What's On Winter 2021

Winter
June 2021 – August 2021
#LibrariesChangeLives

School
MOVED ONLINE
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1 Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au

WELCOME...
Booking an Event
All events are free.
All bookings are for events held 1st June 2021 – 31st
August 2021 and will be held over Zoom, Facebook,
YouTube or in person.
Spaces fill up quickly so we recommend you book in
as soon as you can. If you can no longer attend, please
contact a member of staff or cancel online so it can be
offered to someone on the waiting list.
If your chosen event is booked out, join our waiting list.
We will contact you if tickets become available.
活 动 预 定
全 部 活 动 均 免 费 。
将 于 2021 年 6 月 1 日 至 2021 年 8 月 31 日 举 行 的 活 动 现 已 接
受 预 订 。 这 些 活 动 将 以 Zoom,Facebook,YouTube 或 面
对 面 的 形 式 进 行 。
预 约 通 常 很 快 满 额 , 所 以 建 议 您 尽 早 预 定 。 若 您 预 定 后
无 法 参 加 , 请 联 系 工 作 人 员 或 在 线 取 消 , 这 样 可 将 您 的
名 额 转 给 等 待 名 单 上 的 其 他 人 士 。
若 欲 参 加 活 动 已 经 定 满 , 您 可 加 入 我 们 的 等 待 名 单 。 若
有 多 余 名 额 , 我 们 将 与 您 联 系 。
How to Book
ONLINE:
Visit wml.vic.gov.au and select the ‘Events’ tab. You
can search for the event name or browse by category,
audience, language or month. Click on the event and
click the red ‘Register for event’ button on the righthand
side. Please make sure your details are correct
as a staff member may need to contact you regarding
your event.
BY PHONE OR IN BRANCH:
Contact us by phone or in branch, and a staff member
will book you in to the event.
如 何 预 定
线 上 预 定 :
登 陆 wml.vic.gov.au 网 站 , 并 选 择 “Events( 活 动 )”
标 签 。 您 可 搜 索 活 动 名 称 或 按 照 活 动 类 别 、 观 众 群 体 、
语 言 或 月 份 查 看 。 请 先 点 击 感 兴 趣 的 活 动 , 然 后 点 击
右 侧 红 色 “Register for event( 活 动 注 册 )” 按 钮 。 请
确 保 提 供 准 确 的 个 人 信 息 , 方 便 工 作 人 员 在 需 要 时 与 您
联 系 。
电 话 预 定 :
您 可 于 周 一 至 周 六 ( 早 10 点 — 下 午 5 点 ) 致 电 联 系 工 作 人
员 进 行 活 动 预 约 。
Auslan interpretation can be arranged for any library event by request. Please contact library staff to arrange.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries acknowledge the
Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the
land on which our library branches are located. We pay
our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Program details were correct at the time of printing, but
events may vary from the information here. For further
information, refer to our website www.wml.vic.gov.au
印 刷 时 活 动 详 情 为 准 确 信 息 , 但 实 际 活 动 细 节 可 能 会
有 所 不 同 。 欲 知 详 情 , 请 登 陆 网 站 www.wml.vic.gov.au
查 询 。
USER
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In person event at a
library branch.
ONLINE
Online only event,
a link will be sent
to all registered
participants.
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Simultaneous
event taking place
in person and
online.

We are excited about seeing everyone
in person again but our library events
will be delivered a little differently while
COVID – 19 restrictions are in place.
Attendees will be limited as seating at all branches will be socially distanced. Please
make sure you book one ticket PER PERSON, including all children over 12 months of age.
Multiple children may attend with one adult, as long as all children (over 12 months) are
booked in. Attendees are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to allow for the social distance –
seating arrangements.
WHEN ATTENDING AN EVENT, WE ASK YOU:
• Book into all events you would like to attend
• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Wear a mask if required by current guidelines
• Call or cancel online if you no longer want to attend
• Stay home if you are at all unwell
• Use the hand sanitiser provided when entering the library
• Maintain social distance at events
Please follow our Facebook page and sign up for our e-news for more information
and updates.
NO EATING OR
DRINKING WHILE
IN THE LIBRARY
MAINTAIN
HAND
HYGIENE
PRACTICE
RESPIRATORY
HYGIENE
1.5m
MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL
DISTANCING
STAY AT
HOME
WHEN SICK
FACE MASKS
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CONTENTS
Children, Youth & Families
Regular Progams............................................................................................................................. 02
Makerspace....................................................................................................................................... 06
Reading Olympics............................................................................................................................ 07
Book Week......................................................................................................................................... 08
Science Week.................................................................................................................................... 14
Children’s Holiday Program............................................................................................................ 17
English Language
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 21
Writing Groups & Literature
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 22
Author Talks ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Self Publishing ................................................................................................................................. 26
Lifestyle & Learning
Reconciliation Week........................................................................................................................ 30
NAIDOC Week................................................................................................................................... 35
Care for Carers................................................................................................................................. 41
Games & Hobbies
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 47
eLearning & Technology
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 48
Makerspace....................................................................................................................................... 52

CHILDREN,
YOUTH & FAMILIES
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Baby Karaoke
0 – 1 years
Tiny Tots
1 – 3 years
Join us each week to sing along together with simple
songs and nursery rhymes. For children from birth to 18
months old, with parents and carers.
Does not run during school holidays – check for special
sessions on holilday programs.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Bulleen Thursdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Doncaster Tuesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Nunawading Tuesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Pines Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Vermont Sth Thursdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Warrandyte Wednesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Simple stories, nursery songs, rhymes and a craft
activity especially designed for babies and toddlers up
to 3 years old.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn Tuesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Box Hill Thursdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Bulleen Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Bulleen Wednesdays 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
Doncaster Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Doncaster Mondays 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
Nunawading Mondays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Nunawading Fridays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Nunawading Fridays 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
Pines Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Vermont Sth Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Vermont Sth Tuesdays 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
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Preschool Storytime
3 – 5 years
Mandarin Storytime
0 – 5 years
Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft activity. Lots of
fun and socialising in a relaxed environment, as well as
literacy tips for parents and carers.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn Thursdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Box Hill Fridays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Bulleen Mondays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Doncaster Wednesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Nunawading Tuesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Pines Thursdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Vermont Sth Fridays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Warrandyte Wednesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Presenters from A Little Chinese Adventure will
provide fun storytelling, songs and craft. They will
also introduce children to stories from our Chinese
collection.
A Little Chinese Adventure 的 发 言 人 将 带 来 精 彩 纷 呈 的
故 事 介 绍 、 歌 曲 演 唱 和 手 工 制 作 , 他 们 还 会 为 孩 子 们 介
绍 本 馆 中 文 书 目 中 的 部 分 故 事 。
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 1 & 15 Jun 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Tue 8 & 22 Jun 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Doncaster Tue 20 Jul 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Tue 13 & 27 Jul 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Doncaster Tue 3 & 17 Aug 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Tue 10 & 24 Aug 10.30 am – 11.15 am
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YOUTH & FAMILIES
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Greek Storytime
2 – 6 years
Book Ninjas Zoom
6 – 12 years
Join us for songs and stories with Denise, followed by a
simple craft activity.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 8 Jun 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Doncaster Tue 13 Jul 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Doncaster Tue 10 Aug 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Do you love reading, writing and being creative? Book
Ninjas Zoom is a casual social club for kids to talk
about the books they love, and do lots of different, fun
‘bookish’ activities when we meet online after school.
A Zoom link will be emailed to participants.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tuesdays 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
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Whitehorse Study Support Program
12 – 25 years
Dreamtime Stories (2 – 5 years)
National Reconciliation Week
Need help with your homework from qualified tutors?
This free program provides help with maths, science
and English, and access to Wi-Fi, computers and
printing. This is a safe and supported study space with
a youth worker present.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Wurundjeri woman Rebecca Axford will share stories,
games and culture with the youngest members of our
community.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Fri 28 May 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON
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Fish Making Workshop
Smarter Living Series (7 – 12 years)
Make a special fish from recycled materials and be part of the School of
Plastic Fish Exhibition held at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre.
The workshop run by Alex and Sophie from AwareAway, explores how we
can creatively re-use plastic waste to draw attention to the global problem
of plastic in our oceans.
This workshop is brought to us by Manningham and Whitehorse Council, for
their ‘Smarter Living Series’
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Tue 1 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Doncaster Wed 2 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
The Pines Wed 16 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
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CHILDREN,
YOUTH & FAMILIES
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LEGO WeDo Robotics
8+ years
Build LEGO contraptions and program them to bring them to life with the LEGO WeDo app.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 2 Jun 4.15pm – 5.15 pm
Box Hill Mon 7 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Fri 25 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Bulleen Mon 12 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Pines Tue 20 Jul 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Vermont Sth Tue 27 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Fri 6 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Popup Cards
8+ years
Code Club Scratch
8+ years
Learn to design, cut and fold paper to create stunning
cards that fold out of the page when opened. You will
use the laser cutter to simplify the cutting of your card.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Fri 4 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Doncaster Thu 24 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Scratch is a block-based visual programming language
and website targeted primarily at children 8-16 to help
learn code. Join us for Code Club and make games,
animations and applications using Scratch.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 10 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Fri 16 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Paper Circuit Design & Building
8+ years
Creative Paper Cutting
8+ years
Create your own electronic paper circuit and then use it
to transform a card, bookmark or picture!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 1 Jun 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Nunawading Tue 15 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Pines Tue 3 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Learn basic techniques and create fresh designs for
stencils, mobiles, cards and much more. Let your
creative side go wild!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 22 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 28 Jul 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Box Hill Mon 30 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Totally Wired Jewellery Design
8+ years
Paper Planes Challenge
8+ years
Learn the art of making jewellery from just a length of
wire and a few beads to add colour and style to your
design. All materials will be supplied, just bring along
your creativity!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Create your own cleverly designed paper plane and fly it
through a number of challenges in our flight course.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Fri 13 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Fri 30 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Super Spitfire Planes
8+ years
Quilling
8+ years
Create miniature historical flying planes from thin card
paper. All pieces are glued together to create a Spitfire
or a Sopwith biplane.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 3 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Fri 18 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the
use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued
together to create decorative designs. Learn the basics
and start creating.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 29 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 11 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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LEGO Stop Motion
8+ years
Build a LEGO® scene and bring it to life with the magic
of stop motion animation. Add a title page and sound
effects to create a full movie experience.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 15 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Bulleen Mon 26 Jul 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Doncaster Thu 5 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Dragon Boat Festival
Family Celebration (4+ years)
Enjoy the stories, history and fun of this community
festival event especially for families. There will also be a
craft activity under COVID-safe conditions.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms
8+ years
Doncaster Sat 12 Jun 10.30 am – 11.30 am
LEGO Mindstorms is a robot inventor kit that combines
the creativity of LEGO with the power of robotics
technology. Bring your creations to life!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 17 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 14 Jul 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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T-Shirt HTV Transfer Design
with Cricut
8+ years
Design your own customised t-shirt, library bag or
pillow case transfer using our amazing Cricut Maker.
Please note, iron-on instructions will be provided to
complete at home.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 10 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Blackburn Wed 25 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Design & Make Stickers with Cricut
8+ years
Create your own designs and turn them into stickers
using the amazing Cricut machine.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Mon 21 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Vermont Sth Tue 13 Jul 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Box Hill Mon 2 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Bulleen Mon 23 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
The Pines Tue 31 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON
READING
OLYMPICS
READY, SET, GO!
READY, SET, GO!
28 June – 8 August 2021
Challenge yourself to discover new titles and authors as you make
your way through our Reading Olympics. Register via Beanstack
and log your reading progress to enter the prize draw.
Winners will be contacted in the week of
Monday 9th August, 2021.
Let the games begin!
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Lucinda Gifford
5+ years
Anna Walker
5+ years
If you love stories and drawing, then sharpen your
pencils, smooth out your paper and get together
your favourite textas for a fun session with author
and illustrator Lucinda Gifford. There will be lots
of illustration tips and techniques, and time to ask
questions.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Sun 22 Aug 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm
Anna Walker has illustrated and written many
delightful books for young children. Her books have
won awards for their design and content and are
published internationally. She will talk about books
and where ideas come from, show early character
roughs, and the development through to final
artwork.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Sun 22 Aug 3.00 pm – 3.45 pm
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Davina Bell
5+ years
Davina Bell is a book editor and writer for young
people, including the Alice books in the bestselling
Our Australian Girl series. Davina will talk about
what makes a character, and encourage the
audience to put this into practice by creating our
own group narrative. This will also involve a guided
drawing activity.
Draw Fantastical Creatures with
Sunshine
7+ years
Learn how to draw fantastical creatures with
Melbourne artist ‘Sunshine’!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 26 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Sun 22 Aug 3.45 pm – 4.30 pm
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CHILDREN,
YOUTH & FAMILIES
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Lava Lamps
Science
Learn how to make your own super cool and colourful
lava lamp and prepare to be amazed!
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Mon 16 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Potato battery
Technology
We will harness the awesome power of potatoes to take
over the world. Or at least power an LED...
A simple chemical reaction allows us to product a small
current that can light up an LED!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 17 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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Strawbees Bridge Challenge
Engineering
For this engineering challenge we’ll be building the
tallest tower possible using only biodegradable drinking
straws and 3D printed connectors made from recycled
materials. See how high you can go!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 18 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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Osmo Maths
Maths
Play and learn with Osmo Games! Osmo is an
educational games system that utilises tactile game
pieces that interact with iPad STEM apps through
augmented reality. Come along and explore some of
the fun maths modules in the Osmo Maths session.
Pop Up Cards
Art
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Fri 20 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Learn to design, cut and fold paper to create stunning
cards that fold out of the page when opened. You will
use the laser cutter to simplify the cutting of your card.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 19 Aug 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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NEW! Bloxels
Build Your Own Video Game (8 + years)
Create and play your own unique animated video game using the Bloxels gameboard.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 9 Jun 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Bulleen Tue 22 Jun 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Mon 19 Jul 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Doncaster Thu 12 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Vermont Sth Tue 24 Aug 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE | WHAT’S ON
ONLINE
English Conversation Circle
Weekly
English Conversation Circle Online
Weekly
Practice general English-language skills in a relaxed,
friendly and safe environment. Meet other adults who
are learning English as an additional language. These
sessions are led by our friendly volunteers. People from
all cultural backgrounds welcome.
This program does not run during school holidays.
* Saturdays from 17 July 2021
BRANCH DATE TIME
Join us online in this relaxed, friendly session to
practice your conversational English with others. Build
your confidence and improve your English speaking
skills with community members from other cultures.
This program does not run during school holidays.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tuesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Box Hill Tuesdays 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm
Box Hill *Saturdays 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm
Doncaster Thursdays 10.15 am – 11.00 am
Vermont Sth Fridays 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm
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WRITING
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Book Group
Monthly
If you enjoy looking at a book in detail, join our
Blackburn Book Group on the first Wednesday of the
month for some interesting and in-depth discussions.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn 1st Wednesday 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Book Chat
Monthly
Are you an enthusiastic reader of fiction or nonfiction
books? Are you one who loves to talk about what you’ve
read to like-minded people? Then we’d love you to join
our Book Chat. The discussion will led by a librarian
from the branch, but you can come prepared to talk
about a good book you have read lately and would like
to recommend to others. This program does not run
during school holidays.
This program does not run during school holidays.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn 1st Friday 10.00 – 11.30 am
Box Hill 3rd Tuesday 10.15 – 11.30 am
Bulleen 2nd Tuesday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Doncaster 1st Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Nunawading 2nd Thursday 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
The Pines 1st Friday 10.15 am – 11.15 am
Vermont Sth 2nd Thursday 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON
ONLINE
Dr Yumiko Kadota: Emotional Female
with Claire Halliday
Yumiko Kadota was every Asian parent’s dream: model student, top of
her class in medical school and on track to becoming a surgeon. A selfconfessed
workaholic, she regularly put ‘knife before life’, knowing it was all
going to be worth it because it would lead to her longed-for career. But if the
punishing hours in surgery weren’t hard enough, she also faced challenges
as a young female surgeon navigating a male-dominated specialty.
She was regularly left to carry out complex procedures without senior
surgeons’ oversight; she was called all sorts of things, from ‘emotional’ to
‘too confident’; and she was expected to work a relentless on-call roster –
sometimes seventy hours a week or more – to prove herself.
Eventually it was too much and Yumiko quit. Emotional Female is her
account of what it was like to train in the Australian public hospital system,
and what made her walk away. Join Yumiko in conversation with writer
Claire Halliday for an unflinching exploration of burnout and finding the
resilience to rebuild after suffering a physical, emotional and existential
breakdown.
Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 10 Jun 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Monica McInerney:
The Godmothers
with Claire Halliday
Join writer Claire Halliday in conversation with best-selling author Monica
McInerney.
Monica’s new novel, The Godmothers is a moving tale of love, lies, sorrow
and hope, set in Australia, Scotland, Ireland and England. It’s about the
families we are born into and the families we make for ourselves.
Monica McInerney is the author of 13 internationally best-selling
novels, including The House of Memories, Lola’s Secret, The Alphabet
Sisters and Those Faraday Girls. Zoom invite will be emailed to participants
prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 24 Jun 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON
ONLINE
Jessie Tu: A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing
Author Talk
Jessie Tu is a fierce, intelligent and fearless new voice in Australian
literature. Her book ‘A lonely girl is a dangerous thing’ explores the big topics
of race, sex, feminism, power. Loneliness is also a touchstone for all of
these issues coming together. Listen to her speak on growing up with an
Asian heritage in Australia, racism and sexism and her breakthrough novel.
Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior to the session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 30 Jun 7.00 pm – 8.00pm
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Successful Self-publishing with
Ellie Marney
Preparing Your Book
Successful self-publishing is about authors making
smart decisions when it comes to preparing their
work, publishing it, and dealing with promotion and
marketing.
Why self-publish? What’s the best way to do it? And
are you really ready to publish? Get insight on the
publishing industry, the different ways to self-publish
your work, and how to prepare for the launch of your
book in the first of this 3-part self-publishing series.
Successful Self-publishing with
Ellie Marney
Publishing Your Book
So you’ve got a book manuscript and you’re ready to
self-publish… but how do you make it happen?
Make a plan to self-publish your work in a professional
way, and learn all the tips and tricks in the second of
this 3-part self-publishing series. Zoom invite will be
emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Fri 16 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Experienced hybrid author Ellie Marney answers your
questions, and walks you through the processes of
professional quality self-publishing so you can make
the best choices for you and your writing. Zoom invite
will be emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Fri 18 Jun 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Successful Self-publishing with
Ellie Marney
Promoting Your Book
You’ve self-published your book – congratulations! Now
how do you make your book sell?
Discover the difference between promotion and
marketing, and learn how to be your book’s ace
marketing team in the final of this 3-part self-publishing
series. Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior
to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Fri 20 Aug 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Tana Douglas: LOUD
with Claire Halliday
Join writer Claire Halliday in conversation with Tana
Douglas – the woman acknowledged as rock’n’roll’s first
female roadie. Her journey started in 1973 in Australia
and within a year she was working for AC/DC, before
touring internationally with acts such as: Santana,
Suzi Quatro, Neil Diamond, David Essex, Leo Sayer and
Status Quo – all before she turned 18.
In her new memoir, LOUD, Tana shares the stories of
rock and roll excess during life on the road with an
impressive list of music superstars, including The WHO,
Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, The Police, Elton John,
Iggy Pop, Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam...and more.
Tana currently resides in Los Angeles, California and
this special online event is a fascinating insight into the
music industry and the joys and struggles she faced as
a girl out on the road.
Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior to
session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 21 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Poetry in Isolation
Online
Find the poetry in Covid with local writer Tom Petsinis.
Tom is a novelist, playwright and poet. During
Lockdown Tom wrote 108 sonnets all based on the
COVID experience, with many of the poems having a
Manningham setting. Join us as Tom discusses his
work and reads from his latest work Isolation. Zoom
invite will be emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 3 Aug 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Eliza Henry-Jones: Writing and
Creativity
Author Talk
Join award winning author Eliza Henry-Jones as she
discusses creativity, her journey to publication and her
best advice for aspiring writers. Eliza is the author of
the novels In the Quiet and Ache and the two young
adult novels, P is for Pearl and How to Grow a Family
Tree. Eliza is a journalist, PhD candidate and freelance
writer.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Fri 6 Aug 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
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The Man Behind the Music – Stuart Coupe Remembers
Michael Gudinski
with Claire Halliday
When music writer/broadcaster, Stuart Coupe, wrote his 2015
biography Gudinski – The Godfather of Australian Rock and Roll – it was
an intriguing insight into the most powerful and influential figure in the
Australian rock and roll business.
Since MIchael Gudinski’s untimely passing, aged 68, in March, 2021, sharing
the incredible story of the man many knew as GODinski, has become even
more important.
With personal insights into the life of the man who nurtured the careers of
so many local artists, including Kylie Minogue, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly,
Skyhooks, Split Enz and Yothu Yindi, Stuart’s book also reveals tales of
Michael’s Frontier Touring Company and its connection to international
superstars, such as the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Bruce
Springsteen, Madonna and Sting.
Join author Claire Halliday in conversation with Stuart Coupe to delve into
Michael Gudinski’s life and legend – a unique backstage pass to forty years
of Australian rock.
Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 26 Aug 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Wurundjeri Walk
National Reconcilation Week
Join us for a guided Indigenous tour of Pound Bend, Warrandyte State Park
with Wurundjeri Elder, Uncle Bill Nicholson. Learn about Wurundjeri lore and
the ongoing relationship that the traditional custodians have with their lands
as you follow “Wurundjeri Stories”, an interpretive signage trail at this sacred
site. Meet at Pound Bend, Warrandyte.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Pound Bend Wed 2 Jun 9.45 am – 11.00 am
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Reconciliation Week Film Night
and Gallery Viewing
National Reconcilation Week
Join us in for Reconciliation Week at MC2. Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word,
Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. Enjoy
the Manningham Art Gallery’s Reconciliation week exhibition and a series of short films featuring Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander stories. The Art gallery will be open from 6.00pm. Films will commence from 6.45pm. Light
refreshments will be served. BYO rug and warm clothes. Films will be screened inside the library in the event of bad
weather. #MoreThanAWord #Reconciliation2021
BRANCH DATE TIME
Plaza Park MC2 Fri 4 Jun 6.00 pm
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Tribal Belly Dancing
With Aqua Moon Tribal Belly Dance
Lauren from Aqua Moon Tribal Belly Dance will take you
through a brief history of the ancient feminine art-form
of “danse du ventre” – the “dance of the pelvis” – or
what is most commonly known as Bellydance! She will
guide you through the art-form’s origins, its variations in
movement, music and costuming from various cultures
and time periods of the Middle East, North Africa and
the Silk Road; to it’s more contemporary stylisations as
the dance spread in to the Western world. Lauren will
get you up out of your seats with a short performance,
as well as take you through a demonstration to help you
find your “shimmy”.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Sat 5 Jun 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom Sat 5 Jun 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Gardening for Small Birds
Hybrid Event
Seeing small birds visit our gardens is becoming less
common but there are changes we can make that will
encourage them back.
This workshop will share some of the challenges small
birds face in the urban environment and what can be
done to invite them back to visit and maybe make a
home. A few of the local small bird champions will also
be introduced.
Simultaneous event: Presented to live audience and via
Zoom
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Mon 7 Jun 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Zoom Mon 7 Jun 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
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Drum Circle for Men
Men’s Health Week
Enjoy this introduction to the positive benefits of
rhythm, connection and play, by drumming with other
men during Men’s Health Week.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 16 Jun 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Tea & other Musings
Adult Storytelling
Join us for an adult storytelling session with musings
on tea and teapots. Hear stories from across the globe.
Receive a free tea voucher from Tea Tent & enjoy a
cuppa & chat afterwards.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Mon 21 Jun 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
USER
IN PERSON
Persian Cooking with Tayebeh
Refugee Week
Join us to celebrate National Refugee week and learn
some delicious Persian recipes with Tayebeh. Cook a
sumptuous feast of Zereshk Polo ba Morgh (jewelled
rice with saffron braised chicken) & a tangy Shirazi
Salad in this interactive, hands-on Zoom session.
Originally from Ilam, a Kurdish city in northern Iran,
Tayebeh has been living in Australia with her husband
and two young children for seven years now, after a
frightening journey across the sea from Indonesia.
Tayebeh’s work and studies traverse architecture in Iran
to child-care here in Melbourne, but her true passion
is to share her traditional Kurdish cuisine for foodlovers
to learn about and dreams of opening a Kurdish
restaurant.
Zoom invite and ingredient list will be emailed prior
to the session. #Refugee week 2021 #Unity the way
forward
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Mon 21 Jun 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
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Tai Chi & Qigong
Introductory session
We welcome you to try our one-hour introductory
session of Tai Chi & Qigong. Experience movement,
breath, and energy guided by tradition.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 23 Jun 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Seated Yoga for Seniors
Seated Yoga is a softer form of yoga that can be done
sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using
the chair for support. Join us to practice some gentle
poses to relieve pain, promote good posture, and ease
stiffness.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Fri 25 Jun 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
ONLINE
ONLINE
Keeping Your Pet Happy in Winter
With Dr Laura Vissaritis
Goal Setting and Getting
Over Procrastination
Ensure your furry friend stays happy and healthy in
the cooler months, with tips on nutrition, indoor play,
grooming, and behaviour management from Dr. Laura
Vissaritis. Zoom invite will be emailed to participants
prior to the session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 8 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Motivation and Winter… they go together like pickles
and fairy floss! So, what can we do to keep on keeping
on all Winter long? Join Human Behaviour Expert and
Confidence Coach, Anita van Rooyen as she shares
practical and useful tips and tools on moving out
of ‘Procrastination Station’, tapping into the most
powerful motivation source ever and finding fun ways
to maintain motivation. Zoom invite will be emailed to
participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 13 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Indigenous Astronomy
NAIDOC week
Join us to celebrate NAIDOC Week and learn about the science that
is encoded in the traditions and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islanders with Jessie Ferrari, a proud Koorie Brother Boy and Queer person
of the Yorta Yorta peoples. Jessie is a member of the Australian Indigenous
Astronomy Society and is currently writing a paper on the links between
Kulin nation astronomy and ecological knowledge.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 5 Jul 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Jobs & Skills Centre
Developing a Resume and Cover
Letter
Presented by the Skills and Jobs Centre. This session
will cover what should be included in a resume, how a
resume should be structured, tips to beat the bots and
how to write an effective cover letter. Great for anyone
looking to polish their resume and give it a revamp!
Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior to the
session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 14 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Morning Movie Matinee
Tea with the dames
Come along and enjoy a mid-morning movie matinee
in the library! Directed by multi award winning Roger
Michell (Notting Hill, Venus), Tea with the dames invites
you to spend time with screen icons Eileen Atkins, Judi
Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith as they talk
about their lives: their experience in theatre, TV and
cinema and the memories they have from when they
were bright young things right up to the present day.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 14 Jul 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Communicating with Adult Children
In Mandarin
与 成 年 子 女 沟 通 ( 面 向 普 通 话 听 众 )
普 通 话 授 课
Is there something you really want your adult children to
know but you feel uncomfortable to speak out? Do your
conversations with them often turn into arguments?
Esther Xu, a motivational speaker, will explore ways to
better communicate with your adult children. She will
also share simple strategies and tools to help you live
a rich, meaningful and independent retirement life in
Australia.
身 为 父 母 , 是 否 有 这 样 的 顾 虑 : 很 想 告 诉 成 年 子 女 一
些 事 , 却 不 知 如 何 开 口 ? 你 们 的 谈 话 是 否 常 以 争 吵 告
终 ?Esther Xu 是 一 位 鼓 舞 人 心 的 讲 师 , 与 您 一 同 探 讨
如 何 更 好 地 与 成 年 子 女 交 流 、 沟 通 。 她 还 会 分 享 一 些 简
单 的 策 略 和 工 具 , 让 您 的 澳 洲 退 休 生 活 过 得 更 有 意 义 、
充 实 且 独 立 。
Afro-Brazilian Dance
With Fabiana
Afro-Brazilian dance is fun, dynamic, expressive and
unique! Warm up on a Friday night with dancer and
teacher, Fabiana Grimaldi, as she guides you through
the basics of contemporary and traditional Afro-
Brazilian dance. Fabiana is a Melbourne based dancer
and teacher, originally from Brazil and specializes in
Brazil’s folkloric and cultural dance traditions. Feel the
rhythm and dance to exhilarating beats from Brazil!
Wear comfortable clothes and have your water bottle
handy for this energetic and uplifting class. Zoom invite
will be emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Fri 23 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 20 July 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom 星 期 二 7 月 20 日 下 午 2:00—— 下 午 3:00
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Most Common Mistakes
in Photography
While no one wants to make mistakes when they start
learning photography, they are bound to happen. Even
the most experienced photographers sometimes need
reminders about the most common photography
mistakes and how to rise above them. Join Alwyn from
Alwyn’s Photo School to learn some helpful tips to get
the most out of your digital camera.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn Mon 23 Aug 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Chair Yoga
with Lian Genoni
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Chair Yoga is a gentle, fun, accessible form of Yoga
perfect for anyone with mobility issues, injuries, or
simply those who prefer not to get up and down from
the floor! The class will use mindful movement and the
breath to gently build strength, improve mobility and
quieten the mind. No experience necessary! Presented
by Lian Genoni: Yoga for All.
Jobs & Skills Centre
All About Interviews
Presented by the Skills and Jobs Centre. This session
will cover all there is to know about job interviews
including how to make a positive first impression, types
of interviews, preparation and what kind of questions
you will come across in interviews. Great for anyone
looking to brush up their skills and build confidence.
Zoom invite will be emailed to participants prior to the
session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 28 Jul 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Wed 28 Jul 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Zoom Wed 28 Jul 11.00 am – 11.45 am
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Jobs & Skills Centre
Employability Skills
What Employers Want
Presented by the Skills and Jobs Centre. In this session
we will discover what employers are looking for, identify
our employability skills bank and look at how to best
sell these to a potential employer.
Grow Your Own Vegetables
For Beginners
Getting the basics right from the start will ensure
success in your growing adventures. Join Maria from
My Green Garden as we look at the essentials – and
not so essential – to make sure your garden starts
producing as well as it can. This will include: soil basics
and its improvement; vegie patch types, including nodig,
pots, easiest herbs and vegies to grow and simple
pest control techniques. Zoom invite will be emailed to
participants prior to the session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 4 Aug 10.00 am – 11.30 am
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 4 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom Wed 4 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Jobs & Skills Centre
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Presented by the Skills and Jobs Centre. Spend hours
in front of the computer looking for work? Feel like you
see the same jobs over and over again? In this session
we will explore where the jobs are, different ways to
contact employers and building an online profile.
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 11 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom Wed 11 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Mindfulness Meditation
This introductory session presents easy ways of
bringing mindfulness moments into daily life – through
movement, the senses and the physical body, and
includes a simple meditation. Zoom invite will be
emailed to participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 17 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Health Myth Busting
ONLINE
Are you trying to be healthier but overwhelmed by
conflicting information? Come to this session with
Simone from Access Health Information and learn how
you can make good health decisions. Is intermittent
fasting right for you? What are the benefits or risks? Do
I need to go ‘gluten free’ to be healthy? What is gluten
and what does it do to your body? Are carbs really the
enemy? Is fruit healthy or too high in sugar? Find out all
the answers and more! Zoom invite will be emailed to
participants prior to session.
Laughter Yoga
Most of us feel good when we laugh. Research shows
that laughing is brilliant for our physical, social and
mental health and wellbeing. But what if we don’t feel
like laughing? Laugher Yoga Wellbeing could well have
the answer. Combining gentle laughter-based exercises
with proven strategies based in positive psychology,
Laughter Yoga Wellbeing offers simple strategies for
finding more laughter in your every day, whatever that
day entails. Join Bron Roberts, Australia’s only Laughter
Yoga Wellbeing Master trainer, to unlock the value of
laughter as a tool for wellbeing, stress management,
and good old fashioned fun.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 18 Aug 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Zoom Wed 18 Aug 10.00 am – 11.00 am
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Thu 12 Aug 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Care for Carers
照 护 者 关 爱 活 动
This program will offer a range of free
activities to help support the health and
wellbeing of local Chinese-speaking carers
providing unpaid support to loved ones.
本 项 目 包 括 一 系 列 的 免 费 活 动 , 旨 在 为 本 地
区 讲 中 文 的 照 护 者 提 供 身 心 健 康 方 面 的 支 持
The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Care for Carers Program is
supported by the Victorian Government
June – August 2021

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Pottery workshop
with Mandarin interpreter
Thu 3 June
Session 1: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Session 2: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Doncaster MC2 Gallery
Join our tutor Jenny Boyd for a Pottery workshop
in an introduction to clay using hand building skills.
Create your own special works to glaze and take
home.
Registration: Register online, places limited
陶 艺
有 普 通 话 口 译
星 期 四 6 月 3 日
第 一 部 分 上 午 11:00—— 中 午
12:30
第 二 部 分 : 下 午 1:30—— 下 午 3:00
Doncaster MC2 艺 廊
来 上 Jenny Boyd 的 陶 艺 课 吧 ! 学 习 亲 手 塑 造 陶 艺 品 的
技 巧 , 还 可 以 给 自 己 的 独 创 作 品 上 釉 并 带 回 家 。
需 要 注 册
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Chinese Folk Dance Workshop
in Mandarin
Wed 9 June
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Zoom
A workshop facilitator will guide participants step by
step through a medium-paced, traditional Chinese folk
dance routine and provide some interesting facts and
information about the origins and traditions behind
the dance. Zoom invite will be emailed to participants
prior to session.
中 国 民 族 舞 蹈
普 通 话 授 课
星 期 三 6 月 9 日
上 午 11:00—— 中 午 12:00
Zoom
随 指 导 老 师 逐 步 学 习 一 支 中 速 传 统 中 式 民 族 舞 蹈 的 动
作 和 步 法 。 同 时 了 解 更 多 趣 闻 , 包 括 该 舞 蹈 的 起 源 和
背 后 的 传 统 知 识 。Zoom 邀 请 将 在 活 动 前 以 电 邮 形 式 发
给 注 册 参 与 者 。
需 要 注 册
Registration: Register online, places limited
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Acupressure for Self Care and
Healing
in Mandarin
Wed 16 June
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Zoom
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of self care and
healing? In this workshop Chinese medicine expert
Dr. Eliza Chan (TCM) will introduce you to Yang Sheng
and how to prevent disease and nurture your health
using acupressure. You will also learn about the best
herbal teas for beauty and skin health. Zoom invite
will be emailed to participants prior to session.
针 压 法 养 生 与 疗 愈
普 通 话 授 课
星 期 三 6 月 16 日
上 午 11:00—— 中 午 12:00
Zoom
想 学 习 养 生 、 自 我 疗 愈 的 方 法 吗 ? 中 医 专 家 Dr.
Eliza Chan 向 您 介 绍 养 生 知 识 及 如 何 通 过 压 针 法 预 防
疾 病 、 增 强 体 质 。 您 还 将 学 到 哪 些 花 草 茶 具 有 最 佳 的
美 容 养 颜 效 果 。Zoom 邀 请 将 在 活 动 前 以 电 邮 形 式 发 给
注 册 参 与 者 。
需 要 注 册
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
in Mandarin
Thu 17 June
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom
Join us for an introduction to Qigong and how this
ancient practice supports health and vitality. Qigong
uses a combination of slow, considered movements
and engagement with the breath to promote energy
flow and focus. This session is suitable for all ages
and fitness levels and will be conducted in Mandarin
by Shifu Lily Liang, an experienced instructor of
the internal arts. Zoom invite will be emailed to
participants prior to session.
Registration: Register online, places limited
健 身 气 功
普 通 话 授 课
星 期 四 6 月 17 日
下 午 2:00—— 下 午 3:00
Zoom
通 过 参 加 气 功 介 绍 课 , 了 解 气 功 这 项 古 老 的 运 动 如 何
改 善 人 体 健 康 、 给 我 们 带 来 活 力 。
气 功 通 过 缓 慢 、 有 控 制 的 动 作 组 合 , 配 合 呼 吸 运 动 ,
能 够 促 进 体 内 能 量 流 动 、 改 善 注 意 力 。 本 课 程 适 合 所
有 年 龄 层 和 不 同 体 质 水 平 的 参 与 者 。 课 程 将 由 Shifu
Lily Liang 用 普 通 话 讲 授 , 她 是 一 位 经 验 丰 富 的 内 功
教 练 。Zoom 邀 请 将 在 活 动 前 以 电 邮 形 式 发 给 注 册 参 与
者 。
需 要 注 册
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Chinese Paper Folding Workshop
in Mandarin
Fri 25 June
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom
In this workshop, the facilitator will exhibit paperfolded
art and guide participants on how to achieve
this artwork through traditional paper-folding
methods and techniques. Participants will also
learn about some tradition and culture behind
Chinese paper-folding. Zoom invite will be emailed to
participants prior to session.
中 国 传 统 折 纸
普 通 话 授 课
星 期 五 6 月 25 日
下 午 2:00—— 下 午 3:00
Zoom
指 导 老 师 将 为 您 展 示 折 纸 艺 术 , 一 步 步 教 您 如 何 使 用
传 统 的 方 法 和 技 巧 制 作 折 纸 工 艺 品 。 手 工 之 余 , 您 还
会 了 解 到 中 国 折 纸 艺 术 背 后 的 传 统 和 文 化 。Zoom 邀 请
将 在 活 动 前 以 电 邮 形 式 发 给 注 册 参 与 者 。
需 要 注 册
Registration: Register online, places limited
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GAMES
& HOBBIES
USER
IN PERSON
GAMES & HOBBIES | WHAT’S ON
USER
IN PERSON
Warrandyte Knitters
Weekly
Craft Together
Weekly
Join us for a weekly catch up and share ideas. Knitters
of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting
BRANCH DATE TIME
Warrandyte Saturdays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Come along and spend some time doing your favourite
craft activity and socialise with others. BYO material. All
welcome.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Fridays 10.30 am – 11.30 am
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
CALD Craft Circle
Monthly
Bulleen Knitters
Weekly
Come along and spend some time doing your favourite
craft activity and socialise with others from different
cultural backgrounds. BYO material. All welcome.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines 2nd Friday 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Come along and spend some time knitting and sharing
ideas. Knitters of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Fridays 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au
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eLEARNING
& TECHNOLOGY
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
Movie Streaming
Beamafilm and Kanopy
Love quality documentaries and independent film?
Come along and learn how to stream them for free
using your library membership with Beamafilm and
Kanopy.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Fri 4 Jun 10.30 am – 11.30 am
PC Basics
This class for beginners will teach you the basics of
using a computer. This includes how to use the mouse
and keyboard, using Windows and saving a document.
No experience necessary.
Prerequisite: Library card & pin number
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Fri 4 Jun 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
Internet Beyond the Basics
in Chinese
你 有 沒 有 想 過 可 以 用 互 聯 網 購 物 , 預 訂 旅 遊 , 學 習 技
能 , 甚 至 處 理 稅 務 呢 ? 這 個 高 級 班 會 幫 助 你 利 用 互 聯 網
改 善 日 常 生 活 。 可 自 攜 帶 平 板 或 手 提 電 腦 作 練 習 。
(Have you considered using the Internet for online
shopping, booking travel, learning a skill, or even
managing your tax affairs? This advanced class will
help you learn to use the Internet to improve your
everyday life. Own device optional for hands-on
practice.)
Advanced Gmail on your mobile
device
Get to know the Gmail app on your smartphone or
tablet! Learn to configure your Gmail inbox, change
settings and themes, manage contacts, apply filters
and set up folders to organise your messages.
Requirements: Basic working knowledge of Gmail.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 15 Jun 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Wed 9 Jun 10.00 am – 11.00 am
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ELEARNING & TECHNOLOGY | WHAT’S ON
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
Introduction to the Internet
The internet is useful in many ways. You can shop,
research and connect with people. This is a beginners
class for those new to using the internet, getting you
started in searching the World Wide Web.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 16 Jun 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
What’s Online @ Your WML Library
School Holiday Survival Kit
Join us for a short session showcasing the library’s
range of free educational and fun online activities/
programs for your early primary school age children.
Maths, stories, science, educational games and more.
Try them out at home this school holidays! Includes
YouTube channel videos, Busy Things, BorrowBox,
TumbleBooks, TumbleMath and StoryBox.
BRANCH DATE TIME
USER
IN PERSON
Bulleen Tue 22 Jun 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm
USER
IN PERSON
eBooks on Ipad & Tablets
Overdrive
Discover the broad range of eBooks available on
Overdrive with your library membership. Learn how to
stream or download titles from popular authors to any
device.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box HIll Wed 14 Jul 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
iPad for Beginners
Let’s get to know your iPad! Physical buttons and
features, accessibility functions, moving apps,
decluttering, tips and tricks and much more in this
beginners session. Prerequisites: Your own iPhone,
Apple ID, library card and PIN
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 15 Jul 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Bulleen Fri 13 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
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eLEARNING
& TECHNOLOGY
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
eLibrary for Parents
Introduction to Email
Learn how to access and use WML’s
selection of eResources for your child – including
eBooks, audiobooks, film/TV, Storytime read-alouds,
and games – all for free! Please note: this session is for
parents and guardians, not children.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Emails are used day-to-day. Join this class to learn
how to write and send emails, add attachments and
organise your inbox
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Fri 16 Jul 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Vermont Sth Fri 16 Jul 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
ONLINE
USER
IN PERSON
eMagazine and Newspapers
Introduction to Choice Magazine
Our online Library offers magazines, books,
documentaries, courses and more. In this class, learn
how to access our eMagazines and eNewspapers on
your device. Prerequisites: Your own tablet, laptop or
smart phone, library card and PIN. Zoom invite will be
emailed to participants prior to event
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Fri 16 Jul 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
If you want to save money by choosing the best
products and services, check out Choice magazine.
We will show you how to download free app Flipster, so
that you can read this useful magazine on your device
for free!
Prerequisites: Wi-fi enabled smartphone or tablet, library
card, log on details for GooglePlay or Apple Store.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Tue 3 Aug 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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ELEARNING & TECHNOLOGY | WHAT’S ON
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
Introduction to Spotify
Cloud Storage for Photos
No more records, tapes or CDs. Come and learn how to
purchase, download and play music on digital devices.
Learn how to create and manage playlists, listen to
digital radio and use your Bluetooth speakers.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Wed 4 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Do you store your photos on a USB, phone, laptop,
or external drive? Where would they be if your device
broke down today? Join us for an introduction to cloud
storage for your precious photos and videos. Own
device optional for hands on practice.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Wed 4 Aug 10.00 am – 11.00 am
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
eBooks on iPad & Tablets
Learn how to access the Library’s collection of eBooks
on your devices. Requirements: Your own device, Apple
ID OR Google Play ID, library card and PIN
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Thu 19 Aug 10.00 am – 11.00 am
eLibrary:
Introduction to LinkedIn Learning
Get to know the powerful learning tool that is LinkedIn
Learning (previously known as Lynda.com). This online
platform offers over 10,000 courses taught by hundreds
of top instructors, with new courses added regularly.
Whether you want to learn how to edit your photos like
a pro, use specific software, or advance your career
– you’re sure to find something helpful on LinkedIn
Learning!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 24 Aug 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
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eLEARNING
& TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE
USER
IN PERSON
Family History
Electronic Resources
Interested in genealogy and family history? Learn about
the records, resources and services available on the
Internet to aid you in your family history research. Zoom
invite will be emailed to participants prior to event.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 24 Aug 10.30 am – 11.30 am
USER
IN PERSON
The Art of Paper Flowers
with Mandarin Translator
纸 花 艺 术 ( 配 有 普 通 话 译 员 )
有 普 通 话 口 译
Create realistic flowers from coloured paper and a few
lengths of fine wire. All materials are supplied, just bring
some imagination and some patience.
T-Shirt HTV Transfer Design with
Cricut
Design your own customised t-shirt, library bag or
pillow case transfer using our amazing Cricut Maker.
Please note, iron-on instructions will be provided to
complete at home.
用 彩 纸 和 细 铁 丝 创 作 逼 真 的 花 朵 。 我 们 提 供 所 有 材 料 ,
您 只 需 带 上 想 象 力 和 耐 心 即 可 。
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Wed 16 Jun 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Vermont Sth
星 期 三
6 月 16 日
下 午 1:30—— 下 午 3:00
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Tue 8 Jun 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 4 Aug 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm
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Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch

Ask library staff for more
information or contact us:
HomeLibrary@wml.vic.gov.au
9872 8658
Home Library
Service
HAVING TROUBLE GETTING TO THE LIBRARY?
We can come to you!
This is a free service for residents of Whitehorse and Manningham who
are housebound or have difficulty getting to the library. Difficulty getting
to the library might be related to chronic illness, disability, being a carer,
ageing or Covid restrictions.
www.wml.vic.gov.au

eLEARNING
& TECHNOLOGY
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
The Art of Paper Flowers
Create realistic flowers from coloured paper and a few
lengths of fine wire. All materials are supplied, just bring
some imagination and some patience.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Fri 11 Jun 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Bulleen Mon 9 Aug 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Doncaster Thu 26 Aug 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Getting Started with Electronic
Craft Cutters
Craft cutters can be used to cut intricate patterns out
of a wide variety of materials, including paper, felt, vinyl
and leather. Learn how they work and see the potential
applications of this technology.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 23 Jun 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
USER
IN PERSON
USER
IN PERSON
Quilling
Pop-Up Cards
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the
use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued
together to create decorative designs. Learn the basics
and start creating.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 21 Jul 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Learn to design, cut and fold paper to create stunning
cards that fold out of the page when opened. You will
use the laser cutter to simplify the cutting of your card.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Fri 23 Jul 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Box Hill Fri 27 Aug 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
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ReadOnline
Our dynamic range of online resources for reading cater for everyone; offering magazines, ebooks and
newspapers from across the globe.
ListenOnline
We have thousands of audiobook titles for adults and children alike on our apps, including some of the
best selling authors. You can also sit back and relax to an amazing catalogue of music on Freegal.
WatchOnline
Grab the popcorn and pick from an impressive line-up of movie titles and documentaries.
Award-winning entertainment at your fingertips to suit everyone in the family.
KidsOnline
Keep the kids busy with audiobooks, movies and educational games. Additional resources to help with
home-schooling and keep the kids interested.
HistoryOnline
Research your family tree with Ancestry Library Edition and Findmypast. Historical records, photos and
resources from around the world to track you heritage. Available from home for a limited time.
LearnOnline
Achieve personal or professional goals in a number of free online courses available on our online
learning platforms. There are over 3000 courses you can chose from.
www.wml.vic.gov.au/elibrary
Use your membership card and pin for free access

CONTACT US
Blackburn 9896 8400
Box Hill 9896 4300
Bulleen 9896 8450
Doncaster 9877 8500
Nunawading 9872 8600
The Pines 9877 8550
Vermont Sth 9872 8650
Warrandyte 9895 4250
E. info@wml.vic.gov.au
www.wml.vic.gov.au
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