What's On Spring 2025

spring

September – November 2025

WELCOME

CONTENTS

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 emerging Elders.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES 4

Multicultural storytime 6

Spring highlights 9

Box Hill Library’s 75th birthday 8

Booking an event

All bookings are for events to be held between

1 September and 30 November 2025, either over

Zoom or in person.

Spaces fill up quickly so we recommend you book 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.

A reminder that booking fees apply to some holiday

activities and are non-refundable.

活动预定

所有预订的活动将通过 Zoom 在线举行或以面对

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 register

Online

Visit wml.vic.gov.au and select the ‘Book an Event’

tab. You can search for the event name or browse by

category, audience, language or month. Click on the

event and click the ‘Register for event’ button on the

right-hand side. Please make sure your details are

correct as a staff member may need to contact you

regarding your event.

By phone or in person

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。

MAKERSPACE YOUTH 10

YOUTH 12–17 YEARS 14

Games Day 2025 17

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 19

WRITING & LITERATURE 20

Author talks 20

LIFESTYLE & LEARNING 25

Creative living 25

Welcoming Week 26

Whitehorse Heritage Week 28

Gardening & nature 29

Electrify your life! 30

Health & wellbeing 33

Career growth 34

GAMES & HOBBIES 35

VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL 36

Silent disco 36

All about tech 37

Gardening & nature 39

Health & wellbeing 40

Auslan interpretation can be arranged for any library event by request.

Please contact library staff to arrange.

Program details were correct at the time of printing,

but events may vary from the information here.

For further information, refer to our website.

www.wml.vic.gov.au

印刷时活动详情为准确信息 , 但实际活动细节

可能会有所不同。欲知详情 , 请登陆网站 www.

wml.vic.gov.au 查询。

MAKERSPACE ADULT 41

eLEARNING & TECHNOLOGY 44

Beginner 44

Intermediate 46

Decluttering 46

INDEX 47

Children & Families | WHAT’S ON

CHILDREN

& FAMILIES

Preschool storytime

3–5 years

Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft activity.

Lots of fun and socialising in a relaxed environment,

as well as literacy tips for parents and carers.

Registration: Not required

Branch Date Time

REGULAR PROGRAMS DO NOT RUN DURING SCHOOL

Blackburn Thursdays 11.00am – 11.45am

Box Hill Fridays 11.00am – 11.45am

Bulleen Mondays 11.00am – 11.45am

Doncaster Wednesdays 11.00am – 11.45am

Nunawading Tuesdays 11.00am – 11.45am

The Pines Thursdays 11.00am – 11.45am

Vermont South Fridays 11.00am – 11.45am

Warrandyte Wednesdays 11.00am – 11.45am

Baby karaoke

0–1 year

Join us each week to sing along together with simple

songs and nursery rhymes. For children from birth to

12 months old, with parents and carers.


Tiny tots

1-3 years

Simple stories, nursery songs, rhymes and a craft

activity especially designed for babies and toddlers up

to 3 years old.


CHILDREN’S

WEEK

Mandarin storytime

0–5 years

Experienced presenters from A Little Chinese

Adventure will provide fun storytelling, songs and

craft. They will also introduce children to stories

from our Chinese collection.

的发言人将带来精彩纷呈的故事介绍、

歌曲演唱和手工制作 , 他们还会为孩子们

介绍本馆中文书目中的部分故事。


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 2 Sep 10.30am – 11.15am

Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mondays 10.30am – 11.00am

Bulleen Thursdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Doncaster Tuesdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Nunawading Tuesdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

The Pines Mondays 10.30am – 11.00am

Vermont South Thursdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Branch Date Time

Blackburn Tuesdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Box Hill Thursdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Bulleen Wednesdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Doncaster Mondays 10.30am – 11.00am

Nunawading Fridays 10.30am – 11.00am

Nunawading Mondays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Saturday family storytime

A great opportunity to relax with the whole

family as we share stories, songs and a craft.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Sat 25 Oct 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue 16 Sep

Tue 7 Oct

Tue 21 Oct

Tue 18 Nov

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

Box Hill Tue 9 Sep 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue 14 Oct

Tue 28 Oct

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

Warrandyte Wednesdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

The Pines Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Tue 11 Nov

10.30am – 11.15am

Vermont South Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Tue 25 Nov

10.30am – 11.15am

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

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WHAT’S ON | Children & Families


Persian storytime

0–5 years

Italian storytime

1–5 years

Auslan storytime

1–5 years

A warm welcome awaits you as our Persian

storyteller shares Persian language and culture

through stories, songs and craft activities. Held on

the fourth Saturday of the month during school term.

Join us for Italian stories and rhymes to support

families with young children who wish to maintain

a family language or learn an additional language.

Please see website for outreach location.

Join us for a unique story time experience presented

in both English and Auslan! Led by a skilled team

from Expression Australia including a translator and

signer, this event offers engaging stories, lively songs

and a fun craft activity. Plus, you can pick up some

new Auslan signs at every session!



Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 4 Sep 11.00am – 11.45am


Branch Date Time

Branch Date Time

Bulleen Tue 9 Sep 11.00am – 11.45am

Tue 14 Oct

11.00am – 11.45am

Thu 2 Oct

Thu 6 Nov

11.00am – 11.45am

11.00am – 11.45am

Doncaster Sat 25 Oct 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue 11 Nov

11.00am – 11.45am

Sat 22 Nov

10.30am – 11.15am

Bulleen Plaza Tue 28 Oct 11.00am – 11.45am

Arabic storytime

1–5 years

Join us for Arabic stories and rhymes to support

families with young children who wish to maintain

a family language or learn an additional language.

Please see website for outreach location.


Tue 25 Nov

Greek storytime

2–6 years

11.00am – 11.45am

Join Denise on the second Tuesday of each month

during the school term for songs and stories

followed by a simple craft activity.

LEGO ® club

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.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Saturdays 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Box Hill Fridays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Bulleen Saturdays 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Doncaster Mondays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Book ninjas

7–12 years

Meeting on the last Tuesday of every month during

School Terms, Book Ninjas is a casual after school

club for kids who like reading, writing, or being

creative. Each kid can talk about a book they’ve been

reading, and then everyone joins in a fun activity.

Get ready for Spooky theme in October, and Games

for November.

Registration: Required

Branch Date Time

Branch Date Time

Nunawading Thursdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Online via zoom Tue 28 Oct 4.00pm – 5.15pm

Heimat Centre Thu 18 Sep 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Thu 16 Oct

Thu 20 Nov

2.00pm – 2.45pm

2.00pm – 2.45pm

The Pines Thu 4 Sep 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Thu 6 Nov

2.00pm – 2.45pm


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 9 Sep 11.00am – 11.45am

Tue 14 Oct

Tue 11 Nov

11.00am – 11.45am

11.00am – 11.45am

Vermont South Saturdays 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Warrandyte Tuesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Tue 25 Nov

4.00pm – 5.15pm



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SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

Halloween green screen

Come have your photo taken using our green

screen studio where you can select from

a variety of spooky settings for your own

Halloween portrait!

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Dress up in a scary costume for added fun!


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 31 Oct 4.00pm – 5.30pm

Ways to play: Play-based workshop for families

0–6 years

Family Fun Day:

Celebrate Then & Now

All ages

Join us as we celebrate Box Hill Library’s 75th

birthday with a Library Family Fun Day – a free,

inclusive community event full of celebration,

creativity, and connection.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Enjoy a vibrant day of crafts, storytelling,

badge-making, a photo booth, live entertainment,

games, food and drinks, and engaging activities

for all ages.

• Add to our Memory Wall by sharing your favourite

library moments.

• Come dressed in your favourite decade – from the

fabulous ’50s to now!

‘Ways to Play’ is a 45-minute activity session

promoting gender equality during play.

Play can provide a fantastic opportunity to share

messages of equality and respect.

We will sing, dance and play together in an

active play workshop for children, parents and

carers of all abilities. The ‘Ways to Play’ workshop

provides families with lots of fun and creative

ideas that will encourage children to play in a

variety of ways that support their learning and

development, free from gender stereotypes.

Everyone can play!

Every family will receive a free ‘Level Playground

Family Play Kit’ to take home with them after the

workshop.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Tue 25 Nov 11.00am – 11.45am

Let’s make this milestone a memorable one—

celebrating our past, present, and future together!

The Pines Thu 27 Nov 11.00am – 11.45am

Branch Date Time

Box Hill Sat 25 Oct 10.00am – 3.00pm

Presented as part of

16 Days of Activism Against

Gender-Based Violence


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makerspace youth | WHAT’S ON

MAKERSPACE

YOUTH

SEPTEMBER EVENTS OPEN NOW.

OCTOBER EVENTS OPEN BY MIDDAY MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER.

NOVEMBER EVENTS OPEN BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER.

Drawing code: Ozobots

6–12 years

Ozobots are small, clever robots that explore their

environment by interpreting drawings and colours as

code. Discover how to program and engage with the

tangible world using colourful markers and the visual

programming language known as Ozoblockly. In this

session, we’ll build a city out of LEGO ® for the robots

to drive around.


3D pixel art

8–12 years

Learn how to design effective pixel art and then turn

them into 3D models using clever software.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 4 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Box Hill Fri 5 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Nunawading Wed 5 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm




Spring bobble heads

8–12 years

Get ready to squish, sculpt, and wobble as you make

your own bobblehead using air dry clay and a spring!


Branch Date Time


Bulleen Mon 15 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 16 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Origami pumpkin

baskets

8–12 years

Join us for a fun Halloween

workshop where you’ll fold your own awesome

origami pumpkin baskets to fill with treats!


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 20 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Bulleen Mon 27 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 28 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Ambient music jam

8–12 years

An array of usual music making apps and

instruments will be set out for participants to engage

in an ambient jam-session lead by our MakerSpace

instructor. This session will encourage listening,

cooperation, experimentation, and play. No musical

experience required.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 30 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Box Hill Fri 31 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Branch Date Time

Vermont South Tue 2 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Box Hill Mon 8 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

The Pines Tue 9 Sep 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Doncaster Thu 13 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Blackburn Wed 19 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm



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WHAT’S ON | makerspace youth

makerspace youth | WHAT’S ON







Balloon powered LEGO ® cars

8–12 years

LEGO ® printmaking

8–12 years

Sphero coding challenge

8–12 years

Make a video game with Bitsy

10–14 years

Build a LEGO ® car and race each other using the

power of air pressure!


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Mon 13 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 14 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm


LEGO ® zipline racers

8–12 years

Build a flying LEGO ® creation to zoom along our zip

line in a destructive physics challenge!


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Fri 17 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Learn the art of relief printmaking with this simple

technique that utilises LEGO ® bricks to make quick

and impactful geometric designs. No experience with

printmaking (or LEGO ® ) required.


Branch Date Time


LEGO ® robotics

8–12 years

Love LEGO ® ? Love robots? Join us for an interactive

and hands-on session where you’ll build and program

your own robots using LEGO ® bricks and drag-anddrop

code!


Branch Date Time

The Pines Tue 18 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Spheros are the ultimate rolling robots, wrapped

in a robust shell, and loaded with programming

superpowers. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the

world of coding using a playful visual language, and

use these brainy orbs to play games and complete

challenges.


Branch Date Time


The Pines Fri 21 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Bitsy a free game engine

that lets you build little 2D

games, worlds and stories

online. In this workshop,

you’ll get to use this tool

to make pixel art and code

basic game play. Perfect for

beginners.


Branch Date Time


Box Hill Mon 17 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Laser etched badges

All ages: drop-in session

Using our Emblaser 2 Laser cutter we will etch your

drawings into wooden badges that you can take

home. Stop by anytime during the session.

All welcome!

LEGO ® stop motion animation

8–12 years

Build a LEGO ® scene and bring it to life with the

magic of stop motion animation.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Wed 22 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm


The Pines Fri 24 Oct 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Mega marble run

8–12 years

Set up a giant marble run with our incredible

Gravitrax marble system – see physics in action as

you build and test your creations.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Mon 24 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 10 Sep 3.00pm – 4.30pm

Vermont South Tue 25 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm


Box Hill Fri 28 Nov 4.15pm – 5.15pm



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youth 12–17 years | WHAT’S ON

YOUTH

12–17 YEARS

YA write

Do you like writing? Each month we’ll tackle a new

writing exercise to test your creativity, and we also

continue a story that everyone contributes to at

home. You can start a new piece each month, or

bring along something you’ve already started.


Branch Date Time

Online, via

Zoom

Tue 9 Sep

Tue 14 Oct

Tue 11 Nov

4.30pm – 5.15pm

4.30pm – 5.15pm

4.30pm – 5.15pm

Study support program

ONLINE!

Can’t make it to the library, but need help with your

high school homework? You can book a 30-minute

Zoom session on Tuesday nights for one-on-one

assistance from our volunteer tutors. Library staff

will moderate these sessions. Bookings are limited to

fortnightly only.

Runs during school terms only.


Branch Date Time

Online, via

Zoom

Tuesdays

4.00pm – 6.00pm

Strategy board games

Join us for this monthly program as we play tabletop

games at the Box Hill Library.

Test your wits with strategy board games like Ticket

to Ride or Forbidden Island. Beginners welcome!


Branch Date Time

Role-playing games

Join us as we delve into a world of fantasy and

magic with the legendary role-playing game of

Dungeons & Dragons! Feel free to drop in or out at

any time during the session. If you’re new to any of

the games, our staff member can help you out and

show you how it’s done. Beginners welcome!


Box Hill study support

program


Mon 13 Oct

Mon 10 Nov

5.30pm – 7.00pm

5.30pm – 7.00pm

Branch Date Time


Mon 27 Oct

5.30pm – 7.00pm

Need help with your high school homework? This

free program supported by tutors and a librarian

provides help with most subject areas. Includes

access to free wi-fi and printing at Box Hill Library.

Mon 24 Nov

5.30pm – 7.00pm

Runs during school terms only.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thursdays 4.00pm – 6.00pm

YA = Young Adults



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Check the schedule for special events, tournaments, workshops and demos.

Make sure you book in advance for our Makerspace workshops.

Other events are open to all.

Games

Day

2025

Nunawading

Library

MAKERSPACE

Make a video game

with Bitsy

Bitsy is a free game engine that lets you build

little 2D games, worlds and stories online. In this

workshop, you’ll get to use this tool to make pixel art

and code basic game play.

Perfect for beginners.


Ages Date Time

10–14 years Sat 29 Nov 12.00pm – 1.00pm

15+ years Sat 29 Nov 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Indie developers panel

Ever wondered what it takes to design your own

game? Our panel of industry experts have all

published their own independent games. After

the panel, there’ll be an opportunity to meet the

devs one-on-one and ask your pressing questions!

Register now to receive reminders and updates, or

just show up on the day.


Ages Date Time

All ages Sat 29 Nov 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Wizards and Warlords

LARP demo

Experience the magic of Wizards and Warlords –

a live action role playing (LARP) game. Players from

the game will demonstrate a mock battle, followed

by a chance for you to take up a sword or wield

sorcery yourself.


Ages Date Time

All ages Sat 29 Nov 2.00pm – 2.30pm

‘Gaming?!’ – A parents’ Q&A

with GameAware

Join Andrew from GameAware, to discover the pros

and cons of your kid’s gaming. He’ll answer your

questions about gaming and show you why they

play so much! Register now to receive reminders

and updates, or just show up on the day.


Ages Date Time

Adults Sat 29 Nov 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Games Day is for ALL ages, providing an

inclusive and welcoming space for anyone

who loves gaming in all its formats.

We’ve got a packed 4-hour schedule of

events and free play all day.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Sat 29 Nov 12.00pm – 4.00pm

Free play 12–4pm

• Console games and virtual reality

• Video game tournaments

• Role playing board games and party

games

• Displays and demonstrations from the

games developers themselves



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ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

Spring into the Library for school holiday fun!

Program available for viewing Monday 8 September 2025

Bookings starts Monday 15 September 2025

PROGRAMS WILL RUN DURING SCHOOL TERM.

EAL reading group: Beginner

Join our EAL Reading Group for early learners

and improve your English reading, pronunciation

and vocabulary! This free program will help you

practise your English reading and speaking skills

in a friendly group setting, while we read a book

together.

These sessions run during school terms at Box Hill

Library. Please register to secure your place!


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mondays 2.00pm – 2.45pm

EAL reading group:

Intermediate

Would you like to improve your English skills?

Practise your English pronunciation and increase

your vocabulary? Join us for a free 9 week program

to practise English by reading a book as a group.

This program is suitable for people with lowerintermediate

English skills. Native speakers and

EAL learners welcome.

These sessions run during school terms at

Doncaster Library. Please register to secure

your place!


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.30am

EAL= English as Additional Language

English conversation circle

Practise 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.

These sessions run during school terms.

Please register to secure your place!


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Saturdays 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Doncaster Thursdays 10.00am – 11.00am

Vermont South Fridays 2.00pm – 2.45pm


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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON

WRITING &

LITERATURE

AUTHOR TALKS

I Hear Motion: Bands That

Soundtrack our Lives 1980-89

with Jane Gazzo

Rewind to the 1980s—an unforgettable era of

Hawke, big hair, bold fashion, and the pulsing beat

of new-wave synth-pop. Join Jane for a nostalgic

dive into I Hear Motion, a vivid celebration of the

Aussie bands that defined a decade. From Models

and Machinations to Wa Wa Nee, Real Life, and

Boom Crash Opera, these were the acts that lit up

Countdown and sound tracked our Sunday nights—

and our lives. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories,

wild ride of fame, and what happened when the

music stopped. With rare photos and untold tales of

music, mayhem, and break-ups, this talk is a must for

lovers of Aussie music and ‘80s pop culture.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Mon 22 Sep 6.30pm – 7.30pm

A Simple Urban Life:

Introduction to Being

Self-Sufficient on an

Urban Block

with Craig Castree

Join award-winning horticulturist and author Craig

Castree as he shares practical tips on how to live a

more self-sufficient, sustainable life—right from your

suburban backyard. With over 45 years of experience

in edible gardening and organic food growing, Craig

will guide you through the basics of creating your

own productive garden, no matter your space.

Discover how to turn your urban block into a thriving

source of fresh, homegrown food.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 1 Oct 10.30am – 12.00pm

author talks

Planting for Native Birds,

Bees and Butterflies

with Jaclyn Crupi

Want to help the native wildlife in your area but

don’t know how to start? Jaclyn Crupi is a gardener,

garden educator, editor, bookseller and author who

will show us that protecting and fostering precious

native wildlife starts in our own backyards. Jaclyn

will provide loads of practical advice for experienced

gardeners and novices alike.


Branch Date Time

The Pines Wed 8 Oct 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Saffron Incorporated:

The Original King of the

Cross and 50 Years of Sex,

Show Business, Murder and

Mayhem

with Stuart Coupe (in conversation

with Claire Halliday)

Join music industry legend Stuart Coupe as he

delves into the dark heart of Australian showbiz and

crime. From nightclubs and rock’n’roll to gangsters,

drugs, crooked cops, and standover men, Coupe

reveals the gripping true story of Abe Saffron, the

original King of the Cross. Part true crime, part music

history, Saffron Incorporated is a wild, unforgettable

account of how the entertainment industry became

dangerously entwined with the criminal underworld.

Presented in conversation with Claire Halliday.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Tue 14 Oct 6.30pm – 7.30pm



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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON

author talks

Under the Same Moon

with Peter Mitchell

A powerful and moving author talk that brings to light

a rarely told chapter of Australia’s wartime history.

Under the Same Moon follows the gripping true

story of a group of Australian soldiers unexpectedly

stranded in the Middle East and diverted to Java—

just as it teeters on the edge of chaos. As these men

face the unknown, their families back home are left in

silence, grappling with fear and uncertainty. Through

deeply personal accounts, this book shines a light on

the courage, confusion, and quiet endurance of both

the soldiers and their loved ones—united by hope,

and the same moon hanging over them all.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 20 Oct 6.30pm – 7.30pm

The Deadly Dispute:

A Tea Ladies Mystery

with Amanda Hampson

Join us at Doncaster Library for an engaging

evening with acclaimed author Amanda Hampson

as she introduces The Deadly Dispute, the latest

instalment in her award-winning Tea Ladies series.

Set in 1967 Sydney, this cosy crime novel reunites

readers with the intrepid tea ladies—Hazel, Betty, and

Irene as they uncover secrets, scandals, and sticky

situations. Amanda will share insights into her writing

journey, the resurgence of cosy crime fiction, and

the art of crafting compelling mysteries. Don’t miss

this opportunity to delve into a world of intrigue and

nostalgia.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 27 Oct 6.30pm – 7.30pm

DEMENTIA

ACTION WEEK

Stories that spark

memories

Join us for a special Book Chat during

Dementia Action Week as we explore how

stories, both fictional and real can support

memory, connection, and joy. We’ll highlight

heartwarming reads that gently explore themes

of dementia, identity, and reminiscence, and

invite participants to share books and stories

that evoke cherished memories.

This is a relaxed and welcoming session,

open to everyone, including people living with

dementia, carers, family members, and anyone

interested in the power of books to spark

conversation and connection.


Branch Date Time

The Round Wed 17 Sep 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Book chat

Are you an enthusiastic reader of fiction or nonfiction

books? Are you one who loves to talk about what

you’ve read to like-minded people? Then we’d love

you to join our Book Chat. The discussion will led

by a librarian from the branch, but you can come

prepared to talk about a good book you have read

lately and would like to recommend to others.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill 3rd Friday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Bulleen 2nd Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Nunawading 2nd Thursday 2.00pm – 3.30pm

The Pines 1st Friday 10.15am – 11.15am

Vermont South 2nd Thursday 10.30am – 11.30am

Warrandyte 2nd Friday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Evening book chat

The joy of reading is shared with fellow readers, with

discussion being led by a branch librarian. No matter

what you’ve been reading, come along to share

what you’ve read, or learn what others recommend.

Reading across all genres and formats, fiction and

non-fiction, audio and eBooks.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster (in

person and via

Zoom)

Wed 3 Sep

Wed 1 Oct

Wed 5 Nov

6.30pm – 8.00pm

6.30pm – 8.00pm

6.30pm – 8.00pm

Friends of the Library (FOL)

book sale

All ages

The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Friends of the

Library group pre-loved book sale is on again!

Who doesn’t love a book sale? Grab some great

bargain books and help support the fabulous work

of our ‘Friends of the Library’ All proceeds support

library special programs and services.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Sat 25 Oct 10.00am – 1.00pm



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WHAT’S ON | WRITING & LITERATURE

WORLD MENTAL

HEALTH DAY

Writing workshop:

Memoirs and mental health

with Jacqui Swallow

Ever wanted to experience the catharsis of

writing your personal story? Jacqui Swallow

(author of The Bipolar Runner) will share

her experiences and insights in a one-hour

workshop. Learn the importance of vulnerability,

individuality and authenticity in creating

connections between author and reader.

This special session is held in recognition of

World Mental Health Day, promoting the power

of storytelling for healing and awareness.


Branch Date Time


LGBTQIA+ social/book

discussion group

If you identify as LGBTQIA+ or an ally and love books

(especially those with Queer themes or authors)

then this is the group for you! This twice-monthly

gathering aims to connect the LGBTQIA+ community

within a safe, supportive environment. Come and

share a book, a book-related activity, or even some

writing of your own. This group welcomes diversity

in all forms, including people from culturally diverse

communities and people with a disability.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South

1st and 3rd

Tuesday

Shakespeare

A read-aloud experience!

6.30pm – 7.30pm

Come to the library to enjoy some classic literature in

a read-aloud experience! You can listen to others or

join in reading passages written by The Bard.

Each session will be led by a branch librarian and

as a group we will take turns reading. Attend as a

reader, or a listener/spectator.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 9 Sep 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Tue 7 Oct

Silent book club

6.00pm – 8.00pm

Need a break from the noise? Join us for Silent Book

Club — a calm, cozy hour dedicated to uninterrupted

reading. Bring your own book or pick one of ours, find

a comfortable spot, and settle in. There’s no assigned

reading, no group discussion, and no pressure to

speak. Just you, your book, and the quiet company of

fellow readers.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 27 Nov 6.30pm – 7.30pm

LIFESTYLE

& LEARNING

CREATIVE LIVING

MID-AUTUMN

FESTIVAL

Tai chi and qigong

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with

a relaxing Tai Chi workshop designed to

harmonise body and mind. This session will

guide you through breathing techniques,

gentle limbering and stretching, and introduce

Baduanjin (The Eight Brocade Qigong)—a

simple yet powerful Qigong routine. You’ll

also experience basic Tai Chi movements,

all performed at a calming, meditative pace.

A perfect way to unwind and connect with

tradition. Suitable for all fitness levels.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 9 Oct 10.00am – 11.00am

DIWALI

Ayurveda workshop

Celebrate Diwali with a special workshop on

Ayurveda, one of the most powerful mind-body

health systems. Learn how to restore balance

through diet, lifestyle, yoga, and breathing.

Discover how aligning with nature and her

seasons can support your well-being.

This informative and practical session is

a perfect way to honour Diwali’s focus on

renewal, light, and inner harmony.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 23 Oct 10.00am – 11.00am



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WHAT’S ON | LIFESTYLE & LEARNING

LIFESTYLE & LEARNING | WHAT’S ON

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Welcome

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Welcome

Building a culture of welcome

This September, join our library and Manningham Council as we

celebrate our multicultural community with events and activities

for all. There’s lots to look forward to including food, dancing and

multicultural story times (see pages 5 & 6).

CREATIVE LIVING

Watercolour flowers

Local artist Kim Miatke from Calla Collective will

teach you simple watercolour techniques and tricks

to create pretty watercolour florals and foliage.

With these tools under your belt, you will then create

your own beautiful watercolour garden piece.


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Greek dance workshop

Celebrate Welcoming Week with a joyful

introduction to Greek dance! This beginnerfriendly

workshop invites you to step, spin, and

smile your way through traditional dances in a

fun and supportive environment. No experience

needed—just a willingness to move and enjoy

the rhythms of Greek culture. Come along, and

experience the spirit of connection through

dance!


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Wed 17 Sep 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Persian dips

with Mahshid Babzartabi

As part of Welcoming Week, join us at

Warrandyte Library for a delicious celebration

of culture and community through food!

Experience the rich flavours of Persian cuisine

in a free, live cooking demonstration.

We invite everyone – from seasoned cooks

to curious beginners – to explore the tastes

and stories that bring people together. Let’s

share, learn, and connect over food while we

affirm the importance of building welcoming

and inclusive communities – for our shared

future.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Tue 16 Sep 11.00am – 12.00pm

Branch Date Time

Blackburn Wed 10 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

Rice urn making

Join us for a lively and meaningful Rice Clay Urn-

Making Workshop! Using natural, biodegradable rice

clay, we’ll shape beautiful urns while opening up real,

heartfelt conversations about end-of-life choices.

It’s creative, it’s thoughtful- and yes, it’s fun. Make

something beautiful. Talk about what matters.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Sat 13 Sep 10.00am – 11.30am

Coffee appreciation

There is more that goes into your daily cup of coffee

than you realise! Coffee is one of the most complex

drinks on the planet and the journey it takes from

seed to cup is extraordinary.

This Coffee Appreciation workshop will take you

through that process and give you a new-found

appreciation for the quality of coffee we have in

Melbourne. Also get tips and tricks from a seasoned

professional to help you make better coffee at home.

We will be serving filter coffee at this event!


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 10 Nov 10.30am – 11.30am

Introduction to feng shui

Explore the power of traditional Feng Shui and

Chinese astrology in this engaging workshop led by

Master Edgar Lok Tin Yung. Discover how to apply

spatial energy principles—direction, position, Qi flow,

YinYang, and the Five Elements—to enhance your

home or office environment. Perfect for anyone

seeking actionable insight, this session offers

clear examples, tips, and guidance to transform

your space and elevate well-being through ancient

Chinese wisdom.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Thu 27 Nov 10.30am – 11.30am

Chinese brush calligraphy

Discover the art of traditional Chinese brush

calligraphy in this relaxed 60-minute class. Suitable

for beginners and hobbyists alike, you’ll learn the

basics of Kai Shu and Clerical Script, with guided

strokes, writing techniques, and time to practise at

your own pace. All materials and word templates are

provided. You’ll also learn simple framing techniques

to display your finished work at home.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Fri 28 Nov 11.00am – 12.00pm

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GARDENING & NATURE

WHITEHORSE

HERITAGE WEEK

DNA trends in family

history research

with Family History Connections

Curious about where you come from? DNA testing

is changing the way we explore family history. Once

used mainly in science and medicine, it’s now a

powerful tool for uncovering ancestors, connecting

with relatives, and confirming or challenging what

we think we know about our roots. When combined

with traditional research, DNA can reveal surprising

stories and offer a deeper understanding of identity.

This session looks at how DNA is transforming

genealogy — making it more accessible, more

personal, and more fascinating than ever.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 15 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

A history of Melbourne

racewear

with fashion historian

Nicole Jenkins

Step into the stylish world of racewear with fashion

historian Nicole Jenkins. In this lively illustrated

talk, discover how Melbourne’s race day fashion

evolved—elegant, bold, and sometimes wild—shaped

by weather, trends, and London flair. Come along and

be inspired!


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 17 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

Gardening Q&A

Join Kaye Roberts-Palmer of Blue Bee Garden

Design for an engaging Q&A session. A passionate

presenter and community advocate, Kaye has a

wealth of experience in all things gardening, including

pest control, plant selection, petfriendly gardens,

beneficial insects, veggie patch tips, super soil,

pruning techniques, and more. As founder of the

‘Save Our Citrus Melbourne’ campaign, she brings

practical, inspiring advice. Bring your gardening

questions and learn to grow with confidence at this

informative, friendly event!

Note: Email your gardening question to Bulleen

Library at bul@wml.vic.gov.au prior to the event (one

question per confirmed registration).


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Sat 27 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

Grow your own cut flowers

Flowers bring joy and beauty to our lives. But did

you know that most cut flowers sold in Australia are

imported? A shift is underway towards locally grown

flowers, including blooms grown in backyards. Join

Sustainable Gardening Australia to learn how to grow

your own cut flowers. The session covers choosing

the best location, soil preparation, what to grow

when, and tips for getting the best blooms from what

you grow.

This event is supported by North East Link Program’s

North East Community Fund.


Branch Date Time


DEMENTIA

ACTION WEEK

Therapeutic gardening

with Kevin Heinze Grow

Discover how gardening can grow more than just

plants. In this one-hour session, we’ll explore the

principles and practical applications of therapeutic

horticulture—using plants and gardening-based

activities to support health, wellbeing, and

connection.

Learn how horticulture can be used in a variety

of settings to enhance general wellbeing, reduce

stress, and support people living with conditions

such as dementia and mental health challenges.

Event will include Auslan interpretation.


Branch Date Time




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Electrify Your Life!

Electrify your life

Drop In Information Sessions

Curious about going all-electric? Drop in and talk

with Manningham Council staff to learn more about

how the Solar Savers program can make the process

easier.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 11 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

The Pines Wed 15 Oct 10.30am – 11.30am

Electrify your home and save

Learn from Lucinda, an accredited home energy

assessor, about how you could save money by

switching from gas to electric appliances, understand

heat pump technology, and explore key appliance

upgrades including heating, hot water, and cooktops

at this home electrification workshop. Find out what

rebates and Council programs are available, and how

to plan your home upgrades to go fully electric.

Registration: tinyurl.com/WMLELEC

Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 29 Sep 11.00am – 12.00pm

电气化你的家 , 放棄煤气用具 ,

令你更省錢

Mandarin( 中文 )

向认证专家学习热泵技术 , 并学习如何升级您家中的

供暖、热水系统和炉灶。了解有哪些政府补助可以

帮助您将房屋升级为全电住宅。时间 :9 月 29 日星期

一 , 上午 11 点至中午 12 点 ( 英语 ) 或下午 12:15 至下

午 1:15( 中文 ) 地点 :Bert Lewis 会议室 ( 楼上 ),

Box Hill 图书馆 , 地址 :Box Hill Whitehorse 路 1040

号价格 : 免费。需预订。

Registration: tinyurl.com/WMLELEC

Branch Date Time


Liveable homes:

Summer comfort

Join expert presenter Lucinda and learn practical

strategies to optimise your home and appliances for

summer comfort.

Registration: tinyurl.com/3znazese

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 30 Oct 10.00am – 12.00pm

Electrify your life with

Solar Savers

Solar Savers makes it easy to go all-electric,

with quality products and trusted suppliers. Join

Manningham Council and the Solar Savers team to

learn about new products, suppliers and discounts

in 2025.

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yvrhbw4p

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 20 Nov 10.30am – 12.00pm

HEALTH & WELLBEING

EMERGENCY

PREPAREDNESS

Be ready, stay safe

Emergency information and

warnings

Join us at the Warrandyte Library for a free event that

could help save lives!

Learn how to stay informed and prepared during

emergencies with powerful apps and alert systems

right on your smartphone. Discover the best tools

for weather warnings, natural disasters, and local

alerts. And get expert tips on customising them for

your needs. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting

started, this workshop is for everyone.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Tue 9 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

Learn to save a life

with Ambulance Victoria

Join us this October for a special Shocktober session

with Ambulance Victoria! This engaging and handson

session will teach you the basics of CPR and

how to confidently use an AED (Automated External

Defibrillator)—essential skills that could one day help

you save a life. Whether you’re a complete beginner

or just need a refresher, come along and learn from

the experts in a supportive, community-focused

environment. It’s free, practical, and could make all

the difference in an emergency.


Branch Date Time

The Pines Tue 7 Oct 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Prepare to leave in an

emergency

Information session with

Emergency Consultants

Would you be ready to leave your home in 5 minutes

or less during an emergency?

Join this free, practical session led by Emergency

Consultants and learn how to prepare for bushfires,

storms, floods, and other unexpected events.

You’ll discover:

• What to pack in an emergency kit

• How to create a simple evacuation plan

• Tips for protecting loved ones, pets, and important

documents

Feel more confident, calm, and prepared—before you

ever need to be.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 13 Nov 10.30am – 11.30am


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health & wellbeing

health & wellbeing

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Take a breath: 10 seconds of calm –

an invitation to pause

In the midst of stress, anxiety, and the constant

noise of daily life, what if just 10 seconds could

bring you back to calm? As part of Mental

Health Week, this peaceful and practical session

introduces a simple, powerful breathing practice

designed to ease anxiety, reduce stress, and

help you welcome calm and clarity – anytime,

anywhere.

No experience is needed. Just bring yourself.

Discover how small, intentional moments can

help you feel more present, more capable, and

more at ease. Take a deep breath. You’re invited.

Come and see what 10 seconds can do.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Fri 10 Oct 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Healthy ageing

Pop up

Manningham Council will be holding a community

pop-up session at The Pines Library to discuss

Healthy Ageing. Come along for advice on diet and

lifestyle for seniors.


Branch Date Time

Pines Wed 19 Nov 10.00am – 12.00pm

Branching out:

Family history research

A family history monthly program led by our

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.

In-person sessions are held on the 1st Tuesday of

each month. Note: November session will be held on

a Thursday due to Melbourne Cup.

Registration: Required, register online

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 2 Sep 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Tue 7 Oct

Thu 6 Nov

2.00pm – 3.30pm

2.00pm – 3.30pm

Meet a speechie

Join us for a Speechie Library Talk in November with

Chloe Wong, a bilingual Speech Pathologist from

Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy!

Chloe will read from the Speech Pathology Australia

Book of the Year and share simple, practical ways

to read with children aged 0–5 to support their

language and learning. They’ll also discuss the

benefits of reading in your home language and

how bilingualism can support brain development,

communication, and cultural connection from an

early age.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 10 Nov 11.30am – 12.30pm

Understanding multiple

sclerosis

join us for a health education talk with Jane, an MS

Nurse from MS Plus to learn more about multiple

sclerosis (MS). This session will cover what MS is,

how it is diagnosed, common symptoms, treatment

options, and the range of support services available

through MS Plus — including those provided locally

at the MS Plus Blackburn Wellbeing Hub. Whether

you or someone you care about is living with MS,

or you’re simply wanting to better understand the

condition, this talk will provide reliable, up-to-date

information and time for questions.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 17 Nov 2.00pm – 3.00pm



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GAMES &

HOBBIES

CAREER GROWTH

Career, employment and

training support service

A qualified Career Practitioner from the Box Hill

Institute Skills and Job Centre will be available at the

Vermont South Library fortnightly on Tuesdays from

1–3 pm, offering free 45-minute one-on-one career

services, including:

• Career planning sessions

• Resume assistance

• Job search help

• Interview coaching

• Course and training information

If you’re seeking a career change, updating your

resume, applying for jobs or courses, book your free

session today!


Branch Date Time

Vermont South

Tuesdays

fortnightly

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Skills for Education and

Employment (SEE) program

Information session

Want to improve your English, literacy, numeracy, or

digital skills? Join our free information session on the

Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program.

The SEE program, delivered by AMES Australia, offers

training to help you build the skills needed for work or

further study. In this session, you’ll learn about:

• Who can join the program

• What the program offers

• How to enrol


Branch Date Time


Craft swap

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery,

buttons, wool, lace sewing patterns, craft books,

paints brushes, zips needles, cards, 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.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 1 Sep All day

Mon 6 Oct

Mon 3 Nov

All day

All day

Yarners: Craft and chat

Join us at this drop in style session for a morning of

crafting and conversation at the library! Bring your

own craft to work on while chatting with others from

our friendly group of crafters. Crafts of all types

welcome; needlepoint, knitting, crochet, tatting,

cross-stitch, drawing, anything at all! (Psst! You can

come along just to have a chat).


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm

Scrabble club

Make some new friends as you enjoy a game

of Scrabble, some fun, and a bit of competition

each week.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Fridays 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Warrandyte Thursdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Jigsaw puzzle swap

Bring along your (gently used, complete) jigsaw

puzzle and swap it for a brand new one!

All ages and skill levels welcome.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Saturdays Opening hours

Vermont South Saturdays Opening hours

Knit and connect!

Join us for weekly catch-ups and one-off knitting

events! Knit and share ideas.

Knitters of all abilities welcome – BYO knitting.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Saturdays 10.30am – 1.00pm



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VICTORIAN

SENIORS

FESTIVAL

SILENT DISCO

A celebration for LGBTI+ seniors 50+ and allies

Join us for a relaxed and joyful evening of music,

movement, and connection at our fun and friendly

Silent Disco—headphones on, good vibes all around!

We’ll dance through the decades with uplifting

tracks from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, guided by gentle

commentary and playful prompts.

Whether you feel like moving a little or a lot,

this event is all about enjoying yourself in great

company.

What to expect:

• Classic dance hits and feel-good favourites

• Light, optional movement—suitable for all fitness

levels

• A fun, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere

• Time to connect, move, and celebrate together

• Refreshments and light supper provided

• Headphones are supplied.

Come solo or bring friends. Just bring your sense of

fun and be part of something fabulous!

Proudly supported by the Victorian Seniors Festival

& Whitehorse Positive Ageing.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 10 Oct 6.00pm – 8.00pm

ALL ABOUT TECH

BEGINNER

Smartphone/tablet Q&A

Drop in session

Do you have a smartphone or tablet and have a

question on how to do something? This informal

Q&A drop-in session will give you the opportunity to

ask our librarian for help. Learn accessibility settings,

how to download an app or how to use the calendar

for reminders. Join with others at this roundtable

Tech Help session; their question may be something

you would also like to know.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 6 Oct 10.00am – 11.00am

Digital Room at Doncaster

Hands-on learning session

Join our hands-on learning sessions in the Digital

Room! Book a 30-minute 1:1 with a branch librarian

to learn how to digitise family photos, convert VHS

tapes, and navigate our equipment. Bring a friend

along! Bookings are essential.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 10 Oct 9.00am – 9.30am

9.30am – 10.00am

10.00am – 10.30am

10.30am – 11.00am

11.00am – 11.30am

11.30am – 12.00pm

victorian SENIORS FESTIVAL | WHAT’S ON

eMagazines & eBooks

Learn how to access the Library’s collection

of eBooks using Libby and eMagazines using

Pressreader. Bring along your device, membership

card and pin/password.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Thu 16 Oct 10.00am – 11.00am

Languages online

Explore a variety of language websites and Apps that

you can use to assist you in mastering a second,

third or fourth language! Keep up your practice every

day and become truly multi-lingual – or at least travel

ready.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 16 Oct 10.30am – 11.15am

Communicating online

Zoom, WhatsApp, Facetime and

more

Do you use your smartphone to make voice calls and

not much more? Whether you’re travelling or you’ve

got loved ones in far off places, new technology can

help you connect from afar! Find out how to make

video calls, send messages and more.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 22 Oct 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Bulleen Fri 24 Oct 10.30am – 11.30am



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WHAT’S ON | victorian SENIORS FESTIVAL

victorian SENIORS FESTIVAL | WHAT’S ON

ALL ABOUT TECH

GARDENING & NATURE

Navigating and

troubleshooting MyGov

Join Services Australia for a practical, hands-on

workshop designed to help you navigate MyGov

with confidence. Learn how to create a MyGov

account, link Centrelink, make claims online, upload

documents, and understand the passkey feature.

Whether you’re new to MyGov or just need a

refresher, this session is for you!


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Wed 22 Oct 11.00am – 12.00pm

Train your brain

Keep your brain young, flexible and active by playing

games on your device that are designed to improve

your cognitive function and overall brain heath.


Branch Date Time

The Pines Wed 22 Oct 2.30pm – 3.30pm

How to scan photos, negs

and slides

Got old slides or VHS tapes? Join our group session

to learn how to scan slides, negatives, and photos,

plus convert audio and VHS tapes to digital formats

using equipment at the library. After attending

the session, you’ll be able to use the Digital Room

equipment at Doncaster Library to digitise your own

items!

Discovering the WML app

Discover how to navigate and make the most of

the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries app on your

mobile device.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Fri 24 Oct 3.30pm – 4.30pm

ADVANCED

YouTube

Discover the depth of material available within

YouTube! Movies, documentaries, commentaries,

fun and educational. Learn a new craft, learn how

to change a tyre, quirky channels with farmers and

their daily tasks on a bison ranch or live broadcasts

of planes at Sydney airport. Deep dive into a topic

of choice, take tours of famous or infamous places.

Subscriptions and notifications explained.


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill

Community Space

Wed 22 Oct

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Backyard birds of Warrandyte

All ages

Join us for a presentation by John Harris, Principal

Ecological Consultant at Wildlife Experiences to learn

more about the local birds of Warrandyte. John has

worked in both the environmental and educational

sectors, so this session is sure to be engaging and

interesting! The presentation will get you prepared

for the upcoming Aussie Bird Count which is run

each year by Bird Life Australia and supported by

Manningham. All level of bird knowledge is welcome.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Tue 14 Oct 11.00am – 12.00pm

Fascinating insects –

their stories & behaviour

with Wendy Clark

Explore the miniature world of insects through

stunning up-close photographs taken around

Blackburn. Learn the fascinating stories behind these

tiny creatures and their remarkable behaviours. Meet

beetles that mimic wasps, Vampire Ants, Pincer

Wasps, Cuckoo Wasps, and more. Discover moths

where the males and wingless females look nothing

alike. See dancing Bark Lice, sci-fi-like baby beetles,

net-casting spiders, and ants that farm aphids—plus

many more surprises from the insect world!


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Mon 20 Oct 10.30am – 11.30am

How to grow tomatoes

successfully

with Kevin Heinze Grow

Learn how to grow your own tomatoes successfully

with the experts from Kevin Heinze Grow. Ripe, juicy

spring-fresh tomatoes, ready to add to any meal.


Branch Date Time

Pines Wed 22 Oct 2.30pm – 3.30pm


Branch Date Time




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WHAT’S ON | victorian SENIORS FESTIVAL

HEALTH & WELLBEING

End of life doula

Have you considered where and how you’d like to

be cared for at the end of life, who you would like to

have with you and where you prefer to die?

Do you need assistance getting started on:

• your Advanced Care Directive,

• your Funeral Care Plan, and

• legacy documents such as letters to your loved

ones?

End of Life Doula Yvonne will take you through a

comprehensive checklist to give you peace of mind

that your loved ones have all the information they

may need should the time come.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Tue 7 Oct 10.30am – 11.30am

Waste and recycling 101

Want to learn what you put into your bins and where

it goes? Keen to find out how to reduce your waste

at home? Or simply want to get some of your tricky

waste questions answered? Come along for an

informative session and Q&A with Council’s Waste

Education Officer.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 13 Oct 1.30pm – 2.30pm


Wills and Powers of Attorney

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.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Mon 13 Oct 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Morning movie matinee

The Great Escaper

Starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson

In the summer of 2014, a spirited World War II

veteran escapes his care home and sets off on a

deeply personal journey to Normandy, determined to

attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. As

he retraces the steps of his past, this heart-warming

and poignant tale celebrates courage, memory, and

the enduring power of honouring those who served.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 29 Oct 10.30am – 12.00pm

MAKERSPACE

ADULT




Maker Club

Join us for a drop in self-directed Makerspace

session! This is an opportunity to explore and

expand upon the skills you have learned, but to

also work on your own projects with other makers

in the community. Matthew and Saskia will be

on board to discuss and workshop your creative

projects in a fun, casual setting and provide

access to some Makerspace tools and machines

(if available).


Branch Date Time


3D printing and design with

pixel art

Learn how to design effective pixel art and then turn

them into 3D models using clever software.


Wed 17 Sep

Wed 15 Oct

Wed 29 Oct

Wed 12 Nov

Branch Date Time

3.00pm – 4.00pm

3.00pm – 4.00pm

3.00pm – 4.00pm

3.00pm – 4.00pm


Drop in: Laser etched badges

Using our Emblaser 2 Laser cutter we will etch your

drawings into wooden badges that you can take

home. Stop by anytime during the session.

All welcome!


Branch Date Time




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Greeting cards with Cricut

Interested in learning more about the Cricut cutting

machines? Come along for this simple greeting card

project and create a customisable and easy to fold

design.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 12 Sep 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Introduction to counted

cross stitch

Comprised of X-shaped stitches across a grid, cross

stitch is a classic form of counted thread embroidery

that is experiencing a resurgence. Cross stitch

projects are often sold as kits, but you can also

design your own project using Stitch Fiddle, a handy

online tools. In this session, we’ll introduce you to

cross stitch and show you how to design your own

bespoke projects in the future.


Origami pumpkin

baskets

join us for a fun Halloween

workshop where you’ll fold

your own awesome origami

pumpkin baskets to fill with treats!


Branch Date Time

The Pines Tue 21 Oct 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Introduction to sewing

machines: Tote bag

Ever wanted to learn to use a sewing machine? This

is the perfect staring point. In this workshop, we’ll

introduce you to the sewing machine and basic

sewing construction techniques to make your own

tote bag. No previous experience required!


Introduction to Himmeli

Branch Date Time

The Round Wed 8 Oct 1.15pm – 2.45pm

Kirigami fold out cards

Kirigama is a form of Japanese paper craft

incorporating pop up elements. With the help of

our Cricut machine we’ll be constructing detailed

geometric folds.


Branch Date Time


Wed 29 Oct

1.15pm – 2.45pm

Himmeli is a traditional Finnish ornament, a mobile

decoration, made out of straw and reeds. Come

along to make your own hanging ornament.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 7 Nov 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Box Hill Fri 14 Nov 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Branch Date Time


Box Hill Fri 19 Sep 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Nunawading Wed 15 Oct 1.15pm – 2.45pm

Bookbinding: Tab bound

books

Tab binding is a versatile and simple ‘no-sew’ way

to create your own unique books and journals from

paper and fabric. Together, we’ll make our own

creative journals for each participant to take home.

No previous skills required!


Branch Date Time

Introduction to chainmaille:

Earrings

For those looking for a challenge, come along and

learn how to make ornamental chainmaille! Using

metal rings and a pair of pliers you’ll learn how to

make a beautiful pair of earrings.


Vinyl stickers with Cricut

Using our Cricut cutting machine, we’ll design and

cut custom vinyl stickers that you can take home.


Box Hill Mon 6 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm

The Pines Tue 7 Oct 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm

Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 10 Oct 1.00pm – 2.30pm

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eLEARNING &

TECHNOLOGY

BEGINNER

How to spot a scam

Scams are, unfortunately, an increasingly common part

of our everyday lives. Learn about some of the types

of scams that you may encounter. We will give you

tips for recognising, avoiding and reporting scams.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 15 Sep 9.00am – 10.00am

Nature apps

Discover how smartphones can enhance your

outdoor adventures. Learn the benefits of using

nature apps, the differences between them, and

how to install and use iNaturalist. We’ll also explore

top apps for birdwatching, frog identification, and

stargazing.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 22 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

eBooks & eAudio

Learn how to access the Library’s collection of

eBooks and eAudiobooks on your devices.

Requirements: Your own device, Apple ID OR Google

Play ID, library card and PIN.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Thu 18 Sep 10.00am – 11.00am

So, you want to shop online?

Online shopping can be a great way to find a bargain

or access basic necessities from the comfort of your

own home. Our librarian will give you some useful

tips to help get you started shopping online. Find

out how you can get groceries and other products

delivered and learn some strategies to avoid scams.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Fri 19 Sep 10.30am – 11.30am

Photobooks 101

You have heard about photobooks and would like

to know a little more about what’s involved before

you create your own Photobook. We can help!

Come along to find out how you can make your own

photobook, and surprise someone for Christmas or a

special occasion.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 13 Nov 10.30am – 11.15am

Photobook creation

A Christmas gift idea

Give family and friends memories to cherish from

your old, or not so old, photos! With scanned or

existing digital images, learn how to create your own

Photobook. A great gift idea for Christmas.


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill

Community Space

Wed 26 Nov

1.00pm – 2.00pm



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INTERMEDIATE

Create with Canva

Design your own Christmas cards

Canva is a free web-based graphic design program

you can access from anywhere. Learn how to create

personalised cards to wow your family and friends

this Christmas season. Participants need to bring their

own laptop and know how to navigate the internet.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Fri 28 Nov 10.30am – 11.30am

DECLUTTERING

Declutter your Apple device!

Join this hands-on session to learn tips and tricks for

freeing up space on your Apple device. This session

is specifically for Apple users—please bring your

device along. Places are limited and bookings are

essential. A separate session is available for Android

device users.


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill

Community Space

Wed 10 Sep

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Declutter your Android device!

Join this hands-on session to learn tips and tricks

for freeing up space on your Android device. This

session is specifically for Android users—please bring

your device along. Places are limited and bookings

are essential. A separate session is available for

Apple device users.


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill

Community Space

Wed 24 Sep

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Selling on Facebook and

Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is the perfect option for

selling some Spring Cleaning clear-outs! In this

session, we will learn how to take and upload photos,

list items correctly, communicate with interested

buyers, and give your pre-loved goods the best

chance at a new home. Knowledge of Facebook app

is recommended.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Wed 5 Nov 2.00pm – 3.00pm


CHILDREN &

FAMILIES

Multicultural storytime

Arabic storytime 6

Greek storytime 6

Italian storytime 6

Mandarin storytime 5

Persian storytime 6

Children’s Week

Saturday family storytime 5

Box Hill Library’s

75th birthday

Family Fun Day 8

Spring highlights

Halloween green screen 9

Ways to play: Play-based

workshop for families 9

General programs

Auslan storytime 7

Baby karaoke 4

Book ninjas 7

LEGO ® club 7

Preschool storytime 5

Tiny tots 4

MAKERSPACE

YOUTH

3D pixel art 10

Ambient music jam 11

Balloon powered LEGO ®

cars 12

Drawing code: Ozobots 10

Laser etched badges 13

LEGO ® printmaking 12

LEGO ® robotics 12

LEGO ® stop motion

animation 12

LEGO ® zipline racers 12

Make a video game with

Bitsy 13

Mega marble run 13

Origami pumpkin baskets 11

Sphero coding challenge 13

Spring bobble heads 11

YOUTH

12–17 YEARS

Games Day 2025

‘Gaming?!’ – A parents’

Q&A 17

Indie developers panel 17

Make a video game with

Bitsy 17

Wizards and Warlords

LARP demo 17

General programs

Box Hill study support

program 14

Role-playing games 15

Strategy board games 15

Study support program

ONLINE! 14

YA write 14

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

EAL reading groups 19

English conversation

circle 19

WRITING &

LITERATURE

Author talks

A Simple Urban Life 20

I Hear Motion 20

Planting for Native Birds,

Bees and Butterflies 21

Saffron Incorporated 21

The Deadly Dispute:

A Tea Ladies Mystery 22

Under the Same Moon 22

Dementia Action Week

Stories that spark

memories 23

World Mental Health Day

Writing workshop:

Memoirs and mental

health 24

General programs

Book chat 23

Evening book chat 23

Friends of the Library

(FOL) book sale 23

LGBTQIA+ social/book

discussion group 24

Shakespeare 24

Silent book club 24

LIFESTYLE &

LEARNING

Creative living

Chinese brush calligraphy 27

Coffee appreciation 27

Introduction to feng shui 27

Rice urn making 27

Watercolour flowers 27

Mid-Autumn Festival

Tai chi and qigong 25

Diwali

Ayurveda workshop 25

Welcoming Week

Greek dance workshop 26

Persian dips 26

Whitehorse Heritage

Week

A history of Melbourne

racewear 28

DNA trends in family

history research 28

Gardening & nature

Gardening Q&A 29

Grow your own cut

flowers 29

Dementia Action Week

Therapeutic gardening 29

Electrify your life!

Electrify your home

and save 30

Electrify your life 30

Electrify your life with

Solar Savers 30

Liveable homes:

Summer comfort 30

电气化你的家 , 放棄煤

气用具 , 令你更省錢 30

Health & wellbeing

Branching out: Family

history research 33

Healthy ageing 33

Meet a speechie 32

Understanding multiple

sclerosis 32

Emergency preparedness

Be ready, stay safe 31

Learn to save a life 31

Prepare to leave in an

emergency 31

World Mental Health Day

Take a breath:

10 seconds of calm –

an invitation to pause 32

Career growth

Career, employment and

training support service 34

Skills for Education and

Employment program 34

GAMES & HOBBIES

Craft swap 35

Jigsaw puzzle swap 35

Knit and connect! 35

Scrabble club 35

Yarners: Craft and chat 35

VICTORIAN

SENIORS

FESTIVAL

Silent disco

A celebration for LGBTI+

seniors 50+ and allies 36

All about tech

Beginner

Communicating online 37

Digital Room at Doncaster 37

eMagazines & eBooks 37

Languages online 37

Smartphone/tablet Q&A 37

Discovering the WML app 38

How to scan photos,

negs and slides 38

Navigating and

troubleshooting MyGov 38

Train your brain 38

Advanced

YouTube 38

Gardening & nature

Backyard birds of

Warrandyte 39

Fascinating insects –

their stories & behaviour 39

How to grow tomatoes

successfully 39

Health & wellbeing

End of life doula 40

Morning movie matinee 40

Waste and recycling 101 40

Wills and Powers of

Attorney 40

MAKERSPACE

ADULT

3D printing and design

with pixel art 41

Bookbinding: Tab bound

books 42

Drop in: Laser etched

badges 41

Greeting cards with

Cricut 42

Introduction to

chainmaille: Earrings 43

Introduction to counted

cross stitch 43

Introduction to Himmeli 42

Introduction to sewing

machines: Tote bag 42

Kirigami fold out cards 43

Maker Club 41

Origami pumpkin baskets 43

Vinyl stickers with Cricut 43

eLEARNING &

TECHNOLOGY

Beginner

eBooks & eAudio 44

How to spot a scam 44

Nature apps for

beginners 44

Photobook creation 45

Photobooks 101 45

So, you want to shop

online? 44

Intermediate

Create with Canva 46

Decluttering

Declutter your Android

device! 46

Declutter your Apple

device! 46

Selling on Facebook and

Marketplace 46



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open for discovery

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

info@wml.vic.gov.au

www.wml.vic.gov.au

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