orfilm tie-ins with other like-minded readersCome along and join the discussion.

Scrapbooking: Preserving YourSpecial MemoriesThursday 25 June

10.30am11.30am

Local History Librarian Liz Pigeon willdemonstrate how you can safely storeyour photos and preserve the storiesbehind them.

THOMASTOWN LIBRARY

ESL Conversation ProgramEvery Tuesday

2.00pm3.00pm

Is English your second language? Joinin this weekly program to practise yourconversational English skills. Enjoy acup of tea or coffee and chat with otherpeople from your local community.

Arabic NEW Material LaunchMonday 4 May

6.00pm8.30pm

Join us for a cooking demonstrationof Arabic influence. Enjoy tasting thefinished product while you select fromNEW Arabic language items includingDVDs, CDs, magazines and books.

LAW WEEK (Monday 11 May Sunday 17 May)

Dealing with LawyersIn Partnership with Whittlesea

Community Legal Service

Monday 11 May

11.00am12.00noon

Robert, from Whittlesea CommunityLegal Service will explain legal costs,procedures to follow and what to do ifyou are unhappy with your lawyer.

Knitting ClubMonday 18 May

4.00pm5.00pm

Learn to knit if you dont know how.Bring your own needles. Wool provided.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATIONWEEK Libraries YourPassport to Discovery

New BooksMonday 25 May Thursday 28 May

10.00am12.00noon

View our new books display while youenjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Bedside ReadsMonday 25 May

3.00pm4.00pm

Do you have several books on the goor a favourite book you know you willnever finish? Come along and discusswhat you have on your bedside table.A guest reader will share some pagesof their favourite bedside read.

The Classics: 19001920Wednesday 27 May

6.30pm8.00pm

Ann Dixon will talk about the decades1900-1920 and see items from the eraof some of the great novels in history.

Italian NEW Item Launch

Tuesday 2 June2.00pm3.00pm

Select from NEW Italian language itemsincluding DVDs, CDs, magazines andbooks. Enjoy an Italian-inspired afternoontea while you listen to Italian CDs.

Winter Pet Care and Blanket DriveMonday 15 June

2.00pm3.00pm

Epping RSPCA will discuss your winterpet care needs and their adoptionprogram. A special canine guest will be inattendance to charm you. Drop off yourclean unwanted blankets and towels atthe library prior to this session.

REFUGEE WEEK (SundayJune 14 Saturday June 20)

Journeys Art WorkSunday 14 June Saturday 20 June

View our display of artwork and writingby local primary and secondary schoolstudents revealing their journeys orreflections of family and friends.

Knit for Local Charity GroupsWednesday 17June

11.00am12.00noon

Are you a knitter with no one to knit for?Join this new group to knit items for localcharity groups. Patterns, some wooland knitting needles will be available atthe session. Come and meet others inthe community with similar interests ofknitting and helping other local people.

Screen ReadsMurder Mystery NightMonday 22 June

6.30pm8.00pm

Join us for new books, trivia and gameswith a mystery flavour. If you dare!

Night-Time ReadThursday 25 June

7.00pm8.00pm

Join us for our second night-time read.Bring along your favourite toy and bedressed in your comfy pyjamas. Enjoya drink of hot chocolate with us afterthe stories.

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DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY

Call for Community Interest

Audio Book ClubIn Partnership with Vision Australia

We are planning a book

club for borrowers with a

print disability.

Books will be available as

audio books playable on

DAISY players.

Pass this information to

others who can benefit. See

staff at Diamond Valley Library

for more information or to

register interest.

Italian Discussion Group(First Wednesday of every month)

Wednesday 6 May

2.00pm3.00pm

Wednesday 3 June

2.00pm3.00pm

Do you speak Italian? Come to thelibrary for a cuppa and a chat, make newfriends, and borrow new items from theItalian collection.

Knitting Group(Third Wednesday of the month)

Wednesday 20 May

2.00pm3.00pm

Wednesday 17 June

2.00pm3.00pm

Join our new knitting group for beginnersand experienced knitters and use yourskills to knit items for charity.


Poetry IdolSunday 24 May

2.00pm4.00pm

Melbourne Writers Festivaland

Salon Productions present

Poetry Idol.

Does your poetry work on the pageand on the stage? This could be thebig break youve been waiting for.$2000 first prize and a contract withPicaro Press. Heat winners performat the 2009 Melbourne WritersFestival. More information atwww.paradiseanthology.com.

Bedside ReadsBanned and ChallengedFriday 29 May

10.00am11.00am

From the Holy Bible to Alice inWonderland Join our monthlybook chat and be amazed at thebooks that find a place on this list.Morning tea provided.

Family History Fest ContinuesFamily History Research DayThursday 28 May

10.00am3.00pm

Delve into your family historyduring this after-hours event. Forexperienced researchers. Accessto databases. Network with others.Limited staff assistance.Lunch provided.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Film ScreeningGarbage WarriorFriday 5 June

1.00pm2.30pm

What do beer cans, car tyres and waterbottles have in common? Not muchunless you are radical Earthship eco-architect Michael Reynolds. See the toolsof choice for producing self-sufficientcommunities where design and functionconverge in eco-efficient harmony.

Family History Fest Continues Researching Your FamilysMilitary HeritageWednesday 24 June

1.30pm2.30pm

Honour your familys military heritage

by exploring resources and build a tributeon the Mapping Our Anzacs website.

Bedside ReadsNever Judge a Book By Its MovieFriday 26 June

10.00am11.00am

Many well-known works of literature havebeen adapted for film, but the movie isnever as good as the book. Or is it? Haveyour say. Morning tea provided.

ELTHAM LIBRARY

Friday FocusJobs Best and WorstFriday 1 May

10.30am11.30am

Join us in this session as we sharestories on some of the more interestingjobs we have had. Morning tea included.

Discover Asia @ Your LibraryThursday 21 May

10.30am11.30am

Meridian Travel will give you expertadvice on planning an enjoyable trip toAsia. Find out about an escorted trip toVietnam in October.


Paint Me a StoryMonday 25 May Sunday 31 May

View an exhibition of paintingsdepicting books by Nell StreetPainters in the library foyer. Enjoy thediscovery of literature in art as youguess the book in each painting.

The Barista and the BiggestMorning TeaThursday 28 May

10.30am12.00noon

Barista Mark Stewart will show youhow to make a good coffee on ahome machine. Enjoy your coffee (ortea) with a fine morning tea providedby local traders, browse the selectionof new materials, and feel gooddonating to The Cancer Council.

Friday FocusPoetryFriday 5 June

10.30am11.30am

In this popular session of poetry, shareyour favourite or your own composition.Morning tea included.

Go Green EverydayThursday 11 June

10.30am11.30am

Want to live in a more sustainable way?Lucinda from Going Green Solutionswill explain everyday green products andhow they help the environment. Cleaningand laundry products, food ware andrecycled paper products, and things forkids will be demonstrated.

Screen ReadsThe Fantastic FourSaturday 27 June

2.00pm4.00pm

Start the holidays with this free familyevent. Cosmic radiation gives fourastronauts superpowers to thwart theevil plans of Doctor Victor Von Doom.Screening will take place in the roomnext to the library with free popcorn anddrinks. The film is PG-rated.

Nillumbik Night StorytimeTuesday 30 June

6.30pm7.30pm

Bring your favourite cuddly toy and

wear your pjs to this evening of fun.Guaranteed to give you sweet dreams.

www.yprl.vic.gov.au Bookings required for some programs. See the branch for details.

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Passport to DiscoveryStorytimeWednesday 27 May

4.00pm5.00pm

Travel the globe with stories andactivities. Get involved in a hunt thatwill take you around the world. Perfectfor adventure seekers. Ages 5+.

Scene-It Movie Trivia GameWednesday 17 June

7.00pm8.30pm

The ultimate movie challenge. Bring aplate to share with friends.

Recalling the Past Local History Morning TeaThursday 18 June

10.30am11.30am

Bring along your memories of life in thenorthern suburbs for us to record. Relivethe past over a cup of tea or coffee.

Bedtime StorytimeMovie MadnessThursday 25 June

7.00pm7.45pm

Dress up as yourfavourite movie orbook character. Listento stories and music based on movies.Test your movie knowledge in our quiz.

WATSONIA LIBRARY

Memories of Our Community:The Teen YearsTuesday 5 May

10.30am11.30am

Bring along your personal stories,photographs and memorabilia to sharein a casual session with Liz Pidgeon ourLocal History Librarian.

Cyber Safety Talk

In Partnership with AustralianCommunications and Media Authority

Tuesday 5 May

7.00pm8.30pm

How do we protect ourselves and ourkids from some of the dangers that existon the web? A valuable informationsession on how to avoid cyber predators,cyber bullying and protect your identity.

Bedside ReadsWomens WritingTuesday 19 May

7.00pm8.00pm

Talk about favourite women novelists andtheir writing. From Jane Austen to KathyLettethere will be many femmes of thepen at the library for this event. Comeprepared for irreverent fun. Dont forgetto bring your bedside read.


Coffee for a Cause and NewBook Morning TeaMonday 25 May

10.30am11.30am

Come and browse our lovely newbooks while enjoying coffee andmorning tea. We will be asking fordonations, which we will forward tothe bushfire appeal.

Bedside ReadsAustralian CriminalsThursday 4 June

7.00pm8.30pm

A very special Bedside Reads forthose interested in true crime ormurder mystery fiction. RochelleJackson, author ofInside their Minds:Australian Criminals, will be talkingabout forensic psychology and how itis used in the courts and by the police.She seeks to answer questions as towhy people turn to crime and whycriminals do what they do. Rochellesbook will be sold on the night.

Memories of Our Community:Marriage and FamilyTuesday 9 June

10.30am11.30am

Bring along your stories, photographsand memorabilia to share with our Local

History Librarian Liz Pidgeon.

Cemetery Talks with DavidWeatherill: Three LocalCemeteriesThursday 11 June

(Warringal Heidelberg Cemetery)

Thursday 18 June

(Hawdon St Heidelberg Cemetery)

Thursday 25 June(Greensborough Cemetery)

7.00pm8.00pm

Listen to the history of our area throughour local cemeteries with historian, DavidWeatherill. Refreshments served.

WhittleseaLALOR LIBRARY

Mandarin Storytime(First Tuesday of every month)

Tuesday 5 May

4.00pm5.00pm

Tuesday 2 June

4.00pm5.00pm

JoinAngela for our bilingual storytime inthe Mandarin language and take part in acraft activity.

LAW WEEK (Monday 11 May Sunday 17 May)

Dealing with LawyersIn Conjunction with Whittlesea

Community Legal Service

Friday 15 May

11.00am12.00noon

Join Robert from WhittleseaCommunity Legal Service for thisinformation session explaining legalcosts, procedures to follow and what todo if you are unhappy with your lawyer.

Songs From Your LifeIn Partnership with Alzheimers

Australia, Victoria

Thursday 14 May

1.00pm3.00pm

Share life experiences in this reminiscingand song-writing workshop. What abeautiful way to share your story withfamily members. No singing or musicalexperience necessary.

Italian Storytime(Third Tuesday of every month)

Tuesday 19 May

10.00am11.00am

Tuesday 16 June

10.00am11.00am

Join Nonna Maria for Italian songs andrhymes, stories and a simple craft activity.


New BooksTuesday 26 May Saturday 30 May

10.00am12.00noon

Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffeewhile viewing our new books displaythroughout this week.

BanyuleIVANHOE LIBRARY

Techno PlaygroupBe a Library TouristFriday 1 May

10.00am11.30am

Tour your library online, find out aboutthe wide range of resources offered andimprove your library experience.

Creative Craft Circle: Craft OnlineThursday 21 May

11.00am1.00pm

Bring along your craft work and shareyour skills with others or learn a newcraft. Also investigate craft websites andblogs to enrich your creative experience.New members welcome.


Bedside ReadsMonday 18 May

10.30am11.30am

Monday 25 May

7.30pm8.30pm

Discover the world of books andreading online. Share your thoughtsabout books and reading with others.Chat with our mystery guest readerwho will share his/her reading choices.

Just4Kids: Treasure HuntTuesday 26 May

4.00pm5.00pm

Follow the clues and search for hiddentreasure in your library. Suitable forprimary school age children.

DreamerTwilight Puppet ShowPresented by Dream Puppets

Thursday 28 May

6.30pm7.15pm

Dreamer is an endearing little puppetcharacter, half animal and half human,who can communicate with othercreatures without speaking. Dreamertravels through a world of imaginationwhile asleep in his magic bed. Joinhim in his world of dreams.

Focus On: Happy FeetTuesday 2 June

10.30am11.30am

Keep your feet healthy and improve yourwellbeing with tips from a local podiatrist.

Yarra Plenty Reads Presents

Anthony NoackThursday 4 June

7.00pm8.00pm

Hear a local author speak about his firstnovel Eaglemont where history andfiction merge, exploring the changinglandscape of Eaglemont. Copies of thebook will be available for purchase andsigning by the author.

Techno PlaygroupGoes Into OverdriveFriday 5 June

10.00am11.30am

Learn to search for, download and view avideo from Overdrive on your computer.An informal practical session forbeginners to gain skills and confidenceusing computers.

Bedside ReadsMonday 15 June

10.30am11.30am

Explore and chat about the diversewritings of Australias migrants.

Creative Craft CircleThursday 18 June

11.00am1.00pm

To mark Refugee Week createsomething and donate it to theAsylumSeeker Resource Centre. Bring alongyour craft work and share your skillswith others or learn a new craft. Newmembers welcome.

Refugee Week (Sunday June 14 Saturday June 20)

Thursday 18 June2.00pm3.00pm

Hear about the valued work of theAsylum Seeker Resource Centre ,which provides support, comfort,friendship and hope to refugees throughtheir aid and advocacy work. Goldcoin donation.

Creative Writing GroupFriday 19 June

10.30am11.30am

Learn about screenwriting with Richardfrom the screenwriting course atNMIT Greensborough.

Bedside ReadsMonday 22 June

7.30pm8.30pm

Read the book? Hated the film? Getinvolved in an informal chat about bookand film adaptations.

Bedtime StorytimeTuesday 23 June

7.00pm7.45pm

Bring along your teddyfor bedtime storytimewith special wide-awakestories (and maybe a sleep one too!)

ROSANNA LIBRARY

Saturday StorytimeSaturday 2 May

2.00pm3.00pm

Listen to stories and participate in anexciting activity.

Beautiful Black MourningCostumes and CustomsThursday 7 May

7.00pm8.30pm

Take a visual trip through history withAnn Dixon as she explores the fashionof mourning. Examples of black dressesand accessories bring to life this history.

Scrabble NightThursday 14 May

6.45pm9.00pm

Thursday 11 June

6.45pm9.00pm

Join us for family friendly fun and games.From beginners to experts. Bring yourScrabble board and get involved.

Mr. Trombone ManSaturday 23 May

11.00am12.00noon

Indulge your inner musician. Learn thehistory of the trombone and enjoy amusical performance which will get your

feet tapping. Refreshments provided.


Library Week CelebrationEarly Bird Opening HoursMonday 25 May Friday 29 May

(Closed Tuesday 26 May)

8.00am10.00am

Celebrate Library Week 2009 withextended opening hours. Pick up yourbooks and check your emails whileenjoying a cup of hot coffee or tea.

www.yprl.vic.gov.au Bookings required for some programs. See the branch for details. www.yprl.vic.gov.au Bookings required for some programs. See the branch for details.

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