What's On Spring 2021

Spring
September 2021 – November 2021
#LibrariesChangeLives

When nearly
200,000 Victorian
jobseekers can
get online for free
Libraries
Change Lives
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2019, August). Labour Force, Australia (No. 6202.0). Retrieved from http://www.abs.gov.au

WELCOME...
Booking an Event
All events are free.
All bookings are for events held 1st September 2021
– 30th November 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 。
2021 年 9 月 1 日 至 2021 年 11 月 30 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
• Check in using the Service Victoria App
• 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
RECOMMENDED

CONTENTS
Children, Youth & Families
Regular Progams............................................................................................................................. 02
Australia Reads................................................................................................................................ 05
NaNoWriMo...................................................................................................................................... 06
Makerspace....................................................................................................................................... 07
YALit Festival.................................................................................................................................... 12
Children’s Holiday Program............................................................................................................ 14
English Language
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 18
Writing Groups & Literature
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 20
Author Talks ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Lifestyle & Learning
Regular Events.................................................................................................................................. 26
Doncaster Extended Hours Events............................................................................................... 35
Victorian Seniors Festival............................................................................................................... 41
Games & Hobbies
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 48
eLearning & Technology
Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 50
Makerspace....................................................................................................................................... 54

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 holiday 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
The 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 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Nunawading Fridays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Nunawading Fridays 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
The Pines Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am
The Pines Tuesdays 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
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
The 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 7 Sep 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Tue 14 Sep 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Doncaster Tue 5 & 19 Oct 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Tue 12 & 26 Oct 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Doncaster Tue 2 & 16 Nov 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Box Hill Tue 9 & 23 Nov 10.30 am – 11.15 am
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CHILDREN,
YOUTH & FAMILIES
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Greek Storytime
2 – 6 years
Join us for songs and stories with Denise, followed by a
simple craft activity.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 14 Sep 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Doncaster Tue 12 Oct 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Doncaster Tue 9 Nov 11.00 am – 11.45 am
Book Ninjas Zoom
6 – 12 years
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Whitehorse Study Support Program
12 – 25 years
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
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. For online session bookings
(Tuesdays only), email Jac at Jacqueline.Piper@
whitehorse.vic.gov.au
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tuesdays 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Box Hill Thursdays 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
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Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch

ONLINE &
IN PERSON
ONLINE
Australian Reading Hour
Bedtime Storytime
Join us for this special storytime and wear your
pyjamas and bring your teddy to celebrate Reading
Hour across the nation!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 14 Sep 7.00 pm – 7.45 pm
Zoom Tue14 Sep 7.00 pm – 7.45 pm
Victoria Reads
Public Libraries Victoria presents Victoria Reads;
a magical evening with a stellar line-up of famous
Victorian faces as they share their favourite
memories of reading and the books they love the
most. Save the date! Bookings will open in August.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 14 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
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CHILDREN,
YOUTH & FAMILIES
ONLINE
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Book Ninjas Zoom
NaNoWriMo edition
Book Ninjas Zoom takes on NaNoWriMo! This Spring
you still get to talk about the books you’re reading, but
with a special focus on the books you are WRITING! For
all kids who love reading & writing, but participation in
NaNoWriMo is not required.
A Zoom link will be emailed to participants.
NaNoWriMo Launch Party
Kick off the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program with
writing workshop, ‘The Craft of the Draft’, from 100
Story Building. Join us and find out how to get involved
in the month-long writing challenge!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Sat 23 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tuesdays 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
ONLINE
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NaNoWriMo
Young Writers Program
Virtual Classroom
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a
fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The
challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month.
Register to join our Young Writers Program virtual
classroom, you will be sent an invite code and
instructions to get involved.
NaNoWriMo Wrap Party
Celebrate writing an entire novel in just one month! Did
you reach your goal? Amazing! Get your certificate and
prizes, share your successes and join in the fun after all
the hard work!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 1 Dec 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Online 1 – 30 Nov All Day
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Flip Book Animation
8+ years
Learn how to animate using traditional hand drawing
methods developed by Disney Studios and extend
these methods into the digital area using simple iPad
applications.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Fri 10 Sep 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Code Club: Micro:bit
8+ years
The BBC micro:bit is a handheld, programmable
micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool
creations, from robots to musical instruments – the
possibilities are endless.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Mon 6 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Box Hill Mon 13 Sep 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Bulleen Mon 1 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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Paper Circuit Design & Building
8+ years
Create your own electronic paper circuit and then use it
to transform a card, bookmark or picture!
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Tue 14 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Vermont Sth Tue 5 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Nunawading Wed 24 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Introduction to Mbots
8+ years
Introduction to robotics. Learn how robots work and
experiment with controlling robots using the Scratch
language.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Mon 4 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 13 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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YOUTH & FAMILIES
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Getting Started with Laser Cutting
8+ years
NEW! OzoBot Challenge
8+ years
Design and make your own designs and then cut them
out using a laser cutter.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 16 Sep 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 10 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Apply what you have learnt in your other OzoBot
courses. A challenge will be given that will test your
logic and knowledge of programming OzoBot with
colours. Can you complete the challenge!!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 15 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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OSMO Freeplay
8+ years
OzoBot Programming
8+ years
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.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 2 Sep 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Pines Tue 23 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Doncaster Thu 25 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Learn to program the OzoBots using the graphical
language of OZoBlockly.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 14 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Mon 25 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Fri 29 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Doncaster Thu 11 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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NEW! Bloxels (8 + years)
Build Your Own Video Game
Super Spitfire Planes
8+ years
Create and play your own unique animated video game
using the Bloxels gameboard.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 20 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Bulleen Mon 29 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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
Nunawading Fri 15 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms
8+ years
LEGO Stop Motion
8+ years
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
Nunawading Wed 1 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Doncaster Thu 28 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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
Vermont Sth Tue 7 Sep 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Nunawading Fri 17 Sep 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Bulleen Mon 18 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Fri 19 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Pop-Up Cards
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 8 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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
Box Hill Mon 11 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm
The Pines Tue 12 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm
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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 8 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Nunawading Wed 17 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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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
Doncaster Thu 9 Sep 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Doncaster Thu 7 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Vermont Sth Tue 19 Oct 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Pines Tue 26 Oct 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm
Doncaster Thu 4 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Box Hill Mon 22 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Vermont Sth Tue 30 Nov 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
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YA LitFest 2021 celebrates YA literature, YA readers and YA writers.
This year’s program features talks and workshops by authors Gabe
Bergmoser,The True Colour of a Little White Lie, Lili Wilkinson, The
Erasure Initiative, and Leanne Hall, The Gaps. Contribute to the
YALitFest zine, Polls, Prizes, Trivia, and more.
Sat 18 September 2021
11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Doncaster Library
Age 12 + years
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Lightup Cards
8+ years
Create your own amazing light-up themed paper circuit cards.
BRANCH THEME DATE TIME
Nunawading Roblox Wed 3 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm
The Pines Star Wars Tue 9 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm
Bulleen Star Wars Mon 15 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm
Vermont Sth Minecraft Tue 16 Nov 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
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School
Bookings open Monday 13 September 2021
• Book online at www.wml.vic.gov.au (see Events tab)
or by calling any Whitehorse Manningham branch
between 10 am and 5 pm
• Please cancel your booking if your child can no longer
attend so that another child can enjoy the activity.
• If your chosen event is booked out, join our waiting list
so that we can contact you if places become available.
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Monday 20 September
Potted Succulents
Nunawading | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Decorate a pot, plant a succulent, and learn how to care
for plants.
Age: 7+ years
Walking Mechanisms
Box Hill | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Come and create your own basic bot!
Age: 6+ years
Bedtime Storytime
Goodnight, sleep tight
Vermont South | 7.00 pm - 7.45 pm
Wear your pyjamas and bring your teddy for some
stories in the Library.
Age: All
George Ivanoff
Welcome to my Workspace
Online | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Meet the author of the You Choose… and Other
Worlds series, George Ivanoff, as he welcomes you
into his world! Great for fans and budding authors
alike.
Age: 7+ years
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
JW Thomson Reserve Playground | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
Bring your teddy bear or favourite soft toy for a teddy
bear themed storytime in the park. Join us for songs,
stories and craft.
Age: 3 – 5 years
Shakers & Movers
Box Hill | 10.30 am - 11.00 am
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Tuesday 21 September
Shakers & Movers
The Pines | 10.30 am - 11.00 am
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Wednesday 22 September
Aussie Animals Stoytime
Vermont South | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Come along to a special Australian Animals storytime
with Olivia from Love me like a Reptile, where she will be
bringing some furry friends and scaly friends to help her
tell the stories. You can ask questions about the animals
and even get to hold them!
Age: All
Butterflies and Flowers
Stained Glass Craft
Doncaster | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Welcome Spring in by making a beautiful butterfly or
flower to brighten up your window.
Age: 6+ years
Family Storytime
All Creatures Great & Small
Blackburn | 2.00 pm - 2.45 pm
Join us for stories and rhymes for the family.
Age: 0 – 5 years
Movie Morning
Trolls World Tour
Warrandyte | 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Join us for a relaxed movie morning.When Queen Barb
of the Rock tribe decides to destroy all other genres of
music by stealing their techno strings and bringing them
under her rule, Queen Poppy sets out to thwart her evil
plans. BYO beanbag or pillow. Movie is rated G.
Age: 5+ years
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Outdoor Glider Challenge
Junior Makerspace
Park behind the NUN Library | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Join us in the park behind the Nunawading Library and
create your own specially designed glider. You’ll learn
the basics of aerodynamics and have fun watching your
glider fly through a number of challenges in our flight
course.
Age: 7+ years
Paper Bag Lanterns
Bulleen | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Create a stunning star lantern using simple materials.
Age: 8+ years
Science Live
Rainbow Breadmaking
Zoom | 11.00 am - 12.15 pm
Join us for a LIVE edition of Makerspace, or Bakerspace,
where we will learn the art of breadmaking….with a
rainbow twist!
Age: 6+ years
Shakers & Movers
Warrandyte | 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Thursday 23 September
Build a Bunyip
The Pines | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
What do bunyips looks like? Build a bunyip collage to
make your own unique artwork.
Age: 5+ years
Dungeon Time
Doncaster | 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Imagine you’re in an adventure story with Dungeon
Master Ben McKenzie. You’re suddenly a knight or a
monster! This fun roleplaying workshop combines
drawing, storytelling and game design.
Age: 5 – 8 years
Holiday Storytime
A whale of a time!
Nunawading | 11.00 am - 11.30 am
Join us for stories, songs and a take-home activity.
Age: 2 – 5 years
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Shakers & Movers
Bulleen | 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Monday 27 September
Circus Mix with Ruccis
Bulleen | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Come and explore circus skills in this guided workshop
by Ruccis where you will learn juggling, poi, ribbon
twirling and more.
Age: 6 – 12 years
Code Breakers
The Pines | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Make a Secret Agent detective kit, then break the codes
to complete your mission.
Age: 7+ years
Shakers & Movers
Doncaster | 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Dungeon Time
Nunawading | 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Imagine you’re in an adventure story with Dungeon
Master Ben McKenzie. You’re suddenly a knight or a
monster! This fun roleplaying workshop combines
drawing, storytelling and game design.
Age: 9 – 12 years
Tuesday 28 September
Fantasy Dragons
Box Hill | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Explore model making by creating your own dragon!
Age: 9+ years
Shakers & Movers
Blackburn | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Storytime for Tiny Tots
Who’s Hiding?
Vermont South | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
Join us stories, songs and a take-home activity.
Age: 1 – 3 years

Wednesday 29 September
Bush Detectives
Nature Walk
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary | 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Learn to use the Seek by iNaturalist app to identify the
plants and animals around us, then come on a nature
hunt around Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to find as many
species as we can. All family members attending must
have a ticket.
Age: 5+ years
Movie Night
Christopher Robin
Vermont South | 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Join us for a movie and popcorn. BYO beanbag or
cushions. Movie is rated G.
Age: 5+ years
Shakers & Movers
Nunawading | 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies,
parents and carers.
Age: 0 – 3 years
Springtime Storytime
Warrandyte | 11.00 am - 11.30 am
Join us for stories, songs and a take-home activity
Age: 2 – 5 years
Strawbees Wacky Racers
Doncaster | 2.30 pm - 3.45 pm
Design and create interactive robots using Strawbees
coding and interactive construction equipment with
recycled and sustainable materials. We will then race
them to see who can design the fastest machine. Prizes
will also be awarded for the most creative designs.
Age: 7+ years
Thursday 30 September
Circus Mix with Ruccis
Box Hill | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Come and explore circus skills in this guided workshop
by Ruccis where you will learn juggling, poi, ribbon
twirling and more.
Age: 6 – 12 years
Dinosaur Dioramas
Blackburn | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Make your own amazing Cretaceous period shoebox
diorama, with T-Rex, Triceratops and Spinosaurus!
Age: 8+ years
Holiday Storytime
Bulleen | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
Join us for songs and stories for the family.
Age: 3+ years
Holiday Storytime
Music Mayhem!
The Pines | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
Join us for stories, songs and a take-home activity.
Age: 3+ years
Sock Puppet Theatre
Doncaster | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Bring your imagination to create your very own sock
puppet. What will you name it? What does it like? Have
a play and bring your puppet to life in our Sock Puppet
Theatre.
Age: 6+ years
Friday 1 October
Aussie Animals Storytime
The Pines | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Come along to a special Australian Animals storytime
with Olivia from Love me like a Reptile, where she will
be bringing some furry friends and scaly friends to help
her tell the stories. You can ask questions about the
animals and even get to hold them!
Age: All Ages
Holiday Storytime
Silly!
Box Hill | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
Join us for songs and stories for the family.
Age: 3 – 5 years
Holiday Storytime
Winnie the Pooh & Friends
Vermont South | 11.00 am - 11.45 am
Join us for songs and stories for the family.
Age: 3 – 5 years
Loom Band Bead bracelets
Nunawading | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Learn an easy method of making these colourful
bracelets for yourself and your friends!
Age: 6+ years
Movie Night
The Croods: A New Age
Doncaster | 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Join us for a movie and popcorn. The prehistoric
family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the
Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved.
BYO beanbag or cushions. Movie is rated PG.
Age: All
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English Conversation Circle Online
Weekly
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.
English Conversation Circle
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.
BRANCH DATE TIME
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
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tuesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am
EAL Reading Group
Weekly
Would you like to improve your English reading skills?
Practice your English pronunciation? Or increase your
English vocabulary? Join us for this free 10-week
program, where we will practise our English reading
and speaking skills by reading a book together. The
program is suitable for people with lower-intermediate
English skills. We welcome native speakers as well as
EAL learners.
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BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Fri 8 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Doncaster Tue 5 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Double Ninth Festival
Chinese Poetry Salon
October 14th is the “”Double Ninth Festival”” in the traditional Chinese festival according to Lunar calendar. In the
autumn scenery of the homeland, you can climb mountains, appreciate the autumn flowers and respect the elderly.
This is the theme of the Double Ninth Festival. Under the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese people in Australia are
even more missing their loved ones, especially during the lockdown periods. Poetry expresses aspirations and
recites sentiments. In this Chinese poetry night, let us enjoy the beauty of poetry and express our emotions with
voice. Firm our faith and pray for peace!
Australian Chinese Writers Festival and The Art of Voice Melbourne Australia will co-organize this recitation event
with Whitehorse Manningham Libraries.
中 文 诗 歌 朗 诵 之 夜 — 重 阳 游 子 思 乡 情
今 年 10 月 14 日 , 农 历 九 月 初 九 , 是 中 国 传 统 节 日 中 的 “ 重 阳 节 ”。 在 故 国 秋 色 里 , 登 高 望 远 , 赏 菊 敬 老 , 这 是 重 阳 节
所 包 含 的 主 题 。 疫 情 之 下 , 远 离 家 乡 的 海 外 游 子 更 是 牵 挂 着 家 乡 的 亲 人 。 诗 言 志 , 诵 寄 情 , 在 这 中 文 诗 歌 之 夜 , 让 我
们 走 进 诗 的 天 地 里 , 用 声 音 传 递 情 感 。 坚 定 信 念 , 祈 祷 平 安 !
澳 大 利 亚 华 人 作 家 节 、 墨 尔 本 朗 诵 艺 术 联 盟 (The Art of Voice Melbourne Australia) 将 与 Whitehorse
Manningham Libraries
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Fri 15 Oct 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Zoom Fri 15 Oct 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
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WRITING
& LITERATURE
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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 non-fiction
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.
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
Warrandyte 2nd Friday 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON
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Tony Birch
Dark As Last Night, Whisper Songs
Twice Miles Franklin–shortlisted author Tony Birch emerged from lockdown having penned two new books that
showcase his versatility in both poetry and prose. Whisper Songs is a collection of poems that reveals Birch at
his lyrical and intimate best, addressing the legacies of colonial history and the relationship between Country and
memory. Dark as Last Night extends his repute as a master of the short story, capturing the power of human
connection at pivotal moments in our lives. Join Birch as he discusses his celebrated collections. With Jack
Latimore.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Sat 11 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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Sandra Hogan: With My Little Eye
in conversation with Claire Halliday
Join us for this in conversation event as author Sandra Hogan discusses
her very funny true story of three children recruited by their parents to work
for ASIO in the 1950s. Growing up in the 1950s, the three Doherty children
were trained by their parents to memorise car number plates, to spot
unusual behaviour on the street and, most important of all, to avoid drawing
attention to themselves. The children became unwitting foot soldiers in
Australia’s battle against Soviet infiltration in the Cold War.
They attended political rallies, stood watch on houses owned by communist
sympathisers, and insinuated themselves into the UFO Society. In 1956 the
Doherty family went on a beach holiday with Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov,
the famous Soviet defectors, who were hiding from Soviet assassins.
Dudley and Joan Doherty swore their children to secrecy, and for decades,
they didn’t even discuss among themselves the work they did for ASIO. ‘With
My Little Eye’ is a poignant and very funny account of a peculiar childhood
in 1950s suburban Australia. Zoom invitation will be emailed to registered
participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 6 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Story Circle
Story circle is a friendly chat group designed to help you
reminisce and share good memories. This session is
great for seniors who want to keep their brains active
and meet other like-minded people. Stories, poems,
humour and pictures are presented for discussion.
Story circle activates the imagination and improves
feelings of connection to others. Join us for a fun
session based around the theme Gardening. The
session is run by a librarian.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Thu 7 Oct 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Friends of the
Library group pre-loved book sale is on again! Who
doesn’t love a book sale? Grab some great bargain
books and help support the fabulous work of our
“Friends of the Library”. All proceeds support library
special programs and services.
Willis Room, Nunawading Civic Centre, 379-397
Whitehorse Rd Nunawading
BRANCH DATE TIME
Off Site Sat 9 Oct 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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WRITING
& LITERATURE
USER
IN PERSON
ONLINE
The Magical World of Multicultural
Picture Books
Multicultural books are important because they can
provide windows into other cultures and introduce
readers to new ideas. They can also help readers from
under-represented groups see themselves reflected in
literature. This talk will highlight a range of multicultural
picture books that celebrate cultural diversity, focusing
on the relationship between word and image and how
the verbal and the visual elements work together to
produce a dynamic story.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 10 Nov 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rooted: An Australian History of
Bad Language
with Associate Professor Amanda
Laugesen
Bad language has been used in all sort of ways in our
history: to defy authority, as a form of liberation and
subversion, and as a source of humour and creativity.
It has also been used to oppress and punish, notably
Indigenous Australians and women. Revealing the
fundamental tensions, conflicts, preoccupations and
anxieties that have shaped our past and continue
to shape our present, the story of bad language
is a story about what it means to be Australian.
Associate Professor Amanda Laugesen is a historian
and lexicographer. She is director of the Australian
National Dictionary Centre, ANU, and chief editor of the
Australian National Dictionary. Zoom invitation will be
emailed to registered participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 23 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON
ONLINE
Alice Pung: One Hundred Days
In a heady whirlwind of independence, lust and defiance, sixteen-year-old
Karuna falls pregnant. Not on purpose, but not entirely by accident, either.
Karuna’s over-protective mother reacts badly – and confines her to their
fourteenth-storey housing-commission flat, to keep her safe from the
outside world – and make sure she can’t get into any more trouble. One
Hundred Days is a fractured fairytale that explores the fault lines between
love and control.
ALICE PUNG is an award-winning writer based in Melbourne. She is the
bestselling author of the memoirs Unpolished Gem and Her Father’s
Daughter, and the essay collection Close to Home, as well as the editor
of the anthologies Growing Up Asian in Australia and My First Lesson.
Join us to hear Alice discuss her writing career and this latest novel, One
Hundred Days – a story brimming with claustrophobic tension, warmth and
humour – in this online event. Zoom invitation will be emailed to registered
participants prior to session.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 24 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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LIFESTYLE
& LEARNING
USER
IN PERSON
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IN PERSON
Middle Eastern Za’atar and Zest
Retirement Village Options
Dips are a versatile and easy addition to any meal, at
any time of year. Join Chef Natalie from ‘Za’atar and
Zest’ in exploring the wonders of Labneh, Hummus,
Za’atar, and other delicious Middle Eastern cuisine
options, which you can make from scratch at home!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Mon 6 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
For those considering entering a retirement village
Consumer Affairs Victoria offers a presentation to
help understand rights and responsibilities under the
Retirement Villages Act.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn Mon 6 Sep 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
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Dementia Australia
Join Dementia Australia to learn more about dementia,
its prevalence and common types. Find out about the
services available to help support carers and loved
ones.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Wed 8 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Movie night
Lucky Grandma
Come along and enjoy a movie night at the The Pines
Library! Lucky Grandma stars Tsai Chin as a gambling
Grandma trying her luck in New York City in this
entertaining dark comedy. In Chinese with English
subtitles. Rated M for Mature Audiences. Not suitable
for children under 15.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Thu 9 Sep 6.15 pm – 7.45 pm
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LIVING & LIFESTYLE | WHAT’S ON
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ONLINE &
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Osteoarthritis
Join us to hear physiotherapist, David Thompson,
discuss the latest practical information and treatment
methods for Osteoarthritis. David will cover important
questions, such as:
• what is Osteoarthritis? ,
• why is this happening to me?
• and why is physiotherapy an important treatment
component?
BRANCH DATE TIME
Warrandyte Thu 9 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
and Keeping it There!
Increasing development of house blocks is leaving
less and less habitat for our wildlife. However there’s
more to wildlife gardening than just planting the right
plants to attract them; how you maintain your garden
is equally important. Diana Cotter is a horticulaturalist
who has been developing and designing sustainable
gardens for many years. Come along to The Pines
Library as she shares practical advice and tips that will
open your eyes to what is possible!
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Tue 14 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom Tue 14 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Researching your Chinese Ancestry
with Dr Sophie Couchman
Dr Sophie Couchman, member of Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria and former curator at the Chinese
Museum, will guide you on how to research your Chinese ancestry in Australia. Discover the most relevant resources,
and learn what they can tell you about the history of your ancestors.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 14 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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IN PERSON
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Designing Gardens
of Sanctuary and Healing
Nature is a sanctuary where we find the environment
we love, yet our home garden often isn’t as powerful.
Join award winning garden designer Betsy-Sue Clarke
from Dirtscape Dreaming for a sumptuous and inspiring
journey and learn how to bring harmony within your
own garden sanctuary.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 29 Sep 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Storigami
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IN PERSON
Come join us on a fun folding adventure – from a flat
piece of paper to a magical origami! Relaxing and
suitable for everyone, paper will be provided.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Things to Tell Your Children About
Money
with Sue Gunningham
Sue has developed and delivered financial literacy
sessions for over 15 years and believes children learn
about money from their parents more than from their
teachers. This session goes beyond pocket money
discussions to describe a range of activities and
conversations parents can use to develop their child’s
understanding of money.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Tue 12 Oct 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Zoom Tue 12 Oct 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Box Hill Sat 9 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Doncaster Sat 9 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
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Halloween Origami
Come join us on a fun Halloween themed folding
adventure – from a flat paper to a magical origami!
Relaxing and suitable for everyone, paper will be
provided.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Sat 16 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Right to Protest
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IN PERSON
What are your rights? How does protesting work? What
is and is not allowed?
Hear from lawyer Jennifer Keene-McCann and
Melbourne Activist Legal Support about Victoria’s legal
framework around advocating for change.
Stop Playing Around and Start
Playing Seriously
Play is not just fun and games. Our deep drive to play
has shaped our cultures and our philosophies, our
working lives, and our civilizations since we first started
playing. No part of human history is untouched by the
way we play. In this session, Daniel Teitelbaum will
convince you that our drive to play is at the heart of
how we make meaning, is essential to our self-expression,
can be a guide to our values, and creates our
communities.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Warrandyte Thu 21 Oct 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 20 Oct 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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LIVING & LIFESTYLE | WHAT’S ON
ONLINE
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Yoga for Beginners
Online
Join Yogi Mickey for an hour’s session of Hatha yoga
from the comfort of your loungeroom, accessible to all
levels and abilities. A delightful yoga session designed
to stretch, strengthen and release tension in the body
and mind, enlivening us physically and relaxing us
mentally and emotionally. Beginners welcome. Zoom
invite will be emailed to registered participants prior to
event.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Mon 25 Oct 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Zoom Tue 23 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Attracting Frogs to Your Garden
Partnership event with Whitehorse
Council
Frogs are an important part of the eco-system and
with a few simple additions to your garden, you too can
attract them to your garden
This webinar / workshop will introduce you to the
wonderful world of frogs, the local varieties and the
changes to the environment that are threatening them
Learn about what frogs need and how to add these
elements to your garden to invite them in.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 27 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom Wed 27 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Listening with Vulnerability
We all have important questions in our lives that we are
currently facing, or avoiding. Yet these can often seem
hard to answer because our day to day lives are busy,
leaving us without the time needed to resolve them.
In this workshop, we will take the time away from the
noise and practice getting to the truth of the real-life
challenges with a conversational tool called Dialectic.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Storigami
in Mandarin
听 故 事 , 学 折 纸
一 边 学 折 纸 , 一 边 听 故 事 。 来 听 企 鹅 先 生 和 其 他 动 物 的
冒 险 故 事 !
Come listen to the story of Mr Penguin and other
animals while learning how to fold origami models. The
story will help you remember the folding steps!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 27 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Box Hill Sat 6 Nov 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Managing Food Waste at Home
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IN PERSON
Did you know that each year, Australia wastes around
7.3 million tonnes of food? That’s around 300kg of food
per person! Luckily, Ella from Chooktopia is here with us
to share some tips around managing your household
food wastage – from the avoidable (using leftovers,
correct storage, etc.) to the unavoidable (composting,
and our council’s new green bin service). Come along,
and learn how to save the Earth, one meal at a time.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 9 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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ONLINE &
IN PERSON
ONLINE
The Power of Habit
We make up to 35,000 decisions every day! Imagine if
you had to consciously think through every one of these
decisions? Habits allow you to perform certain actions
and behaviours automatically which helps reduce the
workload for the brain. Learn how you can use the
science of habit change to make the healthy choices
automatic. Learn how to form new habits, how to break
old habits and how you can use these skills to make
sustainable changes to your health and well being.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 11 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Zoom Thu 11 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Bookmarks for World Kindness
Day!
USER
IN PERSON
Chinese Knot-Tying
in Mandarin
中 国 结 制 作
语 言 : 普 通 话
Chinese Knots derive from the Tang and Song Dynasty
(618-1279). They have symbolic meaning and are
used as decoration, gifts for special occasions,
and adornments on clothes. In this workshop, the
teacher will guide participants to create a knot using
a traditional weaving technique. Materials will be
posted to participants, please ensure your address is
correct upon registration. This session will be presented
in Mandarin. Zoom invitation will be emailed to
registered participants prior to session.
中 国 结 起 源 于 唐 宋 时 期 ( 公 元 618-1279 年 ), 具 有 独 特
的 象 征 意 义 , 常 常 被 用 作 装 饰 、 特 殊 场 合 的 馈 赠 以 及 衣
着 饰 品 。 在 本 次 活 动 中 , 老 师 将 带 领 参 与 者 用 传 统 编 织
技 法 制 作 中 国 结 。 所 需 材 料 将 邮 寄 给 参 与 者 , 注 册 时 请
确 保 地 址 填 写 正 确 。 本 活 动 将 以 普 通 话 进 行 。Zoom 邀 请
将 在 活 动 前 以 电 邮 形 式 发 出 。
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 17 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Join us at Doncaster Library on World Kindness Day
as we create fun and inspiring bookmarks. Create a
bookmark and pay it forward – either give it to a friend
or leave it in a library book as a surprise act of kindness!
All materials provided.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Sat 13 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
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HERITAGE WEEK
ONLINE &
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For a Dress Like That, You Gotta
Start Laying Plans at Thirteen:
A Look at Women’s Fashion of the
1950s.
When Christian Dior released his ‘Corolle’ (New Look)
line to a glamour-starved public after World War 2, it
signalled a sartorial retreat from the comfortable and
elegant modernity women enjoyed before the war,
with a return to an elaborate Edwardian artifice of
womanhood, complete with full skirts, crinolines, frills
and corsetry. Dior’s women were beautiful pastelcoloured
flowers and after years of ‘make do and
mend’ and rationing, we welcomed it with open arms.
Join author and fashion historian, Nicole Jenkins for a
slideshow presentation on womenswear in the decade
when sophistication, femininity and grown-up glamour
reigned and the Melbourne textile manufacturing
industry thrived as never before.
Writing Life Stories Workshop
with Sue Gunningham
Writing a life story is about preserving memories. Each
life is unique and filled with experiences that shape us.
Writing life stories is a way of telling loved ones and
future generations what it’s like to be you, the lessons
you’ve learned and the knowledge you’ve gained.
This friendly, informative session by author Sue
Gunningham, is ideal for anyone wanting to begin
writing their life stories. There will be some readings,
discussion and writing tasks to excite you to begin the
journey.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Thu 16 Sep 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 15 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Zoom Wed 15 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Extended
OPENING HOURS
AT DONCASTER LIBRARY
To meet our customers needs, Doncaster Library is trialing an
extension of opening hours from August – December 2021.
New Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Give us your feedback at
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DONCASTER
EXTENDED HOURS EVENTS
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NIA Movement Class
NIA blends dance arts, martial arts and healing
arts. NIA is a fun and holistic movement class that
conditions the whole body. Join Angela, a Movement
Educator with a passion for teaching dance and
movement, to experience this session for all ages and
abilities.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 2 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Climate-proof Your Garden
This relaxed and fun workshop run by sustainability
expert Ella from Chooktopia will cover: How to manage
the impacts for a productive garden that also provides a
refuge for humans and animals through microclimates,
how to balance food production with habitat protection,
and much more!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 7 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Mindfulness Meditation
Creative Art Journalling
Learn the essentials of mindfulness and how you
can easily bring mindfulness to a busy day. Yoga and
meditation teacher Suze Male of 42 Yoga will guide you
through a mindfulness meditation designed to relieve
anxiety and create inner calm.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 16 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
This 90 minute workshop aims to create a space
for you to reconnect with yourself, practice being
mindful by getting lost in all the different colours
and textures and most importantly to just enjoy
yourself for the duration of the workshop. Creative art
journalling or visual journalling can be a powerful tool
in self discovery. Journalling requires no previous art
experience as its value is in the process of opening a
creative mind rather than creating good art. Join Jacqui
from Jacqui Lewis Art Therapy to learn this art of self
expression.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 21 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
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Tai Chi workshop
Beginner Afro-Brazilian Dance
Come and experience how Tai Chi can benefit your
body and mind with Celestial Tai Chi. Tai Chi slows
down the pace of your mind, refreshes your body and
allows a state of tranquil relaxation to take over you.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 30 Sep 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Afro-Brazilian dance is fun, dynamic, expressive and
unique! Warm up on a Tuesday 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.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 5 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Gut Health Workshop
Ageless Grace
Most of us have heard about gut health and maybe
know the basics... but what’s all the fuss about? Gut
health is not just about digestion; how happy our belly
is effects everything from our mood, brain function,
sleep, weight, allergies and immune system. Making
sure we have a thriving gut is critical for everyone. This
workshop with Nutritionist Lindy from The Nutrition
Guru offers practical dietary and lifestyle tips to nourish
and support your gut microbiome, supporting good
health, wellbeing and productivity.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 12 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Join us for a demonstration of Ageless Grace®
timeless fitness for the body and the brain with Angela,
Movement Educator. As a health and wellness program
for all ages and abilities including senior members
of our community, Ageless Grace® is designed to be
practiced seated in a chair. Designed to activate brain
functionality and improve physical strength, Ageless
Grace® nurtures the mind-body connection through
creative, playful and imaginative movements.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 19 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Keeping Backyard Chooks
Chooks not only make great pets, but are great composters too, and give us delicious eggs as a bonus! Come along
to this workshop by Chooktopia and learn how to create a healthy, happy chooktopia of your own. Ella will cover:
chook health, nutrition, housing, protection from predators and pests, as well as the sustainability and circular
economy benefits of keeping these delightful animals. Ella will also talk about Council and local law considerations
and guidelines to help you plan out a productive chook yard.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 28 Oct 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Yoga for Beginners
Find inner calm and reduce stress and anxiety at this
gentle yoga class in the library. Yoga teacher Suze Male
of 42 Yoga will lead an accessible class suitable for
both beginners and those who have done some yoga
and will provide modifications for any physical needs.
B.Y.O. mat if you have one.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 4 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Beginner’s Guide to
Indoor Gardening
Keep your indoor plants thriving with this Beginner’s
Guide to Indoor Gardening. In this one-hour workshop
with Jason Chongue from The Plant Society, you will
learn a range of basic indoor gardening skills including
watering, the right light, repotting and maintaining your
plants.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 9 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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QiGong for Beginners
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 by experienced Qi
Gong instructor Angela.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 18 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
San Choy Bao & Mango
Sago Pudding
Come and join Helen & Hay’s cooking demonstration
and learn how to how to bring authentic Asian flavours
into your home with two classic Asian dishes. Start with
San Choy Bao starters, (Chinese Lettuce Wraps). These
healthy and flavoursome bites are sweet and savoury.
Next try a popular Yum Cha dessert Mango Sago
Pudding. With mangoes in abundance this season,
enjoy the goodness of this nutritious fruit with the
cooling effects of sago pearls.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 25 Nov 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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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.
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Happy Go Appy
Got a smartphone and want to learn how certain apps
can make life easier? Join us to learn about various
useful apps and how to use them to enhance your life.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Mon 4 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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
Doncaster Tue 5 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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IN PERSON
ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Introduction to Ancestry
Want to research your family’s history? Join us to find
out how to use Ancestry in this beginners’ session.
Pre-requisites: Library card no & Pin, must be able to
use a computer mouse and have basic understanding
of the Internet.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Tue 5 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Antiques Roadshow
Abbey’s Antiques
Abbey’s Antiques is on-site and ready to assess your
treasures! Bring your heirlooms or unusual artifacts
along for a professional antique assessment, and ask
questions to do with antique care.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Wed 6 Oct 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Zoom Wed 6 Oct 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
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Digitising Your Photos
Tea & Other Musings
Learn to preserve and archive your treasured family
photos by converting them into a digital file format.
We’ll also show you how to restore old photos by
scanning and repairing damage to ensure your precious
memories last forever!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Wed 6 Oct 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Join us for an adult storytelling session with musings
on tea and teapots. Hear stories from across the
globe. Receive a tea voucher & enjoy a cuppa & chat
afterwards.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Mon 11 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Organising your Digital Photos
Is your digital photo library a jungle? Find out how to
tame it! Learn how to back up your photos, and how
to organise them into logical folders that will make
specific photos easy to find.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Tue 12 Oct 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Financial Planning
and Superannuation
Join our expert presenter from Services Australia
to learn about retirement income streams and
superannuation rules.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Warrandyte Thu14 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Zumba for Seniors
Come and join in this Zumba dance fitness class
designed especially for seniors. Enjoy moving to the
music and invigorate your senses while improving your
cardio fitness! Wear comfortable clothes and runners
are recommended. Bring a water bottle and towel. Our
instructor, Paulina is experienced in engaging older
people get moving, find positivity and feel empowered
about themselves. All abilities welcome. MC2, Level 2
Introduction to Internet Calls and
Chats
Discover how you can chat with your family and friends
around the globe for free. Bring your own device for
hands on practice.
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Fri 15 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 14 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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Consumer Affairs – Scams
Join Consumer Affairs Victoria as they work to protect
older Victorians against online scams. Topics include:
Identifying Scams, Financial Cost of Scams, Different
Types of Scams, Identity Theft, Telemarketing, Fake
Tradies, How to Protect Yourself, and the Role of
Consumer Affairs Victoria.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Wed 20 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Morning Movie Matinee-Book Club
Come along and enjoy a mid-morning movie matinee in
the library! We’ll be showing the Book Club. Four lifelong
friends have their lives forever changed after reading
50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Starring
Candace Bergen, Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Mary
Steenburgen.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Wed 20 Oct 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Introduction to MyHealthRecord for
Seniors
MyHealthRecord is a digital, secure online summary
of your medical information that can make it easier for
you and your loved ones to track your medical history.
This introductory session will give you a basic overview
of how MyHealthRecord works, and how to get started.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 20 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Third Age Decluttering
Prepare for your most thorough Spring clean yet by
joining decluttering expert Mary Harnan for a practical,
inspirational workshop on how to tackle the ‘stuff’
taking up space in your home. This workshop is
particularly suited for seniors and people who help
support older family members.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Thu 21 Oct 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
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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
Doncaster Thu 21 Oct 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Story Circle
Story circle is a friendly chat group designed to
help you reminisce and share good memories. This
session is great for seniors who want to keep their
brains active and meet other like-minded people.
Stories, poems, humour and pictures are presented
for discussion. Story circle activates the imagination
and improves feelings of connection to others. Join us
for a fun session based around the theme music and
entertainment.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Fri 22 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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ONLINE
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Digital Recipe Rescue
Love cooking? Have a mountain of recipes that need
sorting? Join us to learn how to digitally organise and
store your favourite recipes, and where to discover new
favourites on-line.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Fri 22 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Introduction to Email
Emails are used every day. Join this class to learn
how to write and send emails, add attachments and
organise your inbox.
Prerequisite: Library card and pin number.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Fri 22 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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ONLINE &
IN PERSON
Quilling
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
Box Hill Fri 22 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Nunawading Wed 27 Oct 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Grow More, Work Less
Alison Sizer from Urban Harvest will share her wealth of
knowledge about soil health, seeds, seedlings, growing
fewer weeds and succession planting in this gardening
event.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Blackburn 25 Oct 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Zoom 25 Oct 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
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Olympia Panagiotopoulos:
Beneath the Fig Leaves
Olympia Panagiotopoulos Beneath the Fig Leaves:
A memoir of food, family and Greece. In 1955, in a
village in Greece that was marred by war and poverty,
Giannoula and Fotios Panagiotopoulos dreamed of
providing a better future for their children. Australia, it
was rumoured, was a land of opportunity where hard
work brought reward. Leaving behind family and friends,
they set off to make a new home on the other side of
the world. Half a lifetime later, under the shade of a fig
tree and in the dappled Melbourne sunlight, Giannoula
regales her youngest daughter, Olympia, with stories
of her homeland and journey. An evocative exploration
of the ties that bind, Beneath the Fig Leaves weaves
an irresistible tapestry of family, food and history to
stir the heart and senses. Born in Melbourne to Greek
parents, Olympia Panagiotopoulos comes from a long
line of storytellers who inspired in her a love of folklore,
myths and legends. Themes of identity and belonging
are central to her writing and she is a strong advocate
for celebrating bold female characters – in story and in
everyday life.
Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is the perfect option for selling
some Spring Cleaning clear-outs! In this session, we
will learn how to take and upload photos, list items
correctly, communicate with interested buyers, and give
your pre-loved goods the best chance at a new home.
Knowledge of Facebook app is recommended.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Fri 29 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 28 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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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 Thursdays 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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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
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Dungeons and Dragons
Fortnightly
Join us twice per month for drop-in Dungeons and Dragons adventure sessions with our volunteer & find out what
this legendary fantasy role-playing game is all about.
Sessions start on 08 September and run every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month until 22nd December
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
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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 3 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Nunawading Thu 18 Nov 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Manage Your Password
Manage Your Passwords: Do you reuse the same
password for different online accounts because it’s
too hard to remember them all? Do you write your
passwords down and carry them around with you? Find
out how you can create strong passwords for all your
accounts – and not have to remember every single one!
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Mon 13 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Doncaster Tue 7 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am
USER
IN PERSON
ONLINE
Introduction to YouTube
YouTube is an audio-visual platform where people
can upload, watch and share videos. Learn about how
YouTube can help you build a skill, find a community, or
keep you entertained at home or on the go. Bring along
your smartphone or tablet to learn how to download the
app, set up an account, and use all the features of this
popular platform.
Introduction to Google Drive
Join us for an introduction and demo of cloud services
offered by Google.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 15 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Wed 15 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
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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
Bulleen Fri 17 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
eMagazines and eNewspapers
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
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Thu 23 Sep 10.00 am – 11.00 am
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Introduction to Podcasts
A podcast is an episodic series of audio content and
can include real or fictional content. Come along to this
information session to learn what a podcast is and the
incredible variety of material available in podcast form.
Bring along your smartphone or tablet to learn how to
download an app to get listening.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Tue 12 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Basic Facebook
Bring your own device to set up your own Facebook
account. Learn about privacy settings, finding friends,
joining groups, posting messages and more.
Pre-requisites: Library card & pin number, email
address, bring your own device.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Tue 19 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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ONLINE
iPad for Beginners
Discover Online Shopping
Let’s get to know your iPad! Physical buttons and
features, accessibility functions, moving apps,
de-cluttering, tips and tricks and much more in this
beginners session. Prerequisites: Your own iPhone,
Apple ID, library card and PIN
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Thu 21 Oct 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Looking for a retail fix? Want the convenience of
shopping from home while expanding your shopping
horizons? Come and join us to discover the world of
online shopping and how to shop safely at online stores
and marketplaces.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Wed 10 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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Pinterest
Read Between the Headlines
Bring your own device & learn how to use Pinterest to
connect with people with similar hobbies & interests.
Learn to navigate the website, do basic searches and
to set up boards. An excellent site for finding ideas and
patterns and for showcasing your work.
Pre-requisites: Library card & pin number, email
address, your own device.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Fri 12 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Are you a reflexive re-tweeter? A spontaneous sharer?
As regular social media users, we are all guilty of
occasionally sharing content before evaluating its
accuracy. Join us for an interactive workshop on how
to spot a fake or a scam online, and how to gauge the
accuracy of the information we read online before we
share it.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Mon 15 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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Introduction to Goodreads
How to Use the Library Catalogue
Goodreads is a website that allows you to search for,
review and create lists of books as well as connect with
your friends. Come along to this introductory session
with your tablet or smartphone to learn how to join, link
your Library account to your Goodreads profile, and
explore the features of the website and app.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Learn how to use the library catalogue to search items
of interest to you. Learn how to place reservations,
renew items, advanced searching and more.
Pre-requisites: Bring your library card & pin number.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Bulleen Fri 19 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Box Hill Wed 17 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Advanced Facebook
Introduction to Email
Bring your own device to learn more advanced ways
of using Facebook to connect with family and friends.
A relaxed class aimed at exploring new Facebook
features & functions.
Pre-requisites: Your own Facebook account, library card
& pin number, bring your own device.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Emails are used every day. Join this class to learn
how to write and send emails, add attachments and
organise your inbox.
Prerequisite: Library card and pin number.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 25 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Bulleen Tue 23 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Crafty Apps
Pop-Up Cards
Are you looking for fresh ideas, inspiration or just a
new pattern? Come and explore the different Apps
accessible via Apple and Google store on you iPad or
Tablet.
Pre-requisites: Library card & pin number. Apple/Google
ID.
BRANCH DATE TIME
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 12 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Nunawading Fri 26 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Bulleen Fri 26 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
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Totally Wired Jewellery
The Art of Paper Flowers
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
Doncaster Thu 18 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Box Hill Fri 5 Nov 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
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 3 Sep 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Blackburn Wed 8 Sep 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
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