Whats On Autumn 2026

open for discovery

Autumn

March–May 2026

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.

Booking an event

All bookings are for events to be held between

1 March and 31 May 2026, 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。

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。

CHILDREN & FAMILIES 4

Multicultural Storytime 6

MAKERSPACE YOUTH 12

YOUTH 12–17 YEARS 15

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 17

WRITING & LITERATURE 18

Author talks 18

Melbourne Writers Festival 20

LIFESTYLE & LEARNING 22

Ageing Well 22

Creative Living 23

Cultural Exchange 25

Emergency Preparedness 26

Gardening & Nature 26

Health & Wellbeing 28

Job Readiness 29

Learn & Discover 31

Sustainable Living 33

Libraries After Dark 36

GAMES & HOBBIES 40

MAKERSPACE ADULT 42

eLEARNING & TECHNOLOGY 45

Declutter/Restoration 45

Digital Life Hacks 46

eLibrary 49

Staying Safe Online 50

INDEX 51

Children & Families | WHAT’S ON

CHILDREN

& FAMILIES

REGULAR PROGRAMS DO NOT RUN DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

CHECK FOR SPECIAL SESSIONS ON HOLIDAY PROGRAMS.

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.

Registration: Not required

Branch Date Time

Blackburn Tuesdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Box Hill Thursdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Bulleen Wednesdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Doncaster Mondays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Nunawading Mondays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Nunawading Fridays 10.30am – 11.00am

The Pines Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.00am

Vermont South Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.00am

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.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mondays 10.30am – 11.00am

Bulleen Fridays 10.30am – 11.00am

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

Warrandyte Wednesdays 2.30pm – 3.00pm

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.


Branch Date Time

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

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

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

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.

Italian Storytime

1–5 years

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.



Branch Date Time

Bulleen Tue 12 May 11.00am – 11.45am

Branch Date Time

Bulleen Plaza Tue 10 Mar 11.00am – 11.45am

Doncaster Sat 28 Mar 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue 24 Mar

11.00am – 11.45am

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

Box Hill Tue 10 Mar 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue 24 Mar

Tue 28 Apr

Tue 12 May

Tue 26 May

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

Doncaster Tue 3 Mar 10.30am – 11.15am

Tue 17 Mar

10.30am – 11.15am

Sat 23 May

Arabic Storytime

1–5 years

10.30am – 11.15am

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.


Branch Date Time

Heimat Centre Thu 19 Mar 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Thu 16 Apr

Thu 21 May

2.00pm – 2.45pm

2.00pm – 2.45pm

The Pines Thu 5 Mar 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Thu 2 Apr

Thu 7 May

2.00pm – 2.45pm

2.00pm – 2.45pm

Tue 14 Apr

Tue 28 Apr

Tue 26 May

Greek Storytime

2–6 years

11.00am – 11.45am

11.00am – 11.45am

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.


Branch Date Time


Tue 12 May

11.00am – 11.45am

CULTURAL

DIVERSITY WEEK

Tarantella Dance

Workshop

with Melbourne School of

Tarantella

5+ years

This workshop features a dynamic

demonstration of one Tarantella style,

followed by an engaging introduction to the

dance’s rich Italian historical and cultural

background. Participants will learn the

basic stance and steps to the rhythm of the

traditional frame drum (tamburello). The

simple and enjoyable routine is designed for

all skill levels and to be accessible and fun.

Children and their families are welcome to join

in – please book a ticket for all children and

adult participants.

Registration: Required

Tue 21 Apr

Tue 5 May

Tue 19 May

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

10.30am – 11.15am

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Sat 21 Mar 2.30pm – 3.30pm



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Auslan Storytime

1–5 years

Join us for a unique storytime 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 5 Mar 11.00am – 11.45am

Thu 2 Apr

Thu 7 May

11.00am – 11.45am

11.00am – 11.45am

INTERNATIONAL COMPOST

AWARENESS WEEK

Waste-Wise Storytime

3–5 years

Learn all about the wonders of worm farms and

composting at this Waste-Wise Storytime, featuring

compost-themed children’s books, fun crafts, and

a chance to see a real worm farm and meet its

wiggly residents!

RECONCILIATION

WEEK

Special Storytime

3+ years

Celebrate Aboriginal culture in a spirit of

reconciliation with the First People of Australia.

We will enjoy stories, songs and a colourful craft.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Fri 29 May 11.00am – 11.45am

The Pines Thu 28 May 11.00am – 11.45am


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Fri 8 May 11.00am – 11.45am

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. For kids aged

5 to 10.


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

Nunawading Thursdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Vermont South Saturdays 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Warrandyte Tuesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Book Ninjas

7–12 years

Meeting on the last Tuesday of every month, 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.


Branch Date Time

Online via zoom Tue 31 Mar

Tue 28 Apr

Tue 26 May

4.30pm – 5.15pm

4.30pm – 5.15pm

4.30pm – 5.15pm

EASTER CRAFT

3D Wooden Eggs

7–12 years

Create a stunningly

intricate 3D wooden

egg – perfect as

gifts or ornaments!

Registration:

Required

Branch Date Time

Blackburn Wed 1 Apr 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Wooden Bunny Gnomes

7–12 years

Decorate your very

own wooden bunny

gnome – perfect for

display or gifting to

family and friends!

Registration:

Required

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Wed 1 Apr 4.30pm – 5.30pm



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National simultaneous storytime 2026

open for discovery

National simultaneous storytime 2026

Wednesday

27 May 2026

12pm (AEST)

www.alia.org.au/nss

#LibraryStorytime

Wednesday

27 May 2026

12pm (AEST)

www.alia.org.au/nss

#LibraryStorytime

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller

All ages

Time to join thousands of children across Australia

and New Zealand for this huge simultaneous event!

We’ll read the specially selected book, ‘Luna Roo

the Kangaroo Baller’, about a little roo who finds

her inner strength on the field in this energetic

underdog story. Faced with some formidable

opponents, Luna must trust her skills and her

teammates to soar to victory.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill (bilingual

Mandarin/English

session)

Tue 26 May

10.30am – 11.15am

Doncaster Wed 27 May 11.00am – 11.45am

Nunawading Wed 27 May 11.00am – 11.45am

Warrandyte Wed 27 May 11.00am – 11.45am


Program available for viewing

Monday 23 March 2026.

Bookings open after 10am

Monday 30 march 2026.


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makerspace youth | WHAT’S ON

MAKERSPACE

YOUTH

MARCH EVENTS OPEN NOW.

APRIL EVENTS OPEN BY MIDDAY MONDAY 2 MARCH.

MAY EVENTS OPEN BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL.

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 a visual

programming language.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 26 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Bulleen Mon 11 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Beepbox Music Jam

8–12 years

Join us for a session incorporating

music sequencing and sampling

to create a collaborative and

wacky piece of music


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Fri 20 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Doncaster Thu 2 Apr 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Nunawading Wed 18 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Infinite Tiles:

Designing Repeat

Patterns (For Kids)

8–12 years

NEW!!

In this workshop, you’ll learn the clever technique

behind repeating designs found on everything from

fabric to wrapping paper.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen Mon 25 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 26 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

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-and-drop code!


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 23 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Nunawading Mon 16 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

The Pines Tue 10 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 17 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

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

Bulleen Mon 27 Apr 4.15pm – 5.15pm


The Pines Tue 5 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 28 Apr 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

Blackburn Wed 11 Mar 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Box Hill Fri 6 Mar 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 our creations.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Wed 13 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Box Hill Fri 1 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Doncaster Thu 7 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

The Pines Fri 8 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Minecraft Building Challenge

8–12 years

Jump into Minecraft Education Edition for a

collaborative building challenge. Explore real world

skills in the blocky world of Minecraft.


Branch Date Time





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WHAT’S ON | makerspace youth

Origami Fidget Toys:

Flexagons

8–12 years

Flexagons are folding shapes that reveal hidden

sides as you twist and flip them. Learn simple folding

tricks, decorate your creations, and explore the fun

math behind these surprising paper fidget toys.


Branch Date Time




Sphero Coding Challenge:

Battleship

8–12 years

Join us to program our favourite rolling robots,

Spheros, to move with precision and speed. We’ll use

our new skills to play a robotic twist on the classic

coordinate game, Battleship. Perfect for building

creativity and coding confidence.


Branch Date Time




EARTH DAY

Cardboard Creation NEW!!

with Chompsaw

8–12 years

Learn to use a Chompsaw, a fun and safe

tool that can cut cardboard in any shape.

Warning: this session may be noisy!


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 22 Apr 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Vermont South Tue 12 May

4.15pm – 5.15pm

YOUTH

12–17 YEARS

Box Hill Study Support

Program

12+ years

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.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill

Thursdays during

school terms

4.00pm – 6.00pm

YA Write Club

12–17 years

YA Write Club will help you continue to develop your

own piece of writing, from first ideas, through to

editing. Each month, our writing workshop will tackle

a different aspect of your work. Share your work, or

keep it private – that’s up to you. Second Tuesdays

of each month, during term only.


Branch Date Time

Online, via

Zoom

Tue 10 Mar

Tue 12 May

4.30pm – 5.15pm

4.30pm – 5.15pm

Make a Video Game with Bitsy

10–14 years

Bitsy is a free online tool to create tiny video games

and stories. Join us as we learn how to create new

worlds and fill them with weird and wacky characters.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 4 May 4.15pm – 5.15pm

Role-Playing Games

12+ years

Join us as we delve into a world of fantasy and

magic with the legendary role-playing game of

Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome.


Branch Date Time


Mon 25 May

5.30pm – 7.00pm

YA = Young Adults



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WHAT’S ON | youth 12–17 years

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!


ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 13 Apr 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Mon 11 May

5.30pm – 7.00pm

PROGRAMS WILL RUN DURING SCHOOL TERM.

COMMUNITY HANGOUT

Community Hangout

with Manningham Youth Services

12–25 years

Drop in for a relaxed Manningham Youth Services

hangout: connect with friends, meet new people,

and enjoy Nintendo Switch, boardgames, chess,

and pop-up activities. Free snacks included!

Any enquiries, please email:

ManninghamYouthServices@each.com.au


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Tue 10 Mar 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Tue 17 Mar

Tue 24 Mar

3.00pm – 5.00pm

3.00pm – 5.00pm

EAL Reading Group:

Early Learners

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. This

session runs during school terms. 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 ESL

learners welcome.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.30am

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 are welcome.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Saturdays 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Doncaster Thursdays 10.00am – 11.00am

Vermont South Wednesdays 1.30pm – 2.15pm

EAL = English as Additional Language



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WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON

WRITING &

LITERATURE

AUTHOR TALKS

Retire Life Ready: Practical

Steps to Build Your Wealth

and Live Your Ideal Retirement

with James Wrigley

In Retire Life Ready, financial adviser James Wrigley

shows how today’s choices shape a secure, fulfilling

retirement. With clear, practical guidance, he helps

you plan your money, super, healthcare, and legacy—

so your retirement doesn’t just protect your finances,

it unlocks the life for which you’ve worked so hard.


Branch Date Time


Soil Is Not a Dirty Word

with Craig Castree

In his book, Soil Is Not a Dirty Word, Craig Castree

reveals the extraordinary relationships between

plants, bacteria, and fungi—and how decades of

misunderstanding have harmed our soils, our food,

and our health.

After three years of intensive research, Craig

uncovers what’s gone wrong and, more importantly,

how to fix it. He offers clear, regenerative solutions

that rebuild soil health, reduce chemical dependence,

and restore the nutrient density our ecosystems

desperately need.

Join Craig for an eye-opening author talk that’s

not just for gardeners or farmers, but for anyone

concerned about the future of our planet and the

wellbeing of generations to come.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 25 Mar 10.30am – 11.30am

AUTHOR TALKS

Downsizing: Is My Stuff Really Only Worth That Much?

with Julia Dyer

Is your home becoming too hard to manage? If

you are feeling overwhelmed about the inevitable

prospect of downsizing, you are not alone. Join

Julia Dyer, author and downsizing communications

specialist for independent advice. Discover how

to simplify the process, reduce stress, and feel

empowered about your next move.

Topics include:

• Managing change

• Finding your next abode

• Selling with certainty

• How to value the things you no longer need and

let go.

Leave with a strategic plan and handy cost-effective

tips. Not to be missed.

Julia Dyer is a downsizing consultant and relocations

specialist who helps people navigate the often

overwhelming process of letting go and moving

Book Chat

Are you an enthusiastic reader of fiction or nonfiction

books? Are you someone who loves to talk about

what you’ve read with like-minded people? Then we’d

love you to join our Book Chat. The discussion is led

by a librarian from the branch and you can come

prepared to talk about a good book you have read

lately and would like to recommend to others.


Branch Date Time

Bulleen 2nd Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Nunawading

2nd Thursday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

The Pines 1st Friday 10.15am – 11.15am

Vermont South

2nd Thursday 10.30am – 11.30am

Warrandyte 2nd Friday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

on. With more than a decade of experience, she

combines practical know-how with empathy and

clear communication, guiding clients through the

downsizing process, so they can transition with ease.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Tue 28 Apr 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Poetry Workshop

Join us at

Warrandyte for

a creative Haiku

workshop! Explore

the beauty and

elegance of this

traditional Japanese

form and learn to

capture the essence

of autumn in just 17 syllables. We will guide

you through the basics, provide inspiring

examples, and lead interactive exercises. All

ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your

imagination and love of poetry.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Tue 26 May 11.00am – 12.00pm



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WHAT’S ON | WRITING & LITERATURE

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Wed 6 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm


SAVE

THE

DATE!

Melbourne Writers Festival is

coming to Doncaster Library!

Save the date for a special local event featuring

an eminent guest author — bringing the excitement of the

the Melbourne Writers Festival straight into your community.

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience BIG IDEAS

and brilliant storytelling, right on your doorstep.

Evening Book Chat

In person and via Zoom

The joy of reading is shared with fellow readers,

with discussion led by a branch librarian. No matter

what you’ve been reading, come along to share

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

Reading across all genres and formats, fiction and

non-fiction, audio and eBook.

Registration: Required only if attending via Zoom

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Wed 4 Mar 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Wed 1 Apr

Wed 6 May

LGBTQIA+ Social/Book

Discussion Group

6.30pm – 8.00pm

6.30pm – 8.00pm

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 disability. Supper

supplied.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South

1st and 3rd

Tuesdays

6.30pm – 7.30pm

WRITING & LITERATURE | WHAT’S ON

Quiet Book Club

Join the quietest club at Box Hill Library in our

atrium for a collective experience of reading in

silence. A time for enjoying reading what you want

and facing no questions while enjoying the company

of others. Complimentary tea and biscuits provided

to quiet readers.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 9 Apr 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Thu 14 May

6.30pm – 7.30pm

Shakespeare and Co:

A Read-Aloud Experience!

Come to the library to enjoy some classic literature

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

or join in reading a play by a well-known playwright.

Each session will be led by a branch librarian and as

a group we will take turns reading from a set play.

Attend as a reader, or a listener/spectator.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 24 Mar 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Tue 12 May

6.00pm – 8.00pm



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LIFESTYLE & LEARNING | WHAT’S ON

LIFESTYLE

& LEARNING

CREATIVE LIVING

AGEING WELL

My Aged Care Information

Session

with Services Australia

Chair Yoga

with 42 Yoga

Join Suze from 42 Yoga for a welcoming chair yoga

class that makes movement and mindfulness easy

for everyone. Discover how small stretches and

steady breathing can lift your mood and enhance

your wellbeing.


Branch Date Time

The Pines Wed 6 May 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Need help with your

aged care options?

Whether you or

someone you care

for needs help

around the house,

or are thinking

about moving into

a residential aged

care home, Services

Australia can help.

A Services Australia

Aged Care Specialist

Officer can help you

understand the services, the costs involved, the

support available and explain recent changes to

Australia’s Aged Care System.

Find out about:

• Different types of care programs to help you

maintain independent living at home.

• Support at your home

• Support after hospital

• Short term restorative care

• Respite care

• Moving into residential aged care homes


Branch Date Time


Songwriting Workshop:

How to Write a Song Like

Taylor (Swift or James)

with Charles Jenkins

Learn to use your own stories to connect with

listeners and create music, lyrics and rhythms that

work! Acclaimed songwriter Charles Jenkins has a

Master of Music, majoring in Songwriting Technique,

and teaches songwriting professionally.

Charles is here to share tips and tricks to improve

your songs, whatever level you are at.


Branch Date Time


Community Weaving

Workshop

This workshop invites

people of all ages and

backgrounds to gather,

slow down, and create

something meaningful

with their hands. Using

natural materials, we

weave not just fibres,

but stories — of place,

of belonging, and of

shared experience.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Tue 21 Apr 10.30am to 12.30pm



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WHAT’S ON | LIFESTYLE & LEARNING


CREATIVE LIVING

Mindful Colouring

Doodling Art

Join professional artist and Learning Facilitator,

Lou Endicott as she introduces participants to

the creative and mindful art of doodling. Explore

colourful patterns as you are guided step-by-step

to create full colour beautiful art pieces. No prior

drawing experience necessary! You will be amazed

at how soothing and easy it is to create your own

colourful doodle art for relaxation and fun, to hang

on a wall or gift a loved one


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Wed 13 May 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Sustainable Jewellery

with Vivian Qiu

Have you ever wanted

to own a one-of-akind

piece of jewellery

designed and created

by you? Join Vivian from

Vivian Qiu Studio for an

inspiring workshop where

you’ll craft your own

sustainable jewellery.

Vivian will demonstrate

non-traditional jewellerymaking

techniques,

guiding participants

through the process

of design thinking, sketching, and transforming

materials into distinctive creations. You’ll also learn

how to assemble your piece from start to finish.

Unleash your creativity and take home a beautiful,

meaningful work of art that reflects your personal

style and values.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Fri 15 May 10.30am – 11.30am

Introduction to Lace Making

with the Victorian Lace Makers’

Guild

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of bobbin lace?

This introductory workshop will cover the basics

and demystify the technique. All equipment will be

provided and every participant will create a small

lace sampler to take home.


Branch Date Time


CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Love Your Library in

Your Language

Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week with us and tell

us what your library means to you in your own

language/mother tongue.


Branch Date Time

All branches

MINDFUL

DOODLING

A workshop for your

library Sun or 1 organisation Mar to by

Lou Tue 31 Endicott Mar

During opening

hours

Japanese Washi Dyeing

Discover the quiet beauty of Japanese tradition

through this hands-on washi dyeing workshop.

Using traditional folding techniques, participants

will dye authentic Japanese paper to create unique

patterns inspired by nature and Zen aesthetics. This

workshop offers a mindful and creative experience,

inviting you to slow down, enjoy the process, and

take home your own beautifully dyed washi artwork,

rooted in centuries-old Japanese craft culture.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 12 Mar 10.30am – 12.00pm

Mandarin Book Selection Day

Browse new Mandarin titles under consideration

and help the library choose which ones to add to our

collection by tagging with the provided stickers.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 16 Mar 10.30am – 12.30pm

EID AL-FITR AND

NOWRUZ/PERSIAN

NEW YEAR

Persian Calligraphy

Celebrate Eid

al-Fitr and Nowruz

by exploring the

elegance of Persian

Calligraphy. Join

us on a creative

journey through

the history of

writing—from

ancient scripts to

modern styles—and

discover the rich

heritage of Persian

calligraphy. After a brief historical overview,

enjoy hands-on practice using professional

calligraphy pens provided by the library.

Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike,

this workshop blends culture, history, and

artistry.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 26 Mar 10.00am – 11.30am



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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Call Push Shock

with Ambulance Victoria

The Call Push Shock program is designed to equip

individuals with the knowledge and skill to respond

confidently to a cardiac emergency. This program

addresses common barriers to assisting someone

in need, providing clear instructions on how to take

immediate action: *Call* Triple Zero (000), *Push*

hard and fast on the patient’s chest, and *Shock*

their heart using an Automated External Defibrillator

(AED). The program uses an interactive heart prop

and information mat to engage communities,

emphasising the critical importance of CPR and

early defibrillation. Participants will gain hands-on

experience and a deeper understanding of how to

potentially save a life in an emergency.


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Fri 20 Mar 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Act F.A.S.T. Saves Lives

with Ambulance Victoria

This essential presentation focuses on stroke

awareness and empowers participants to take

immediate action when faced with a stroke

emergency. The session explains what a stroke

is, how it occurs, and, most importantly, how to

recognise the key signs and symptoms using the

F.A.S.T. acronym. Discover common stroke risk

factors, such as high blood pressure, smoking,

and poor diet, and learn practical tips for reducing

those risks and improving overall health. Be better

equipped to respond effectively in an emergency

and make informed decisions that can help prevent

strokes in the future, potentially saving lives and

reducing long-term health impacts.


Branch Date Time

GARDENING & NATURE


Our Shared Stories

Drop In: Sewing Feathers

of Gratitude

We’re building a giant set of community

wings—and we need your help!

Join us for a creative session to celebrate

the people who lift you up. Decorate a feather

with the name of a local hero, neighbour, or

friend to be included in our collaborative art

display. The finished wings will be on show in

the library throughout April, concluding with a

special celebration to share the stories behind

the feathers. No experience necessary—all

materials provided.


Tea for uniTEA:

Tea Sharing Festival

Join us at the Tea for uniTEA, where we’ll

explore our shared experience through the art

of tea. This special event is open to everyone in

the community, so come and enjoy a morning

of rich conversation, tea tasting and diverse

traditions. Members of our local interfaith

group will be sharing the tea and stories of their

cultures. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet

new people and discover different tea customs

and flavours.

Presented in partnership with the Whitehorse

Interfaith Network and Whitehorse City Council.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Sat 21 Mar 10am – 1pm

Growing

Leafy Greens

with Kevin

Heinze Grow

Learn how to grow leafy

greens successfully with

the experts from Kevin

Heinze Grow. Lettuce,

spinach, kale – ready

to add to any meal.


Branch Date Time


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 applied

in a wide range of settings to enhance overall

wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster positive mental

and emotional health.

Auslan interpretation will be provided.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Wed 29 Apr 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Branch Date Time

Nunawading Thu 19 Mar 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Sat 28 Mar

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Steeped In Stories: Tea and Stories Exchange

Join our Steeped in Stories exchange leading into and during Harmony Week! Share your

favourite tea and book pairings by completing a brief card with a recommended tea/flavour,

the perfect book to go with it, and a quick memory. Discover new reads and blends on our

central display, and see how tea brings our community’s stories together!


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Tue 10 Mar to Sun 22 Mar Branch opening hours



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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Kombucha

Sip your way into the world of Kombucha! Part

science experiment, part culinary craft, Kombucha

brewing blends tradition, creativity, and a little

microbial magic. Whether you’re drawn in by its

sparkling flavours or its wellness reputation, this

session walks you through each step with warmth

and humour.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Wed 22 Apr 11.00am – 12.00pm

Mindfulness and

Meditation

with healthAbility

Practise relaxation, mindfulness and self-care

activities. Learn about the positive impact

on your wellbeing that regular mindfulness

meditation can have at any age.

Maybe the antidote to stress is just a breath

away? Join us for a mindfulness session

and discover how simple practices can lower

stress, boost your wellbeing, and help you feel

more grounded—at any age and stage of life.

The session will include practical steps we

can all try. Everyone is welcome!


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 29 Apr 10.30am – 11.30am

From Empty to Full: Using

Gratitude to Fill Our Cup

Join us at the library for a warm and inspiring

workshop designed to help you slow down, reflect,

and reconnect with what lifts you up. Through simple

practices and friendly conversation, you’ll learn tips

and techniques to feel better and stay in a good

mood. Come fill your cup with positivity – everyone

is welcome!


Branch Date Time

Warrandyte Sat 2 May 10.00am – 11.30am

Eating On a Budget –

Healthy Eating Makes

Cents

with healthAbility

Discover practical tips for planning affordable,

nutritious meals without compromising on

taste or health. Learn how to make smart food

choices that save dollars while supporting

your wellbeing. Presented by healthAbility’s

dietetics team.


Branch Date Time


Movie Morning

Join us at Vermont South library for a movie

morning plus discussion with morning tea. We will

be screening a movie classic: Alfred Hitchcock’s

Rear Window.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Fri 15 May 11.30am – 1.00pm

JOB READINESS

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 Tue 3 March 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Tue 17 March

Tue 31 March

Tue 14 April

Tue 28 April

Tue 12 May

Tue 26 May

1.00pm – 3.00pm

1.00pm – 3.00pm

1.00pm – 3.00pm

1.00pm – 3.00pm

1.00pm – 3.00pm

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Skills & Jobs

Join our Skills & Jobs presenter from Box Hill

Institute to hear up-to-date information on current

job trends in the economy. Learn what jobs are

‘hot or not’ as you plan and navigate your own

employment journey.


Branch Date Time




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LEARN & DISCOVER

Law Week Information Stalls

with Eastern Community Legal Centre

Throughout Law Week, ECLC will have unstaffed information

stalls at Box Hill, Bulleen, Vermont South, and The Pines Libraries.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill, Bulleen, Vermont South, The Pines Mon 18 May – Sun 24 May During opening hours

Branching Out:

Family History Research

A family history program led by our experienced

branch librarian. 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.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 3 Mar 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Tue 7 Apr

Tue 5 May

2.00pm – 3.30pm

2.00pm – 3.30pm

Car Maintenance

with Rich Bergami

Join Rich the Mechanic for an informative session

about how your car works and how to protect your

vehicle. With more than 28 years’ experience, Rich

can answer all of your questions about what to

expect with car ownership.


Branch Date Time


Introductory Group

Singing Workshop

with Sing Australia

Wills and Powers of

Attorney

with Eastern Community

Legal Centre

Join ECLC for a session focused on empowering

older adults to take control of their lives. The

workshop will cover the processes involved in

creating a Will and appointing a Power of Attorney,

ensuring participants are equipped to make

informed decisions about their future.

Understanding the Roles of

Attorneys and Executors

with Eastern Community

Legal Centre

This workshop is designed for those considering

or already acting as an Attorney under an Enduring

Power of Attorney or as an Executor under a Will.

ECLC will provide clarity on the legal responsibilities

and complexities tied to these roles, offering practical

guidance for navigating estate management.

Join a fully guided introductory singing session

in a welcoming environment where singing is

for anybody who has a voice. Be inspired to sing

glorious songs and experience the fundamental and

inherent value of singing for the betterment of the

human spirit, good health, and community and social

wellbeing.


Branch Date Time

Blackburn Wed 11 Mar 10.30am – 11.30am

Tips for Decluttering

Your Home

with A Hand to Help

Veronica Kennedy from A Hand to Help has been

working with families in eastern Melbourne to regain

their spaces and homes for 12 years. Decluttering

can be overwhelming and massive. Veronica will

break the decluttering process down, make it

manageable and realistic. Come for an interactive

presentation and discussion, then go home with

steps and a process to declutter and reclaim your

space.




Branch Date Time

Branch Date Time

Branch Date Time

The Pines Wed 15 Apr 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Nunawading Mon 18 May 6.00pm – 7.45pm




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LEARN & DISCOVER

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Friends of the Library

Book Sale

The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Friends of

the Library group pre-loved book sale is on again!

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

bargain books and help support the fabulous work

of our Friends of the Library. All proceeds support

library special programs and services.

CASH SALES ONLY.


Branch Date Time

The Willis Room

Whitehorse City Council

379–399 Whitehorse Rd

Nunawading 3131

(next door to library)

Sat 23 May

10.00am

– 1.00pm

Helping Bilingual Children

Reach their Full Potential

Join Play Therapist, Christal and Speech Pathologist,

Chloe, from Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy,

for an engaging community talk on supporting your

child’s bilingual journey. We’ll explore how play

builds secure parent–child connection, how early

interactions shape brain development, and practical

ways to nurture both languages at home.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting

to raise confident, connected bilingual learners.


Cloth Nappies 101

Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne

to discover the world of modern cloth nappies. She

will take you through everything you need to know

to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to

wash them, where to buy them and what to look for

and have your questions answered. Plus, the first

ten (10) to register and attend will receive their own

reusable nappy starter pack!


events.humanitix.com/cloth-nappies

Branch Date Time

Vermont South Sat 21 Mar 10.00am – 11.00am

FOGO Waste/Composting

Education Session

Where Your Food Scraps Go:

The FOGO Story

Ever wondered what happens to your apple cores,

lawn clippings, and banana peels once they

hit the green bin? Join us for this informative

FOGO processing education session, the perfect

alternative to touring the Bio Gro organics

facility. Discover how your everyday organics are

transformed into nutrient-rich compost and learn

how your scraps help grow a greener future. Plus,

learn some handy composting tips for your garden!


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Mon 20 Apr 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Branch Date Time


Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife

in the Library

Public Libraries Victoria is

partnering with Zoos Victoria

and RSPCA to help keep cats

safe and happy at home.

Scan the QR code

to find out more.

Liveable Homes for Renters

with Sustainable Whitehorse

Staying warm in winter doesn’t have to mean high

energy bills — even in a rental. If you’re unsure what

you can actually do in your home, this workshop is

for you. It will give you simple, easy and low-cost

options that you can put in place right away to keep

the cold out and make your home more comfortable

— all without needing long discussions with your

landlord. This event is part of the Liveable Homes

for Renters series.


events.humanitix.com/liveable-homes-for-renters

Branch Date Time

Nunawading Sat 28 Mar 10.30am – 12.00pm

Fight Food Waste:

Scraptastic Cooking

with Anna the Urban Nanna

Join Anna the Urban Nanna—permaculture and

sustainability educator—for a fun, free, hands-on

session that will transform how you think about

food scraps. Discover smart ways to stretch your

shop, save money, cut waste, and enjoy scraptastic

tips, ideas, and delicious samples.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Wed 6 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm



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SUSTAINABLE LIVING

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Home Comfort and

Energy Saving – Drop In

Information Session

Keen to be more comfortable at home, or reduce

your energy bills? Curious about going all-electric?

Drop in and talk with council staff to learn some

tips and discover how the Solar Savers program

can help you.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 14 May 10.00am – 12.00pm

The Pines Wed 22 Apr 11.00am – 1.00pm

Low and No-Cost Home

Upgrades for Comfort

and Efficiency

Is your home too hot in summer or too cold in

winter? Are your energy bills out of control? Join

this workshop to learn simple, low- or no-cost

actions to improve comfort and lower your bills.


tinyurl.com/kykayxaf

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 4 May 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Improve Your Windows with

DIY Low-Cost Upgrades

Do you feel the chill from cold windows at home?

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll show you how to

make DIY removable panels (also called ‘secondary

glazing’) for your windows, boosting their thermal

efficiency and improving your comfort.

This solution is a low-cost, temporary option for

both renters and homeowners.


tinyurl.com/rje2dbby

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 18 May 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Low-Cost Home Comfort

and Energy Saving Tips

(Chinese language)

低成本的家居舒适与节能貼士

Join our Mandarin session to learn simple

actions you can take to be more comfortable at

home, save energy and lower your bills.

參加我們的中文課程 , 學習一些簡單的方法 ,

讓您在家中更舒適 , 省钱節能。


tinyurl.com/4d67jzv8

Branch Date Time


Home Comfort and


Information Session

(Chinese language)

与市政工作人员讨论家居舒适

和节能问题

您是否对如何让家居更舒适更节能有疑问 ? 是

否有兴趣安装太阳能、电池或高效节能的电器 ?

在本次活动中 , 市政工作人员将随时为您解答

问题。

提供普通话或粤语翻译。

Booking link: email

environment@manningham.vic.gov.au

Branch Date Time

Doncaster Thu 21 May 10.00am – 12.00pm



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Our Libraries After Dark program is offered at Box Hill and Doncaster Libraries

on weekday evenings. The program includes games, wellbeing activities, film

screenings and creative workshops. This program is designed to provide at-risk

groups with a range of social or recreational options during the evening.

The Libraries After Dark program is supported by the Victorian Government.

AUTHOR TALK

The Long Night

with Christian White

Join bestselling author

Christian White for an evening

of suspense and insight as he

discusses his brand-new thriller

The Long Night.

Known for weaving intricate

plots with compelling

characters, Christian

will share the inspirations and

techniques behind his acclaimed

work, including the ideas that shaped

his darkest novel yet. Don’t miss

this chance to hear from one of

Australia’s leading voices in

contemporary crime fiction.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 16 Mar 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Sushi Cooking Demonstration

Discover the basics of sushi making with cooking

tutor Kate Ngo from A Labour of Love. With her

passion for food and expertise in Asian cuisine,

Kate will demonstrate simple techniques for

preparing fresh, flavourful sushi at home.

Join us to learn essential skills, explore new

flavours, and gain confidence in making your own

sushi.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 20 Mar 6.00pm – 7.30pm

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Move Like You Matter: Embody Confidence, Charisma

and Radiance

This International Women’s Day, come home to

the body and reclaim your magnetic presence.

This creative dance workshop is an invitation

to soften, let go, and move in ways that nourish

and empower. Through guided improvisation,

mindful movement, embodied awareness, and

playful exploration, you’ll reconnect with your

confidence, charisma and empowered presence.

Melt tension, listen to the wisdom of the body

and rediscover your inner radiance.

No dance experience required. Just a willingness

to show up, breathe, and let your body lead.

Wear something red, comfortable clothing and

footwear, and bring a water bottle.

Note: Loud music will be played during the

session.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 12 Mar 6.30pm – 7.30pm

HARMONY WEEK

Vietnamese Rice

Paper Rolls Cooking

Demonstration

Join cooking tutor, Kate Ngo, from A Labour of

Love for a fun and informative rice paper roll

demonstration.

Drawing on her lifelong passion for food and

background in baking and Asian cuisine, Kate

will guide you through simple techniques and

flavour combinations to create fresh, delicious

rolls at home.

Learn new skills, enjoy fresh flavours, and be

inspired in the kitchen.


Branch Date Time


CULTURAL

DIVERSITY WEEK

Afro-Brazilian Dance

Afro-Brazilian dance is fun, dynamic, expressive

and unique! Warm up on a Monday night with

dancer and teacher, Fabiana Grimaldi, as she

guides you through the basics of contemporary

and traditional Afro-Brazilian dance. Fabiana

is a Melbourne-based dancer and teacher,

originally from Brazil and specializes in Brazil’s

folkloric and cultural dance traditions. Feel the

rhythm, and dance to exhilarating beats from

Brazil! Wear comfortable clothes and have

your water bottle handy for this energetic and

uplifting class.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 27 Mar 6.30pm – 7.30pm



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Grow Your Own Asian Veggie

Patch

Looking to learn more about the incredible world of

Asian veggies? Join Connie, author of Your Asian

Veggie Patch, as she shares her top cool season

Asian veggies that you can get sowing and growing,

right now, in your backyard. This talk will cover

gardening tips from a permaculture approach, with

lots of examples of how Connie grows her own

Asian veggies in her backyard.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 10 Apr 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Backyard Chickens for

Beginners

Thinking of starting a backyard flock? Backyard

chickens are becoming a popular pet and provide

loads of entertainment, companionship, compostmaking

and of course... eggs! Learn more about

the joys and benefits of backyard chicken keeping

from Connie’s experience as a fellow local chicken

mama. This talk will cover an overview of chicken

breeds, getting started with chicks versus point

of lay, chicken run / coop essentials and systems,

daily maintenance, basic health care and more.


Branch Date Time


WORLD AUTISM

MONTH: AUTHOR

TALK

The Unlocking:

An Autism Story

with Porscia Lam

Porscia Lam’s memoir,

The Unlocking: An Autism

Story, is a candid, hopeful

account of navigating her

son’s autism diagnosis

during Melbourne’s

lockdowns. A lawyer

turned advocate,

Porscia

sheds light on Pathological

Demand Avoidance (PDA), early

intervention, and the resilience

families need to thrive. Her talk

offers practical insights and

a powerful message about

embracing neurodiversity.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 27 Apr 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Colourful Mindful Art

Join professional artist and Learning Facilitator,

Lou Endicott, as she introduces participants to

creative and mindful art. Explore colourful patterns

as you are guided step-by-step to create full

colour beautiful art pieces. No prior art experience

necessary! You will be amazed at how soothing

and easy it is to create your own colourful doodle

art for relaxation and fun, to hang on a wall or gift

a loved one.


Branch Date Time


The Reset Sound and

Meditation Journey

Join us for a restorative

sound and meditation

experience led by

Stephanie, a seasoned

sound healer and

vocalist. This hour-long

session is designed

to guide you into

deep relaxation and

rejuvenation, blending

guided meditation, vocal

toning exercises, and

a therapeutic sound

journey. Bring along

something comfortable

to lie on, such as a yoga

mat, cushions or blanket.


Branch Date Time


Scarf Arm-Knitting

You’ll learn how to

knit a chunky scarf

using only your arms.

This workshop is for

complete knitting

beginners or people

who love to knit and

are keen to learn a

cool new knitting

technique!

It usually takes 3 hours to finish off a scarf. The

workshop is structured for you to practise and

familiarise yourself with the techniques of casting

on, casting off and changing yarn to create

different twists and colours. You will finish off the

scarf in your own space after class.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 7 May 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Little Landscapes Painting

Workshop

Join local artist, Lou Endicott, as she introduces

participants to simple landscape painting with

acrylic paint. Participants will be guided step-bystep

to create a beautiful, landscape on a takehome

mini canvas, complete with wooden easel.

No prior painting or art experience necessary!


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 8 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Abstract Watercolours

and Words

Local artist, Kim Miatke,

from Calla Collective will

introduce you to playful

watercolour techniques

for creating abstract

forms, expressive

marks, and layered

colour. You will explore

incorporating words or

text into your artwork. Using these approaches, you

will create a unique abstract watercolour piece that

combines colour, movement and meaning. Please

bring a short 3–6 word quote of your choice.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fri 22 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Watercolour Flowers

Local artist, Kim Miatke, from Calla Collective will

teach you simple watercolour techniques and tricks

to create pretty florals and foliage. With these

tools under your belt, you will then create your own

beautiful watercolour garden piece.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 28 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm



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GAMES & HOBBIES | WHAT’S ON

GAMES &

HOBBIES

Cosy Craft Swap

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery,

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

paints, brushes, zips, needles, card and 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 2 Mar Opening hours

Flow Form Card Game:

Wild, Ease & Order

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 catchups 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

Mon 13 Apr

Mon 4 May

Warrandyte Tue 7 Apr –

Sat 18 Apr

Opening hours

Opening hours

Opening hours

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

An engaging, co-operative wild card game designed

by the Flow Form game deck people. Turn a pile of

rocky cards into a map for navigating, thriving and

flourishing together in complex, ever-changing times.

Unlock the wild card powers and use value adding

moves as you form and re-form the Wild, Ease &

Order map together. Optimise card play, minimise

waste before the pile is gone. Let’s Play, Thrive &

Flourish Together!

Bring a friend to receive a free Flow Form game

deck.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Wed 20 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Mahjong!

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese

tile-based game, combining strategy,

memory, and luck. Learn to play while sharing

stories with people of different ages and

cultures in this facilitated four-week program.

Express your interest via tinyurl.com/3f82ez56

Branch Date Time

Box Hill Sat 2 May 11.00am – 1.00pm

Sat 9 May

Sat 16 May

Sat 23 May

11.00am – 1.00pm

11.00am – 1.00pm

11.00am – 1.00pm

Warrandyte Thursdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Yarners: Craft & 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

in our friendly group of crafters. Crafts of all types

welcome; needlepoint, knitting, crochet, tatting,

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

even come along just to have a chat).


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Fridays 10.00am – 12.00pm



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makerspace adult | WHAT’S ON

MAKERSPACE

ADULT

MARCH EVENTS OPEN NOW.

APRIL EVENTS OPEN BY MIDDAY MONDAY 2 MARCH.

MAY EVENTS OPEN BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL.

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

and to 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).

Everyone welcome!


Branch Date Time


Wed 29 Apr

1.30pm – 4.00pm

Wed 27 May 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Drop In: LEGO ® Stop

Motion Animation

All ages

Come along for a free-for-all LEGO ®

animation session. Create your LEGO ® movie

in 10 minutes or stay for an hour!


Branch Date Time


Drop In: Creative Stop

Motion Animation

All ages

Create the illusion of life by using an array of

everyday objects and materials. How many

little movies can you make during your visit?


Branch Date Time


Laser Cut

Geometric

Bookmarks

Using free software,

we’ll be creating custom

geometric designs to

be cut out with our

amazing laser cutter


Branch Date Time


Introduction to Chainmaille:

Pendants

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 pendant.


Branch Date Time


The Pines Fri 13 Mar 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Sewing Machine Induction

Do you know how to use a sewing machine already?

Want to use the library’s sewing machines to work

on your own projects? Come to this induction so you

can use the machines during MakerClub.


Branch Date Time


Wed 27 May

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Make a Simple Video Game

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at game

development? Come along to learn how to use

Bitsy, a simple online tool that lets you create tiny,

pixelated worlds with a focus on narrative, silly, and

poetic story telling.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 27 Mar 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Introduction to

Sewing Machines:

Scrunchies


Branch Date Time

NEW!!

Ever wanted to learn to

use a sewing machine?

This is the perfect

starting point. In this

workshop, we’ll introduce

you to the sewing

machine and basic

sewing construction

techniques to make

your own scrunchies.

No previous experience

required!


Wed 6 May

1.15pm – 2.45pm

Absolute Beginners’ Knitting

We’ll be going over knitting from the very basics,

teaching you knit and purl stitch and giving you what

you need to begin a cosy knitting journey this winter.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Mon 20 Apr 1.00pm – 2.30pm

The Pines Tue 21 Apr 1.00pm – 2.30pm



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Tote Bag Tournament NEW!!

Design a tote bag as a team in a game of speed and

silliness, where artistic ability is not required. After

each round we’ll vote for our favourite design and

apply them to a tote bag for you to take home.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 24 Apr 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Infinite Tiles: Designing

Repeat Patterns

Did you know a simple fold in a piece of paper can

create a basic motif that repeats and tiles endlessly

to form an infinite pattern? In this workshop, you’ll

learn the clever technique behind the repeating

designs found on everything from fabric to wrapping

paper.


Branch Date Time


The Pines Tue 19 May 1.00pm – 2.30pm

eLEARNING &

TECHNOLOGY

DECLUTTER/RESTORATION

Cricut Induction

Want to use the library’s Cricut machines to make

your own project during MakerClub? Come along to

get inducted and learn basic operation.


Branch Date Time


Mini Embroidery

Using mini embroidery hoops, we’ll create tiny

images and motifs suitable for beginners.


Branch Date Time

NEW!!



3D Design with

TinkerCAD:

Trolley Tokens

NEW!!

Join our interactive beginner workshop where you’ll

learn to design and model objects for 3D printing

with TinkerCAD, a free online 3D modelling tool!

We’ll take you through the basics of the software so

you have the skills to create a unique and creative

project. In this session, we’ll design a trolley token

keyring.


Branch Date Time


Greeting Cards with Cricut

Using our Cricut machine we’ll be cutting some

paper greeting cards with your custom designs. If

you are interested in the Cricut and how it works, this

is a perfect introduction.


Branch Date Time

Nunawading Fri 22 May 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Digitising Family Images:

Photos, Negs, Slides, VHS & Audio

Do you have old slides or VHS tapes? Learn how to scan your slides,

negatives and old photos, as well as converting your audio and VHS

tapes to digital format. After attending this session, you will be able

to come and use the Digital Room equipment at Doncaster Library to

convert your own items to digital formats.


Branch Date Time


Fri 24 Apr

1.00pm – 2.30pm

Vermont South Thu 28 May 1.00pm – 2.00pm



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eLearning & Technology | WHAT’S ON

DIGITAL LIFE HACKS

DIGITAL LIFE HACKS

Seniors Tech Help

Say goodbye to tech frustrations and get free

personalised help from young professionals.

In partnership with Youngster.co, local

students will be offering dedicated one-on-one

tech support. Whether you need help setting

up a new phone, learning social media basics,

transferring photos or installing apps, our

tech-savvy teenagers are here to help.


Vermont registration: tinyurl.com/2a3tpcke

Nunawading registration: tinyurl.com/cfzxnbjw

Branch Date Time

Vermont

South

Thu 5 Mar

Thu 12 Mar

Thu 19 Mar

Thu 26 Mar

Thu 2 Apr

12.30pm – 2.30pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Nunawading Sat 2 May 10.00am – 12.00pm

Sat 9 May

Sat 16 May

Sat 23 May

Sat 30 May

10.00am – 12.00pm

10.00am – 12.00pm

10.00am – 12.00pm

10.00am – 12.00pm

Getting Started with myGov

Set up your myGov account, link to Medicare,

Centrelink and more, and manage your government

services securely—anytime, anywhere.

Bring: Device with email + Medicare/Concession

cards. App download help provided.


Branch Date Time


Doncaster Mon 27 Apr 11.00am – 12.00pm

Nunawading Thu 19 Mar 10.30am – 11.30am

The Pines Wed 11 Mar 11.00am – 12.00pm

Vermont South Mon 11 May 10.30am – 11.30am

Tech Basics Workshop:

Getting Started with Zoom

and Microsoft Teams

Join us for a friendly, hands-on session designed

to help you feel confident using today’s most

popular online meeting tools! Whether you’re new

to virtual meetings or just need a refresher, this

workshop will walk you through the essentials of

Zoom and Microsoft Teams—from joining a meeting

and adjusting audio/video settings to sharing

your screen and using chat features. Perfect for

beginners, seniors, or anyone looking to build their

digital skills. Come learn, practise, and ask questions

in a relaxed, supportive environment!


Branch Date Time


Create with Canva:

Design Your Own 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.

Participants need to bring their own laptop or tablet

and know how to navigate the internet.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Mon 16 Mar 10.00am – 11.00am

How to Train Your Brain

Whether you want to sharpen your cognitive skills,

learn a new language or simply play games online,

we’ll show you a variety of online sites and apps you

can use free of charge to ‘train your brain’.


Branch Date Time

The Pines Wed 25 Mar 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Discover Spotify:

Podcasts and Music

Learn the basics of Spotify in this

beginner-friendly workshop! Explore

music, discover podcasts, and

get tips for finding and enjoying

content tailored to you. Perfect for

newcomers or anyone wanting to

get more from Spotify.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Wed 22 Apr 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Learning Languages Online

Explore a variety of language websites and apps that

you can use to assist 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

The Pines Wed 22 Apr 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Photobook Creation 101

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. Great

to give as gifts or as a

keepsake for yourself.


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill Community

Space

Wed 22 Apr

All About Online Thrift

Shopping

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Explore how to shop secondhand online with

confidence. Learn simple strategies for finding

quality items, saving money, and navigating popular

re-sale platforms. Great for anyone curious about

thrifting from home!


Branch Date Time

The Pines Thu 7 May 4.00pm – 5.00pm



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eLearning & Technology | WHAT’S ON

DIGITAL LIFE HACKS

Travel with Technology

In Travel with Technology, we give you tips for taking

your technology on holiday, how to use technology

to make the most of your holiday, and things to be

aware of when you have your tech with you on your

trip. Let us help you make your next holiday the best

it can be, with our workshop on how to integrate tech

into travel.


eLIBRARY

eBooks and eAudiobooks

Did you know that Whitehorse Manningham Libraries

has FREE eBooks and eAudiobooks? We have also

recently expanded our collection, so there is even

more to explore! Come along to our session and find

out how it all works. Bring your library card and PIN,

your smart device (tablet, smartphone or iPad), or

practise on one of our desktop computers.


Branch Date Time

Branch Date Time

Get In Control with the

Calendars App!

Join us for a quick, fun, and practical session where

you’ll learn how to use the Calendars app to organise

your life with ease. Discover how to schedule events,

set reminders, manage appointments, and keep

all your commitments in one smart, streamlined

place. Whether you’re juggling work, studies, or

personal tasks, this session will help you stay on top

of everything—so you never miss an appointment

again!


Branch Date Time


Vermont South Mon 25 May 10.30am – 11.30am

Box Hill Thu 19 Mar 10.15am – 11.15am

eMagazines, eNewspapers

and eComics

Our online library offers 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.


Branch Date Time

Vermont South Fri 27 Mar 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Introduction to Pressreader:

Digital Newspapers and

Magazines

Discover how to access thousands of eNewspapers

and eMagazines from Australia and around the

world. Bring your own device, library card, and PIN.


Branch Date Time

The Pines Thu 16 Apr 4.00pm – 5.00pm

What the Heck Is ChatGPT?!

Unlock the potential of AI in this jargon-free

introduction to the world’s most popular chatbot.

Discover its key features, understand the risks, and

learn how you can use it in your everyday life.


Branch Date Time

Online via Zoom Thu 14 May 2.30pm – 3.30pm


Beginner level

This popular video communication platform can be

used to participate in online events, classes, attend

telehealth appointments, or stay connected with

friends and family interstate or overseas. Join this

introductory class to learn how to download the App,

join a meeting and pick up some useful tips!


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill

Community Space

Wed 27 May

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Newsbank Australian

Newspapers

Access thousands of Australian newspapers for

free in library branches or at home with your library

card. Learn how to make the most of this digital

resource to keep up to date with local, national and

global events. View trending topics, search recent

and historical issues and learn effective search

strategies.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Thu 21 May 10.15am – 11.15am



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INDEX | WHAT’S ON

STAYING SAFE ONLINE

Protect Yourself From Email

Scams

Email scams cost Australians millions of dollars

every year. Learn how to spot the warning signs,

protect yourself, and take the right steps to avoid

being scammed.


Branch Date Time

Online via

Zoom

Thu 19 Mar

2.30pm – 3.30pm

The Dark Side of Social Media:

Privacy and Security Risks

Social media connects us more than ever, but it

also exposes users to growing privacy and security

threats. With 40% of Australians experiencing

account hacks, 60% worried about how their data

is used, and a 30% rise in social media-related

cyber incidents in 2024, the risks are real. This

presentation highlights these hidden vulnerabilities

and the need for stronger digital awareness.


Branch Date Time

Box Hill Tue 24 Mar 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Stay Smart Online

Would you like to learn how to spot misinformation

and false facts? This short course has been

designed for adults wishing not to get caught up by

fake and deep fake information. You will learn how to

think carefully about the information and media you

see, especially online identify and compare different

forms of information and media. Find out how to

verify information and media. Learn how social

media algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) work.

Understand different viewpoints when looking at

media, including your own.


Branch Date Time

Forest Hill Community

Space

Wed 25 Mar

1.00pm – 2.00pm

The Dark Side of AI:

Unmasking Scams, Deep

Fakes and Identity Theft

In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed,

the rise of artificial intelligence has brought both

innovation and peril. This presentation delves into the

darker aspects of AI, focusing on how it has become a

powerful tool for scammers and identity thieves.


Branch Date Time

Doncaster Tue 5 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Multicultural Storytime

Arabic Storytime 6

Greek Storytime 7

Italian Storytime 7

Mandarin Storytime 6

Persian Storytime 6

Cultural Diversity Week

Tarantella Dance Workshop 7

International Compost

Awareness Week

Waste-Wise Storytime 8

Easter Craft

3D Wooden Eggs 9

Wooden Bunny Gnomes 9

National Simultaneous

Storytime

Luna Roo the Kangaroo

Baller 10

Reconciliation Week

Special Storytime 8

General Programs

Auslan Storytime 8

Baby Karaoke 4

Book Ninjas 9

LEGO ® Club 9

Preschool Storytime 5

Tiny Tots 5

MAKERSPACE YOUTH

Earth Day

Cardboard Creation with

Chompsaw 14

General Programs

Beepbox Music Jam 12

Drawing Code: Ozobots 12


Repeat Patterns 12

LEGO ® Robotics 13

LEGO ® Stop Motion

Animation 13

LEGO ® Zipline Racers 13

Make a Video Game with

Bitsy 14

Mega Marble Run 13

Minecraft Building Challenge 13

Origami Fidget Toys:

Flexagons 14

Sphero Coding Challenge:

Battleship 14

YOUTH 12–17 YEARS

Box Hill Study Support

Program 15

Community Hangout 16

Role-Playing Games 15

Strategy Board Games 16

YA Write Club 15

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

EAL Reading Groups 17

English Conversation Circle 17

WRITING &

LITERATURE

Author Talks

Downsizing 19

Retire Life Ready 18

Soil Is Not a Dirty Word 18

Melbourne Writers’ Festival

Shaun Micallef 20

General Programs

Book Chat 19

Evening Book Chat 21

LGBTQIA+ Social/Book

Discussion Group 21

Poetry Workshop 19

Quiet Book Club 21

Shakespeare and Co:

A Read-Aloud Experience! 21

LIFESTYLE &

LEARNING

Ageing Well

Chair Yoga 22

My Aged Care Information

Session 22

Creative Living

Community Weaving

Workshop 23

Introduction to Lace Making 24

Mindful Coloring Doodling

Art 24

Songwriting Workshop 23

Sustainable Jewellery 24

Cultural Exchange

Japanese Washi Dyeing 25

Love Your Library in Your

Language 25

Mandarin Book Selection

Day 25

Eid Al-Fitr and Nowruz/

Persian New Year

Persian Calligraphy 25

Emergency Preparedness

Act F.A.S.T. Saves Lives 26

Call Push Shock 26

Gardening & Nature

Growing Leafy Greens 26

Therapeutic Gardening 26

Our Shared Stories

Drop In: Sewing Feathers

of Gratitude 27

Steeped In Stories: Tea

and Stories Exchange 27

Tea for uniTEA: Tea

Sharing Festival 27

Health & Wellbeing

Eating On a Budget 28

From Empty to Full 28

Kombucha 28

Mindfulness and Meditation 28

Movie Morning 28

Job Readiness

Career, Employment and

Training Support Service 29

Skills & Jobs 29

Victorian Law Week

Law Week Information Stalls 30

Understanding the Roles of

Attorneys and Executors 30

Wills and Powers of

Attorney 30

Learn & Discover

Branching Out: Family

History Research 31

Car Maintenance 31

Friends of the Library

Book Sale 32

Helping Bilingual Children

Reach their Full Potential 32

Introductory Group

Singing Workshop 31

Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife

in the Library 32

Tips for Decluttering

Your Home 31

Sustainable Living

Cloth Nappies 101 33

Fight Food Waste:

Scraptastic Cooking 33

FOGO Waste/Composting

Education Session 33

Home Comfort and


Information Session 34

Improve Your Windows with

DIY Low-Cost Upgrades 34

Liveable Homes for Renters 33

Low and No-Cost Home

Upgrades for Comfort

and Efficiency 34

Chinese Language Sessions

与市政工作人员讨论家

居舒适和节能问题 35

低成本的家居舒适与节

能貼士 35

Libraries After Dark

Abstract Watercolours

and Words 39

Author Talk: The Long Night 37

Backyard Chickens for

Beginners 38

Colourful Mindful Art 38

Cultural Diversity Week:

Afro-Brazilian Dance 37

Grow Your Own Asian

Veggie Patch 38

Harmony Week: Vietnamese

Rice Paper Rolls Cooking

Demonstration 37

International Women’s Day:

Move Like You Matter 36

Little Landscapes Painting

Workshop 39

Scarf Arm-Knitting 39

Sushi Cooking Demonstration 37

The Reset Sound and

Meditation Journey 39

Watercolour Flowers 39

World Autism Month: Author

Talk – The Unlocking 38

GAMES & HOBBIES

Cosy Craft Swap 40

Flow Form Card Game:

Wild, Ease & Order 40

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap 41

Knit and Connect! 41

Mahjong! 41

Scrabble Club 41

Yarners: Craft & Chat 41

MAKERSPACE ADULT

3D Design with TinkerCAD:

Trolley Tokens 44

Absolute Beginners’

Knitting 43

Cricut Induction 44

Drop In: Creative Stop

Motion Animation 42

Drop In: LEGO ® Stop

Motion Animation 42

Greeting Cards with Cricut 44


Repeat Patterns 44

Introduction to Chainmaille:

Pendants 43

Introduction to Sewing

Machines: Scrunchies 43

Laser Cut Geometric

Bookmarks 43

Make a Simple Video Game 43

Maker Club 42

Mini Embroidery 44

Sewing Machine Induction 43

Tote Bag Tournament 44

ELEARNING &

TECHNOLOGY

Declutter/Restoration

Digitising Family Images:

Photos, Negs, Slides,

VHS & Audio 45

Digital Life Hacks

All About Online Thrift

Shopping 47

Create with Canva:

Design Your Own Cards 47

Discover Spotify:

Podcasts and Music 47

Get In Control with the

Calendars App! 48

Getting Started with myGov 46

Getting Started with Zoom 48

How to Train Your Brain 47

Learning Languages Online 47

Photobook Creation 101 47

Seniors Tech Help 46

Tech Basics Workshop:


and Microsoft Teams 46

Travel with Technology 48

What the Heck Is ChatGPT?! 48

eLIBRARY

eBooks and eAudiobooks 49

eMagazines, eNewspapers

and eComics 49

Introduction to Pressreader:

Digital Newspapers and

Magazines 49

Newsbank Australian

Newspapers 49

Staying Safe Online

Protect Yourself From

Email Scams 50

Stay Smart Online 50

The Dark Side of AI 50

The Dark Side of Social

Media 50



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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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