What's On Spring 2023

FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY | WHAT’S ON
FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY
E-LEARNING AND TECH
E-LEARNING AND TECH | WHAT’S ON
Genealogy @ the Library
Join us via Zoom to learn about all of the free
family history resources available from the library.
Session will be presented by an experienced family
history librarian who will introduce you to our special
Genealogy Collection and Local History Collections.
Discover genealogy magazines, books, our
microfiche collection, as well free access to online
databases and our regular genealogy sessions.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Zoom Tue 12 Sep 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Military Medals:
History and Identification
Would you like to learn more about military medals,
how to care for them and how to identify those
of unknown origins? Mike Black from Vic Medals
& More will share his knowledge of military and
service medals. Bring along a medal or two medals
to seek feedback and advice on their care. Mike may
also be able to provide guidance with your medal
identification, both Australian and foreign service
medals.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
eResources for Children
Discover the exciting electronic resources the library
has on offer for children and youth. The session will
cover children's literacy resources Story Box and
Busythings, our library's eBook and eAudiobook
collections, and movie streaming services for
preschool and up.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Thu 23 Nov 10.00 am - 11:00 am
Vermont Sth Fri 22 Sep 10.30 am – 11.30 am
eMagazines and eBooks
Finding what you want
Learn how to access the Library's collection
of eBooks using Libby and eMagazines using
Pressreader. Bring along your device, membership
card and pin.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Nunawading Thu 28 Sep 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Nunawading Thu 26 Oct 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Doncaster Tue 21 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
eAudiobooks and eBooks on
Libby and BorrowBox
Discover the broad range of eAudiobooks
available on BorrowBox and Libby with your library
membership. Learn how to stream or download titles
from popular authors to any device.
Registration: Required, register online
Branching Out:
Family History Research
A family history monthly program led by an
experienced branch librarian. Each month covers a
different topic. Join with others who are on their own
research journeys, ask questions, get assistance
and learn advanced searching methods for local and
overseas archives and records.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Tue 19 Sept 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Doncaster Tue 17 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Doncaster Tue 21 Nov 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
The Pines Wed 20 Sep 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Vermont Sth Mon 20 Nov 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chatbots
Get to know ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence is no longer restricted to
science fiction or to technical specialists. Join us in
this hands-on session to discover some practical
applications of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT. Bring
along your laptop or mobile device and learn how
chatbots can assist you in everything from writing
poetry, to meal planning, to planning what you should
pack on a trip away!
Registration: Required, register online
Digital Resources for Mental
Health and Wellbeing
R U OK Day
A guide to searching and accessing trusted online
resources to support mental health and wellbeing for
you or someone you care about.
Registration: Required, register online
BRANCH DATE TIME
Box Hill Thu 14 Sep 10.30 am – 11.15 am
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Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch
Nunawading Mon 9 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Seniors Digital Literacy Programs made possible with funding support from the Victorian Government