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WHAT’S
Spring 2019
ON
at Bayside
Library
Service
Discover
aquatic
creatures
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n Create, Play, Learn n Free children’s activities
n Author talks n eLearning and Technology
How to book an event Events that require a booking are noted in this publication. Bookings can be made by phoning (03) 9261 7851 or online. All events require payment at time of booking. Library Closures Wednesday 2 October All branches of the Bayside Library Service will be closed for maintenance Friday 27 September AFL Grand Final holiday Tuesday 5 November Melbourne Cup Day Out of hours returns chutes are available at all branches for your convenience. Bayside Library Service Tel 9261 7851 baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library Printed on 100% www.facebook.com/baysidelibraryservice recycled paper
What's on this Spring Spring Highlights 4 Words by the Bay 6 Children’s Activities 8 Spring Holiday 10 Create, Play, Learn 14 eLearning and 16 Program Technology Technology20 Other Programs 21 Library Hours 23 Support and Services and Locations
Spring
Highlights
Trivia night – all things books Childhood memories
Free fun filled event celebrating all things Read aloud from your favourite childhood
bookish. We will assign you a table on the book or poem and reminisce on the joys
night so come along on your own or with a of early literature.
group and revel in your love of literature and Thursday 19 September
meet fellow reading enthusiasts. 2pm – 3pm
Prizes and charity raffles throughout Hampton Library
the night. Prizes will be awarded to the Morning Tea provided
top trivia team! FREE Bookings essential
A glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Gold www.trybooking.com/516491
coin donation to nominated charity. BYO
nibbles and wine. Bring coins for raffles.
Tuesday 10 September
7.30pm – 10pm
Beaumaris Library
Cost Gold coin donation on the night.
Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/516726
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Spring Highlights
Author Talk: Noel Braun
Join Noel Braun as he discusses his
spiritual quest of self-discovery walking
the Camino de Santiago routes in north-
western Spain, France and Portugal.
Noel Braun embarked on his journey of self-
discovery after the suicide of his wife Maris.
He walked six routes of the ancient Camino
de Santiago pilgrimage and woven into his
earlier books are the fascinating stories
of people he meets. His insightful novels
about loss and self-discovery explore the
very essence of the human condition.
Thursday 24 October
1pm – 3pm
Beaumaris Library
FREE Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/516796
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Words
by the Bay
Author talk : Adam Koch Reading Hour
The biography of a remarkable Polish What will you read for Australian Reading
World War II hero, Captain Witold Pilecki, Hour? Take the time to learn, grow, escape
reveals the life of a noble Polish patriot and relax.
and courageous soldier, with a life which On Thursday 19 September 2019, we’re
was dedicated to the service to all those encouraging all Australians across the
in need. Witold Pilecki was a chivalrous country to pick up a book and read for one
man, a talented artist painter, a generous hour on your own or with your children. Join
gentleman who established and operated in the fun by participating in one of our 3
successful agricultural cooperatives. events scheduled across Bayside Library
The author of this biography of Witold Service on Thursday 19 September to
Pilecki, Adam Koch, migrated to Australia celebrate Australian Reading Hour.
over thirty years ago from Poland where he Experience the wonderful world of books
was born. Adam now lives in Beaumaris. and reading shared.
Thursday 14 November
6.30-7.30pm
Beaumaris Library
FREE Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/522442
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Words on the Bay
Seniors Month
Elderhood: What really matters
with Di Percy
The third life-stage is no longer viewed as a
decline into old age and fragility. Becoming
an elder has shifted from becoming old to a
vibrant time of life, distinct from adulthood,
providing us with new doors to open into
worlds. Join Transition Specialist, Di Percy
as she explores the deeper questions of
self and meaning, and how to refresh and
engage our life in a new way.
Books & Baguettes Monday 14 October
In the round, 1pm–2pm, read for your lunch. 2pm – 3pm
Brighton Library
Tea/coffee and baguettes on us!
FREE Bookings essential
Thursday 19 September www.trybooking.com/516796
1pm – 2pm
Brighton Library
FREE Bookings essential Think Outside the Square with
www.trybooking.com/516498 David Astle
Peek inside the black-and-white box
of a cryptic crossword and you will find
Dads Rock Reading wonders. Puns and double meanings.
Dads, grandfathers, uncles and friends Reversals and codes. Charades and
come along in your work outfit; builders homophones.
come with your tool bags, doctors come
This session will unlock the secrets of
with your stethoscopes and painters come
each clue recipe, as well as pass on the
with your brushes!
pleasures of solving and making your own
Bring your favourite picture book or we’ll clues. David’s chat is a challenge to open
give you one to read. Read to the kids your mind to deeper wordplay.
then enjoy a bag of popcorn together!
Thursday 17 October
Thursday 19 September 12.30pm – 2pm
10.30am – 11.30am Brighton Library
Beaumaris Library FREE Bookings essential
FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/516781
www.trybooking.com/516504
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Children’s
Activities
Spring Story Sessions Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time is held regularly at
Please note: Toddler Storytimes, each branch and introduces your child to
Preschool Storytimes and Baby Rhyme language, literature and the library.
Times take a break during school holidays.
By exposing your child to a wide variety
of the best books available and making
reading an everyday part of life you will lay
the foundations for a lifelong love of reading.
Ages 0 – 18 months
Beaumaris Library
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
2.30pm – 2.50pm
3 & 17 September
15 October
19 November
Brighton Library
2nd & 4th Friday of the month
10.30am – 10.50am
13 September
11 & 25 October
8 & 22 November
Hampton Library
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
10.30am – 10.50am
5 & 19 September
17 October
7 & 21 November
8
Children’s Activities
Toddler Storytime Preschool Storytime
Toddler Storytime caters for the changes Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes
in children’s development after 18 months. and an activity.
These sessions include stories, songs To maximise the benefits available from
and rhymes. storytime it is important for you to listen to
Ages 18 months – 3 years the stories with your children and participate
in the activities.
10.30am to 11am
Beaumaris Library Ages 3 – 5 years
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 10.30am – 11.15am
5 & 19 September Beaumaris Library
17 October Monday & Friday
7 & 21 November
Brighton Library
Brighton Library Tuesday & Thursday
2nd & 4th Monday of the month
9 September Hampton Library
14 & 28 October Monday & Wednesday
11 & 25 November
Hampton Library
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
12 September
10 & 24 October
14 & 28 November
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Spring holiday
program
Monday 23 September – Friday 4 October 2019
Bookings open on Monday 2 September 2019, 7pm
All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Please bring your ticket with you.
Beaumaris
Comic Book Workshop Buzzy Bee Storytime
Presented by Steve Lo Casto Be blown away with some gorgeous bee
Have you always wanted to create your own stories and songs and then get busy with
comic book but didn't know how? Now's some bee craft.
your chance! Wednesday 25 September
Renowned Illustrator Steve Lo Casto 10.30am - 11.15am
will walk you through creating a comic Ages 3 – 6 years
book of your own. FREE Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/528454
This exciting 1.5 hour workshop gives
you the tools and the confidence you
need to create your own comic book. It's Bath Bomb Blitz Workshop
amazing what you can achieve with the presented by Twisted Science
basic essentials! Come along and bring Everyone loves a take home fizzy awesome
your imagination! Learn about comic book bar of fun! Bath bombs are the latest
history, what goes into a comic book, sensation for both boys and girls and are
creating your own characters, setting and little packets of chemical reactions.
story to bring your comic book to life.
The experience lasts long after the
Tuesday 24 September workshop, when bubbles of carbon dioxide
2.30pm – 4pm gas make bath time even better!
Ages 7 – 12
All materials provided Monday 30 September
Cost $6. Bookings essential 10.30am – 11.30am
www.trybooking.com/461917 Ages 6+
Cost $6. Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/528471
10Spring Holiday Program
Sunflower fun Pets are people too
Celebrate spring with sunflower fun! Listen Janet from Bayside Library Service is
to a story, learn about a sunflower’s lifecycle delighted to partner with Bayside Gallery.
and then plant sunflower seeds to grow at Janet will share her love of pets and
home. Sunflowers take a while to grow, so storytelling to help celebrate the latest
we will make a cheery paper sunflower for exhibition Pets are People Too. Enjoy a
sunflower fun straightaway! story amongst the exhibition, and see
Thursday 3 October works by some of Australia’s leading artists
10.30am – 11.15am that investigate the special relationships we
Ages 4 – 8 have with our pets.
FREE Bookings essential Thursday 26 September
www.trybooking.com/528478 Bayside Gallery, corner Wilson and
Carpenter Streets, Brighton
10.30am – 11.15am
Brighton Ages 3 – 5
FREE Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/BDVOX
Creative Play
In partnership with Bayside Toy Library.
Come to the library for a morning of relaxed
play.
Tuesday 24 September
10.30am – 11.15am
Ages 3+
FREE Just turn up!
11Spring Holiday Program
Creative Writing Workshop The Puppet Circus
with Vikki Petraitis Roll up, Roll up! Come and see the
Do you love writing stories? This is the hilariously funny puppet show, ‘Circus In
workshop for you! Disarray’! Be captivated by Larry the cheeky
Vikki Petraitis is an author and a teacher who dancing Lama and awed by the talents of
has been helping kids write stories for years. Ralph the plate spinning dog! Marvel at
Vern, the most beautiful bird in the world.
In this creative writing workshop, you will
learn the tricks to making your characters Lots of fun puppets performing live circus
more interesting and making your stories skills! Amazing characters, bubbles,
sparkle. Lots of fun writing activities, audience interaction and rogue penguins
storytelling, and meeting other kids who make this a fantastic show not to be missed!
love to write. Tuesday 1 October
Includes a half hour break 11.30am – 12 noon. 10.30am – 11.10am
Bring your lunch, a drink, pencils and paper. Ages 3 – 10
Cost $6
Monday 30 September www.trybooking.com/528518
10am – 1pm
For students in grade 3 to grade 6
Cost $6. Bookings essential Bilingual Storytime
www.trybooking.com/528506 Listen and participate in a bilingual
(Mandarin/English) storytime. Session
includes stories, songs and an activity.
Thursday 3 October
10.30am – 11.15am
Ages 3+
FREE Just turn up!
12Spring Holiday Program
Hampton Brighton
Wildlife Xposure presents Read to me: individual reading
Marine Life Coastal Critters aloud for primary school
The Ocean.... to you. Discover miraculous children
aquatic creatures. Expose yourself to an Being read to is an excellent stepping stone
unusual & mysterious hidden world. towards discovering the magic of reading.
This live aquarium display and presentation Viv Gyopar, an experienced Primary and
provides a unique opportunity to learn more Special Education Teacher, will read aloud to
about Victoria’s coastal habitats and their your primary school child, showing children
rich biodiversity. View and touch live marine and parents some basic skills to make
animals in a safe, ethical environment. reading easier, enjoyable and enticing.
Two sessions, please choose one: If you would like further information about
Monday 23 September this service, contact Vivienne Gyopar on
10am – 11am 0438 345 945 or email
or vgyopar@where4kids.com.au
Monday 23 September Term 3. Monday 2, 9 & 16 September
11.10am – 12.10pm 4pm – 5pm
Ages 5 – 11 15 minute sessions available
Cost $6. Bookings essential Brighton Library
www.trybooking.com/493390 Ages 4 – 12
FREE Bookings essential
www.where4kids.setmore.com
Hama bead pixel art
Create pixel art with beads, then iron your
creation to turn it into jewellery, bag tags,
or a cool decoration to take home.
Two sessions, please choose one:
Monday 30 September
2.30pm – 3:30pm
or
Tuesday 1 October
2.30pm – 3:30pm
Ages 8+
FREE Bookings essential.
www.trybooking.com/528987
13Create,
Play, Learn
MineCraft Melbourne Silhouette Cameo
Explore Melbourne’s city centre recreated in Introduction to the Silhouette Craft Cutter.
Minecraft. Add to Melbourne City landmarks Learn how to use this clever machine,
and take part in a virtual experience of the make pop up cards, custom clothing,
archaeological digs that took place during decorations, scrapbook pages and more.
Metro Tunnel works on Swanston Street.
To attend the introductory session, please
Tuesday 17 September check the Library website.
Tuesday 24 September
Tuesdays
Tuesday 8 October
5pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday 12 November
Beaumaris Library
4pm – 5pm
FREE Bookings essential
Beaumaris Library
www.trybooking.com/book/
Ages 7+
event?eid=436626
FREE Bookings essential
Spaces 3
www.trybooking.com/525840
Spaces 4
Coding for Kids
Oculus Quest Multiplayer Come down and discover new coding
resources at Bayside Library Service.
The Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system
offers a new type of immersion with no The block based programming language
cords. Experience the freedom of wireless is widely used so the skills that children
Virtual Reality with friends! will develop while playing can be easily
transferred to other coding software.
Thursday 19 September
Thursday 17 October Wednesday 18 September
Friday 15 November Friday 20 November
4pm – 5pm 4pm – 5pm
Beaumaris Library Beaumaris Library
Ages 13+ Ages 6+
FREE Bookings essential FREE Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/525845 www.trybooking.com/525852
Spaces 3 Spaces 6
14Create Play Learn!
Create and print your own Retro Gaming with
t-shirt design Raspberry PI
Create or find a design then have it printed Learn how to build your own Raspberry Pi
on transfer paper - simply iron on to your retro gaming rig.
clothing of choice. RetroPie is a software library used
Friday 11 October to emulate retro video games on the
Tuesday 22 October Raspberry Pi computer.
Thursday 14 November Monday 23 September
4pm – 5pm Monday 21 October
Beaumaris Library Monday 18 November
Ages 8+ 5pm – 6pm
FREE Bookings essential Beaumaris Library
www.trybooking.com/436816 Ages 9+
3 spaces FREE Booking essential
www.trybooking.com/525890
4 spaces
15eLearning
and Technology
The Library runs a number of training
classes on a variety of topics relating to All our iPhone & iPad classes require that
iPhones, iPads, Windows 10 computers your device is using iOS 12 or later, which
and the Library’s online resources. can be installed on any of these models
Classes are held in the training room at iPhones
Brighton Library, 14 Wilson Street, Brighton iPhone X, XS, XS Max & XR iPhone 8 & 8
and in the small hall at Beaumaris Library, Plus; iPhone 7 & 7 Plus; iPhone 6, 6 Plus,
96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris. 6s, 6sPlus; iPhone SE; iPhone 5s
All our classes are conducted by iPads
experienced trainers, and have a maximum 12.9” iPad Pro 2nd generation & 1st
of eight participants. A set of notes for you generation; 10.5” & 9.7” iPad Pro; 9.7” iPad
to take home is provided for all our classes. 6th generation (2018); iPad 5th generation
If you have any enquiries, please contact (2017); iPad Air & Air 2; iPad mini 2, 3 & 4
Sue Doherty, Bayside Library Service on You can check which iOS your device is
9261 7851. using by tapping on Settings > General >
About and look at what is written next to
Version.
16eLearning and Technology
iPhones – Settings, Calls & iPads – (Part 1) Basics,
Texts Settings, Camera & App Store
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of Prerequisites: Please make sure your iPad
how to use your iPhone to make/answer a is fully charged and updated to the latest
call, send/read a text, & take a photo with iOS (software). You must also know your
the camera. Please make sure your iPhone Apple ID (email address) & Apple password.
is fully charged. This class will teach you the ‘basics’ –
You will learn how to organise your home buttons on your iPad, icons on the home
screen, delete apps you no longer need, screens and different tapping/swiping
change & check some of your phone’s techniques. You will then explore the
more important Settings, add frequently Settings app, learn how to connect your
called phone numbers to Favourites, use iPad to a wi-fi network, find out how much
Siri to make calls, fix typing mistakes, use storage space you’ve used, explore the
the microphone to dictate text messages, Notes app and learn some basic typing tips
save photos sent in a text message and and discover how to install some useful free
some new ways to use the camera. apps from the App Store.
Brighton Library Brighton Library
Friday 11 October Thursday 5 September
10am – 12noon Thursday 10 October
Cost $12. Bookings essential 10.30am – 12.30pm
www.trybooking.com/492006 Cost $15. Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/492849
17eLearning and Technology
iPads – (Part 2) Basics, Safari iPhones, iPads & Photos
(Internet), Mail (email) & Prerequisites: At least 3 months experience
Contacts using your iPhone/iPad on a regular basis.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of Please make sure your device is fully
how to use your iPad. Please make sure charged and updated to the latest iOS
your device is charged and updated to the (software). At least one of your devices
latest iOS (software). You will also need to must be using iOS12.
have an email account already set up on Do you know how to use your iPhone’s or
your iPad before attending this class. iPad’s camera to take simple photos, how
This class will teach you how to use Safari to to view and delete photos, but not much
search the Internet (Google) for information, else? This class will show you how to sync
identify links, retrace your steps (go ‘back’), photos between your iPhone and iPad (if
add useful pages to your Bookmarks and you own both), how to use the camera to
revisit them. You will also learn how to write take and view burst and live photos, edit
and send Mail messages, reply to and your photos, crate albums of important
delete messages, save photos attached events, and some different ways to share
to a message and add/edit friends’ email photos including AirDrop.
addresses in your Contacts. Brighton Library
Brighton Library Thursday 19 September
Thursday 12 September Wednesday 30 October
Thursday 17 October 10am – 12noon
10.30am – 12.30pm Cost $12. Bookings essential
Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440363
www.trybooking.com/443262
iPhones, iPads & iCloud
Prerequisites: At least 3 months experience
using your iPhone/iPad on a regular basis.
Please make sure your device is charged
and updated to the latest iOS (software).
You will also need to know your Apple ID
(email address) and Apple password.
We will discuss the difference between
storage on your device vs iCloud storage
and the importance of iCloud Backup. You
will then learn which iCloud settings work
best for your needs and which can be
safely turned off.
Brighton Library
Friday 6 September
Tuesday 22 October
10am – 11am
Cost $6 Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/440354
18eLearning and Technology
Introduction to Windows Our Family History program is hugely popular
10 (using the laptops in our and even after we have put on additional
classes, all our Family History classes are
Training Room)
booked out until the end of 2019.
Prerequisites: 3+ months experience using
a Windows computer on a regular basis. Thank you for your enthusiastic support
of this program.
This class will discuss changes in the
appearance and features of Windows 10 Stay tuned for our 2020 calendar released
(compared to earlier versions) and teach in our Summer edition of What’s On.
you about Live Tiles, Start menu, locating In the meantime, do explore the digital
installed Apps (such as OneNote), all tray databases, accessed on our website.
icons including Microsoft Edge (Internet Trove is the world class Australian database
Explorer), File Explorer, the App Store, of digitised content from the National
Notification & Action Centre. You’ll also learn Library of Australia. https://trove.nla.gov.au
about the benefits of a Microsoft account
and free icloud storage (OneDrive).
Brighton Library
Wednesday 11 September
Tuesday 15 October
Wednesday 20 November
10am – 12noon
Cost $12 Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/440518
TROVE – National Library of
Australia
Prerequisite 3+ months experience using a
Windows computer on a regular basis.
This 2 hour class will help you to explore the
National Library of Australia (NLA) service
Trove. You will be shown how to effectively
use this free resource to research various
aspects of your family history using digitised
Australian historic newspapers, print
catalogues of libraries around Australia,
sound and music files, pictures and photos,
maps, archived websites and much more.
Brighton Library
Wednesday 13 November
10am – 12noon
Cost $6 Bookings essential
www.trybooking.com/440534
19Technology
Support
Device Advice eDigital HelpDesk
Do you have questions about using your If you need a helping hand to access our
digital device? Come along to our Device library eResources, including eBooks,
Advice sessions and we will help get you eAudiobooks and eMagazine, book a 30
started. Device Advice is an informal drop- minute session with one of our library tech
in style session – just bring your device and support staff. They can assist with basic
your questions. information to help download e-books and
Hampton Library e-magazines on your iPad, tablet, e-reader
Please note that during the refurbishment or other device.
of Sandringham Library, Device Advice will Beaumaris Library
be held at Hampton Branch. Mondays
Wednesday 4 September 3pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 6 November www.trybooking.com/436587
2pm – 4pm Brighton Library
FREE Just turn up Fridays
Brighton Library 4pm – 4.30pm
Thursday 12 September www.trybooking.com/436604
Thursday 17 October Sandringham Library Express
Thursday 21 November Fridays
4.15pm – 5.15pm 3.30pm – 4pm
FREE Just turn up www.trybooking.com/436621
20Other programs
and services
Book Chats Foodie chat
If you like to talk about books you have Are you a passionate cook or an avid
read and share your ideas with like minded cookbook browser? Perhaps you like to
people, why not come along to a Book Chat. read fiction based around a kitchen?
There is no prescribed reading so just enjoy Come to Sandringham Library Express,
a chat with fellow book lovers and get some then adjourn to a local coffee shop (during
tips for your next reading experience. the Library refurbishment) – to enjoy a chat
Beaumaris Library about all things foodie.
Every second Wednesday of the month Browse cooking books, magazines, and
(Feb – Nov) recount favourite food experiences and
2pm – 3pm memories. Bring along your favourite tried
Brighton Library and tested recipes to share with others.
Every third Monday of the month Staff will copy items for you to share.
(Feb – Nov) Wednesday 11 September
2.30pm – 3.30pm Wednesday 9 October
Wednesday 13 November
Hampton Library
Every first Tuesday of the month
(Feb – Nov) JPs at your library
11am – 12noon Please check our website for upcoming
Sandringham – Library Express dates and call the library to confirm the
92 Station Street, Sandringham JP’s availability on the day. Please note the
Every second Thursday of the month sessions are at Brighton and Beaumaris only.
10am – 11am
21Membership is free and
Become a
you don’t need to live
in the City of Bayside
to become a member
member today
Join Bayside Library Service Books and a whole lot more
Join Bayside Library Service at any branch Our libraries are spaces for the whole
using your photo ID, or online at community. The friendly staff can help
bayside.vic.gov.au/library. Online make the most of your visit. Just ask!
membership allows you access to all At Bayside libraries you can:
our online resources such as ebooks,
Borrow books and eBooks, large print,
eaudiobooks, newspapers, emagazines
graphic novels and eComics, audiobooks
and databases. For full membership and to
and eAudiobooks, music CDs and DVDs,
borrow, bring your photo ID to any branch
magazines and eMagazines, collections
to be issued with a card.
in Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Italian,
Membership is free and open to anyone. French, German, Greek.
Children under 18 must be signed up by
Use online resources and databases, free
a parent or guardian with photo ID.
PCs with MS Office (up to four hours per
Borrowing day), free WiFi, colour photocopiers and
scanners, printing services.
Library members can borrow up to 30
items - bring your card to each visit. Enjoy daily newspapers or magazines,
local history and genealogy resources,
Magazines can be borrowed for 2 weeks,
quiet spaces, free programs.
4 weeks for everything else.
Items can be renewed twice unless they Access the library 24/7
are on reserve for another borrower. At bayside.vic.gov.au/library you can
Librarian assistance and self-checkout browse the catalogue
are available at all branches. renew your loans
reserve an item
download an eBook, eAudiobook,
eMagazine or eComic
stream movies and documentaries
stream music
request a purchase
book an event
22Library Hours and Locations
Brighton Library
14 Wilson Street, Brighton VIC 3186
Tel 9261 7840
Monday –Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
Hampton Library
1D Service Street, Hampton VIC 3188
Tel 9261 7870
Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Sandringham Library Express
(interim location during refurbishment)
92 Station Street, Sandringham VIC 3191
Tel 9261 7810
Monday –Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Beaumaris Library
96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris VIC 3193
Tel 9261 7820
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
Closed on public holidays and on the
first Wednesday in March and October
www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library
baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au
Tel 9261 7851
23Free
event
Author
book
reading
What do we say?
Join local author, Michele McNamara who
will read her book What do we say?
A short activity will follow the reading. With light, bright illustrations, What do we
Learning manners can be challenging for say? is suitable to be read to children 3 – 6
children and teaching manners can be and for early readers aged 5 – 7.
equally challenging for parents. “What do we Books will be available for purchase at
say?” takes the reader through the ups and a discounted price of $17 (cash only).
downs of daily life and presents a way for Monday 23 September
both children and parents to remember and 10.30am –11am
practise their manners. Brighton Library,
What do we say? points to the intrinsic 14 Wilson St, Brighton
rewards of using manners; making people Ages 3+
feel good inside. Parents can use the phrase, Free event. Just turn up
‘what do we say?’ when they feel children
have forgotten to acknowledge others.
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