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<strong>Spring</strong><br />
September <strong>2023</strong> – November <strong>2023</strong><br />
#LibrariesChangeLives
WELCOME...<br />
Booking an Event<br />
All bookings are for events held 1st September<br />
<strong>2023</strong> – 30th November <strong>2023</strong> and will be held<br />
over Zoom, Facebook, YouTube or in person.<br />
Spaces fill up quickly so we recommend you book in<br />
as soon as you can. If you can no longer attend, please<br />
contact a member of staff or cancel online so it can be<br />
offered to someone on the waiting list.<br />
If your chosen event is booked out, join our waiting list.<br />
We will contact you if tickets become available.<br />
活 动 预 定<br />
预 订 这 些 活 动 将 以 Zoom,Facebook,YouTube 或 面 对<br />
面 的 形 式 进 行 。 预 约 通 常 很 快 满 额 , 所 以 建 议 您 尽 早<br />
预 定 。 若 您 预 定 后 无 法 参 加 , 请 联 系 工 作 人 员 或 在 线 取<br />
消 , 这 样 可 将 您 的 名 额 转 给 等 待 名 单 上 的 其 他 人 士 。<br />
若 欲 参 加 活 动 已 经 定 满 , 您 可 加 入 我 们 的 等 待 名 单 。 若<br />
有 多 余 名 额 , 我 们 将 与 您 联 系 。<br />
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries acknowledges the<br />
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as Traditional Owners<br />
of the land and waterways now known as Whitehorse<br />
and Manningham. We pay our respects to their past,<br />
present and future Elders.<br />
How to Book<br />
ONLINE:<br />
Visit wml.vic.gov.au and select the ‘Events’ tab. You<br />
can search for the event name or browse by category,<br />
audience, language or month. Click on the event and<br />
click the red ‘Register for event’ button on the righthand<br />
side. Please make sure your details are correct<br />
as a staff member may need to contact you regarding<br />
your event.<br />
BY PHONE OR IN BRANCH:<br />
Contact us by phone or in branch, and a staff member<br />
will book you in to the event.<br />
如 何 预 定<br />
线 上 预 定 :<br />
登 陆 wml.vic.gov.au 网 站 , 并 选 择 “Events( 活 动 )”<br />
标 签 。 您 可 搜 索 活 动 名 称 或 按 照 活 动 类 别 、 观 众 群 体 、<br />
语 言 或 月 份 查 看 。 请 先 点 击 感 兴 趣 的 活 动 , 然 后 点 击<br />
右 侧 红 色 “Register for event( 活 动 注 册 )” 按 钮 。 请<br />
确 保 提 供 准 确 的 个 人 信 息 , 方 便 工 作 人 员 在 需 要 时 与 您<br />
联 系 。<br />
电 话 预 定 或 前 往 图 书 馆 预 定 :<br />
可 致 电 或 亲 自 前 往 图 书 馆 , 工 作 人 员 会 协 助 您 进 行 活 动<br />
预 约 。<br />
Auslan interpretation can be arranged for any library event by request.<br />
Please contact library staff to arrange.<br />
Program details were correct at the time of printing, but<br />
events may vary from the information here. For further<br />
information, refer to our website www.wml.vic.gov.au<br />
印 刷 时 活 动 详 情 为 准 确 信 息 , 但 实 际 活 动 细 节 可 能 会<br />
有 所 不 同 。 欲 知 详 情 , 请 登 陆 网 站 www.wml.vic.gov.au<br />
查 询 。<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Children & Families<br />
Regular Progams............................................................................................................................. 04<br />
Special Events.................................................................................................................................. 06<br />
Book Ninjas....................................................................................................................................... 08<br />
Makerspace....................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
Youth<br />
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 15<br />
English Language<br />
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 18<br />
Writing Groups & Literature<br />
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 19<br />
Author Talks ..................................................................................................................................... 23<br />
Lifestyle & Learning<br />
Regular Events.................................................................................................................................. 24<br />
Seniors Festival ............................................................................................................................... 30<br />
Games & Hobbies<br />
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 37<br />
Family & Local History<br />
Family and Local History..................................................................................................................38<br />
eLearning & Technology<br />
E- Learning and Tech ......................................................................................................................39<br />
Digital Literacy for Seniors..............................................................................................................40<br />
Makerspace Adults.......................................................................................................................... 41
CHILDREN & FAMILIES<br />
Baby Karaoke<br />
0 – 1 years<br />
Join us each week to sing along together with simple<br />
songs and nursery rhymes. For children from birth to<br />
18 months old, with parents and carers.<br />
Does not run during school holidays – check for<br />
special sessions on holiday programs.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
Bulleen Thursdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Tuesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Nunawading Tuesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
The Pines Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
Vermont Sth Thursdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Warrandyte Wednesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Tiny Tots<br />
1 – 3 years<br />
Simple stories, nursery songs, rhymes and a craft<br />
activity especially designed for babies and toddlers.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn Tuesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Thursdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
Bulleen Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
Doncaster Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
Nunawading Mondays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Nunawading Fridays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
The Pines Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
Vermont Sth Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am<br />
NEW! Persian Storytime<br />
0 – 5 years<br />
Teacher and storyteller Nassrin will give you a fun<br />
experience of Persian language and culture through<br />
stories, songs and activities. Held on the fourth<br />
Monday of the month during school terms.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Mon 25 Sep 11.30 am – 12.15 pm<br />
Greek Storytime<br />
2 – 6 years<br />
Join Denise on the second Tuesday of each month<br />
for songs and stories followed by a simple craft<br />
activity.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
CHILDREN & FAMILIES YOUTH | WHAT’S ON<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Tue 12 Sep 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Doncaster Tue 10 Oct 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Doncaster Tue 14 Nov 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
3 – 5 years<br />
Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft activity, as<br />
well as literacy tips for parents and carers. Lots of<br />
fun in a relaxed and social environment.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn Thursdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Box Hill Fridays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Bulleen Mondays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Doncaster Wednesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Nunawading Tuesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
The Pines Thursdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Vermont Sth Fridays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Warrandyte Wednesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Mandarin Storytime<br />
0 – 5 years<br />
A Little Chinese Adventure 的 发 言 人 将 带 来 精 彩 纷 呈 的<br />
故 事 介 绍 、 歌 曲 演 唱 和 手 工 制 作 , 他 们 还 会 为 孩 子 们 介<br />
绍 本 馆 中 文 书 目 中 的 部 分 故 事 。<br />
Experienced presenters from A Little Chinese<br />
Adventure will provide fun storytelling, songs and<br />
craft. They will also introduce children to stories from<br />
our Chinese collection.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Tue 12 Sep 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Doncaster Tue 5 Sep 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Box Hill Tue 10 & 24 Oct 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Doncaster Tue 3 &17 Oct 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Box Hill Tue 14& 28 Nov 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Doncaster Tue 7 & 21 Nov 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Doncaster Mon 23 Oct 11.30 am – 12.15 pm<br />
Doncaster Mon 27 Nov 11.30 am – 12.15 pm<br />
Lego Club<br />
Weekly (5 – 10 years)<br />
Do you love Lego®? We supply the bricks, you bring<br />
the imagination! Join in the fun of these weekly<br />
sessions. Runs during school terms. For kids aged<br />
5 to 10.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn Wednesdays 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Tuesdays 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
Bulleen Saturdays 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Mondays 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
Nunawading Thursdays 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Saturdays 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Warrandyte Tuesdays 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
CHILDREN & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON<br />
CHILDREN & FAMILIES<br />
CHILDREN & FAMILIES<br />
Green Scream Halloween<br />
Photo Session<br />
Come have your photo taken using our Green<br />
Screen studio where you select from a variety of<br />
spooky settings for your own Halloween portrait!<br />
Dress in a scary costume for added fun. Photos<br />
will be sent directly to your email.<br />
Registration: Not Required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Tue 31 Oct 3.00 pm – 6.30 pm<br />
Low Vision Awareness<br />
Storytime<br />
World Vision Day (3-5 years)<br />
How would you go surfing with low vision? We'll<br />
be reading the inspiring new picture book based<br />
on the true story of a world champion blind surfer,<br />
Matt Formston. Sensory activities and craft will<br />
also be related to this topic.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Tue 10 Oct 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Special Bilingual Storytime<br />
Mid Autumn Moon Festival<br />
During this special storytime, you will learn<br />
about the traditions associated with this<br />
centuries-old festival and enjoy stories, songs<br />
and craft in Mandarin and English.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
主 题 双 语 故 事 会<br />
中 秋 节<br />
欢 迎 参 加 以 中 秋 节 为 主 题 的 中 英 双 语 故 事 会 , 了 解 节<br />
日 传 统 , 聆 听 节 日 典 故 、 歌 曲 , 体 验 手 工 艺 活 动 , 共 同 了<br />
解 、 庆 祝 历 史 悠 久 的 中 秋 佳 节 !<br />
Indigenous Literacy Day<br />
Story Walk<br />
Walking Storytime<br />
A Story Walk is a series of signs along a short<br />
trail in a park or open space. Each sign contains<br />
a consecutive page of a picture book, so you can<br />
read or enjoy the book by moving from one sign<br />
to the next at your own pace. It's a great way to<br />
enjoy books and fresh air at the same time! We'll<br />
be celebrating a book by an Indigenous author<br />
for Indigenous Literacy Day on 6 September.<br />
The Story Walk will also run during during the<br />
Whitehorse Heritage Festival, so get out into<br />
nature and enjoy this beautiful story!<br />
Registration: Not Required<br />
Storytime with Your<br />
Favourite Older Person!<br />
International Day of Older Persons<br />
(3-5 years)<br />
报 名 方 式 : 需 线 上 报 名<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Sat 30 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Schwerkolt<br />
Cottage: Deep<br />
Creek Road,<br />
Mitcham<br />
Wed 6 Sep – 24 Sep<br />
All Day<br />
Family Storytime<br />
Cinderella and Friends<br />
Bring the whole family for a storytime based on<br />
this traditional tale - with a twist or two! We'll<br />
finish with a simple craft activity. All participants<br />
will then receive a drink voucher for the new café<br />
at The Round (Whitehorse's new performing arts<br />
centre), and you might even want to stay for the<br />
matinee session of the show based on the same<br />
famous story- the Rogers and Hammerstein<br />
version of Cinderella!<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Sat 28 Oct 11.00 am – 11.30am<br />
Bring your grandparent or older friend to<br />
storytime for some special stories, songs and<br />
crafts to remind us to appreciate our favourite<br />
older community members. From 2 October – 6<br />
October.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
2 Oct– 6 Oct<br />
Blackburn Thursday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Box Hill Friday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Bulleen Monday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Doncaster Wednesday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Nunawading Tuesday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
The Pines Thursday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Vermont Sth Friday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
Games Day<br />
International Games Month<br />
(All Ages)<br />
Doncaster Library is hosting our annual Games<br />
Day as part of International Games Month.<br />
Drop in any time to play, or register on the day<br />
to compete in tournaments and competitions.<br />
We'll have tabletop and video games, roleplaying,<br />
boardgames, card games, party games,<br />
competitive and co-operative games! Borrow<br />
outdoor games to take home and play! No need<br />
to book, just come along. There's something for<br />
everyone: kids, adults and the whole family!<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Sat 18 Nov 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm<br />
Warrandyte Wednesday 11.00 am – 11.45 am<br />
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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BOOK<br />
NINJAS<br />
Book Ninjas Zoom<br />
(7 – 11 yrs)<br />
End of Term Book Chat<br />
What have you been reading in Term 2? Show off<br />
your reading list, or tell us about your most (or<br />
least!) favourite book for this Term.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Mon 12 Sep 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Halloween Book Ninjas<br />
Special Book Chat<br />
Come to Book Ninjas Halloween Special, if you dare!<br />
Tell us about your favourite scary book, get spooked<br />
by a creepy campfire story, and help create the most<br />
monstrous monster that ever monstered! For bonus<br />
points, come in your trick or treat costume!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tue 31 Oct 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Book Ninjas 5 Picture<br />
Challenge<br />
(7 – 11 yrs)<br />
Play one of Book Ninjas favourite games – the<br />
storytelling challenge! You will be presented with<br />
5 pictures and your challenge is to turn them into<br />
a story!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Thu 16 Nov 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Book Ninjas Zoom<br />
(7 – 11 yrs)<br />
End of Term Book Chat<br />
Yes, it's early! We know school isn't over yet, but<br />
come along and tell us what you've been reading!<br />
Talk about your books then participate in a group<br />
activity.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tue 28 Nov 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Book Ninjas LIVE<br />
(School Holidays 7-11 years)<br />
Join us LIVE at Doncaster Library for a special<br />
School Holiday edition of Book Ninjas. See the<br />
School Holiday Program for more details.<br />
Registration: Required, register online Cost: $2<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 21 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
Book Ninjas Ready, Set,<br />
Draw!<br />
(7 – 11 yrs)<br />
Get your paper and pen ready for a speedy drawing<br />
challenge! You’ll be provided with a series of<br />
bookish prompts, you have to draw your answer<br />
within the set time – but can the other Book Ninjas<br />
guess your answer?<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tue 10 Oct 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm
CHILDREN & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON<br />
MAKERSPACE<br />
MAKERSPACE<br />
CodeClub: Ozobot<br />
Programming Challenge<br />
8+ years<br />
Ozobots are tiny, intelligent robots that can navigate<br />
the world using colour and coding. Learn how to<br />
code them to interact with the physical world using<br />
the visual language of Ozoblocky.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 2 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 11 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Box Hill Fri 3 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
LEGOLab: Stop Motion<br />
Animation<br />
8+ years<br />
Build a LEGO® scene and bring it to life with the<br />
magic of stop motion animation. Add a title page and<br />
sound effects to create a full movie experience.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Mon 4 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 5 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 11 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Make 3D Graphics<br />
with Voxels<br />
8+ years<br />
Learn how to create beautiful 3D objects and scenes<br />
using MagicaVoxel. Voxels are 3D pixels, similar to<br />
Minecraft blocks, that allow you to create scenes,<br />
add lighting, and render using various techniques.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 9 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Make A Soundtrack for Video<br />
Games<br />
8+ years<br />
You’ll be tasked with creating a soundtrack for<br />
a video game/animation. Explore the process of<br />
creating music to evoke different moods using<br />
Beepbox, a free and easy to use online tool. Suitable<br />
for both curious beginners and experienced<br />
musicians.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 5 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Box Hill Fri 6 Oct 4.15 pm - 5.15 pm<br />
CraftTime: LEGO®<br />
Print Making<br />
8+ years<br />
Learn the art of relief printmaking with this simple<br />
technique that utilises Lego bricks to make quick and<br />
impactful geometric designs. No experience with<br />
printmaking (or LEGO ) required.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
LEGO®: WeDo Robotics<br />
8+ years<br />
Love LEGO? Love robots? Join us for an interactive<br />
and hands-on session where you'll build and program<br />
your own robots using LEGO bricks and the WeDo<br />
software.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
CraftTime: Geometric<br />
Bookmarks<br />
8+ years<br />
Using easy to use software and our Cricut cutting<br />
machine, you learn how to design beautiful<br />
geometric bookmarks you can take home.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Doncaster Thu 7 Sep 4.15 pm - 5.15pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 9 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
CraftTime: Trash Puppets<br />
8+ years<br />
Learn how the art of puppetry and unleash your<br />
creativity as we transform discarded materials into<br />
vibrant characters with moving parts. Together,<br />
we'll bring these unique puppets to life and explore<br />
construction techniques and the importance of<br />
recycling and reusing.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Nunawading Wed 13 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
LEGO®: Fashion Show<br />
Come and try your hand at making clothes for LEGO<br />
Minifigures out of recycled and sustainable materials<br />
such as paper, plastic wrappers, recycled fabric, and<br />
organic material. Bring along your imagination and<br />
learn about sustainable clothing practices.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Makerspace Drop In:<br />
3D Printing<br />
All Welcome<br />
Witness the cutting-edge technology in action as we<br />
showcase the process of bringing digital designs<br />
to life. The Makerspace team will be set up all<br />
afternoon, ready to help you discover the endless<br />
possibilities and applications of 3D printing. Drop<br />
by, be inspired, and delve into the exciting world of<br />
additive manufacturing!<br />
Registration: Not required, drop in.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Wed 25 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Fri 1 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 15 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
The Pines Fri 27 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 6 Sep 2.00pm – 5.00 pm<br />
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON<br />
MAKERSPACE<br />
MAKERSPACE<br />
Makerspace Drop In:<br />
Laser Cutting<br />
All Welcome<br />
Step into the world of precision and digital fabrication<br />
as the Makerspace teams showcases laser cutting.<br />
We’ll be doing demonstrations of our laser cutters<br />
etching and cutting intricate designs on various<br />
materials. Discover how this precise tool speedily<br />
transforms ideas into reality. Drop by anytime<br />
between 2pm and 5pm and explore the limitless<br />
possibilities of laser cutting!<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Sphero Programming<br />
Challenge<br />
8+ years<br />
Spheros are intelligent robotic spheres with an<br />
indestructible shell, and extensive programming<br />
capabilities. Learn how to program them using a<br />
visual language and have fun completing a series of<br />
challenges.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Fri 17 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Make A Videogame with Bitsy<br />
8+ years<br />
Want to learn to make your own video game? Bitsy is<br />
a free and accessible game editor that can be used in<br />
your browser. In this workshop, we’ll be creating tiny<br />
games, stories and worlds that you can share online.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Mon 2 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 3 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 4 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Makedo: Cardboard<br />
Construction<br />
8+ years<br />
Learn how to transform ordinary cardboard into<br />
incredible creations using the innovative MakeDos<br />
system of safe tools. From forts to robots, let your<br />
imagination run wild as we explore sustainability and<br />
the power of creativity.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Mon 13 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 14 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 18 Oct 2.00pm – 5.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Thu 16 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Optical Illusions: Zoetropes<br />
and Thaumatropes<br />
8+ years<br />
Discover the magical illusion techniques that lead to<br />
the invention of movies with early animation devices<br />
like the Zoetropes and Thaumatropes. Dive into their<br />
fascinating origins and learn how to create your own<br />
physical animated sequences!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Mon 30 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 31 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 6 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 8 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
CraftTime: Sticker Design<br />
with Cricut<br />
8+ years<br />
Want to make custom stickers? Using Canva's<br />
awesome graphic design tools, we'll create colourful<br />
and unique stickers and cut them out with our Cricut<br />
cutting machine.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Mon 16 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 17 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 23 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Music Maker: Beat Maker<br />
Workshop<br />
8+ years<br />
Learn the basics of programming electronic music.<br />
Create a beat and try your hand at turning any<br />
household sound, including your voice, into music.<br />
Suitable for both curious beginners and experienced<br />
musicians.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Fri 8 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 1 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
The Pines Fri 24 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Make a Video Game<br />
with Bloxels<br />
8+ years<br />
Want to make your own video game? Come and<br />
create playable games, stories and worlds with<br />
Bloxels. Bloxels is a fun and easy introduction to<br />
game development and pixel art using physical<br />
blocks that appear inside your game.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Mon 20 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
The Pines Tue 21 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 28 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm<br />
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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YOUTH | WHAT’S ON<br />
Stuck?<br />
Here’s how to get unstuck tonight<br />
(and the rest of Term).*<br />
WEEK 6<br />
WRITING<br />
FEEDBACK:<br />
“Ok, I’m pretty happy<br />
with it now, but<br />
always get anxious<br />
about my referencing<br />
before I submit.”<br />
THIS WEEK<br />
WRITING FEEDBACK:<br />
“Hi - can I have some<br />
feedback on my essay?”<br />
WEEK 2<br />
CONNECT LIVE:<br />
“Hi. I’m trying to prove<br />
that if two opposite sides<br />
of a cyclic quadrilateral<br />
are equal, then the other<br />
two sides are parallel,<br />
but it’s not working out.”<br />
YOUTH 12 YEARS+<br />
Role Playing Games (12+)<br />
Join us as we delve into a world of fantasy and<br />
magic with the legendary role-playing game of<br />
Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Mon 11 Sep 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 9 Oct 5.30 pm – 7.00pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 13 Nov 5.30 pm – 7.00pm<br />
Running a Dungeons &<br />
Dragons Campaign<br />
Narration, Adjudication, and Storytelling<br />
for the Beginner Dungeon Master (12+)<br />
Learn the basics of running a Dungeons & Dragons<br />
session as Dungeon Master in one hour. The same<br />
content will be provided each month for 5 different<br />
persons. After the session you are welcome to stay<br />
for our regular D&D session as an adventurer or to<br />
immediately practice being a Dungeon master with a<br />
provided mini-campaign.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Mon 11 Sep 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 9 Oct 4.30 pm – 5.30pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 13 Nov 4.30 pm – 5.30pm<br />
WEEK 5<br />
WRITING FEEDBACK:<br />
“Hello, I would like<br />
some feedback on<br />
this essay (mainly<br />
pg 4) and also ways<br />
to improve it! Is my<br />
sentence structure<br />
correct? Do my ideas<br />
flow well?”<br />
WEEK 4<br />
CONNECT LIVE:<br />
“Hi I really need<br />
help with question<br />
16 part B!”<br />
WEEK 3<br />
WRITING<br />
FEEDBACK:<br />
“I have a draft of<br />
my speech, but it’s<br />
too long for the 5<br />
minute limit, can<br />
you give me some<br />
feedback on it?”<br />
Strategy Board Games (12+)<br />
Join us once a month as we play tabletop games at<br />
the Box Hill Library. Test your wits with Strategy board<br />
games like Ticket to Ride or Forbidden Island, beginners<br />
welcome.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Mon 25 Sep 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 23 Oct 5.30 pm – 7.00pm<br />
Box Hill Mon 27 Nov 5.30 pm – 7.00pm<br />
* Warning: May result in feelings of confidence about study; side effects may include happy parents and happy teachers!<br />
Study help, anytime, anywhere.<br />
FREE from Whitehorse Manningham<br />
Libraries, go to: studiosity.com/access.<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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YOUTH WHAT’S ON<br />
YOUTH 12 YEARS+<br />
Rainbow Shoelace Project<br />
Wear It Purple Day<br />
The aim of the Rainbow Shoelace Project is to show<br />
support to the LGBTQIA+ community by wearing Pride<br />
coloured beads on your shoelaces. Members of the<br />
Rainbow community and their allies are encouraged<br />
to join in. We're celebrating 'Wear it Purple Day' on 25<br />
August by providing beads, and will continue throughout<br />
September or while stocks last. Pick up a free kit at any<br />
branch and start decorating your shoes!<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
All Branches 25 Aug-30 Sep N/A<br />
Zine Club<br />
Monthly<br />
Looking for a new way to express your creativity?<br />
Don't have time to write a whole book? Whether you're<br />
just starting out or are a seasoned creator, zines* are<br />
a great DIY method to publish your own art, poems,<br />
writing, musings, or anything at all in a welcoming,<br />
inclusive environment – and publication only takes as<br />
long as a trip to the photocopier!<br />
*What are zines? The term is short for magazine or<br />
fanzine.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Sat 9 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Study Support<br />
Program<br />
Weekly During School Terms (12+)<br />
Need help with your high school homework? This free<br />
weekly program on Thursdays supported by tutors<br />
and a youth worker provides help with maths, science<br />
and English. Includes access to Wi-Fi, computers and<br />
printing at Box Hill Library. During school terms.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Thurs Weekly 4.00pm – 6.00pm<br />
Box Hill Study Support<br />
Program ONLINE!<br />
During School Terms (12+)<br />
Can't make to the library, but need help with your high<br />
school homework? You can book a 30-minute Zoom<br />
session on Tuesday nights for one-on-one assistance<br />
from our volunteer tutors. Library staff will moderate<br />
these sessions. During school terms.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tues Weekly 4.00pm – 6:00pm<br />
Nunawading Sat 7 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Nunawading Sat 4 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
NaNoWriMo Mondays<br />
Information Session (up to 18yr)<br />
It's nearly time for National Novel Writing Month!<br />
An information session for Young Writers and their<br />
parents. Learn about what NaNoWriMo is, how to<br />
prepare, and get started.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Mon 23 Oct 4:30pm – 5:15pm<br />
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE | WHAT’S ON<br />
WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON<br />
ENGLISH LANGUAGE<br />
During school term<br />
English Conversation Circle<br />
Weekly<br />
Practice general English-language skills in a relaxed,<br />
friendly and safe environment. Meet other adults who<br />
are learning English as an additional language or join<br />
online. These sessions are led by our friendly<br />
volunteers. People from all cultural backgrounds<br />
welcome.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tuesdays 11:00am - 12:00 pm<br />
Box Hill Saturdays 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm<br />
Doncaster Thursdays 10.15 am – 11.00 am<br />
Vermont South Fridays 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm<br />
EAL Reading Group<br />
Weekly<br />
Would you like to improve your English skills?<br />
Practice your English pronunciation? Or increase<br />
your English vocabulary? Join us for this free 10-<br />
week program, where we will practice our English<br />
reading and speaking skills by reading a book<br />
together. The program is suitable for people with<br />
lower-intermediate English skills. We welcome native<br />
speakers as well as ESL learners.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Tuesdays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Zoom Thursdays 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
WRITING & LITERATURE<br />
Book Chat<br />
Monthly<br />
Are you an enthusiastic reader who loves to discuss<br />
your favourite books with like-minded people? Then<br />
we’d love you to join our Book Chat. The discussion<br />
is led by a branch librarian, but you can come<br />
prepared to talk about any good book you have read<br />
and would like to recommend to others.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill 3 rd Tuesday 10.15 am – 11.45 am<br />
Bulleen 2 nd Tuesday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Nunawading 2 nd Thursday 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
The Pines 1 st Friday 10.15 am – 11.15 am<br />
Vermont Sth 2 nd Thursday 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Warrandyte 2 nd Friday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
LGBTQIA+ Social/Book<br />
Discussion Group<br />
(18-25 years)<br />
Are you a part of the LGBTQIA+ Community or an<br />
ally? The LGBTQIA+ Book Discussion and Social<br />
Group is the place for you! Come along to our<br />
bi-monthly gathering which aims to connect the<br />
LGBTQIA+ community within a safe, supportive<br />
environment.<br />
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 5 & 19 Sep 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 3 & 17 Oct 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Tue 7 & 21 Nov 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
HAVING TROUBLE GETTING TO THE LIBRARY?<br />
Home Library Service can come to you!<br />
A free service for residents of Whitehorse and Manningham who are housebound or<br />
have difficulty getting to the library due to ageing, disablity or carer responsibilities.<br />
Services are also available for residents of aged care facilities within<br />
Whitehorse and Manningham.<br />
Evening Book Chat<br />
Monthly<br />
The joy of reading is shared with fellow readers,<br />
with discussion being led by a branch librarian.<br />
No matter what you’ve been reading, come along<br />
to share what you’ve read, or learn what others<br />
recommend. If you are in a reading slump and<br />
looking for ways to get your reading mojo back,<br />
this friendly evening group of chatters could be<br />
just what you are looking for. Reading across all<br />
genres and formats, fiction and non-fiction, audio<br />
and ebook.<br />
Registration: <strong>On</strong>ly required if attending via Zoom<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster 1 st Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm<br />
Book Group<br />
Monthly<br />
If you enjoy looking at a book in detail, join our<br />
Book Group each month for some interesting and<br />
in-depth discussions.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn 1 st Wednesday 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Ask library staff for more information or contact us through one of these channels:<br />
HomeLibrary@wml.vic.gov.au | wml.vic.gov.au | 9872 8658<br />
Zoom 1 st Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Warrandyte 2 nd Saturday 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON<br />
WRITING & LITERATURE<br />
WRITING & LITERATURE<br />
Intro to NaNoWriMo: Write a<br />
Novel in 1 month!<br />
Have you always wanted to write a novel, but never<br />
had the time? Well, November is National Novel<br />
Writing Month, so come along and learn how to<br />
start your novel-writing journey! In this session, Kate<br />
Naughton from the Melbourne branch of NaNoWriMo<br />
will explain how to set up a NaNoWriMo account to<br />
track your word count, connect to other writers, and<br />
stay motivated when the dreaded writers’ block hits.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tue 17 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm<br />
Memoir Writing Workshop<br />
Writing life stories is about preserving memories.<br />
This friendly, informative session with author Sue<br />
Gunningham, is ideal for anyone wanting to begin<br />
writing their life story. There will be some readings,<br />
discussion and writing tasks to start you on the<br />
journey.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Wed 15 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
Writeability Goes Local:<br />
Writers Group Workshops<br />
(18 – 25 years)<br />
This is a facilitated writing group led by an<br />
experienced writing mentor, Jenny Hedley.<br />
Sessions will include a tutorial with a guest writer<br />
with disability and will make use of films and other<br />
resources from Writers Victoria’s Writeability<br />
Archive. The writing group will be held monthly<br />
from June to December <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
This is a Creative writing workshop for young<br />
adults (18-25) living with disability. This includes<br />
(but isn't limited to) people with sensory or physical<br />
issues, hidden issues, ongoing medical conditions,<br />
learning difficulties or mental health conditions. If<br />
you self-identify as a person with disability, or as<br />
someone who experiences barriers as a result of<br />
your condition, then this opportunity is for you.<br />
Writing for Wellbeing with<br />
Sian Prior<br />
Mental Health Week<br />
Discover how writing can help distance you from<br />
things that cause you distress, let you clarify your<br />
thinking and take control of your personal narrative.<br />
In this workshop, Sian will introduce you to a variety<br />
of therapeutic writing techniques to find out which<br />
works best for you. The workshop is open to all,<br />
regardless of spelling and grammar skills or writing<br />
ability. All you need is a notepad and pen.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Vermont Sth Wed 11 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Location: Manningham Art Studio, MC2 687<br />
Doncaster Road, Doncaster Registration: bit.<br />
Olivia Newton John: Grace<br />
and Gratitude<br />
with Miranda Young<br />
Olivia: Grace and Gratitude is a heart-felt love letter<br />
from a unified Australian music community. The<br />
book builds a total picture of Olivia Newton-John with<br />
stunning images and often humorous anecdotes<br />
illustrating her countless achievements, music<br />
and legacies. Join us as Australian music industry<br />
identity and author Miranda Young shares amazing<br />
new stories about Olivia’s life, her musical world and<br />
legacy.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
Gardening for Wildlife<br />
Spiders: Learning to Love<br />
Them with Dr. Lynne Kelly<br />
Presented in partnership with Whitehorse<br />
Council. When Gardening for Wildlife, how often do<br />
we consider spiders? Science writer Lynne Kelly<br />
is the author of ‘Spiders: learning to love them’ and<br />
joins us to share her experiences of spiders around<br />
the house and the garden.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
ly/WMLWritingGroup (upstairs on Level 2 from<br />
Doncaster Library)<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Fri 15 Sept 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Fri 20 Oct 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Fri 17 Nov 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Shakespeare and<br />
Oscar Wilde<br />
A read aloud experience!<br />
Come to the library to enjoy some classic literature<br />
in a read-aloud experience! You can listen to others<br />
or join in reading passages written by The Bard.<br />
Each session will be lead by a branch librarian and<br />
as a group we will take turns reading out loud one<br />
of Shakespeare’s plays. Fun for those who like to<br />
act out stories through voice, but also enjoyable for<br />
those who love to listen to stories! Performers and<br />
spectators welcome, should you wish to practice<br />
your Shakespearean delivery skills.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Mon 27 Nov 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 16 Nov 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Wed 11 Oct 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Wed 15 Nov 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm<br />
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Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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AUTHOR TALKS<br />
WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON<br />
PRESENTS:<br />
A QUESTION OF AGE: IN<br />
CONVERSATION WITH<br />
JACINTA PARSONS<br />
Join Jacinta Parsons in a thought-provoking<br />
and energising conversation with Claire<br />
Halliday, as they delve into the pages of<br />
Jacinta’s latest book, 'A Question of Age:<br />
Women, ageing and the forever self.'<br />
Through candid discussions, Jacinta and<br />
Claire invite the audience to question their<br />
perceptions of getting older and re-evaluate<br />
the meaning of ageing in a society obsessed<br />
with youth.<br />
Tuesday Evenings with the<br />
Copeton Craft Resistance<br />
with Kate Solly<br />
Join Kate Solly at Doncaster library as she discusses<br />
her debut novel, Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton<br />
Craft Resistance. This novel is a heartfelt story about<br />
friendship in an imperfect world and standing up for<br />
what is right. Don’t miss an enlightening evening of<br />
conversation with Kate Solly!<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Mon 16 Oct 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
Eat, Sleep, Play, Love:<br />
with Dr Preeya Alexander<br />
Dr Preeya Alexander is a GP specialising in<br />
preventative health, general medicine, mental health,<br />
paediatric, women’s medicine and sexual health.<br />
Preeya’s latest book, Eat, Sleep, Play, Love is a Eat,<br />
Sleep, Play, Love is a practical, non-judgmental book<br />
that gives parents and caregivers the key<br />
medical advice they need to navigate the first two<br />
years of parenting. This session will include time for<br />
Q&A and with books available for purchase on the<br />
evening.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Wed 27 Sept 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
JOIN<br />
US<br />
2:00 - 3:30pm<br />
Sunday 1st October <strong>2023</strong><br />
Ageism Awareness Day<br />
The Round Arts Centre<br />
397 Whitehorse Road,<br />
Nunawading, VIC, 3131<br />
Tickets $10<br />
Concession $5<br />
Scan the QR code, click here<br />
or call (03) 9262 6555<br />
Adrift in Melbourne:<br />
Seven Walks with Robyn Annear<br />
Join us as Robyn Annear talks about her most recent<br />
book ‘Adrift in Melbourne’. In seven meandering<br />
walks, Adrift in Melbourne explores the hidden<br />
histories we might hurry past every day, the buildings<br />
long gone and the ordinary and extraordinary<br />
characters who inhabited them.<br />
Registration: Required, book online<br />
Eastern Elder Abuse Network in partnership with:<br />
City of Boroondara, Eastern Community Legal Centre, Elder Rights Advocacy, Knox<br />
City Council, Manningham Council, Maroondah City Council, Whitehorse City Council,<br />
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, Women’s Health East and Your Library.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Wed 20 Sep 10.30 am– 11.30 am<br />
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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LIFESTYLE & LEARNING | WHAT’S ON<br />
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING<br />
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING<br />
Cooking with Hayley<br />
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival<br />
The Mid-Autumn Moon festival is here and what<br />
better way to begin the festivities than with a Yu<br />
Sheng (Prosperity Salad) also known as Lo Hei.<br />
Hayley from Hayley Food Kitchen will take you<br />
through what you need to know to create this<br />
colourful, yet simple salad. Enjoy this demonstration<br />
and the opportunity to sample the finished salad!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Middle East Dipping Feast<br />
with Za’atar & Zest<br />
Dips are versatile and tasty all year round and you<br />
will be amazed at the multiple ways you can enjoy<br />
these dips at breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond!<br />
Hummus & Labaneh are the Middle Eastern heroes<br />
of dips and Za’atar is the king of herbs. Middle<br />
Eastern cuisine may be intimidating but Natalie<br />
from Za’atar & Zest will show you the easy and<br />
economical way to prepare and serve these dips<br />
from scratch.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Little Landscapes - Painting<br />
Workshop<br />
Mental Health Week<br />
Join local artist Lou Endicott this Mental Health Week<br />
as she introduces participants to simple landscape<br />
painting with acrylic paint. Participants will be guided<br />
step-by-step with the use of a fun warm up exercises<br />
to become familiar with the paint technique used in<br />
this workshop. A beautiful, small landscape painted<br />
on a mini canvas on an easel will be created for<br />
participants to take home.<br />
No prior experience necessary!<br />
1000 Hearts: Make Your Own<br />
Pocket Heart<br />
World Kindness Day<br />
Come along to this crafty session and help spread a<br />
little love in the world! Participants will make small<br />
pocket hearts from materials provided; these can be<br />
given away in random acts of kindness or passed<br />
onto someone who might be struggling. Very basic<br />
sewing is involved but staff will be on hand to help<br />
out.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
Nunawading Thu 28 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn Mon 6 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 12 Oct 10.30 am – 12.00 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Mon 13 Nov 10.00 am - 4.00 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Mon 13 Nov 10.30 am - 11.30 am<br />
Nunawading Mon 13 Nov 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm<br />
Warrandyte Tue 14 Nov 10.30 am - 12.30 pm<br />
Cooking Demonstration for<br />
Diwali<br />
Diwali Celebration<br />
Celebrate Diwali with us as Tanya from Heavenly<br />
Morsel demonstrates the preparation of authentic<br />
Indian sweets. Enjoy a taste of the dishes and some<br />
unique recipes to take home.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Chinese Waist Drumming<br />
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival<br />
Come and enjoy a performance of Chinese Waist<br />
Drumming, folk dances, and traditional Chinese<br />
instrumental performance on erhu and guzheng to<br />
celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
History of Transport<br />
Photography<br />
Whitehorse Heritage Week<br />
Transport has always fascinated photographers.<br />
From trains, ocean liners to zeppelins, every stage of<br />
man’s transport journey has been recorded in photos.<br />
Join our photo expert Alwyn Hanson to explore the<br />
challenges photographers faced as well as some tips<br />
to enhance your own photos.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
All Aboard!: Finding Your<br />
Ancestors in Shipping Records<br />
Whitehorse Heritage Week<br />
It can sometimes be difficult to discover when and how<br />
your ancestors arrived in Australia from overseas.<br />
Join our presenter from Family History Connections<br />
and explore tips and tricks to help you identify when,<br />
how and where they arrived on our shores.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Sat 11 Nov 11.30 am – 1.00 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Wed 27 Sep 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 14 Sep 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn Mon 11 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
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LIFESTYLE & LEARNING | WHAT’S ON<br />
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING<br />
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING<br />
Bookmarks for World<br />
Kindness day<br />
Join us at Bulleen Library on World Kindness Day<br />
as we create fun and inspiring bookmarks. Create<br />
a bookmark and pay it forward – either give it to a<br />
friend or leave it in a library book as a surprise act of<br />
kindness!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Beginner Beekeeping<br />
Are you interested in keeping bees and harvesting<br />
honey made from the nectar of flowers in your<br />
local area? Come along for your chance to speak to<br />
local Apiarist from Hive to Hive Beekeeping, Ashton<br />
Edgley, as he delves into the importance of bees in<br />
out eco/agriculture systems. Ashton will discuss<br />
the many different facets of Beekeeping including<br />
history, pollination and honey production. This<br />
session will also include honey tasting from various<br />
regions across the state for attendees to try.<br />
Know Your Soil, Love Your<br />
Soil<br />
Tune in as Compost Community teaches us some<br />
soil science basics and the relationship between soil<br />
chemistry and plant growth in this online event. Learn<br />
simple tips to improve problem soils and create<br />
nutrient-rich soils for a bumper edible garden. Zoom<br />
invite will be emailed to registered participants at<br />
least one hour prior to event.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Introduction to Sashiko:<br />
Japanese Needlework<br />
Join Leanne O’Sullivan of Kimono House Japanese<br />
Textiles & Craft for a morning of hand-stitching.<br />
Leanne will guide you in this relaxing and enjoyable<br />
introduction to sashiko, a traditional Japanese<br />
needlework. All materials will be provided and no<br />
previous experience is required.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Bulleen Mon 13 Nov Opening Hours<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 23 Nov 10.30 am- 11.30 am<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Thu 30 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 09 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Australian Migrant<br />
English Program<br />
Visit and chat with the staff of the Australian Migrant<br />
English Program who are hosting a stall where you<br />
can learn about this free service to help eligible<br />
migrants and humanitarian entrants with low English<br />
levels to improve their English language skills and<br />
settle into Australia<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness<br />
Meditation<br />
Yoga will help you gently tone, improve flexibility,<br />
strengthen your body, ease mental tension and<br />
soothe the mind. A supportive session for people of<br />
all backgrounds and abilities to foster respect for one<br />
another whilst embracing our differences. Everyone<br />
can practice Yoga, regardless of age, experience or<br />
level of flexibility.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Clothes Upcycling-Visible<br />
Mending<br />
Do you have a favourite piece of clothing that is<br />
looking worse for wear? In this workshop you will<br />
learn how to make the clothes you love last for a long<br />
time yet!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Mindful Doodling<br />
Mindful doodling is a form of creative meditation and<br />
a lovely antidote to the stress of modern life. Join<br />
us at Doncaster library for this wonderful workshop<br />
with artist Lou Endicott, designed for you to relax and<br />
enjoy the process of drawing without any pressure<br />
on the end result. Lou Endicott is a Melbourne based<br />
illustrator whose work encapsulates her deep love of<br />
nature and aims to capture a sense of mindfulness.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
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Box Hill Wed 15 Nov 11.00 am – 1.00 pm<br />
Bulleen Thurs 21 Sep 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Mon 25 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
Doncaster Thurs 14 Sep 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm<br />
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LIFESTYLE & LEARNING | WHAT’S ON<br />
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING<br />
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING<br />
Career Help: Pathways to<br />
Success<br />
Discover your ideal job match based on your needs,<br />
skills, and interests. Uncover your strengths and<br />
receive guidance in setting and achieving your<br />
employment goals. Gain referrals to relevant training<br />
and support services. Master the art of crafting<br />
professional resumes, cover letters, and applications<br />
with expert support. Don’t miss out on this valuable<br />
opportunity to receive personalised support and<br />
boost your chances of landing your dream job,<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Friends of the Library<br />
Booksale<br />
The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Friends of the<br />
Library group pre-loved booksale is on again! Who<br />
doesn’t love a booksale? Grab some great bargain<br />
books and help support the fabulous work of our<br />
“Friends of the Library”. All proceeds support library<br />
special programs and services. CASH ONLY.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Willis Room,<br />
Nunawading<br />
Sat 28 Oct<br />
10.00 am – 1.00 pm<br />
Sustainable Wardrobe<br />
Why do I have a closet full of clothes but nothing<br />
to wear? Learn how to create a sustainable and<br />
fashionable wardrobe with our presenter Imogen<br />
Lamport.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Wed 18 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Speedcubing<br />
Learn to solve cubes FAST. A session for adults to<br />
learn the many ways of solving colourful similar to<br />
a Rubiks cubes as speedily as possible. Come and<br />
learn the secrets of the cube from our speedcubing<br />
specialist.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Thu 21 Sep 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Weekly 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm<br />
Psychedelic Medicine<br />
Dr Martin Williams discuss why psychedelic<br />
medicine was banned, what current medical research<br />
is telling us about its future, and the potential issues<br />
and opportunities of recent changes allowing<br />
psychiatrists to prescribe psilocybin and MDMA.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Pop-Up FOL Book Sale<br />
Our Friends of the Library will be holding a pop-up<br />
book sale at Doncaster Library. Cook books, military,<br />
arts, manga, kids and teens, adult fiction, all types of<br />
ex-library and non-library books available! Cash only.<br />
Registration: Not required<br />
Collage Workshop<br />
Come and explore a range of collage styles using<br />
analogue cut and paste techniques with artist<br />
Daniella Ruffino. Participants will explore a variety<br />
of techniques, focusing on colour, composition,<br />
abstraction, space and rhythm. The workshop is<br />
inclusive, open to all abilities and previous experience<br />
is not required.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Vision Australia<br />
Join us for an introduction and overview of services<br />
offered by Vision Australia. Find out what Vision<br />
Australia can offer, what “vision impaired” or “low<br />
vision” means and how it can impact a person,<br />
common eye conditions and referral pathways<br />
available.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
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Box Hill Mon 18 Sep 6.30 pm- 7.30 pm<br />
Doncaster Sat 18 Nov 11:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />
The Pines Thu 02 Nov 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Thu 16 Nov 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
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SENIORS FESTIVAL | WHAT’S ON<br />
SENIORS FESTIVAL<br />
SENIORS FESTIVAL<br />
Join us for a month of fun as we celebrate<br />
the <strong>2023</strong> Seniors Festival! This state-wide<br />
event honours and involves seniors, but it’s<br />
open to all aged adults who want to join the<br />
excitement!<br />
With thrilling events and heartwarming<br />
gatherings, there’s something for everyone<br />
to enjoy.<br />
Book online at https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/<br />
Services/Events-Programs and be part of<br />
the celebration this October!<br />
Navigating the Aged Care<br />
Pathway<br />
Home Instead<br />
Improving Your Computer<br />
Skills Using Shortcuts and<br />
Hot Keys<br />
A training session to learn tips to save time and<br />
prevent mouse overuse injury, by learning popular<br />
shortcuts and hot keys.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Tue 28 Nov 10.30 am - 11.15 am<br />
Fun With Photos on Your<br />
Phone<br />
Post Beginners<br />
Learn how to access free study support via<br />
Studiosity and thousands of online courses via<br />
Linkedin Learning. Requirements: Your own device,<br />
Apple ID OR Google Play ID, library card and PIN<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Fri 06 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
<strong>On</strong>e on <strong>On</strong>e IT Help<br />
for Seniors<br />
Book a one-on-one appointment with one of our<br />
friendly librarians for help with using our eLibrary<br />
resources, including eBooks, eMagazines and<br />
eAudiobooks or assistance with using your tablet<br />
or smartphone. BYO: device or phone with relevant<br />
passwords/email address, and your library card. Call<br />
your local branch to book.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
All Branches Sep - Nov Opening hours<br />
Home Instead send CAREgivers to seniors who<br />
need help around the house. This includes things<br />
like general home help, cooking, cleaning, transport,<br />
personal care and most importantly, companionship<br />
and respite. Find our more about this service in a<br />
special information session.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 5 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Box Hill Wed 8 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Tips and Techniques:<br />
Clearing and Decluttering<br />
If you are considering moving, need more space,<br />
are managing a deceased estate, or simply know<br />
"it's time to declutter", this session is for you! The<br />
team from Abbeys Auctions and Classic Moves will<br />
provide handy hints for starting the process and give<br />
some insights into the items you may be surprised<br />
can sell at public auction.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
How to Spot a Scam<br />
Worried about identity theft? Learn how to recognise<br />
scams and stop scammers in their tracks.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Pines Wed 15 Nov 11:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />
<strong>On</strong>line Entertainment<br />
Unlock a world of entertainment on your devices!<br />
In this workshop we cover: Catch up TV, Streaming<br />
movies, TV shows and documentaries, Accessing<br />
music, Free vs Paid entertainment. Presented by<br />
ReadyTechGo.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 26 Oct 10.30 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Tue 24 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Blackburn Fri 6 Oct 11:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />
Seniors Digital Literacy Program made possible with funding support from the Victorian Government<br />
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SENIORS FESTIVAL | WHAT’S ON<br />
SENIORS FESTIVAL<br />
SENIORS FESTIVAL<br />
Advanced iPad<br />
Bring your own device in to learn tips and tricks to<br />
get the most out of your iPad<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Thu 12 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Turn your springtime<br />
decluttering into ca$h!<br />
Let's talk about decluttering and learn how to use<br />
Facebook Marketplace and eBay to sell unwanted<br />
items. This session will focus on using Facebook and<br />
eBay Apps, so bring your smart devices with you!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
CraftTime: Quilling<br />
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves<br />
the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and<br />
glued together to create decorative designs. Learn<br />
the basics and start creating<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Slow Stitching<br />
Choose from a selection of beautiful natural fibres<br />
and threads to hand stitch a pouch. Learn a whip<br />
stitch, blanket stitch, backstitch and the mesmerising<br />
spiral web stitch<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
“Hey, Siri!”, “Hey Google!”<br />
Get to know your virtual assistant<br />
Do you find it difficult to tap and swipe your way to<br />
what you need on your phone or tablet? Your virtual<br />
assistant is here to make life easier! Learn how to<br />
verbally ask Siri or Google to send a text message,<br />
play a song, or remind you of your appointments –<br />
there are dozens of tasks they’ll be happy to help you<br />
with.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Mon 16 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Tue 10 Oct 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
Buying a Computer or Device<br />
Time to upgrade your device and unsure whether a<br />
laptop or tablet is best for you? Come along to this<br />
workshop and learn. Presented by Ready, Tech, Go.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 19 Oct 10.30 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Thu 19 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Tech Help for Seniors<br />
Bulleen Wed 4 Oct 10.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Every Friday from Oct 6 | 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Box Hill Library<br />
In partnership with Youngster.co and Box Hill Institute<br />
Book online https://tinyurl.com/youngsterboxhill or phone 9896 4300<br />
Travel with Tech<br />
Thinking about travelling? Learn how to take full<br />
advantage of your phone, and how it can help you<br />
travel around Melbourne, Australia and the world.<br />
Join us to explore Google Lens, Google maps and<br />
more. Bring your own device to have a play on the<br />
day.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Wed 4 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
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SENIORS FESTIVAL | WHAT’S ON<br />
SENIORS FESTIVAL<br />
SENIORS FESTIVAL<br />
Saving Family Images<br />
and Recordings<br />
Analogue to Digital<br />
How can we preserve images of yesteryear using<br />
today's technologies? This session will explain and<br />
demonstrate transferring of audio and videos tapes<br />
to digital format, as well as how to scan photographs,<br />
slides and negatives utilizing equipment from our<br />
Digital Room.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu Oct 5 11.00 am - 12.00 pm<br />
Doncaster Wed 18 Oct 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm<br />
Digital Room:<br />
Self-serve suite<br />
Our Digital Room is available to use for free to<br />
digitise your own family slides, photos, negatives,<br />
VHS and audio cassettes. You may also book the<br />
room to use the VCR/TV for viewing VHS tape prior<br />
to potential digitisation. Digital Room bookings are<br />
for 2-hrs.<br />
Prerequisite: Attendance of an Analogue to Digital<br />
teaching session, see separate event entry.<br />
Registration: Register your interest online. Doncaster<br />
staff will contact you to finalise an appointment day/<br />
time.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Sep – Nov Opening Hours<br />
Sleep on it: Sleep for Seniors<br />
with Dr Melinda Jackson<br />
Dr Melinda Jackson is a Senior Lecturer in the Turner<br />
Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of<br />
Psychological Sciences at Monash University and<br />
an expert in sleep education. Join us at Doncaster<br />
library for an informative talk from Melinda about the<br />
benefits of a good night's sleep, with a focus on sleep<br />
for Seniors. Melinda will discuss what is 'normal'<br />
sleep, sleep across your lifespan and the impact<br />
of sleep disturbance on our thinking, wellbeing and<br />
mental health.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 12 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Ageless Grace with<br />
Angela Paladin<br />
Join us for a demonstration of Ageless Grace®<br />
timeless fitness for the body and the brain with<br />
Angela, Movement Educator. As a health and<br />
wellness program for all ages and abilities including<br />
senior members of our community, Ageless Grace®<br />
is designed to be practiced seated in a chair.<br />
Designed to activate brain functionality and improve<br />
physical strength, Ageless Grace® nurtures the<br />
mind-body connection through creative, playful and<br />
imaginative movements.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Wed 18 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Get Ready to Play!<br />
Brain Training for Seniors<br />
Access free online games for Seniors and exercise<br />
your brain, while also strengthening keyboard and<br />
mouse skills! You may also join in the fun with your<br />
own smart device and practice touchscreen skills<br />
such as swiping,tapping, zooming and scrolling.<br />
Introduction to Chainmaille:<br />
Key Chains<br />
Using metal jump rings and a pair of pliers you'll learn<br />
how to make a beautiful keychain in the ancient art<br />
of chainmaille. Beginner friendly.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Thu 12 Oct 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Box Hill Tue 31 Oct 10.30 am - 11.15 am<br />
Nunawading Fri 13 Oct 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Seniors Digital Literacy Program made possible with funding support from the Victorian Government<br />
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GAMES & HOBBIES | WHAT’S ON<br />
GAMES & HOBBIES<br />
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap<br />
Weekly<br />
Bring along your (gently used, complete) jigsaw<br />
puzzle and swap it for a brand new one! All ages and<br />
skill levels welcome.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Vermont Sth Saturdays Opening Hours<br />
Scrabble Club<br />
Weekly<br />
Come along to enjoy a game of Scrabble, some fun<br />
and a bit of competition.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Blackburn Wednesdays 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm<br />
Warrandyte Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm<br />
OUTDOOR GAMES LIBRARY<br />
Outdoor family fun is as easy as heading to the<br />
Library! Pop by on your way to the park or just grab<br />
some games to play in the comfort of your backyard.<br />
Speak to one of our friendly staff or scan the QR code<br />
below for more information<br />
Craft and Chat<br />
Weekly<br />
Join us at this drop in style session for a morning of<br />
crafting and conversation at the library! Bring your<br />
own craft to work on while chatting with others from<br />
our friendly group of crafters. Crafts of all types<br />
welcome; needlepoint, knitting, crochet, tatting,<br />
cross-stitch, drawing, anything at all! (Psst! You can<br />
come along just to have a chat)<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Thursdays 10.15 am – 11:30 am<br />
Doncaster Fridays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Craft Swap<br />
Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery,<br />
buttons, wool, lace, sewing patterns, craft books,<br />
paints, brushes, zips, needles, card, stamps from<br />
your craft stash, to trade with other crafters.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Vermont Sth Mon 25 Sep Opening Hours<br />
Knit and Connect!<br />
Weekly<br />
Join us for a weekly catch up and share ideas.<br />
Knitters of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting.<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Fridays 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Warrandyte Saturdays 10.30 am – 1.00 pm<br />
Seed Library - Edible Plants<br />
Share seeds with your community at our Seed<br />
Library. A seed library is where the library lends<br />
seeds instead of books. Step 1 – “Borrow” seeds<br />
for free, Step 2 – Plant and tend to your crops,<br />
Step 3 – Return some seeds from the yield. Donate<br />
seeds (fruit, vegetables or herbs only) saved from<br />
your garden or leftover seeds from store purchased<br />
packets.<br />
Registration: Not Required<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Vermont Sth Daily All Day<br />
Warrandyte Daily All Day<br />
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FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY | WHAT’S ON<br />
FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY<br />
E-LEARNING AND TECH<br />
E-LEARNING AND TECH | WHAT’S ON<br />
Genealogy @ the Library<br />
Join us via Zoom to learn about all of the free<br />
family history resources available from the library.<br />
Session will be presented by an experienced family<br />
history librarian who will introduce you to our special<br />
Genealogy Collection and Local History Collections.<br />
Discover genealogy magazines, books, our<br />
microfiche collection, as well free access to online<br />
databases and our regular genealogy sessions.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Tue 12 Sep 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm<br />
Military Medals:<br />
History and Identification<br />
Would you like to learn more about military medals,<br />
how to care for them and how to identify those<br />
of unknown origins? Mike Black from Vic Medals<br />
& More will share his knowledge of military and<br />
service medals. Bring along a medal or two medals<br />
to seek feedback and advice on their care. Mike may<br />
also be able to provide guidance with your medal<br />
identification, both Australian and foreign service<br />
medals.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
eResources for Children<br />
Discover the exciting electronic resources the library<br />
has on offer for children and youth. The session will<br />
cover children's literacy resources Story Box and<br />
Busythings, our library's eBook and eAudiobook<br />
collections, and movie streaming services for<br />
preschool and up.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 23 Nov 10.00 am - 11:00 am<br />
Vermont Sth Fri 22 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
eMagazines and eBooks<br />
Finding what you want<br />
Learn how to access the Library's collection<br />
of eBooks using Libby and eMagazines using<br />
Pressreader. Bring along your device, membership<br />
card and pin.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Thu 28 Sep 10.00 am - 11.00 am<br />
Nunawading Thu 26 Oct 10.00 am – 11.00 am<br />
Doncaster Tue 21 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
eAudiobooks and eBooks on<br />
Libby and BorrowBox<br />
Discover the broad range of eAudiobooks<br />
available on BorrowBox and Libby with your library<br />
membership. Learn how to stream or download titles<br />
from popular authors to any device.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Branching Out:<br />
Family History Research<br />
A family history monthly program led by an<br />
experienced branch librarian. Each month covers a<br />
different topic. Join with others who are on their own<br />
research journeys, ask questions, get assistance<br />
and learn advanced searching methods for local and<br />
overseas archives and records.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Tue 19 Sept 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
Doncaster Tue 17 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
Doncaster Tue 21 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Wed 20 Sep 11.00 am – 12.00 pm<br />
Vermont Sth Mon 20 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Artificial Intelligence (AI)<br />
Chatbots<br />
Get to know ChatGPT<br />
Artificial intelligence is no longer restricted to<br />
science fiction or to technical specialists. Join us in<br />
this hands-on session to discover some practical<br />
applications of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT. Bring<br />
along your laptop or mobile device and learn how<br />
chatbots can assist you in everything from writing<br />
poetry, to meal planning, to planning what you should<br />
pack on a trip away!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Digital Resources for Mental<br />
Health and Wellbeing<br />
R U OK Day<br />
A guide to searching and accessing trusted online<br />
resources to support mental health and wellbeing for<br />
you or someone you care about.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Thu 14 Sep 10.30 am – 11.15 am<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
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Nunawading Mon 9 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Seniors Digital Literacy Programs made possible with funding support from the Victorian Government
ADULT MAKERSPACE | WHAT’S ON<br />
DIGITAL LITERACY FOR SENIORS<br />
ADULT MAKERSPACE<br />
Technology and Your Health<br />
Be Connected Webinar<br />
Technology can help you keep on top of your health,<br />
set health goals, and improve your general wellbeing.<br />
Discover how you can monitor your health and get<br />
tips and advice from a range of apps, websites,<br />
podcasts, and more. This one hour presentation<br />
explores: What you need to start monitoring your<br />
health, Health Apps for your Smartphone, Wearable<br />
Technology, Fitness and Wellbeing Apps and other<br />
resources<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Upskill and Re-skill with<br />
Linked In Learning<br />
Get to know the powerful learning tool that is<br />
LinkedIn Learning. Whether you want to expand your<br />
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BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Zoom Mon 11 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Slow Stitching:<br />
Reusable Produce Bags<br />
Stitch sustainability into your daily life with this<br />
simple hand sewing project. Create reusable produce<br />
bags using fabric scraps and learn basic stitching<br />
and embroidery decoration techniques. Reduce<br />
waste in style and add a touch of eco-consciousness<br />
to your grocery shopping routine. Great for beginner<br />
sewers!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
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MusicMaker:<br />
Beat Making Workshop<br />
Learn the basics of programming electronic music.<br />
Create a beat and try your hand at turning any<br />
household sound, including your voice, into music.<br />
Suitable for both curious beginners and experienced<br />
musicians.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Fri 08 Sep 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Wed 25 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Warrandyte Thu 21 Sep 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm<br />
Bulleen Wed 27 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Advanced Email<br />
Create an email account and learn how to access<br />
and attach documents and photos.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Finding Treasures in Trove<br />
Learn how to find everything from digitised<br />
newspapers and photographs, to DVDs and books in<br />
your neighbouring public libraries, all at your finger<br />
tips. A wealth of information for family history and so<br />
many other areas of research and general interest.<br />
All ages welcome<br />
The Pines Thu 09 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Create eChristmas Cards<br />
with Canva<br />
Use our computers to make a simple Christmas<br />
card on Canva you can email to your friends. Bring<br />
along a memory stick to save your card or your email<br />
address logon details.<br />
Makerspace Drop In:<br />
3D Printing<br />
Witness the cutting-edge technology in action as we<br />
showcase the process of bringing digital designs<br />
to life. The Makerspace team will be set up all<br />
afternoon, ready to help you discover the endless<br />
possibilities and applications of 3D printing. Drop<br />
by, be inspired, and delve into the exciting world of<br />
additive manufacturing!<br />
Registration: Not Required<br />
Visible Mending<br />
Transform your old favourites into fashionable<br />
statements with Visible Mending. Learn techniques<br />
to repair and embellish clothing with colourful<br />
patches and stitches. Bring some clothing items<br />
that needs some love and we'll give your wardrobe a<br />
unique and eco-friendly makeover.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
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BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Doncaster Wed 22 Nov 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 8 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Zoom Wed 27 Sept 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm<br />
Bulleen Fri 17 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Nunawading Wed 6 Sep 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
The Pines Tue 24 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Seniors Digital Literacy Programs made possible with funding support from the Victorian Government<br />
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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ADULT MAKERSPACE | WHAT’S ON<br />
ADULT MAKERSPACE<br />
ADULT MAKERSPACE<br />
Makerspace Drop In:<br />
Laser Cutting<br />
Step into the world of precision and digital fabrication<br />
as the Makerspace teams showcases laser cutting.<br />
We'll be doing demonstrations of our laser cutters<br />
etching and cutting intricate designs on various<br />
materials. Drop by anytime between 2pm and 5pm<br />
and explore the possibilities of laser cutting!<br />
Registration: Not required, drop in anytime<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Nunawading Wed 18 Oct 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm<br />
CraftTime:<br />
Polymer Clay Jewellery<br />
Learn the techniques of creating polymer clay<br />
jewellery. Explore clay prep, cutting, rolling,<br />
combining shapes and textures, and basic jewellery<br />
techniques. Take home your creation and cure it in<br />
your oven!<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Box Hill Fri 20 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Doncaster Thu 26 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Drawing Inspiration with<br />
CreativeBug<br />
Beginners<br />
Learn how to use CreativeBug on your tablet or<br />
smartphone. We will then watch a simple drawing<br />
class on CreativeBug and come together to do some<br />
simple drawings. Bring along a drawing pad or blank<br />
sketch book.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
Bulleen Tue 24 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am<br />
Lego Printmaking<br />
Learn the art of relief printmaking with this simple<br />
technique that utilises Lego bricks to make quick and<br />
impactful geometric designs. No experience with<br />
printmaking (or LEGO ) required.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Tue 12 Sep 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 11 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Pronoun Badges with Cricut<br />
Pronoun badges foster respect and inclusion for<br />
respect for trans, gender diverse and non-binary<br />
people. Come along to create some colourful<br />
pronoun badges for yourself, friends and others<br />
using digital design, Cricut die-cutting machines and<br />
a badge press. No prior skills necessary.<br />
Bargello Bookmarks<br />
Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery<br />
developed in the 17th century, revived in the 1960's<br />
and back again in <strong>2023</strong>! Join us in creating your own<br />
Bargello bookmark, materials will be supplied.<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
Registration: Required, register online<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
BRANCH DATE TIME<br />
The Pines Tue 10 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Nunawading Fri 10 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Nunawading Wed 29 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Doncaster Thu 23 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm<br />
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch<br />
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CONTACT US<br />
Blackburn 9896 8400<br />
Box Hill 9896 4300<br />
Bulleen 9896 8450<br />
Doncaster 9877 8500<br />
Nunawading 9872 8600<br />
The Pines 9877 8550<br />
Vermont Sth 9872 8650<br />
Warrandyte 9895 4250<br />
E. web@wml.vic.gov.au<br />
www.wml.vic.gov.au<br />
Printed on recycled paper, using plant based ink.