What's On Summer 2021-2022

Summmer 

December 2021 – February 2022 

#LibrariesChangeLives

WELCOME... 

Ask library staff for more 

information or contact us: 

HomeLibrary@wml.vic.gov.au 

9872 8658 

Home Library 

Service 

Booking an Event 

All events are free. 

All bookings are for events held 1st December 2021 

– 28th February 2022 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 12 月 1 日至 2022 年 2 月 28 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。 

电话预定或前往图书馆预定 : 

可致电或亲自前往图书馆 , 工作人员会协助您进行活动 

预约。 

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. 

Auslan interpretation can be arranged for any library event by request. Please contact library staff to arrange. 

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries acknowledge the Program details were correct at the time of printing, but 

Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the events may vary from the information here. For further 

land on which our library branches are located. We pay information, refer to our website www.wml.vic.gov.au 

our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. 

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。 

www.wml.vic.gov.au 

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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 

• Provide proof of COVID-19 double vaccination or a signed medical exemption 

(all visitors 12 years and 2 months +) 

Please follow our Facebook page and sign up for our e-news for more information 

and updates. 

CONTENTS 

Children, Youth & Families 

Regular Progams............................................................................................................................. 02 

International Games Day................................................................................................................ 08 

Makerspace....................................................................................................................................... 11 

Children’s Holiday Program............................................................................................................ 19 

Big Summer Read............................................................................................................................ 23 

English Language 

Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 24 

Writing Groups & Literature 


Author Talks ..................................................................................................................................... 27 

Lifestyle & Learning 

Regular Events.................................................................................................................................. 34 

Healthy Me, Healthy Planet............................................................................................................ 43 

Games & Hobbies 


CHECK IN VIA THE 

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FOR 12Y 2M+ 

eLearning & Technology 


1.5m 

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PHYSICAL 

DISTANCING 

STAY AT 

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WHEN SICK 

FACE MASKS 

REQUIRED FOR 12+ 

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CHILDREN, 

YOUTH & FAMILIES 

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON 

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Baby Karaoke 

0 – 1 years 

Tiny Tots 

1 – 3 years 

Preschool Storytime 

3 – 5 years 

Mandarin Storytime 

0 – 5 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. 

Weekly: Last session in week of 13-17 Dec. 

Recommences week of 31 Jan – 4 Feb 2022. 

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 

Simple stories, nursery songs, rhymes and a craft 

activity especially designed for babies and toddlers. 




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 

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. 




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。 


Zoom Tue 7 Dec 10.30 am – 11.15 am 


Doncaster Tue 1 & 15 Feb 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Box Hill Tue 8 & 22 Feb 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Warrandyte Wednesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm 

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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FREE 

Greek Storytime 

2 – 6 years 

Join us for songs and stories with Denise, followed by a 

simple craft activity. 



Doncaster Tue 8 Feb 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Book Ninjas Zoom 

6 – 10 years 

Do you love reading, writing and being creative? Book 

Ninjas Zoom is a casual social club for kids 6-10 to talk 

about the books they love, and do lots of different, fun 

‘bookish’ activities when we meet online after school. 


ONLINE & 

IN PERSON 

ONLINE 

Zoom Tue 1 & 15 Feb 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm 

*NEW* Book Samurai Zoom 

10 – 14 years 

A social club for Tweens and Teens who love reading, 

writing and being creative. In Book Samurai Zoom teens 

talk about the books they love, followed by fun writing 

or drawing activities or games. 


ONLINE 

Zoom Tue 8 & 22 Feb 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm 

TUTORING 

HELP FOR: 

HELP WITH: 

WHEN: 

Where: 

WHITEHORSE 

STUDY SUPPORT 

PROGRAM 

DO YOU NEED HELP 

WITH YOUR HOMEWORK? 

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12 - 25 YEARS 

SECONDARY SCHOOL, TAFE 

& UNIVERSITY STUDENTS 

MATHS, SCIENCE & ENGLISH 

EVERY THURSDAY OF THE 

SCHOOL TERM FROM 4pm - 6pm 

BOX HILL LIBRARY 

1040 WHITEHORSE ROAD, BOX HILL 

SAFE AND SUPPORTED STUDY SPACE WITH A YOUTH WORKER 

SNACKS, INTERNET, PHOTOCOPYING, PRINTING, 

FREE WIFI AND COMPUTER ACCESS ALSO PROVIDED 

QUALIFIED 

TUTORS 

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For more information contact 

Jacqueline at Whitehorse City Council on 9898 9340 

or jacqueline.piper@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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16 Days of Activism 

Gender Equity Storytimes (3 – 5 years) 

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are proud to support the global 16 Days 

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM 

25 NOVEMBER 

TO 10 DECEMBER 

Try these reads that challenge 

stereotypes and promote gender equity 

Christmas Storytimes 

0 – 5 years 

Do you love all things Christmas? Then join us at 

Disguise a Gingerbread Man 

Competition 

4 – 12 years 

of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign in 2021 with a special 

storytime. 

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international 

campaign to challenge violence against women and girls, address gender 

inequalities in our communities, and provide education to our youth. 

Join us this year for one of our special storytimes, where we will use fun, 

carefully chosen stories that break down a few gender stereotypes, and 

encourage healthy, respectful relationships. 

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MENS REFERRAL SERVICE 1300 766 491 

For more information, visit 

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Blackburn and Vermont South preschool programs 

throughout December for stories, songs and crafts with 

a Christmas theme. Check our regular program times to 

make a booking. 

BRANCH 

DATE 

Blackburn All sessions in Decemeber 2021 

Vermont Sth All sessions in Decemeber 2021 

It's time to get crafty with a book theme! Come into any 

branch, collect your cardboard Gingerbread Man, and 

disguise him as a character fom a book you enjoy. We 

will judge the best entries to receive a prize! 


All 1 – 19 Dec All Day 


Nunawading Tue 7 Dec 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Doncaster Wed 8 Dec 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

The Pines Thu 9 Dec 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Box Hill Fri 10 Dec 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

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INTERNATIONAL 

GAMES DAY SPECTAULAR 

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Games Day returns to Doncaster Library in spectacular style! We'll have table-top games,a Minecraft server, a 

Wii FIFA Tournament (with prizes!), a Virtual Reality session and a Silent Disco with games and prizes! Separate 

bookings for some events; all events are dependent on density limits. 

Virtual Reality 

7-15 years 

Wii FIFA Tournament 

7-15 yrs 

Each participant will use individual headsets to join the 

immersive experience of a research vessel blasting off 

into space to explore the solar system! 


Doncaster Sat 4 Dec 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Wii FIFA Tournament: Test your skills and compete for 

the title of Ultimate Champion! Bookings required. 


Doncaster Sat 4 Dec 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm 

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Minecraft 

7-10 yrs 

Join the fun on our library Minecraft server as you build 

new worlds in a networked environment. No Bookings 

required. 


Doncaster Sat 4 Dec 11.00 am – 3.00 pm 

Silent Disco 

7-15 years 

A dance party in the library! Paticipants wear wireless 

headphones and enjoy music, games, laser lights and a 

great time – without making any noise! 


Doncaster Sat 4 Dec 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm 

Role-Playing 

7+ years 

This fun role-playing workshop combines drawing, 

storytelling and game design. 


Zoom Sat 4 Dec 11.00 am – 12.30 pm 



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Special Mandarin Storytime 

3+ 

Lunar New Year celebrations begin this week, including 

all Mandarin Storytimes during February! Join us for 

this special Saturday session, including stories and 

craft. 


Doncaster Sat 29 Jan 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Lantern Festival Mandarin 

Storytime 

3+ 

This special Lunar New Year activity focuses on the 

Lantern Festival with stories, songs and craft. 


Box Hill Sat 12 Feb 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Lego Mindstorms EV3 

with Robogals (8+ years) 

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 

The United Nations declared this special day to acknowledge that full and equal access to, and participation in, 

science for women and girls still needs a lot of work. Today we want to encourage the girls to get involved in some 

coding with some Lego Mindstorms EV3! places are limited. 


Box Hill Fri 11 Feb 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm 



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Craft Time 

Christmas Popup Cards 

$15 

ONE BOOK FOR A CHILD 

$45 

THREE BOOKS FOR A CHILD 

$90 

BOOKS FOR A FAMILY, 

PUPPET, BOOK BAG & 

EARLY LITERACY 

INFO PACK 

Children who begin school with fewer reading and literacy skills will start behind 

and stay behind. Poor literacy has a life-long impact leading to poorer education, 

health and employment outcomes. Literacy and a life-long love of reading starts at 

home. 

Not all homes have books. The Library is giving a special gift of books this 

Christmas to children from families in our community who are 

experiencing disadvantage. 

Help us ensure no child is left behind. You can support Give 

the Gift of Reading this Christmas by donating to our appeal. 

Twilight Makerspace: 

WMLSpace Program Bottle Rocket 

Challenge – Who will go the 

highest? 

Come and make a working soft drink bottle rocket 

propelled with air and water. How high can you launch 

it? *Session is dependent on fair weather conditions. 


Nunawading Wed 8 Dec 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm 

Learn to design, cut and fold paper to create stunning 

Christmas cards that fold out of the page when opened. 

You will use the laser cutter to simplify the cutting of 

your card. 


Box Hill Fri 3 Dec 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Doncaster Thu 16 Dec 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 


Outdoor Glider Challenge – Team 

Chris VS Team Alex 

Join us in the park and create your own specially 

designed glider and fly it through a number of 

challenges in our flight course. 


Nunawading Wed 15 Dec 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm 

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All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible 


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Lego: Stop Motion 

8+ years 

Osmo Royal – Freeplay 

6+ years 

Build a Lego® scene and bring it to life with the magic 

of stop-motion animation. Add a title screen and sound 

effects to create a full movie experience. 



Play and learn with Osmo! Osmo modules are tactile 

pieces that interact with iPad STEM apps through 

augmented reality. Learn to spell, code, and even how to 

run your own pizza shop. Due to the skills needed, this 

program is strictly for children 6 years and older. 


Craft Time: Design your own gamer 

merch (T-Shirt Transfer) 

8+ years 

Design your own customised Gamer t-shirt transfer 

using our amazing Cricut Maker. Please note, iron-on 

instructions will be provided to complete at home. 

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LEGO WeDo Robotics 

8+ years 

Learn and experiment with robotics using Lego building 

blocks. Learn how to program and control your design. 


Bulleen Mon 7 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

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The Pines Tue 1 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Nunawading Wed 23 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Electronics Club: (8+ years) 

Paper Circuit Design & Building 

Doncaster Thu 3 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Box Hill Mon 14 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Code Club Scratch 3.0 

8+ years 

Create your own electronic paper circuit and then use it 

to transform a card, bookmark or picture! 


Make games, animations and applications using the 

blocky programming language Scratch. 



Box Hill Mon 28 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Box Hill Mon 31 Jan 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Vermont Sth Tue 8 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 



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Code Club: 

Microbit Car Race 

Craft Time: 

Creative Paper Cutting 

Code Club: Bloxels (8 + years) 

Build Your Own Video Game 

The BBC micro:bit is a handheld, programmable 

micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool 

creations. In this session you'll learn how to make a 

programmable car and then race it against the others to 

see who is the fastest! 


Learn basic techniques and create fresh designs for 

stencils, mobiles, cards and much more. Let your 

creative side go wild! 


Nunawading Fri 10 Dec 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Create and play your own unique animated video game 

using the Bloxels gameboard. 



The Pines Tue 15 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Bulleen Mon 21 Feb 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 


Code Club: Ozobot (8+ years) 

Programming with Colours 

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Ozobots are tiny domed robots with a special feature 

– they can be programmed with colours. Watch as 

Ozobot spins, changes colour and plays music as it 

races across your art. 


Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms 

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! 


Nunawading Fri 18 Feb 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 



Help us ensure no child is left behind. You can support 

Give the Gift of Reading this Christmas by donating to our appeal. 

To donate please go to www.wml.vic.gov.au 


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Bookings open Monday 3 January 2022 

• 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. 

Join. Borrow. Play. Win! 

Download the Beanstack Tracker app, 

register to play at https://plv.beanstack.org 

or visit your local public library 

/WhitehorseManninghamLibraries 

/WhitehorseManninghamLibraries 

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Monday 10 January 

“Kids On Tour” Art Activities 

by the National Gallery of Victoria 

Box Hill | Bulleen | Nunawading | The Pines | Vermont 

South | Warrandyte 

Ready to explore your artistic side? We will provide 

templates and a few supplies to get you started, then you 

will be able to watch the video links to see professional 

artists lead you through some creative activities. This is 

a Click & Collect activity, so please book for one of the 

locations listed. 

Age: 5+ years 

CARP Theatre 

We’re Going to the Zoo! 

Nunawading | 2.30 pm – 3.15 pm 

Come along for a trip to the zoo! We’ll see a big tiger and 

a cute orangutan too! Slither with the snakes, bounce 

with the kangaroos – you might even see a snappy 

crocodile or two! Step this way everyone, please – but 

watch out for the cheeky monkeys! 

Age: 4+ years 

Holiday Storytime 

Let’s Go Exploring! 

Doncaster | 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Stories, songs and a take-home craft. 

Age: 3 – 5 years 

Movers & Shakers 

Box Hill | 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Join us for rhymes and songs and play for babies, 

parents and carers. 


Pine Bots 

Online (Youtube) | 10.00 am 

Learn how to make a basic bot at home. Just pick up 

up a kit from Monday 3 January (call Box Hilll to arrange 

pick-up location), then watch the video anytime from 10 

January. The link will be emailed when ready. 


Tuesday 11 January 

Animal tracks 

Storytime in the park 

Vermont South | 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

We’ll meet in a nice shady spot behind the library, for 

some stories, rhymes and songs. BYO picnic rug and 

protective gear to suit the weather (eg. Sunscreen, hat, 

insect-replent and approriate clothing)! 


Choose Your Own Adventure – Safari! 

Writing Workshop 

The Pines | 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 

As a group, we will write a Choose Your Own Adventure 

story. Then pick up a copy of the book in branch, or play 

it online and share it with friends! 

Age: 7+ years 

Drop In Safari Crafternoon! 

Blackburn | 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 

Join us in making some wonderful safari creations to 

take home and enjoy 

Age: 4+ years 

Wednesday 12 January 

Animal Patterns and Prints 

Doncaster | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Tiger stripes, leopard spots. There are so many gorgeous 

patterns in the wild. Create your own animal print using 

block printing techniques. We may get messy – wear old 

clothing on the day. 

Age: 6+ years 


Singing on Safari 

Warrandyte | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 




Welcome to the Jungle 

Bulleen | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 



Kids’ movie night 

The Lion King (2019) 

Vermont South | 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm 

Join us for popcorn and this popular movie. BYO 

something comfy to sit on. Movie is rated PG. 

Age: 5+ years 


Traditional Indian Paper Kites 


Come along to our kite making class and learn how 

to make a traditional Indian flying kite using bamboo 

and recycled materials. These designs have been used 

for centuries for performing tricks and kite fighting 

contests.? *Session is dependent on fair weather 

conditions. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor 

activity. 

Age: 8+ years 

Thursday 13 January 


Rumble in the Jungle 

The Pines | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 




On Safari! 

Blackburn | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 


Age: All ages 

LegoFun 

Build a Marble run 

Bulleen | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Join a team to construct an amazing marble run. 

Age: 7+ years 

Make Your own Stop Animation Character 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm 

Calling all budding young animators! Come and make 

your own safari stop animation character from scratch! 


Friday 14 January 


Jiving in the Jungle! 

Nunawading | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Get your groove on for some stories, songs and a takehome 

craft. 


Lion King Shadow Puppets 

Vermont South | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Create shadow puppets of the animals from The Lion 

King and then have fun retelling the story. BYO torch 


Monday 17 January 

Book Samurai Zoom 

Book Club 

Online | 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

A book club for Older Readers of Middle-grade, Teen, 

and YA books. Meet other kids who love books, talk 

about your favourites, and play a challenging bookish 

game and activity. 

Age: 10+ years 

Mosaic Picture 

Bulleen | 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Use mosaic tiles to create your own design or picture. 

Age: 8+ years 


Doncaster | 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Join us for rhymes and songs for babies, toddlers, 

parents and carers. 



The Pines | 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Come and join us for a fun half hour of songs and 

rhymes! 


Tuesday 18 January 

In the wild 

Bedtime Storytime 

Vermont South | 7:00 pm – 7.45 pm 

Wear your pyjamas and bring your teddy, picnic rug 

and torch for this special bedtime storytime to be held 

outside behind the Library 

Age: All ages 


Nunawading | 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Join us for a fun half hour of rhymes and songs for 

babies and their grown-ups 


Picture Safari 

Doncaster | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Make your own binoculars and then go searching for 

safari animals in the pages of the books around the 

library. 

Age: 6+ years 

Planes, Trains and Automobiles 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Call all future vehicle designers! Come and sculpt your 

adventure vehicle! 


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Wednesday 19 January 

Thursday 20 January 


Bush Detectives 

Nature Walk 

Offsite – Blackburn Lake Sanctuary | 10 am – 12 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 

Reptile Encounters 

Wildlife Up Close 

Blackburn | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Come and see some wild animals up close and 

personal! Learn about the weird and wonderful 

characteristics of Australian reptiles. You’ll have the 

chance to interact with lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes. 

Age: 6+ years 

Movers and Shakers 

Where is the green sheep? 

Bulleen | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

A classic favourite, and other stories your little one will 

love! 


Rhythms and Instruments of West Africa 


Explore drums and other percussion instruments in this 

interactive session. 

Age: 6+ years 


WMLSpace Program Bottle Rocket 

Challenge – Who will go the highest? 


Come and make a working soft drink bottle rocket 

propelled with air and water. How high can you launch 

it? *Session is dependent on fair weather conditions. 

Please dress appropriately for an outdoor activity. 

Age: 8+ years 

We’re going on an animal hunt! 

Vermont South | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Collect the pictures of Australian animals hidden inside 

and outside the Library, then create an animal habitat 

triarama to take home! 


African Jewellery Making 

Blackburn | 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Make your own African jewellery. 

Age: 8+ years 

Animlals on the loose! 

Tiny Tots in the park 

Vermont South | 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

We’ll meet in a nice shady spot behind the library, for 

some rhymes, songs and stories. BYO picnic rug and 

protective gear to suit the weather. 


Safari Animals 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Like Playdough? Like safari animals? Come and make 

your own model out of playdough! 


Succulents in a Mug 


Make a cute little garden in a mug with easy-to-grow 

succulents and some other decorations. 

Age: 7+ years 

Friday 21 January 

Finger Knitting Animals 


The easiest knitting yet – you don’t even need needles! 

We’ll use our own hands to knit some jungle snakes, and 

look at some other projects such as owls, bracelets and 

necklaces to do later. 

Age: 7+ years 


I WON’T say please! 

Box Hill | 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Stories, songs and a take-home craft 


Mixed Up Animal Flip Books 

The Pines | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Draw your own animal flip book, and see how silly the 

mixed up animals are! 

Age: 5+ years 

Movie Night 

Madagascar (2005) 






Summer Reading Club 

BIG Summer Read 

Join. Borrow. Play. Win! The BIG Summer Read is here – and it really is BIG! 


The 'Summer Slide' is a well-known phenomenon that describes the 




enormous loss of literacy that occurs over the summer period. It is wellresearched 

and a lot less fun than it sounds! Beat the Summer Slide this 

year by completing our Summer Readding Club! 

Every Victorian up to 18 years of age is welcome to join the club to track 

their reading, participate in challenges & be eligible for major prizes from 

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, including family passes to Melbourne 

Museum, Scienceworks and the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium! 

The Beanstack Tracker app makes it easy & fun. Scan the QR code to sign 

up today! #BIGSummerRead 


Beanstack 1 Dec 2021 – 31 Jan 2022 All Day 

Join us for a movie and popcorn. BYO beanbags/ pillow 

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or sleeping bag. Movie is rated PG. 

Age: All Ages 


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English Conversation Circle Online 

Weekly 

CALD Craft Circle 

Monthly 

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. 

Zoom invite will be emailed to registered participants. 

Do you enjoy doing a craft activity and would like to 

also practice your English? Bring along your materials 

and relax with others from non-English-speaking 

backgrounds as you build your confidence speaking 

English. All welcome. Bookings required 



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. 

Programs recommencing from first week of 

February 2022. 

Zoom Tuesdays 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

EAL Reading Group 

Weekly 

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The Pines 2nd Friday 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Lunar New Year 

Chinese music morning 

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Chinese Book Chat 

Join us in our Chinese Book Chat session as we 

discuss new Chinese book recommendations and hear 

from writers Echo Cai, Dan Xie and Shen Zhimin as they 

talk about their latest publications, and tell us what they 

enjoy reading. Event is for Chinese speakers. 

欢迎参加我们的线上中文图书聊天会 , 届时我们将向大 

家推荐最新的中文图书 , 并邀请柴子轩 , 谢丹和沈志敏 

三位当地著名华人作家带着他们的新作来到我们现场 , 

谈谈他们的作品 , 聊聊如何读书 , 如何读好书 , 如何享 

受阅读的喜悦。本活动面向所有中文读者。 


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 

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. 

Come along to Doncaster Library and enjoy a morning 

listening to traditional Chinese music in celebration of 

the Lunar New Year. New Eastern Arts Association is 

a prominent Melbourne Chinese music group bringing 

traditional Chinese music to Australian society for 12 

years. The band features a variety of traditional Chinese 

instruments, including Erhu, Sanxian, Guzheng, Ruan, 

bamboo flute, Suona and Chinese drums. 


Doncaster Thu 24 Feb 11.30 am – 12.30 pm 

Zoom Thu 24 Feb 11.30 am – 12.30 pm 

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Box Hill 

Doncaster 

Vermont Sth 

Box Hill 

Fri 10 

& 17 Dec 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Tues 1 Feb – 

5 April 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Thu 3 Feb 

– 7 Apr 10.00am – 11.00am 

Feb 3, 10, 

17 & 24 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


Doncaster Fri 4 Feb 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


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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. 


Blackburn Wed 1 Dec 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm 

Blackburn Wed 2 Feb 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm 

Evening Book Chat 

Monthly 

Are you looking for books to read over the summer, 

fiction or non-fiction? Are you one who loves to talk 

about what you’ve read to like-minded people? Then 

we’d love for you to join our Book Chat! The discussion 

will be 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. 


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IN PERSON 

Doncaster Wed 1 Dec 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 

Zoom Wed 1 Dec 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 

Doncaster Wed 2 Feb 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 

Zoom Wed 2 Feb 6.30 pm – 8.00 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. 

Not running in January 


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 

Astrid Edwards 

Growing Up Disabled in Australia 

One in five Australians has a disability. And disability presents itself in many ways. Yet people with disablilities 

are still under-represented in the media and in literature. This year on the International Day of People with Disability 

(IDPwD), writer, teacher, podcaster and MS Australia advocate Astrid Edwards will join us online to talk about 

her chapter in the highly acclaimed book: “Growing Up Disabled in Australia”. Astrid is one half of Bad Producer 

Productions, a podcast company with eleven successful (and six awarded) podcasts to date. A bibliophile, she is 

also the host of Anonymous Was A Woman and The Garret: Writers on Writing She blogs about chronic disease and 

living with MS under the pseudonym LadywithMS. Telling stories – and saying what needs to be said – is her goal. 

Zoom invite will be emailed to participants at at least one hour prior to the session. 


Zoom Fri 3 Dec 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm 



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Heather Morris: Three Sisters 

in conversation with Claire Halliday 

The best-selling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz is back – with an 

astonishing new novel. 

As little girls, sisters Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father 

– that they will stay together, no matter what. WWII threatens that promise 

when the Nazis capture the three teenagers and send them to the death 

camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Their fight to stay together sees them survive 

imprisonment at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, and eventually 

returns them to their Slovakian home, now under Communist rule. Driven 

by strength, hope and an unwavering love for each other, they embark on a 

voyage of renewal, to the new Jewish homeland, Israel. The fierce love of 

these incredible women is at the heart of Three Sisters – a novel that will 

break your heart and remind you of the power of family. 

Join writer/interview Claire Halliday, in conversation with Heather Morris 

in this special online event. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 

participants at least one hour prior to the session. 


Nunawading / Zoom Mon 13 Dec 6.30pm – 7.30pm 

Blind Date with a Book 

Library Lovers Day 

Don’t judge a book by its cover – we’ve hand-wrapped a 

selection of books from a range of popular genres, and 

tagged them with intriguing clues about the contents… 

Who will your blind date this year be? 


Doncaster Mon 14 Feb All Day 

The Pines Mon 14 Feb All Day 

Vermont Sth Mon 14 Feb All day 

How to Read More Books 

Library Lovers Day 

Are you in a reading slump? Do you find it difficult to 

know what to read next? Do you find you have no time 

for reading? Have no fear, the library is here! Learn 

about how to choose your next great book, keep track 

of the books you read, use the library catalogue as a 

guide, and rediscover a love of reading. 


Vermont Sth Mon 14 Feb 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 

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Asphyxia discusses Future Girl 

Asphyxia’s latest work explores what it means to come 

of age as a Deaf teenager, against the backdrop of a 

near-future Melbourne on the brink of environmental 

catastrophe. Join us to enjoy Asphyxia’s discussion 

of her visual extravaganza of text, paint, collage and 

drawings, woven into a deeply engaging coming-ofage 

story followed by a Q&A supported by Auslan 

interpreter. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 



Zoom Mon 17 Jan 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

Susan Elizabeth Phillips 

Susan Elizabeth Phillips, NY Times bestselling author 

and often referred to as the Queen of Romantic 

Comedy, joins us live via Zoom from her home in the 

United States. 

Come join us in branch or on Zoom as a branch librarian 

chats with Susan about her writing and her well-known 

Chicago Stars series, latest release When Stars Collide, 

as well as standalone novels Ain’t She Sweet, Breathing 

Room and Dance Away with Me. Register to come in to 

the branch to watch on the large projection screen, or 

register to join via Zoom. 

Zoom invite will be emailed to registered participants at 

least one hour prior to the session. 


Doncaster Fri 21 Jan 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

Zoom Fri 21 Jan 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

Pip Williams 

in conversation with Toni Jordan 

In 1901, the word bondmaid was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the 

girl who stole it. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, a garden 

shed in Oxford where her father and a team of lexicographers are gathering words for the very first Oxford English 

Dictionary. Over time, Esme realises that some words are considered more important than others, and that words 

and meanings relating to women’s experiences often go unrecorded. She begins to collect words for another 

dictionary: The Dictionary of Lost Words. 

About the author: Pip was born in London, grew up in Sydney and now calls the Adelaide Hills home. She is co-author 

of the book Time Bomb: Work Rest and Play in Australia Today and One Italian Summer, a memoir of her family’s 

travels in search of the good life. 

The Fragments: When the beautiful, reclusive Inga Karlson died in a fire in New York in 1939, she left behind three 

things: a phenomenally successful first novel, the scorched fragments of a second book and a mystery that has 

captivated generations of fans. Nearly half a century later one of those fans, Brisbane bookseller Caddie Walker, 

will be jolted from her sleepy, no-worries life, as she is driven to find the clues that will unlock the greatest literary 

mystery of the twentieth century. 

About the author: Toni Jordan has worked as a molecular biologist, quality control chemist, TAB operator and doorto-door 

aluminium siding salesperson, and is the author of five novels. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 






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Top Tips to Writing a Story 

We all think we know what a story is but why do some 

stories excite us, while others leave us cold? Great 

storytellers understand what readers want – and they 

deliver. In this workshop, you will learn the top tips to 

writing a story. Get these fundamentals right and you’ve 

got a great chance of creating an engaging story. Get 

them wrong and you have no chance. Zoom invite will 

be emailed to registered participants. 

Fundamentals of Business Writing 

16+ years 


Zoom Wed 16 Feb 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

Good business writing can make all the difference in 

the world. It brings results. In this workshop, you will 

be taken through the characteristics and fundamental 

elements of business writing. It is designed for anyone 

who needs to write for their job – and let’s face it, that’s 

everyone. 


least 1 hour prior to the session 


Zoom Wed 2 Feb 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

Writing a Memoir 

Join Nicolas Brasch, award-winning author, as he 

gives you tips and tricks for writing a good memoir. All 

welcome. 




Zoom Tue 18 Jan 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

ONLINE 

Nicole Haddow 

The Ethical Investor 

At thirty, journalist Nicole Haddow had an unstable income, no financial plan and only credit-card debt to her name. 

But less than two years later she was a homeowner, and decided to share her tips in Smashed Avocado. And now, 

she’s going to show you how to grow wealth while also doing your bit for the planet and its population, with her 

new book, The Ethical Investor. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered participants at least one hour prior to the 

session. 





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Yoga 

For Peace and Tranquility 

Join us for our final yoga class with Suze for the year. 

This gentle class will focus on bringing peace and 

tranquility to your Christmas and beyond. The perfect 

antidote to the end of a busy year! 

Supporting Independent Living & 

Wellbeing at Home 

Presented by Whitehorse Council 

Whitehorse Council provides a wide variety of home 

support services, including home maintenance, meal 

delivery, housekeeping, and personal alarms. Come 

along and find out more about these services for 

yourself or a loved one. 


Vermont Sth Thu 2 Dec 10.00 am – 11.30 am 


Zoom Tue 7 Dec 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm 

ONLINE 

Speechie Library Talk Online 

Speech Pathology of Australia Book 

of the year Awards 2021 

Would you like to help to develop your child’s language 

and literacy skills? Meet your local speech pathologist, 

enjoy a reading of one of Speech Pathology Australia’s 

Book of the Year award-winning books and find out 

more about how you can support your child’s language 

and literacy development at home. 

Nicole Lee 


Nicole Lee has played a major role in shaping how Victoria responds, and works to prevent, family violence. 

After suffering a decade of abuse at the hands of her former husband, Nicole draws on her lived-experience of family 

violence to speak out for those who don’t yet have a voice. Her ongoing efforts, working within the prevention of 

family violence space, have included being an important part of Victoria’s first Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council, as 

well as being a passionate advocate for women with disabilities. 

Join Nicole in conversation with writer/interviewer Claire Halliday during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender- 

Based Violence as we call out violence against women and explore what needs to be done to eliminate violence 

in the lives of women and children throughout Victoria and Australia. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 


Content warning: This event deals with sexual abuse and domestic violence. 


Zoom Thu 9 Dec 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm 





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Kokedama Workshop 

Discover the ancient Japanese art of Kokedama! Learn 

how to make beautiful Kokedama (Japanese moss 

balls) for your home and how to look after them, in this 

fun, hands-on workshop with Kaye Roberts-Palmer. All 

materials supplied. 


Doncaster Mon 13 Dec 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Introduction to Beekeeping 

Doncaster Extended Hours 

Interested in beekeeping but not sure how to start? 

Join Benedict Hughes, "The Practical Beekeeper" 

in this introductory session about getting started 

in Beekeeping. Benedict is a full time beekeeper 

specializing in urban beekeeping and he manages a 

number of hives in Melbourne's northern suburbs. 



Pilates for Beginners 

All you need is a water bottle, a towel, a Pilates mat (if 

you have one), comfy workout gear and your beaming 

energy. Presented by Ash from @pilates.and.you. 





Journal Writing for Mindful Living 

with Ingrid Jane Jones 

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Journal writing is an incredible way to take what’s on 

your mind and gently work through it with curiosity and 

reflection. 

Macrame Garland Workshop 

Learn how to create a macrame garland, perfect to 

hang anywhere in your home or garden! In this fun, 

hands-on workshop, participants will learn a variety of 

beginner friendly macrame skills. All materials provided. 

Presented by Courtney Cook from Knot Calm. 


The Pines Wed 15 Dec 11.00 am – 1.00 pm 

Eco Gift Wrapping Workshop 

Christmas 

We provide the Eco gift wrapping supplies, you provide 

the imagination! Bring a few presents along and wrap 

them using eco-friendly wrapping and accessories. 


Vermont Sth Thu 23 Dec 10.30 am – 12.00 pm 

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap-Meet 

International Puzzle Day 

Bring along an old jigsaw puzzle (with all pieces) and 

swap it for a new one! All difficulty levels welcome. 


Vermont Sth Sat 29 Jan All day 

In this workshop, you will learn a step by step 

approach to journal writing, complete with questions 

and prompts. This supportive process is designed 

to enhance your wellbeing and give you a fresh 

perspective, where you feel lighter, grounded, clear, 

calm, happy and empowered to take inspired action. 







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Return yourself to Whitehorse Manningham Libraries and reconnect with community, 

learn new skills and hobbies, and return to routine with the wide variety of services and 

experiences available. 

Revive lost hobbies, or rediscover a love of learning, with collections of books, DVDs, CDs, 

magazines, audiobooks, and more. 

Beyond the collection, your local library also provides programs, events, and online 

resources for the whole family to discover. 

Return yourself to Whitehorse Manningham Libraries and rediscover creativity, community, 

and the collection. 

#ReturnYourself

Get your child 

school-ready! 

Record the books shared 

with your child in their 

pre-school years, and aim 

to reach 1000 books 

before they start school. 

ONLINE 


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BEFORE SCHOOL 

BEFORE SCHOOL 

BEFORE SCHOOL 

1 – 500 BOOKS 

1 – 500 BOOKS 

Introduction to Mindful Doodling 

Celestial Tai Chi 

Sign Up 

1 – 500 BOOKS 

Mindful doodling is a form of creative meditation. It's 

also fun, stress-free and anyone can do it – no artistic 

talent needed! Join, artist Marloes Bakker-Marsden 

in this online workshop where you will learn how 

mindful doodling works and begin to create your own 

"pattern vocubulary". You will need: paper and your 

favourite pens. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 



Zoom Tue 8 Feb 7.00 pm – 8.15 pm 

Tai Chi is a recreational fitness system of flowing 

movements designed to exercise and develop the body 

and mind in unison. Literally translated, it means "great 

ultimate" art form. The movements are performed at a 

slow and dream-like pace, with deep concentration and 

natural diaphragmatic breathing to transport one into a 

state of tranquil relaxation. 


Nunawading Wed 9 Feb 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

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African Drumming Workshop 

Join us for a fun and interactive African drum 

experience at the library! In this workshop you will learn 

basic techniques and simple rhythm patterns using 

authentic African Djembe drums. Explore another 

culture, learn a new skill and experience the wonderful 

therapeutic benefits of rhythm and drumming! 


Nunawading Wed 16 Feb 10.00 am – 11.00 am Yoga Nidra Meditation 

Retirement Villages options 

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Meditation practice through guided awareness of the 

body. 

No movement required, lie down comfortably and 

follow verbal instructions to reduce symptoms of 

PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and chemical 

dependency recovery through this 45 minute session. 



For those considering entering a retirement village 

Consumer Affairs Victoria offers a presentation to 

help understand rights and responsibilities under the 

Retirement Villages Act. 


Zoom Mon 28 Feb 7.00 pm – 7:45 pm 

November 2021 – February 2022 


Blackburn Mon 21 Feb 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 



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When 1 in 4 

Australians 

feels lonely 

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is proud to present 

the Healthy me, healthy planet (HMHP) project. 

This project aims to empower local community members with the 

skills and knowledge to improve personal health and wellbeing 

outcomes while reducing individual contribution to climate change. 

The Healthy me, healthy planet project offers our community the 

following opportunities: 

• HMHP Challenge: Challenge yourself to make simple changes 

towards a healthier you and a healthier planet and go into the 

draw for great monthly prizes 

https://whitehorsemanninghamlibraries.beanstack.org 

• Join in free public programs designed to inform and empower you 

to take positive actions 

https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/Events-directory 

• Use the local information guide to help inform your choices 

https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/Healthy-me-healthy-planet 

• Help us find out more about project impact by participating in 

research conducted by project partner Deakin University 

https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/Healthy-me-healthy-planet 

We are grateful for the support from the Library Board of Victoria and 

Public Libraries Victoria via the Libraries for Health and Wellbeing 

Innovation Grants program for making Whitehorse Manningham 

Libraries Healthy me, healthy planet project possible. 

Libraries 

Change Lives 

Thank you also to our project partners 

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ONLINE 

Kat Lavers: 

Sustainable Gardening 

Kat Lavers is a passionate gardener and sustainable 

food systems advocate. With a background in 

permaculture design, teaching and facilitation, her 

work reconnects people with the land under their feet, 

and helps them experience the abundance of growing 

food as well as their role in wider ecosystems. Kat will 

talk about the multifunctional benefits of gardening: 

what's possible to grow in a small space and also how 

carefully positioned trees and vines around homes can 

reduce urban heat and save money on energy bills. 




Zoom Wed 17 Nov 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Technology for Eco Warriors 

With the WM libraries digital literacy 

team 

Did you know the way you use technology has a huge 

impact on the environment? Come along to explore how 

to help save our planet by making simple changes, such 

as deleting junk emails, switching your interest browser, 

and adopting a mindful approach to technology. 


Vermont Sth Mon 13 Dec 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

A Family Guide to Waste-free Living: Lauren Carter and Oberon Carter 


Join Claire Halliday in conversation with Lauren and Oberon Carter, as they share their helpful tips and real-world 

family experiences, to help you and your family actively reduce waste for more sustainable living in your own home. 

Lauren and Oberon Carter don’t just talk the talk... they have been living completely waste and recycling free since 

2015 and now dedicate themselves to helping others do the same. Their book, A Family Guide To Waste-Free Living, 

is packed with practical tips that are actionable and achievable – with simple activities for the whole family that help 

us all enjoy a healthier home and planet. 

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Down to Earth: 

A Guide to Simple Living with 

Rhonda Hetzel 

Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake 

bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, live more 

sustainably while spending very little money or just be 

inspired to slow down, Rhonda and her book will be 

your guide. 




Zoom Fri 14 Jan 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Why is "Sustainability" the wrong 

word? 

An Introduction to Burwood 

Brickworks 

The word ‘sustainability’ is misused, misunderstood, 

and often doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface 

of what it can actually be, and why ‘sustainability; is in 

fact, not enough. Join us as we explore how Burwood 

Brickworks became the world’s first ‘Living Retail 

Building’, and why we wince every time we use the “S” 

word! 

Offsite – Burwood Brickworks: 

70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC 3151 


Offsite Mon 17 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Home grown 

Lettuce Peat Pots 

In this workshop kids will get to pot up their own lettuce seeds to take home and care for while learning about food 

miles and the benefits of growing food at home. We’ll also learn about the Life Of Trash – A lesson in how long it 

takes for trash to ‘disappear’ from the planet. 

Event will be simultaneously held in the library and live-streamed. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 



Nunawading Wed 19 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Zoom Wed 19 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

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Summer Seasonal foods 

and the basics of Chinese Dietary 

therapy 

Seasonal foods give your body and mind what it 

needs to thrive in each season. In this session, we’ll be 

discovering the foods that will help you make the most 

of the bountiful fresh produce available in summer. 

We’ll also discuss the basics of Chinese Dietary therapy 

including the thermal qualities of food and the best 

cooking methods for summer. 




Zoom Mon 31 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Waterwise Gardening with AB 

Bishop 


AB Bishop is the author of 2018’s best-selling Australian 

gardening book, Habitat, as well as The Waterwise 

Australian Native Garden. As a growing number 

of people look for more sustainable solutions for 

managing a gorgeous garden, this event is a must. 

Packed with practical tips and insights to help your 

garden grow in a way that is more environmentallyfriendly, 

this session will help you understand how to 

attract and look after native fauna in your garden, with 

eco-aware gardening tips that save you time - and 

precious water. 




Doncaster Thu 10 Feb 10.30 am-11.30 am 

Zoom Thu 10 Feb 10.30 am-11.30 am 

Indoor House Plant Care 101 Workshop 

Botaniculture with Burwood Brickworks 

Learn how to grow and care for some of Australia's most popular indoor house plants with Horticulturist Mark 

Phillips. 

In this workshop we will cover: 

• the different types of indoor plants and what grows well in Melbourne conditions 

• water and light requirements 

• fertilisation 

• Pests & disease, how to spot and treat. 

• Then in the hands-on portion of the workshop, we will cover how and when to pot a plant and determine what 

soil to use. 

You will leave the class with your very own new plant friend and the knowledge of how to keep it happy.Offsite – 

Burwood Brickworks: 

70 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC 3151 


Offsite Sat 19 Feb 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 



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ONLINE 

Making better choices at the 

supermarket 

With dietitian Carmen Bouchier 

We could all make better choices with our grocery 

shopping! Join dietitian Carmen Bouchier on a 

virtual tour of a typical supermarket to learn how to 

understand food labels and how to choose healthier 

options for your shopping trolley. 



Recycled Paper Making 

for Preschoolers 

This is a fantastic session for children to explore 

reducing, reusing and recycling. They will learn about 

the different materials waste is made of and how paper 

is made. They have the opportunity to explore the topic 

creatively by making their own recycled paper. 

Event will be simultaneously held in the library and 

live-streamed. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 



Nunawading Wed 23 Feb 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Zoom Wed 23 Feb 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Smarter Living 

A Chef's Guide to Sustainable Food 

Join sustainable chef, social entrepreneur and food consultant Ben Mac for this one hour live cooking workshop 

about how to cook and eat healthy food in a climate impacted world. Learn Ben’s best tips and tricks for finding, 

cooking and eating delicious, healthy and affordable meals that are designed to help support regenerative 

agriculture, eating with the seasons, and reduce food waste. The workshop will include two recipes that highlight 

zero-waste techniques, making sure that everything you buy is fuel for your body (his zero-waste curry and 

fermented chilli and garlic sauce). 

Zoom invite will be emailed to registered participants at least one hour prior to the session. 


Zoom Thu 24 Feb 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm 

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Warrandyte Knitters 

Weekly 

Join us for a weekly catch up and share ideas. Knitters 

of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting 


Warrandyte Saturdays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Bulleen Knitters 

Weekly 

Come along and spend some time knitting and sharing 

ideas. Knitters of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting. 


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Bulleen Fridays 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

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. 

Run every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month until 

22nd December 


least one hour prior to the session 


Zoom 2nd & 4th Wed 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm 

Crosswords Together 

16+ years 

Join us this week as we work together on the crossword from today’s newspaper. A chance to socialise and exercise 

your brain. Crossword provided. BYO pencil and eraser, or a pen if you are brave. All welcome 


Bulleen Mon 24 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Bulleen Tue 25 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Bulleen Thu 27 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Bulleen Fri 28 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Bulleen Sat 29 Jan 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 



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Photobooks 101 

CHOICE Magazine 

Introduction to Tasking Websites 

iPad for Beginners 

Photobooks are a fantastic way to showcase your 

favourite snaps, and they make great gifts too! Explore 

the range of affordable and user-friendly platforms you 

can use to turn the photos on your computer, phone or 

social media into a personalised book. 


Vermont Sth Mon 6 Dec 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

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 it on your device for free! 

Prerequisites: Wi-fi enabled smartphone or tablet, library 

card, log on details for GooglePlay or Apple Store. 


Zoom Fri 10 Dec 2.30 pm – 3.15 pm 

Got a leaking pipe? Need to cut a tree? Or make a 

costume for your kids? Where do you go when you need 

help to get a job done? Your friends? Yellow Pages? 

Join us for an introduction on how to use tasking sites 

to find quotes, read profiles and reviews, ask questions, 

and put your feet up while waiting for the tradies to 

come to you. Zoom invite will be emailed to registered 



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. Prerequisties: Your own iPad, Apple 

ID, library card and PIN. 


Nunawading Thu 13 Jan 10.00 am – 11.30 am 

Bulleen Fri 4 Feb 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Zoom Fri 7 Jan 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

The Pines Wed 16 Feb 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

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eMagazines and eNewspapers 

Productivity Apps for the New Year 

Intro to Online Language Learning 

Protecting Your Online Privacy 

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 


Nunawading Thu 9 Dec 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

Do you want to be productive in 2022? Come along 

to our Productivity Apps for the New Year class to 

learn about different apps to help you improve your 

productivity, plan your day, and eliminate paper clutter! 

Apps to be discussed include Notion, Adobe Scan and 

Google Keep. 


Box Hill Wed 15 Dec 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Have you always wanted to learn a language, but don’t 

know where to start? In this session, we’ll explore 

websites and apps that can take you from ‘barely 

conversational’ to ‘nearly-native’ from the comfort of 

your own home! 


Vermont Sth Fri 28 Jan 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Who can see your online information? What can they 

do with it? Learn about the best ways to secure your 

privacy online, including safe internet browsing, secure 

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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. 

Smartphone and Tablet Help 

Have you bought or been given a new smart phone or 

tablet over the holidays? Do you have a smartphone 

or tablet that you have a question about or need some 

help with? Book in for this casual session to get some 

one-on-one assistance and learn about the ways our 

Libraries can help you with your technology questions. 

Please bring your device and library card. 


Box Hill Wed 9 Feb 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 

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Craft Time: 

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 




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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. 

Craft Time: 

Totally Wired Jewellery Design 

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! 


Box Hill Fri 17 Dec 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm 

Craft Time: 

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. 



The Pines Fri 4 Feb 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm 

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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