What's On Autumn 2023

Autumn 

March 2023 – May 2023 

#LibrariesChangeLives

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. 

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 in library branches only. 

LearnOnline 

Achieve personal or professional goals in a number of free online courses and tutoring available on our 

online learning platforms. There are over 3000 courses you can chose from. 

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WELCOME... 

Booking an Event 

All bookings are for events held 1st March 2023 – 

31st May 2023 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. 

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. 

活动预定 

2023 年 3 月 1 日至 2023 年 5 月 31 日 

期间的活动现已开放预订。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。 

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。 

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

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries acknowledges the 

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as Traditional Owners 

of the land and waterways now known as Whitehorse 

and Manningham. We pay our respects to their past, 

present and future Elders. 

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 

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有所不同。欲知详情 , 请登陆网站 www.wml.vic.gov.au 

查询。

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CONTENTS 

Children, Youth & Families 

Regular Programs............................................................................................................................ 02 

Australia Reads................................................................................................................................ 07 

National Simultaneous Storytime................................................................................................. 08 

National Reconciliation Week........................................................................................................ 09 

Book Ninjas....................................................................................................................................... 10 

Makerspace Youth........................................................................................................................... 12 

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

English Language 


Writing Groups & Literature 


Author Talks ..................................................................................................................................... 25 

Australia Reads................................................................................................................................ 26 

Lifestyle & Learning 

Regular Events.................................................................................................................................. 33 

Cultural Diversity Week................................................................................................................... 34 

Family & Local History 


Games & Hobbies 


eLearning & Technology 


Makerspace Adults.......................................................................................................................... 58

CHILDREN, 

YOUTH & FAMILIES 

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. 

Registration: Not required 

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 

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 

The Pines Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Vermont Sth Tuesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am 

Warrandyte Wednesdays 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm 

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | WHAT’S ON 

Preschool Storytime 

3 – 5 years 

Mandarin Storytime 

0 – 5 years 

Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft activity, as well 

as literacy tips for parents and carers. Lots of fun in a 

relaxed and social environment. 



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 

来自小小中文探险家的老师们会给孩子们带来精彩的故 

事 , 好听的歌曲和好玩的手工。她们还会为大家介绍图 

书馆的中文书目。学校假期没有中文故事会。2023 年的 

故事会将从 2 月 7 号开始 

Presenters from A Little Chinese Adventure will 

provide fun storytelling, songs and craft. They will 

also introduce children to stories from our Chinese 

collection. 



Box Hill Tue 14 & 28 Mar 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Doncaster Tue 7 & 21 Mar 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Box Hill Tue 25 Apr 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Doncaster Tue 4 Apr 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Box Hill Tue 9 & 23 May 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

Doncaster Tue 2 & 16 May 10.30 am – 11.15 am 

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CHILDREN, 


Greek Storytime 

2 – 6 years 

Join Denise on the second Tuesday of each month for 

songs and stories followed by a simple craft activity. 

During school terms. 



Doncaster Tue 14 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Doncaster Tue 9 May 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

NEW! Persian Storytime 

0 – 5 years 

وقت قصه فارسی 

برای کودکان از بدو تولد تا 5 سالگی 

نسرین،‏ آموزگار و قصه گو از راه قصه ها،‏ ترانه ها و فعالیت ها تجربه لذت 

بخشی از فرهنگ و زبان فارسی را به شما ارائه می نماید.‏ این برنامه در 

چهارمین دوشنبه هر ماه در طول پاره سال ‏)ترم(‏ هایی که مدارس دایر 

هستند برگزار خواهد شد.‏ 

نام نویسی:‏ نیاز نیست 

Teacher and storyteller Nassrin will give you a fun 

experience of Persian language and culture through 

stories, songs and activities. Held on the fourth Monday 

of the month during school terms. 



Doncaster Mon 24 Apr 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm 

Doncaster Mon 22 May 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm 

شعبه تاریخ زمان 

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دانکستر دوشنبه 24 ایپریل ‏)آوریل(‏ 1:30 تا 2:15 ب.‏ ظ.‏ 

دانکستر دوشنبه 22 می ‏)مه(‏ 1:30 تا 2:15 ب.‏ ظ.‏


Box Hill Library Study Support 

Weekly (12-18 years) 

Need help with your high school homework? This free program supported by tutors and a youth worker, provides 

help with maths, science and English. Includes access to Wi-Fi, computers and printing at Box Hill Library. Runs 

during school terms only. 

Registration: Required for Zoom session only. 


Box Hill Thursday 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm 

Zoom Tuesdays 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm 


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CHILDREN, 


International Women's Day 

Robogals Coding Workshop (8+ yrs) 

Cultural Diversity Week 

Cultural Diversity Week 

Hey girls, would you like to learn the basics of robotics 

using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits? This program will 

encourage problem solving and logical thinking, and 

prepare participants to learn other programming 

languages. No experience necessary. 

Registration: Required, register online 


The Pines Sat 4 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Nunawading Sat 11 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Let's celebrate what it means to be Australian with 

inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all. 

Our preschool storytimes this week will feature stories 

celebrating a variety of cultures. Why not dress up in a 

national costume? 



Blackburn Thu 23 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Box Hill Fri 24 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Bulleen Mon 20 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Doncaster Wed 22 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Nunawading Tue 21 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

The Pines Thu 23 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Vermont Sth Fri 24 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Warrandyte Wed 22 Mar 11.00 am – 11.45 am 



Reading in the Park 

Bring your kids! Bring your dogs! (All ages) 

It's time to celebrate something close to our hearts – reading! This nation-wide annual campaign encourages us to 

take an hour out of the day for the simple pleasure of reading. Why not do it together? Bring a rug, your kids, and 

your four-legged friends! Stories and snacks provided. 



Nunawading Thu 9 Mar 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm 

Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch 

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CHILDREN, 


National Simultaneous Storytime 

The Speedy Sloth (3 – 5 years) 

Join over 2 million children across Australia and New Zealand as we all read 

the same book at the same time! This year's special book is 'The Speedy 

Sloth' by Rebecca Youth and Heath McKenzie. What a fun way to promote 

literacy and great Australian picture books! 



Nunawading Wed 24 May 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Doncaster Wed 24 May 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Warrandyte Wed 24 May 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

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Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch


Storytimes 

3 – 5 years 

Indigenous Storytelling Through 

Art 

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all 

Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures 

and achievements, and explore how we can all build 

respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islander peoples. 



Bulleen Mon 29 May 11.00 am – 11.45 am 

Doncaster Wed 31 May 11.00am – 11.45am 

In this interactive session, special guest artist and 

storyteller Aunty Monica will teach the children 

traditional symbols from Aboriginal cultures around the 

country. She will demonstrate how they can be used 

to tell a visual story, and get the children involved in 

creating their own stories. Suitable for ages 3-5 years. 



Nunawading Tue 30 May 11.00 am – 11.45 am 


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BOOK 

NINJAS 

Welcome Back Ninjas! 

Book Chat (6 – 14 years) 

Creative Characters 

Storytelling Activity (6 – 10 years) 

A supersized Book Ninjas for all ages to welcome us 

back for 2023, and to give you a taste of what’s to 

come. What is your favourite read of 2023 so far? Tell 

us all about it, then participate in a fun group game. 



Zoom Tue 7 Mar 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm 

As a group, and individually, we will design some cool, 

creative characters from scratch. Bring some paper 

and markers to draw your character! 



Zoom Tue 21 Mar 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm 

Book Ninjas Zoom (6 – 10 yrs) 

End of Term Book Chat 

Book Samurai Zoom (10 – 14 yrs) 

End of Term Book Chat 

Keep a list of what you’ve read during Term 1, Tell us 

about your favourites, or share what you are reading 

right now. What is the book about? Why did you like it, 

or dislike it? Get some great recommendations from 

other young readers! 



Zoom Mon 3 Apr 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm 

Keep a list of what you’ve read during Term 1, Tell us 

about your favourites, or share what you are reading 

right now. What is the book about? Why did you like it, 

or dislike it? Get some great recommendations from 

other young readers! 



Zoom Tue 4 Apr 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm 

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Book Ninjas Live (6 – 14 years) 

School holiday Book Chat 

5 Picture Challenge 

Storytelling Activity (6 – 14 years) 

Join us LIVE at the The Pines Library for a special 

School Holiday edition of Book Ninjas. See the School 

Holiday Program for more details. 



The Pines Tue 18 Apr 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Play one of Book Ninjas favourite games – the 

storytelling challenge! You will be presented with 5 

pictures and your challenge is to turn them into a 

story! 



Zoom Tue 2 May 4.30 pm – 5.15pm 

Reconciliation Week 

Book Chat (6 –14 years) 

Imagine a future… 

Writing Workshop (10 – 14 years) 

Let's talk about books we have read, written by 

Australian First Nations authors. Listen to a story, and 

join in an activity to observe Reconciliation Week. 



Zoom Tue 30 May 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm 

Join us for a 2 session writing program online and 

write your own short story set in the future. In session 

one, we will talk about writing and get lots of help to 

start our short story. In session two, we come back to 

share what we have written, and get more tips! 






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CHILDREN, 


Lego Club 

Weekly (5 – 10 years) 

Do you love Lego®? We supply the bricks, you bring the 

imagination! Join in the fun of these weekly sessions. 

Runs during school terms. 



Blackburn Wednesday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Box Hill Tuesday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

LEGOLab: Stop Motion Animation 

8+ years 

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

of stop-motion animation. Create a story board, shoot 

your scenes, and practice the art of storytelling. 



Doncaster Thu 2 Mar 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Nunawading Wed 26 Apr 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Bulleen Saturday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Doncaster Monday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Nunawading Thursday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Vermont Sth Saturday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Warrandyte Tuesday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 



DesignLab: 

Creating 3D Graphics with Voxels 

8+ years 

Learn how to create beautiful 3D objects and scenes 

using Magicavoxel. Voxels are 3D pixels, similar to 

Minecraft blocks, that allow you to create scenes, add 

lighting, and render using various techniques. 



Nunawading Fri 3 Mar 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Bulleen Fri 24 Mar 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

MusicMakers: Make A Soundtrack 

with Beepbox 

8+ years 

Learn to create a soundtrack for a video game/ 

animation. Explore the process of creating music to 

evoke different moods using Beepbox, a free and easy 

to use online tool. Suitable for both curious beginners 

and experienced musicians 

Lego Sustainable Fashion Show 

8+ years 

Do you want to try your hand at making clothes for 

Lego figurines out of recycled and sustainable materials 

such as paper, plastic wrappers, recycled fabric, and 

organic material? Bring along your imagination and 

willingness to experiment and play and we'll provide 

the rest! 



Box Hill Fri 10 Mar 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Vermont Sth Thu 16 Mar 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Nunawading Wed 10 May 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

The Pines Fri 12 May 4.15 pm – 5.30 pm 

Nunawading Fri 26 May 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 





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CHILDREN, 


CraftTime: Geometric Bookmarks 

8+ years 

Learn how to make beautiful paper craft bookmarks. 

We'll be using easy to use software to create geometric 

designs, and our high-tech cutting machine to bring 

them to life. 


Nunawading Wed 15 Mar 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

CodeClub: Ozobot Programming 

with Ozoblocky 

8+ years 

Ozobots are tiny, intelligent robots that can navigate 

the world using colour and coding. Learn how to code 

them to interact with the physical world using the visual 

language of Ozoblocky. 


The Pines Fri 17 Mar 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Nunawading Fri 28 Apr 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

CodeClub: Ozobot Programming 

8+ years 

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. All equipment provided. No prior 

experience necessary. 



CraftTime: T-Shirt Design – make 

your own colour T-Shirt transfer to 

take home! 

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. 





MusicMakers: 

Beat Making Workshop 

8+ years 

Learn the basics of programming electronic music. 

Create a beat and try your hand at turning any 

household sound, including your voice, into music. 

Suitable for both curious beginners and experienced 

musicians. 




CodeClub: Sphero Programming 

Challenge 

8+ years 

Spheros are intelligent robotic spheres with an 

indestructible shell, and endless programming 

capabilities. Learn how to program them using a visual 

language and complete a series of challenges. 


Nunawading Fri 31 Mar 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Nunawading Wed 5 Apr 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Doncaster Thu 4 May 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

CraftTime: Quilling 

8+ years 

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 


Vermont Sth Thu 6 Apr 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Nunawading Thu 25 May 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

CodeClub: Making A Videogame 

With Bitsy 

8+ years 

Want to learn to make your own video game? Bitsy is 

a free and accessible game editor that can be used in 

your browser. In this workshop, we’ll be creating tiny 

games, stories and worlds that you can share online. 


Doncaster Thu 27 Apr 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 

Box Hill Fri 5 May 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 


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CHILDREN, 


Open 

For Discovery 

Join your library today 

Help your child explore ideas, develop their interests 

and stimulate their imagination at your library. 

www.wml.vic.gov.au


CraftTime: Polymer Clay Workshop 

8+ years 

Learn the techniques of creating polymer clay jewellery. 

Explore clay prep, cutting, rolling, combining shapes and 

textures, and basic jewellery techniques. Take home 

your creation and cure it in your oven! 



Doncaster Thu 11 May 4.15 pm – 5.45 pm CodeClub: Building Robots with 

Strawbee 

8+ years 

Strawbees combine mechanical engineering with 

robotics and coding. Construct geometric machines 

with straws, add robotic components, and then bring 

your creations to life with code. 

CraftTime: Sticker Design with 

Cricut 

8+ years 

Create your own designs and turn them into stickers 

using the amazing Cricut machine. 



Vermont Sth Thu 18 May 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 

Bulleen Fri 19 May 4.15 pm – 5.15 pm 





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CHILDREN, 


Code Club Scratch 

8+ years 

CodeClub: Introduction to Mbots 

8+ years 

Make games, animations and applications using the 

blocky programming language Scratch. 




Introduction to robotics. Learn how robots work and 

experiment with controlling robots using the Scratch 

language. 





Bookings open Monday 03 April 2023 

• Book online at www.wml.vic.gov.au (see Events 

tab) or by calling any Whitehorse Manningham 

branch between 10 am and 5 pm 

• Booking fees: Craft activities - $2, External 

Performers - $5, Storytimes - free 

• Payment needs to be made within 48 hours of 

booking otherwise booking will be cancelled 

• Please cancel your booking if your child can no 

longer attend. 

• If your chosen event is booked out, it is worth 

joining the waiting list. 

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Tuesday 11 April 

Traditional Games 

Bulleen | All Day 

Drop into Bulleen Library anytime during this week and 

try out some traditional games, or bring in a pre-loved 

game to swap for your next games night 

Age: All Ages Cost: Free (No booking required) 

Make it & Take it! 

Nunawading | 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Dip into our great supply of craft materials and kits to 

make a fun project! 

Age: 6+ years 

Doll Making Workshop 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 

Cost: $2 (Bookings essential) 

Learn the basics of doll making to create your own 

simple doll 

Age: 5 - 8 years Cost: $2 (Bookings essential) 

Kids movies night 

Scoob! 

Vermont South | 6.15 pm - 7.45 pm 

Scooby and the gang face their biggest, most challenging 

mystery ever. Popcorn provided. BYO something comfy 

to sit on. Movie is rated PG 

Age: 6+ years Cost: Free (Bookings essential) 

Movers & Shakers 

The Pines | 10.30 am - 11.15 am 

Join us for some fun with songs and nursery rhymes for 

babies and toddlers. 

0 - 3 years Cost: $Free (Bookings essential) 

Wednesday 12 April 

Holiday Storytime 

Books in Disguise 

Bulleen | 11.00 am - 11.45 am 

Join us for some books on great disguises, as well as 

rhymes, songs and a mask-making craft. 

Age: 3 - 8 years Cost: Free (No booking required) 

Makerspace Youth 

Robot, Make Me A Sandwich! 

Nunawading | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 

Our resident Sandwich Making Robot 9000 needs help to 

make a sandwich. In this combination live theatre/coding 

activity participants will learn how to think like a robot 

while watching Sandwich Making Robot 9000 attempt to 

follow your instructions. 

Age: 8+ years Cost: $2 (Bookings essential) 


Warrandyte | 11.00 am -11.30 am 



Age: 0 – 3 years Cost: Free (No booking required) 

Mystery Writing workshop 

with author Renee Treml 

Doncaster | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm 

Who dun it? Join Renee Treml, author of the brilliant 

Sherlock Bones series in this workshop where she 

provides tips and tricks to spice up your mystery writing. 


Spy Kits 

The Pines | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm 

Make your own spy kit, with badge, secret code book, 

disguises and more. Ready for playing pretend. 


Wooden Geometric mosaic eggs 

Blackburn | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 

Use me as a puzzle, or hang me as an ornament - 

decorate your own wooden geometric egg. 

Ages: 6+ years Cost: $2 (Bookings essential) 

Thursday 13 April 

Detective Skills and more 


Make a detective ID badge then follow the trail of clues 

around the library 


Forensic Detective Workshop 

Presented by Mad about Science 


Can you crack the case and catch the thief!? Use real 

forensic science techniques, like PH tests, handwriting 

analysis, and fingerprint dusting to pin-point the culprit. 



Blackburn | 11.00 am - 11.45 am 

We’ll be reading some books with mysteries to solve! 

Join us for songs, stories and craft 

Age: All ages Cost: Free (No booking required)

Reverse Silhouette Art 

Bulleen | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 

Create reverse silhouette art using colourful magazine 

cuttings and a range of black card images. 

Age: 5+ years Cost: Free (No booking required) 

Friday 14 April 

DIY I spy Game 


Do you enjoy playing I spy, or what about books where 

you need to find the hidden objects? Come and have 

fun making your own I spy game using pictures from 

magazines and catalogues. 



Box Hill | 11.00 am - 11.45 am 

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes 

Age: All ages Cost: Free (No booking required) 


Who Dunnit? 

Vermont South| 11.00 am - 11.45 am 

Join us for books, songs and a simple craft. 

Age: All ages Cost: Free (No booking required) 


Nunawading | 10.30 am - 11.00 am 




Mystery at the Library 

Scavenger Hunt 

The Pines | 11.00 am to 12.00 pm 

Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and unravel this 

mystery! 


Monday 17 April 

Crack the Code 

Bulleen | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm 

A secret agent is stuck and needs your help. Using cipher 

codes, decipher the messages to save the agent! 


Elio Simonetti 

Master Magician 

Bulleen | 3.00 pm - 3.45 pm 

You are in for a treat if you can make it to this 

internationally acclaimed magic show! Elio will amaze 

and entertain audiences of all ages. 



Box Hill | 10.30 am - 11.00 am 

Join us for an enjoyable 30 minutes of songs and 

rhymes 


Mystery Mayhem! 

Mystery Mayhem! 


Join in some fun group activities and games with a 

mystery theme. 

8 - 12 years Cost: $2 (Bookings essential) 

Mystery Workshop 

Presented by Bop Till You Drop 


Become a detective for the afternoon and help solve the 

spooky mystery by following hidden riddles around the 

Library. 


Tuesday 18 April 

Book Ninjas Live 

Mystery & Detective Stories 


A special Book Ninjas in person at The Pines Library to 

talk about your favourite Mystery and Detective books, 

and get some great reading recommendations. 

Age: 6 - 12 years Cost: Free (Bookings essential) 

DIY fidgets 

Blackburn | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 

Who doesn’t love fidget toys? Let’s make our own with 

pipe-cleaners, paperclips, beads and more! 


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The Mystery of the missing cake, and other 

mysteries! 

Doncaster | 2.30 pm - 3.15 pm 

Join us for mysterious stories, songs and craft. 



Let’s have a whale of a time! 

Nunawading | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm 

We’ll have stories, song, rhymes and a fun craft - all 

about these majestic sea creatures. 


The Bonsai Guy 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm 

Explore the ancient Japanese art of Bonsai with the 

Bonsai Guy. 


Wednesday 19 April 


Warrandyte | 11.00 am - 11.45 am 

Join us for stories, songs and craft. 



OSMO Detective Agency 

Blackburn | 10.30 am - 11.30 am 

OSMO uses physical game pieces to play digital 

games. In OSMO Detective Agency you’ll travel to 6 

different cities and inspect hundreds of clues with your 

magnifying glass, while learning about geography and 

the cultures of the world. 

Age: 8+ years 


OSMO Detective Agency 

Doncaster | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm 


OSMO uses physical game pieces to play digital 

games. In OSMO Detective Agency you’ll travel to 6 

different cities and inspect hundreds of clues with your 

magnifying glass, while learning about geography and 

the cultures of the world. 

Age: 8+ years 

Paper Fan Art 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 


Once upon a time, fan painting was considered a highly 

desirable skill. Come and explore some techniques in 

how you can create a practical piece of art. 


Puzzling puzzles 

Vermont South | 10.00 am - 5.00 pm 

Collect your “Puzzle Pack” to take home and use your 

detective skills to solve the puzzles. 


Thursday 20 April 


Who Dunnit? 

The Pines | 11.00 am - 11.45 am 

Join us for books, songs and a simple craft. 


I spy with my little eye… 


Come test out your spy skills and find the items hidden 

throughout the library. Find all the items to win a small 

prize! 


Make your own Mini Game 


Make your own ball-in-the-hole games, then test your 

skill! 



Bulleen | 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm 




Friday 21 April 


Doncaster | 10.30 am - 11.00 am 




The Thief of Tarts! 

Box Hill | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm 

The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts, all on a 

summers day. Imagine her anger and dismay when 

she discovered the tarts stolen! Help Alice find the thief 

before one of her dearest friends loses their head! 

Age: 11 - 12 years Cost: $2 (Bookings essential)

ENGLISH 

LANGUAGE 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE | WHAT’S ON 

English Conversation Circle 

Weekly (During school terms) 

EAL Reading Group 


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. 


Box Hill Saturdays 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm 

Doncaster Thursdays 10.15 am – 11.00 am 

Vermont South Fridays 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm 

Would you like to improve your English skills? Practice 

your English pronunciation? Or increase your English 

vocabulary? Join us for this free 10-week program, 

where we will practice 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 ESL 

learners. Runs during school terms. 


Doncaster Tuesdays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Zoom Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

English Conversation Circle Online 


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. 

Runs during school term time. A Zoom invite will be 

sent to registered participants prior to the session. 


Zoom Tuesdays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Craft and Chat Drop-in 

Monthly 

Join us for a friendly Craft and Chat session at The 

Pines. Bring your own craft activity or try one of ours 

– we'll provide some easy crafting materials, friendly 

support from staff, and a cuppa to enjoy too. 



The Pines 3rd Friday 10.15 am – 11.45 am 


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Book Group 

Monthly 

If you enjoy looking at a book in detail, join our Book 

Group each month for some interesting and in-depth 

discussions. 


Blackburn 1 st Wednesday 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm 

Warrandyte 2 nd Saturday 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Book Chat 

Monthly 

Evening Book Chat 

Monthly 

Share the joy of reading with other book lovers in this 

session led by a branch librarian. No matter what 

you’ve been reading, come along to share or hear 

about what others have read. If you are in a reading 

slump, this friendly evening group could be just what 

you are looking for. Gatherings are on March 1, April 5, 

May 3. Registration: Required, register online if you're 

attending via Zoom. 

Are you an enthusiastic reader of who loves to discuss 

your favourite books with like-minded people? Then 

we’d love you to join our Book Chat. The discussion is 

led by a branch librarian , but you can come prepared to 

talk about any good book you have read and would like 

to recommend to others. 


Box Hill 3 rd Tuesday 10.15 am – 11.45 am 

Bulleen 2 nd Tuesday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Nunawading 2 nd Thursday 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 

The Pines 1 st Friday 10.15 am – 11.15 am 

Vermont Sth 2 nd Thursday 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Warrandyte 2 nd Friday 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 


Doncaster 1 st Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 

Zoom 1 st Wednesday 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 


WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON 

Jane Gilmore: 

Teaching Consent 

Join writer and interviewer Claire Halliday as she explores an important 

conversation with Jane Gilmore at this live event. Teaching Consent tells the 

stories of children, teens, teachers, and educators in consent and respectful 

relationship classes. Jane’s writing and research blends memoir, expertise, 

hilarious anecdotes, and poignant stories from both teachers and students, 

to offer an insight into playgrounds and classrooms that is a must-read 

for any parent or carer. Teaching Consent addresses the importance of 

education for young and old…about sex, consent, respect, social media, 

pornography, bullying, sexuality, and gender diversity. It also explores the 

pressure on teachers, families, and students to get it done right. 

Jane Gilmore has established a reputation as an author, journalist, feminist, 

sought-after-speaker, and consent educator. 



Doncaster Mon 6 Mar 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm 


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Peter Hitchener Reads 

Hybrid event 

Peter Hitchener or 'Hitch' as he is affectionately known, is celebrating over 50 years at the Nine television network 

this year and over 20 years as presenter of the Nine News week night bulletin in Melbourne. In 2017, Peter was 

awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his services to broadcast media and the wider community. In 2022 he was 

crowned the King of Moomba. Join him in a light-hearted and fun reading from P.G. Wodehouse's The Inimitable 

Jeeves as we celebrate Australian Reading Hour and share the many experiences in his media career. This event is 

in-person at Nunawading library and also online via Zoom. Zoom invitation will be sent to registered participants of 

the online session at least one hour prior to commencement of the session. 



Nunawading/Zoom Thu 9 Mar 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

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Registration Register essential for events for all online events at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch


Bookish Morning Tea 

In adults, reading has been shown to reduce stress by 

68%. That's more than listening to music, going for a 

walk or having a cup of tea. At our bookish morning 

tea in The Lounge, you can expect one whole hour 

dedicated to sharing the books you've enjoyed recently, 

as well as plenty of tea, coffee and nibbles. 



Doncaster Thu 9 Mar 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Silent Reading Hour 

Make some time for reading and celebrate Australian 

Reading Hour! Bring that book you've been meaning 

to get around to, or choose from a selection of 

recommended reads on the day. We'll supply the comfy 

chairs and refreshments, all you need to do is settle in 

for an uninterrupted hour of reading. 

Reading Hour Book Chat 

Are you an enthusiastic reader of fiction or nonfiction 

books? Are you one who loves to talk about what you 

have 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. 



Nunawading Thu 9 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 

Vermont Sth Thu 9 Mar 10.30 am – 11.30 am 



The Pines Thu 9 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

See page 7 for childrens Australian Reads event. 


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WRITING 

& LITERATURE 

武陵驿 Stephen J Zhang: 

The last summer of the water spider 

Join us at Blackburn Library as award-winning author and poet Wu Lingyi (known as Stephen J. Zhang) talks about 

his first story collection Genesis: The Last Summer of the Water Spider. This title, published in Taiwan, was the 

recipient of the Overseas Chinese Writing Award in 2020. Wu Lingyi, born in Shanghai, is President of Australian 

Chinese Writers Inc. (ACW) and Vice President of World Poetry. 

武陵驿 (Stephen J Zhang):《水蜘蛛的最后一个夏天》 

作者讲座 

布莱克本图书馆特邀获奖作家、诗人武陵驿 ( 英文名 : Stephen J Zhang) 来本馆分享他的第一部小说集《创世纪 : 

水蜘蛛的最后一个夏天》, 欢迎聆听 !。这部作品在台湾出版 , 曾在 2020 年获得海外华文著述奖。武陵驿 , 出生于上 

海 , 是澳大利亚华文作家协会 (ACW) 主席和《世界诗歌》(World Poetry) 杂志社副社长。 

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Blackburn Mon 24 Apr 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 



Writing Workshop: Creative Resilience 

with Kate Mildenhall 

How do you foster creativity? And how do you navigate through the rollercoaster of creative success and failure? In 

this online workshop, author and podcaster Kate Mildenhall, will share tips and strategies for writers and creatives 

at any stage in their career, to help you build strong creative practice habits and work through blocks, rejection and 

creative slumps. You’ll leave feeling energised and equipped for the creative work ahead! 

Kate Mildenhall is the author of Skylarking (2016) and The Mother Fault (2020). Kate co-hosts The First Time 

Podcast – conversations with Australian writers – a podcast now in its fifth season. She has taught in schools, 

universities, State Library Victoria, and has volunteered with Teachers Across Borders in Cambodia. 



Online via Zoom Thu 27 Apr 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 


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& LITERATURE 

Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde: 

a read-aloud experience! 

As a reader, or as a spectator, come to the library to 

enjoy some classic literature in a read-aloud experience! 

Each session will be led by a branch librarian and as 

a group we will take turns reading out loud from two 

works by well known playrights, William Shakespeare 

and Oscar Wilde. Fun for those who like to act out 

stories through voice, and enjoyable for those who 

love to listen to stories! Sessions held bi-monthly with: 

March – a Shakespearean play; May – an Oscar Wilde 

play. 


The Occasional Book Club 

Come along and share your love of reading at the 

Occasional Book Club. Participants will have two 

months to read the pre-selected book. We will then 

meet to debate highlights, lowlights and earthshattering 

moments. Whether you love or loathe the 

book, there will be plenty to discuss! Contact Bulleen 

Library to find out the book title and reserve your copy. 

Places limited – register now. 



Bulleen Fri 5 May 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


Doncaster Wed 15 Mar 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 

Doncaster Wed 17 May 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 



Julietta Henderson: 

Sincerely, Me 

Join Julietta Henderson, critically acclaimed author of, The Funny Thing 

about Norman Foreman (2021), at Doncaster library as she discusses her 

new book. Sincerely, Me is a heart-warming novel about a family reunited, 

second chances and the power of forgiveness. Don't miss this entertaining 

and uplifting evening with Julietta Henderson! 





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Registration is essential for all events www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch

LIFESTYLE 

& LEARNING 

LIFESTYLE & LEARNING | WHAT’S ON 

Resume help 

Bring along your resume and or cover letter for a oneon-one 

appointment with a friendly advocate from Jobs 

Victoria to help format your document, upload it to 

job seeking websites, and attach it to email. Sessions 

can also focus on cover letters, selection criteria and 

interview preparation. 



Vermont Sth Tuesdays 3.00 – 4.00 pm 

Victorian Public Tenants 

Association Q&A 

Drop-in session offering advice, assistance with 

maintenance issues, referral representation, advocacy 

for the public housing tenants / and those on the 

waiting list, help to explain tenant rights and assist 

communication with local housing officers. 

Retirement planning 

Do you have retirement goals but are not sure how 

to go about making your dreams become a reality? 

Understanding the various options available to you is 

the first step towards living a lifestyle of choice and 

independence upon retirement. In this event, Kheng 

Tu, Managing Director The Finance Stand, will share 

valuable insights for preparing for retirement, including: 

how and when you can access your superannuation, 

how to minimise your tax and more. 



Vermont Sth Thu 2 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 



Box Hill Tue 14 Mar 10.00 am – 3.00 pm 


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LIFESTYLE 

& LEARNING 

Calligraphy Workshop 

Come and celebrate Cultural Diversity Week and learn 

a new skill! 2023 is the Year of Rabbit! Join us to 

celebrate and enjoy writing rabbit/ autumn/blessingrelated 

phrases with Chinese Calligraphy Brushes on 

red or black paper. Simple calligraphy techniques will 

be taught and all templates provided. All skill levels are 

welcome. 



Box Hill Wed 15 Mar 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm 

Cooking Demonstration 

Singapore Street Food 

Learn how to prepare delicious Singapore street 

food dishes with Hayley Food Kitchen! Hayley will be 

demonstrating two classic dishes: Singapore Fried 

Noodles (Savoury) and Muah Chee/Peanut Mochi. 

This cooking demonstration is designed for anyone 

who wants to take home a slice of Singapore’s culinary 

culture, with recipes and techniques that you can 

replicate in the comfort of your own kitchen. 



Nunawading Wed 15 Mar 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


Persian Bliss Balls 

Hamed Allahyari 

Join Hamed for this delicious Cultural Diversity Week 

cooking demonstration on Persian Bliss Balls, one of his 

most popular sweets at his Melbourne Café! 

Hamed Allahyari is a Persian chef, caterer and cooking 

instructor, with years of experience in the kitchen. He 

is also the author of the cookbook Salamati: Hamed’s 

Persian Kitchen. 




Qigong – Gentle Flowing 

Movement 

with Angela Paladin 

Celebrate Harmony Day with some gentle flowing 

movement at Doncaster Library. 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 by experienced Qi 

Gong instructor Angela. 



Doncaster Tue 21 Mar 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


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Seed Library 

Edible Plants 

Share seeds with your community at our new Seed Library. 

A seed library is where the library lends seeds instead of books. 

Step 1 – “Borrow” seeds for free 

Step 2 – Plant and tend to your crops 

Step 3 – Return some seeds from the yield 

Donate seeds (fruit, vegetables or herbs only) saved from your garden 

or leftover seeds from store purchased packets. 

Grow your gardening knowledge at our regular, inspiring events and workshops. 

The Seed Library is available at Vermont South and Warrandyte library branches. 

Visit or contact one of these branches to find out more information 

and borrow your first packet of seeds. 

www.wml.vic.gov.au


Backyard Birds 

Dr Grainne Cleary 

What would Australia be without its magnificent parrots, cockatoos, magpies, and kookaburras? 

Join us as wildlife ecologist Dr Grainne Cleary shares her expert knowledge on how to safeguard our urban 

environments to ensure our backyard birds are protected. As Australia becomes more urbanised, gardens are 

becoming an important sanctuary for our birds and indeed animals. Grainne is the author of two books: Your 

Backyard Birds and Why Do Birds Do That? 



The Pines Fri 17 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 


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& LEARNING 

All about Seeds Masterclass 

with Kaye Roberts-Palmer 

Emma Cutting and 

the Heart Gardening Project 

Join us to learn how to make the best use of our 

new seed libraries at Vermont South and Warrandyte 

Libraries. In this comprehensive presentation we delve 

into the wonderful world of seeds! Find out about 

seed botany and the history of keeping seeds, the best 

conditions for germination at home, how seeds grow, 

how seed libraries and seed swaps work! 



Vermont Sth Tue 21 Mar 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm 

Emma is founder of The Heart Gardening Project, a 

community initiative that joyfully connects humans to 

nature through street gardening. Through THGP, Emma 

revels in connecting the dots between different people 

and fields of expertise, connecting to the world through 

her street gardening, getting completely covered in dirt 

and creating positive change. 

She has written and self-published a book, Melbourne 

Pollinator Corridor Handbook. Join us to hear her 

journey as an author, activist and enthusiastic street 

gardener as she strives to strengthen community and 

biodiversity. 



Nunawading Mon 27 Mar 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm 



Preserving Food 

If you have a vegetable garden and fruit trees, or if you 

like to buy boxes of cheap tomatoes and fruit, then this 

workshop is made for you. 

We're all trying to stop wasting food and in Rhonda 

Hetzel's workshop, you'll learn how to make a variety of 

jams, fruits, chutneys and relishes using the hot water 

bath method. Rhonda will talk about how to make quick 

pickles with cucumbers, onions and fruit that you can 

store in the fridge that will make a great addition to your 

table when you entertain. 

She'll also talk about other forms of storage such as 

freezing, drying, fermenting and vacuum sealing. All of 

them will help you save money, stop wasting food and 

provide delicious and healthy food for your family and 

friends. 


Autumn Seasonal Gardening 

with Kaye Roberts-Palmer 

Join expert gardener and presenter Kaye Roberts- 

Palmer from Bee Garden Design as she shares her 

knowledge about Autumn seasonal vegetable planting, 

how to look after and improve your soil using closing 

the loop garden activities that recycle materials. 

Kaye will discuss the techniques of growing from seed 

and preserving seed for the next season, planting with 

seedlings and propagation techniques. She will define 

companion planting and its practical application in the 

veggie patch and how it supports a productive and 

healthy edible garden. 



Doncaster Thu 27 Apr 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


Zoom Tue 4 Apr 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


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LIFESTYLE 

& LEARNING 

Upcycled Paper flowers 

Creating art from old books can give new life to faded 

pages. Join upcycling artist Barbara Niglio for this 

hands-on 2 hour session where you will be taken stepby-step 

through this creative art process and make your 

own beautiful paper flowers. You will learn how to fold 

and construct these flowers to decorate your table or to 

give as gifts. 



Nunawading Thu 11 May 10.30 am – 12.30 pm 

Green Cleaning 

with Healthy Homemade Cleaners 

Purchasing commercial cleaning products can be 

expensive. Join Rhonda Hetzel to learn to make your 

own green cleaning products and take away free 

recipes so you can stay on budget while keeping your 

home sparkling clean. Rhonda will show you how to 

make healthy, safe and effective cleaners for windows, 

floors, toilets, bench tops, sinks and drains. All for a 

fraction of what you'll pay at the supermarket, often 

from what you might already have at home and all 

much safer than the commercial equivalent. 



Zoom Thu 16 May 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 



Edible Weed Walk 

Seed Library 

What if many of the weeds in our garden were just as 

edible as the vegetables we tend beside them? What 

if some of these free, all-too-easy-to-grow uninvited 

guests were so nutritionally dense that they are just 

about the healthiest things you could possibly eat? 

What if many of them also had medical traditions 

dating back centuries? Well it’s all true! And if you 

know what to choose, they also taste great. Join Adam 

Grubb co-author of the field guide: The Weed Forager’s 

Handbook, for a fascinating walk on the wild side 

Meeting point: Combarton St Community Gardens: 

3 Combarton St, Box Hill VIC 3128. Walking shoes and 

hat/water recommended. 



Off Site Thu 25 May 11.30 am – 1.30 pm 

Share seeds with your community at our new Seed 

Library! A free borrowing service aiming to cultivate 

a thriving community of gardeners and seed savers, 

while building and sharing knowledge, and fostering 

community resilience, self-reliance, and a culture of 

sharing. 

Donate seeds (fruit, vegetables or herbs only) saved 

from your garden or leftover seeds from purchased 

packets 

‘Borrow’ up to 3 packets of seed for free! 

Sow the seeds in your garden, nurture plants to 

maturity, and donate seeds back to the library. 

Grow your gardening knowledge at our regular, inspiring 

events and workshops! 

Registration: Not Required 


Vermont Sth Autumn All Day 

Warrandyte Autumn All Day 


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LIFESTYLE 

& LEARNING 

Craft and Chat Drop-in 

Monthly 

Navigating a Vegan Easter 

with Betty Chetcuti 

Join us for a friendly Craft and Chat session at The 

Pines. Bring your own craft activity or try one of ours 

– we'll provide some easy crafting materials, friendly 

support from staff, and a cuppa to enjoy too. 



The Pines 3rd Friday 10.15 am – 11.45 am 

Learn about the vegan lifestyle from an expert. Then 

be inspired by Betty Chetcuti's mouthwatering Easter 

recipes which she is happy to share. 



Bulleen Fri 24 Mar 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Chair Yoga 

Turning Sleep into Wellbeing 

Everyone can practice yoga, regardless of age, 

experience or level of flexibility. 

Chair Yoga is a gentle, fun, accessible option for Yogalovers 

with mobility issues and injuries or anyone who 

prefers not to get up and down from the floor. 

A supportive and friendly class to help you gently tone, 

improve flexibility and strengthen your body, ease 

mental tension and sooth the mind. 



The Pines Tue 28 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Who is getting enough sleep? Why can’t we wake 

up feeling fresh and ready for the day ahead? This 

workshop uncovers the science of sleep, the power 

of the natural ‘body rhythm’ and how sleep allows for 

the healing of heart, mind, body and spirit. During this 

hands-on wellbeing workshop, Annette Subhani from 

New Pathways Coaching & Training will empower and 

engage participants to gain new insights into their sleep 

habits and holistic well-being. 



Nunawading Wed 29 Mar 10.30 am – 12.00 pm 



Easter Colouring 

Enjoy some mindful colouring this Easter and help us 

complete our giant collaborative colouring in picture. 

The finished picture will be displayed in the library for 

all to enjoy! 



The Pines Fri 31 Mar – Tue 11 Apr All Day 

Cupcake Decorating to Celebrate 

Eid al-Fitr 

with Saajeda Elsayed 

Celestial Tai Chi 

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. 

Join experienced baker, Saajeda Elsayed, as she 

demonstrates exciting cake decoration techniques to 

celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In this hands-on workshop you 

will decorate cupcakes and take some home for family 

and friends to enjoy during this important festival. 

All materials provided and bookings essential. Eid 

Mubarak! 



Doncaster Thu 20 Apr 11.00 am – 12.30 pm 



Box Hill Wed 5 Apr 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm 


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LIFESTYLE 

& LEARNING 

Two Women at War: 

The Genius of Margaret Bourke 

White and Lee Miller 

Join photo expert Alwyn Hanson from Alwyns Photo 

School Melbourne as he discusses and shows images 

from two of History's greatest women Photographers: 

Lee Miller and Margaret Bourke-White. Both were 

prominent photographers before WW2 Lee Miller with 

Vogue and Margaret Bourke White with Life Magazine. 

Both served with the US army throughout Europe from 

1944-1945, and both saw the war from combat to 

the horror of the death camps. Lee Miller with Vogue 

documented the US army through France and into 

Germany, finally showing her contempt by washing 

the mud of Dachau in Hitler's own bath. Margaret 

Bourke White was bombed in Moscow, torpedoed in the 

Mediterranean, flew with the US Air Force over Germany 

and finally to see the end of the Reich in Germany. 

Both left us with images of both awe and sadness. 

Middle East Dipping Feast 

with Za'atar & Zest 

Dips are versatile and tasty all year round and you will 

be amazed at the multiple ways you can enjoy these 

dips at breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond! Hummus 

& Labaneh are the Middle Eastern heroes of dips and 

Za’atar is the king of herbs. Middle Eastern cuisine may 

be intimidating but I will be showing you the easy and 

economical way to prepare and serve these dips from 

scratch. I will also discuss and introduce you to Za’atar 

– the king of herbs. Just imagine, these may become 

staples in your home too, and, they are super healthy. 



Vermont Sth Thu 27 Apr 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm 



Blackburn Fri 21 Apr 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 



Law Week Fines and Infringements 

with ECLC 

Hear from Eastern Legal Community Centre on the 

ins and outs of fines and infringements. Whether 

you are thinking of paying, contesting, or organising 

installments there is always something to learn. 



Box Hill Mon 15 May 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Law Week Staffed Information Stall 

with ECLC 

Visit during Law Week (May 15-21) to learn about legal 

issues relevant to you and your community. Information 

brochures from Eastern Community Legal Centre will 

be made available from Information stalls. 

Taking Charge: Planning for the 

future, including healthy ageing, 

wills & powers of attorney 

with ECLC (with Farsi Interpreter) 

Join Eastern Community Legal Centre for a session 

on how to take control of your older age and empower 

yourself to stay in the driver's seat of your life. 

This free session will focus on planning for your future, 

including power of attorney and will processes. 




Box Hill Mon 15 May 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

The Pines Tue 16 May 10.30 am – 12.30 pm 

Vermont Sth Wed 17 May 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Doncaster Thu 18 May 10.30 am – 12.30 pm 

The Pines Mon 15 – 

All Day 

Fri 19 May 

Warrandyte Mon 15 – 

Fri 19 May 

All Day 


Vermont Sth Wed 17 May 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Doncaster Thu 18 May 11.00 am – 12.30 pm 


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LIFESTYLE 

& LEARNING 

Diabetes Education and 

Introduction to Healthability 

Services 

You can live well with Diabetes. Come and learn 

about how diet, exercise and lifestyle can make a 

difference. This information session will be facilitated 

by Healthability’s Diabetes Educator and Dietitian, to 

discuss diabetes prevention and common risk factors, 

as well as how healthy lifestyle factors can reduce your 

risk of developing diabetes. The talk will also include an 

overview of the healthAbility services. 

Bonsai Presentation and Q&A 

Bonsai is an artform that combines horticultural skill, 

artistic style and patience. Join Victor Byrdy, President 

of The Bonsai Society of Victoria, learn how to care for 

and maintain a bonsai and enhance your knowledge, 

appreciation and interest in this wonderful art. Bring 

your own bonsai for a Q&A at the end. 



Box Hill Tue 23 May 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm 



Vermont Sth Thu 18 May 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils 

Planning to Purchase a 

Home/Investment Property 

Whether you are looking to purchase your first home or 

add an investment property to your portfolio, Kheng Tu, 

Managing Director of The Finance Stand will demystify 

the process in this one-hour seminar. 

Come along and learn how pure essential oils can lift 

the spirit, refresh the mind and rejuvenate the body. Our 

local expert, Georgia, will introduce you to different oils 

and talk about different uses and benefits. 



Bulleen Thu 25 May 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 



Vermont Sth Tue 23 May 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm 



FOL Book Sale 

The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Friends of the 

Library group pre-loved booksale is on again! Who 

doesn’t love a booksale? 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. Cash only. 

Venue: Willis Room, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 399 

Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading 



Off-site Sat 27 May 10.00 am – 1.00 pm 

Bushtukka 

More Than Just Edible Plants 

Learn about bushtukka and its uses with Cassie 

Leatham from the Taungurung/Dja Dja Wurrung people 

from the Kulin Nation. Cassie is an Indigenous artist, 

master weaver, traditional dancer, bushtukka woman 

and educator and is passionate about teaching her 

skills to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students 

of all ages. Cassie loves foraging for native edible 

and medicinal plants. Her knowledge is significant for 

teaching the ways of her people and to keep traditional 

ways alive. 

Find out about: 

• Traditional and medicinal uses of native plants 

• Healing properties of native plants 

• Identification of edible native plants 

• Traditional cooking techniques using a variety of 

meats and insects 



Doncaster Wed 31 May 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm 


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FAMILY 

& LOCAL HISTORY 

Genealogy Series Workshop #1 

What you need to kick off your 

family history journey 

Join us for an introduction to researching your family. 

Learn the how, where, and why of investigating 

historical sources with our experienced librarian. 




Researching Military Records 

Family history 

Australian military records for family history research. 

Learn of the websites and what details you will need 

for researching family military service details and 

researching military medals. 



Doncaster Wed 26 Apr 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 


Researching family history on a 

budget 


The emotional side of researching 

your family history 

Learn how to use free tools including Ancestry.com and 

the GEDCOM file format to develop and communicate 

your family tree with our experienced librarian. 




Develop skills to deal with sensitive topics and learn 

communication strategies to navigate traumatic 

histories in family research with our experienced 

librarian. 



Box Hill Fri 28 Apr 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 


FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY | WHAT’S ON 

Branching Out 

Family history research 

DNA for family history 

Branching Out special session 

A genealogy and family history program led by a branch 

librarian. Each month covers a particular topic and 

online resource. Join with others who are on their own 

research journeys, ask questions, get assistance and 

learn advanced searching methods for FindMyPast, 

researching family homes, British records and more. 



Doncaster Tue 21 Mar 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 

Doncaster Tue 18 Apr 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 

Doncaster Tue 16 May 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 

What DNA tests are offered by the various sites and 

what their results will show. Downloading your DNA 

results from Ancestry and uploading to other sites. 

Discussion will cover which companies allow you to 

upload; the benefits of uploading to other sites – finding 

more cousin matches and using the tools other sites 

offer, for example, chromosome browsing, triangulation 

and clustering. Session will be presented by Christine 

Collins, DNA Special Interest Group Convenor from 

Family History Connections. 



Doncaster Fri 12 May 10.30 am – 12.00 pm 


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GAMES 

& HOBBIES 

Great Craft Stash Swap 

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, 

buttons, wool, lace, sewing patterns, craft books, paints, 

brushes, zips, needles, card, stamps from your craft 

stash, to trade with other crafters. Spend some time 

browsing what others have brought and then head 

home with some new treasures! (Donated items can be 

dropped off at any WML branch between 01 March and 

03 May). 


Swap week: 

Games for all ages 

Wondering what to do in the school holidays? Fed up 

playing the same old thing? Come along to Bulleen 

Library and swap your pre-loved games. We will also 

have some simple traditional games for you to stop 

and try. 


Bulleen Tue 11 – Sat 15 Apr All day 

The Pines Sat 18 Mar 10.00 am – 1.00 pm 

Vermont Sth Sat 25 Mar 9.30 am – 5.00 pm 

Warrandyte Sat 1 Apr 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 

Box Hill Sat 22 Apr 10.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Doncaster Fri 5 May 10.00 am – 1.00 pm 


GAMES & HOBBIES | WHAT’S ON 

Strategy Board Games and 

Role-Playing Games 

Join us twice a month as we play games at Box Hill 

Library. Test your wits with strategy board games 

like Ticket to Ride or Forbiddon Island, or join us as 

we delve into a world of fantasy and magic with the 

legendary role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons! 

Feel free to drop in or out at anytime during the 

session. If you are new to any of the games, our staff 

member can help you out and show you how it is done. 

Beginners welcome! Role-playing games will be held on 

the 2nd Monday of the month and board games on the 

4th Monday of the month 

Crafting Morning 

Weekly 

Bring in your own craft to work on while chatting with 

other crafters during this relaxed weekly crafting time. 

Crafts of all types welcome to join the group! If you do 

needle point, tatting, cross-stitch, drawing, anything 

at all, join us at this drop in style session for crafting 

morning @ the library. 


Doncaster Fridays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm 


Box Hill 

2nd 

and 4th 

Monday 

5.30 pm – 7.00 pm 


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GAMES 

& HOBBIES 

Jigsaw puzzle swap 

Weekly 

Scrabble Club 

Weekly 

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

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


Vermont Sth Saturdays 9.30 am – 5.00 pm 

Come along to enjoy a game of Scrabble, some fun and 

a bit of competition. 


Blackburn Wednesdays 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm 

Warrandyte Thursdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 

Bulleen Knitters 

Weekly 

Warrandyte Knitters 

Weekly 

Come along and spend some time knitting and sharing 

ideas. Knitters of all abilities welcome to drop into the 

session. BYO knitting 


Bulleen Fridays 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

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

of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting. 


Warrandyte Saturdays 10.30 am – 1.00 pm 


ELEARNING & TECHNOLOGY | WHAT’S ON 

Help, I've been hacked! 

Have your personal details been compromised online? 

Do you suspect that one or more of your online 

accounts are no longer secure? Find out how you can 

mitigate the damage caused by online data breaches. 



Analogue to Digital: 

Slides, negs, photos and VHS 

Zoom Mon 6 Mar 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

A practical hands-on session in using our Digital Room 

equipment at Doncaster Library for scanning slides, 

negatives and photos, or transfering VHS cassettes. 

Bring your own slides, negs or photos. PLEASE NOTE: 

This teaching session is limited to five (5) people per 

session and only one session for person. 



Doncaster Mon 6 Mar 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Doncaster Mon 3 Apr 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Doncaster Mon 1 May 10.30 am – 11.30 am 

Introduction to Word 

Basics of Word including shortcuts, saving documents 

as PDFs and attaching documents to emails 



The Pines Wed 8 Mar 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 


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eLEARNING 

& TECHNOLOGY 

Introduction to Google Maps 

Whether you want to read reviews for a local restaurant 

or just make your way from A to B, come along to this 

class to learn how to use Google Maps for all your 

mapping needs. Bring along your own device or watch 

a staff demonstration of all the features Google Maps 

has to offer. 


The Pines Thu 16 Mar 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Box Hill Tue 23 May 10:30 am – 11:30 am Get Crafty with CreativeBug! 

Free electronic Library resource 

Learn how to get crafty with CreativeBug. CreativeBug 

is free with your Library card and offers a huge variety 

of online video arts and crafts workshops. Come along 

to this session to learn how to sign up and find your 

next project 

Buying a digital device 

Are you in the market for a new tablet, smartphone or 

computer? Come along to this general session to learn 

how to compare devices and choose the right product 

for you. 


Vermont Sth Mon 20 Mar 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm 

Zoom Tue 28 Mar 11.00 am – 11.30 am 

Bulleen Fri 31 Mar 11.00 am – 11.30 am 

Box Hill Wed 3 May 10:30 – 11:30 


Box Hill Thu 23 Mar 10:30 am – 11:30 am 



eBooks and eAudiobooks 

WML Library App 

Learn how to access the library's collection of eBooks 

and eAudiobooks on your device. Pre-requisities: Bring 

your device, Apple or Google play ID , library card and 

PIN 



Learn how to download and use all of the terrific 

features of the new Library app. 



Vermont Sth Wed 5 Apr 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 

Nunawading Thu 23 Mar 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

Improving your Computer Skills 

This one hour hands-on workshop that will teach you 

how to narrow results and find the information you 

need! 



Box Hill Wed 12 Apr 10:30 am – 11:30 am 

Photo Restoration 

Apps and Software 

Learn about free and paid software for helping touching 

up or enhance your photos. Also covered with be how 

to share your photos with family and friends through 

cloud technologies. 



Doncaster Fri 14 Apr 10.30 am – 11.30 am 


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eLEARNING 

& TECHNOLOGY 

eMagazines and eNewspapers 

How to Spot a Scam 

Our online library offers magazines, books, 

documentaries, courses and more. In this session learn 

how to access our eMagazines and eNewspapers on 

your device. Bring along your device, library card and 

PIN 



Nunawading Thu 20 Apr 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

Bulleen Tue 16 May 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

Scams are, unfortunately, an increasingly common 

part of our everyday lives. Our librarians will help you to 

learn about some of the types of scams that you may 

encounter. We will give you some tips for recognising, 

avoiding and reporting scams. 



Bulleen Fri 28 Apr 11.00 am - 12.00 pm 

The Pines Wed 24 May 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 

Vermont Sth Fri 19 May 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 

Managing your Passwords 

Beginners' iPad 

Basics of using an Ipad device 



The Pines Thu 27 Apr 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm 

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! 



Zoom Mon 8 May 10.00 am – 11.30 am 



Children’s eResources 

Digitally Restore Old Photographs 

In this session learn what we have to offer in our 

Children's eLibrary. Learn how to access Children's 

literacy games, eBooks and eAudiobooks, music and 

more. Bring along your device, membership card and 

PIN 



Nunawadiing Thu 25 May 10.00 am – 11.00 am 

Using the Affinity Photo app we will learn how we can 

touch up photos – removing scratches and blemishes 

from old photos. Bring along a photo to scan in and try 

your hand at photo restoration! 




Traditional Kintsugi 

Pottery Mending 

Digital Room: 

Self-serve Scanning Room 

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery 

pieces back together with gold — built on the idea 

that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can 

create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. 

Come along and learn how to transform your broken 

pottery into a beautiful work of art. All materials will be 

supplied. 




After attending an Analogue to Digital hands-on training 

session you will be able to make a 2-hour appointment 

to come use the Digital Room on your own to scan 

and transfer your family image and video memories. 

Contact Doncaster Library directly on 9877 8500 to 

make a booking. 

Registration: Required, contact branch directly 


Doncaster Ongoing 2 hour 


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Makerspace 

ADULT 

Interactive Digital Poetry Workshop 

Learn how to incorporate technology to write interactive 

non-linear poetry for this year's World Poetry Day. We’ll 

have the option to share and discuss what you have 

written, and learn how to post your poetry online.The 

session is open to curious beginners and seasoned 

poets alike. 




CraftTime: 

Quilling 

Learn how to get crafty with CreativeBug. CreativeBug 

is free with your Library card and offers a huge variety 

of online video arts and crafts workshops. Come along 

to this session to learn how to sign up and find your 

next project 

CraftTime: 

Polymer Clay Workshop 



Nunawading Thu 25 May 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm 

Learn the techniques of creating polymer clay jewellery. 

Explore clay prep, cutting, rolling, combining shapes and 

textures, and basic jewellery techniques. Take home 

your creation and cure it in your oven! 






BEFORE SCHOOL 


Register at any Whitehorse Manningham Library Branch 

www.wml.vic.gov.au 

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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. web@wml.vic.gov.au 

www.wml.vic.gov.au 

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