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Inspiring spaces
where everyone is
free to discover
possibilities.
Autumn
Events
2019
WELCOME
Welcome to the Casey Cardinia
Libraries’ Autumn Events Guide.
The team at CCL are delighted to present you
with an action packed seasonal program.
There is literally something for everyone!
CCL exist to encourage lifelong learning,
increase literacy and build strong, resilient
communities across the Casey Cardinia
Region. It is just a delight to be able to offer
you free and accessible program that will get
you thinking, reading and potentially meeting
new and interesting people.
Public Libraries across Australia are growing and evolving to meet
the contemporary needs of our community. Books and reading
remain at the very core of what we do, but increasingly we have
a role to play bringing people together and creating spaces
where people are inspired and engaged.
I encourage you to read through this wonderful collation of
events and activities. I challenge you to try something different.
Register for a workshop that might take you out of your comfort
zone and learn something completely new.
Everyone is welcome at CCL.
We look forward to seeing you in our libraries again soon
Regards,
Chris Buckingham
CEO – Casey Cardinia Libraries
chris.buckingham@cclc.vic.gov.au
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WHAT’S ON
BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY 04
CRANBOURNE LIBRARY 08
DOVETON LIBRARY 11
EMERALD LIBRARY 12
ENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARY 15
HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY 20
PAKENHAM LIBRARY 22
SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
> Bunjil Place Library 26
> Cardinia Mobile Library 28
> Cranbourne Library 29
> Doveton Library 30
> Emerald Library 31
> Endeavour Hills Library 32
> Hampton Park Library 33
> Pakenham Library 34
PRESCHOOL 35
SCHOOL AGE 38
YOUTH 42
HOW TO BOOK
All events are free, but bookings are
essential wherever you see this symbol!
Online: Go to cclc.vic.gov.au/events, choose your event and make
your booking. Please note: For School Holiday Event bookings, see page 26.
In person: Go to your local library and our staff will book on your behalf.
By phone: Contact the host library to book your place.
ccl.vic.gov.au 3
BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP AUTHOR’S CORNER
Join this relaxed and supportive Visit our Author’s Corner where
group as you practice speaking we will showcase new and
English. Supported by AMES established writers. Our featured
Australia. authors will be available to chat
Every Thursday about their work and their writing
(except 11,18 & 25 April) journey in a relaxed atmosphere.
10am to 12pm See website for details.
Every Sunday
KNIT AND STITCH (except during school holidays)
2pm to 3.30pm
Join us for a casual afternoon of
knitting and crochet, exchanging
ideas and conversation with fellow
enthusiasts. Bring your current
project or start a new one to
donate to the KOGO campaign.
Every Friday
2pm to 4pm
RB DIGITAL: eMAGAZINES AND
eAUDIOBOOKS
Find out how easy it is to use
the RB Digital app to access
eMagazines and eAudiobooks for
free with your library membership.
Please bring your tablet or
HEARING AWARENESS SESSION - smartphone with you, or both if
HEAR ALL ABOUT IT you’d like.
Tuesday 12 March
Highly trained and qualified 6.15pm to 7pm
clinical team from Bay Audio –
Parkmore SC will provide you with Monday 18 March
valuable information and offer you 2.15pm to 3pm
a comprehensive hearing test.
Thursday 7 March Friday 29 March
10am to 11.30am 11.15am to 12pm
4 BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY
TERRARIUMS WORKSHOP 1,2, 3D PRINTING
Try your hand at creating a tiny By popular demand this program
world through the magic of is back. Join us to learn about the
terrariums. You will get to take amazing world of 3D printing.
home the terrarium you make on Introduction
the day. Please bring along a pair Friday 15 March
of gardening gloves. 2pm to 3pm
Proudly supported by Bunnings – Saturday 16 March
Fountain Gate 6.15pm to 7pm
Cost $5 - All materials included.
Visit bunjilplace.com.au/events 3D Modelling Techniques
for bookings Friday 5 April
Saturday 23 March 2pm to 3pm
10.30am to 11.30am Saturday 6 April
6.15pm to 7pm
MENTAL HEALTH 101: STRESS 3D Slicing Techniques
AND ANXIETY Friday 3 May
The editor and founder of Parent 2pm to 3pm
Guides, Eileen Berry, with special Saturday 4 May
guests from Headspace and 6.15pm to 7pm
PoPsy, will inform and spark
UNDERSTANDING THE BALLOT BOX
open, honest and meaningful
conversations around all things If you are a new voter or would like
Mental Health. to better understand the voting
Free event, bookings essential process, come along to our Voting
bunjilplace.com.au/events Information Session at Bunjil Place
Thursday 28 March Library. All material provided by the
7pm to 8.30pm Australian Electoral Commission.
Thursday 11 April
BASIC PHOTO EDITING 7PM to 8PM
Learn how to edit and adjust BORROWBOX: eBOOKS AND
photos using the free web-based eAUDIOBOOKS
software, Pixlr Online Photo Editor. BorrowBox allows you to borrow
We’ll also cover cloning items in eBooks and eAudiobooks on
the image and cleaning up small your phone and tablet. Come
blemishes. Bring your own laptop along, and learn how to borrow
or borrow one from the library. your first book. Please bring your
You will need to be confident in smartphone or tablet.
everyday computer use for this
session. Tuesday 7 May
Wednesday 3 April 6.15pm to 7pm
7pm to 8pm Thursday 16 May
2.15pm to 3pm
Friday 24 May
11.15am to 12pm
BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY ccl.vic.gov.au 5
THE TEACHER’S PET - THE STUDIO
IN CONVERSATION WITH AT BUNJIL PLACE
HEDLEY THOMAS Bunjil Place
Patrick Northeast Dve,
With 27 million downloads internationally, Narre Warren
The Teacher’s Pet is one of the world’s top True
Crime podcasts. Join Hedley Thomas - Walkley > Sunday 31 March
Award winning journalist for The Australian - as
we go behind the scenes of the famous podcast 2pm to 4pm
series.
Tickets $20
Hear about the creation of the podcast series,
what interested Hedley in the case of the
All proceeds to Manly
disappearance of Lynette Dawson in 1982, and
Warringah Women’s
the investigation that lead to Lynette’s husband
Resource Centre, and
Chris Dawson being charged with her murder.
Northern Beaches
Hosted by Emily Webb, Journalist, crime writer, Women’s Shelter
and co-host of Australian True Crime Podcast
with Meshel Laurie. Bookings:
bunjilplace.com.au/
teachers-pet
6 BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY
Get your free breast screen
The BreastScreen
Victoria van is coming
to Cranbourne Library.
For women aged 50 to 74, breast screens Free
are the best way to find breast cancer
early, when treatment is most successful.
Takes 10 minutes
The van will be at No doctor’s referral or
Cranbourne Library Medicare card
65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road,
Cranbourne East With a female radiographer
12 March to 18 April 2019.
Women over 50 years old
Book at breastscreen.org.au
or call 13 20 50
For interpreter
BreastScreen Victoria
assistance call acknowledges the support of
13 14 50 TTY 13 36 77 the Victorian Government.
CRANBOURNE LIBRARY
TECH TIME: STREAMING MOVIES TECH TIME: CLOUD LIBRARY
Discover the difference between Learn how to access eBooks from
streaming and downloading the library using the Cloud Library
while learning how to stream app. Please bring your tablet or
movies for free with the library app smartphone.
Kanopy. Please bring your tablet, Tuesday 19 March
smartphone or laptop. 11am to 12pm
Tuesday 5 March
11am to 12pm
WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP CAFE
Drop in and meet new friends.
Learn something new, have a
cup of tea and chat. All women &
children welcome.
Every Wednesday (except 10 & 17
April)
10am to 12pm
FAMILY GAMES NIGHT MOVIE NIGHT
Bring the family along for an Bring your cushions and settle
evening of board games and down for a family movie night.
activities. Snacks provided. Popcorn provided. See in branch
Thursday 7 March & for details of which movie is being
Thursday 23 May screened.
6.30pm to 8pm Third Thursday of the month
6.30pm to 8pm
TECH TIME: MUSIC WITH FREEGAL
Did you know you can stream and TECH TIME: EMAGAZINES
download music for free using the
Find out how easy it is to access
library app Freegal? Come along
eMagazines on your computer.
and learn how to set up the app
We’ll look at accessing Choice
and get started. Please bring your
magazine online including
tablet or smartphone.
searching for back issues and
Tuesday 12 March
articles. We’ll also cover the RB
11am to 12pm
Digital eMagazines service which
allows you to access a range of
titles including current issues.
Please bring your laptop or tablet
for this session.
Tuesday 26 March
11am to 12pm
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DECLUTTERING YOUR LIFE
WITH VERONIKA
Is your home so cluttered you
can’t relax? Do you want to
simplify your life? In this workshop,
Veronika Warren shares four
simple steps to help you conquer
clutter in your home. Eliminate the
mess that contributes to everyday
stress and breathe easier with a
simpler lifestyle.
MINDFUL PLAY Friday 29 March
Mindful Play is a quality program 1pm to 2pm
aimed at school-aged children
6-9 years old to develop their TECH TIME: CATALOGUE
awareness through simple body MASTERCLASS
movement, mindful colouring, and What to get the most out of your
guided visualisations. Presented by library? Come and learn how to
Tori from YMCA. manage your account online,
Tuesday 26 March place a request and renew
4pm to 5.30pm your loans through the online
catalogue. We’ll also show you
RENTING- WHAT YOU NEED search tips and using lists so you
TO KNOW can find what you need faster and
Information session for renters show you where to find the newest
or future renters aged 16-25 items in the system. Please bring
years old. If you plan to rent a your laptop for this session.
property or are currently renting, Tuesday 2 April
this session discusses the rights 11am to 12pm
and responsibilities of tenants
and landlords. We will also cover AGE PENSION AND YOUR CHOICES
the more common tenancy Join Dave Rode, Financial
issues faced by tenants (i.e. rent Information Service Officer from
arrears, eviction) and how the Dept of Human Services, to
Residential Tenancies Act can learn about your options on the
afford protection to tenants. You age pension, income and asset
will learn about the resources and assessment, deeming, work bonus,
support available to assist tenants concessions and your rights. Light
with their issues. Presented by refreshments provided.
Tenants Victoria. Pizza provided for Thursday 2 May
attendees. 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Thursday 28 March
6.30pm to 7.30pm
CRANBOURNE LIBRARY ccl.vic.gov.au 9
DARI, FARSI AND ENGLISH
STORYTIME AND CRAFT
Join us for stories shared in
Dari, Farsi and English and fun
craft activities! Dari is one of
Casey’s fastest growing home
languages. Home languages play
an important role in engaging
children in rich language
environments, supporting their
literacy development and
INVESTMENT OPTIONS FOR nurturing connections to culture.
RETIREMENT Everyone is welcome! The
Join Dave Rode, Financial Communities for Children Initiative
Information Service officer from is supported by the Australian
the Department of Human Government.
Services, to learn about your Saturday 11 May
investment options for retirement. 2pm to 3.30pm
Topics covered include preparing
STROKE SAFE
for retirement , investment choices
for retirement and financial In this Stroke Safe presentation
planners. Light Refreshments you’ll learn how to use the F.A.S.T
provided. system to quickly recognise the
Thursday 9 May signs of a stroke, what to do in an
6.30pm to 7.30pm emergency, and the simple steps
you can take to reduce your risk.
CRANBOURNE LIBRARY - Thursday 16 May
DISCOVER THE LINKS TO OUR PAST 2pm to 3pm
Celebrating Heritage month, join
members of the library team NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS
over a cuppa while they bring STORYTIME
to life the story and experiences
of Cranbourne Library and Join our youth team and listen to
its contributions to the local this year’s National Simultaneous
community. Storytime with fun craft and
Tuesday 7 May activities to follow.
10.30am to 11.30am Wednesday 22 May
11am to 12pm
GAMES AND PIZZA NIGHT
Join us for a night of games and
pizza to celebrate Youth Week.
Ages 12+ years old.
Thursday 11 April
6pm to 8pm
10 CRANBOURNE LIBRARYDOVETON LIBRARY
PREPARING FOR YOUR
CITIZENSHIP TEST
Are you planning on becoming an
Australian Citizen? Would you like
help to prepare for the test?
This is a community partnership
program with Doveton
Neighbourhood Learning Centre.
Every Wednesday
(except 10 & 17 April)
6pm to 8pm
IT’S MUM’S NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS
STORY TIME
We will have a crafty activity and
of course plenty of books to share. Join us to listen to a reading of
Finish with a hot chocolate and a this year’s National Simultaneous
treat. Storytime book, the entertaining
Every Thursday Alpacas with Maracas with fun
8pm to 9pm craft and activities to follow.
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
11am to 12pm
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
Celebrate all things Comics at the IN DOVETON
library this May the 4th.
Join us for a comic drawing Join us during Diversity Week
workshop, meet some of your for an evening of cultural
favourite comic book characters celebrations. This year’s theme is
and pick up a FREE comic book*. ‘Proud to Belong - Your Generation,
Proudly supported by Secret Your Stories’. This will be a fun
Headquarters- Comic Emporium family event with activities for
Beaconsfield. *While stocks last the kids and a variety of cultural
8+ years old experiences that celebrate the
Saturday 4 May diversity of our community.
9.30am to 10.30am Everyone welcome.
Doveton Library and Autumn Place
Community Hub
Thursday 21 March
5PM to 7.30PM
ccl.vic.gov.au 11EMERALD LIBRARY
HOUSEHOLD ENERGY AND
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Interested in reducing the
operating costs and improving
the energy efficiency of your
household? Learn about the
basics of building design for
energy efficiency, and information
on solar energy at Emerald Library.
In partnership with Cardinia Shire
Council.
EMERALD COMMUNITY Tuesday 12 March
HANDCRAFTING SKILL SWAP 2pm to 3pm
Do you like knitting, crochet,
embroidery, basketry or other
handcrafts? Would you like to
learn? Perhaps you would like
some inspiration and ideas? If
so, then please come along and
enjoy our friendly group. All ages
welcome! Light refreshments
provided. Everyone welcome
although please note that
the minimum age for activity
participation is 7 years.
First Saturday of the month COMPOSTING FOR BEGINNERS
11am to 12.30pm Casey Cardinia Libraries and
Cardinia Shire Council will be
DIGITAL DROP IN hosting a free beginners compost
Struggling with information and worm farm workshop.
technology? Need some Discover the benefits of compost,
assistance with your device? how to choose the best system for
Come along & get some IT help your household and how to get
from staff at Emerald Library started. Learn how residents can
Digital Drop-in session. claim up to $50 for a new system
Every Tuesday with our waste reduction rebates.
2.30pm to 3.30pm Light morning tea provided.
Saturday 16 March
11am to 12.30pm
12HAVE YOUR SAY: AGEING WELL IN COSPLAY 101 SERIES
CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCIL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Cardinia Shire Council will soon
be developing its Ageing Well Discover tips and tricks to bring
Strategy and they want to hear your character to life through
from you! Come along and share photographs. Learn about lighting,
your experiences and insights angles, locations, copyright and
to help create an age-friendly law. Delve into etiquette when
shire. An age-friendly shire working with others, working
enables older people to live in within budgets and hiring
security, maintain their health and spaces. Dezmin Humphry is an
participate fully in society. internationally published portrait
Wednesday 20 March and still-life photographer.
11am to 12.30pm Primarily shooting conceptual
photography, and fashion
AROMATHERAPY
editorials he is based in Melbourne
Join Leeanne from Unique Essence and runs Slippery Photography.
Aromatherapy to learn about Tuesday 9 April
Aromatherapy including the 6.30pm to 7.30pm
benefits and practical uses.
Monday 25 March WIGS
11am to 12pm
Join MX Loki and discover different
PLAYING TAG WITH JUDITH: types of wig fibers and how to
A TRIBUTE TO care for your wig. Learn about
JUDITH RODRIGUES AND HER VERSE basic styling techniques and
products to choose. MX Loki is a
Local poets, recently commended genderfluid alternative model,
by prominent Australian poet Cosplayer, Dragking and qualified
during her tenure as PAVE Worillia makeup artist based in Melbourne.
Poetry Prize judge, come together Wednesday 10 April
during Emerald’s Arts Festival 6.30pm to 7.30pm
to present poetry selections
from Judith’s work. They will also
share personal observations on INTRO TO SILICON MOULD MAKING
the poetic process and offer a Watch artist, Tentacle Spine,
few poems of their own. Light demonstrate pouring silicon
refreshments provided. moulds for resin jewellery. Learn
Tuesday, 9 April 2019 about the materials you will need,
7pm to 8.30pm and how to handle them safely. Q
and A will follow
Friday 12 April
6.30pm to 7.30pm
EMERALD LIBRARY ccl.vic.gov.au 13AUTHOR TALK – HEATHER ELLIS
TIMELESS ON THE SILK ROAD - An
Odyssey From London To Hanoi.
Healesville author Heather Ellis
presents a free author talk and
slideshow of stunning images from
her solo motorcycle journey along
the fabled Silk Roads of Central
Asia.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Saturday 11 May
11am to 12pm
Celebrate all things Comics at the
library this May the 4th.
Join us for a comic drawing STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE
workshop, meet some of your INFORMATION SESSION
favourite comic book characters Join volunteers from Emerald SES
and pick up a FREE comic book* to to discover what the SES does, and
take home and keep. learn about home emergency
*while stocks last plans for natural disasters. SES
Saturday 4 May vehicle will be on display.
1pm to 2pm Saturday 25 May
LOCAL HISTORY TALK 11am to 12pm
Join Chris from the Emerald eBOOKS AND eAUDIOBOOKS
Museum & Nobelius Heritage USING BORROWBOX
Park to celebrate the Australian
Heritage Festival with a local Come along and learn how you
history talk. can access the Library’s eBooks
Tuesday 7 May and eAudiobooks using the
6.45pm to 7.45pm Bolinda BorrowBox app. In this
hands on session you will be
WARRATINA LAVENDER FARM shown how to access, search,
Warratina Lavender Farm is download, read and listen to
set in the Yarra Valley at the titles from the libraries growing
foothills of Mt Dandenong. The electronic collection all from
Lavender Farm began in 1991 when your mobile device - anywhere,
Annemarie decided to grow a little anytime.
plot of lavender. The farm now Please bring your own
has over 10,000 lavender plants. smartphone, tablet or iPad.
Join Annemarie to discover how Friday 17 May
the farm began, & learn about 2pm to 3pm
the different uses of lavender & its
therapeutic properties.
Tuesday 14 May
6.45pm to 7.45pm
14 EMERALD LIBRARYENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARY
KNIT AND NATTER COOKS IN THE KITCHEN:
CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS
Have a good old yarn over a ball AND CONVERSATION
of wool! Bring along a project you
are working on or knit for a cause. Discover a new and fun way to
Wool & needles provided. improve your culinary skills. Our
Every Friday monthly sessions combine cooking
2pm to 3.30pm demonstrations with an opportunity
to swap recipes, ask questions and
BOOK CAFE share your cooking tips and tricks
Join us at our monthly Book with other cooking enthusiasts.
Cafe to discover something new. Cooking with Seasonal and
Whether it is your next great Fermented Foods
read or just a friendly chat over Join Julia, from Julia’s Organic
a cuppa we have you covered! Kitchen and Garden, as she
Refreshments provided. demonstrates how easy it is to
First Tuesday of every month start making fermented foods
11am to 12pm for yourself. You’ll learn to make
CONVERSATION CLUB tasty sauerkraut and incorporate
fermented foods into every day
Relax with a coffee or tea while eating with delicious recipes
you practice speaking English in a that are easy to make at home.
welcoming environment. Everyone Thursday 7 March
welcome. No bookings required. 7pm to 8.30pm
Every Thursday (except during
school holidays) Making the most of your Thermomix
11am to 1pm Do you own a Thermomix or want to
discover more about them? Make
HARMONY DAY CELEBRATION the most out of your Thermomix
machine, with tips and tricks plus a
Harmony Day celebrates demonstration and tasting.
the values of multiculturism, Recipes provided.
diversity, welcoming and Thursday 4 April
belonging. Join us for cultural 7pm to 8.30pm
entertainment and a light lunch
to celebrate Harmony Day. In How to make Perfect Pasta at home
partnership with Endeavour Hills Learn how to make your own pasta
Neighbourhood Centre. from scratch. Hilda and Laurie will
Wednesday 20 March present recipes from their ancestors
10am to 12pm who migrated from the Abruzzi
Region, in the mountains
east of Rome.
Thursday 2 May
7pm to 8.30pm
ccl.vic.gov.au 15UNDERSTANDING AND
ACCESSING MYGOV
Have you heard of MyGov but
you’re not sure how to access it?
Are you having trouble creating a
MyGov account? If you would like
help creating your account and
linking all your services, a MyGov
staff member will be available to
support you. Please bring photo
ID and have an email account
available. (Library staff can help
SOCIAL CHESS CLUB
you to create an email account -
just ask before you attend) Chess is great for developing
Tuesday 12 March & logic and strategic thinking. Join
Monday 29 April our weekly Social Chess Club and
1pm to 3pm develop your skills in a relaxed and
friendly environment. Family friendly,
FAMILY GAMES AND ADULT primary school aged and up.
MINDFULNESS COLOURING IN Every Tuesday
5.30pm to 7.45pm
Bring the whole family down for
some fun board games and SKILL BUILDING CHESS CLUB
activities. Whether you are 9 or 99,
there is something for everyone. Are you a chess enthusiast? Or
Try your hand at chess, giant a novice looking to develop your
Connect Four, giant Jenga and chess skills? Join our monthly
more. Not in the mood for a game? chess skill building club. You will be
Then grab a pencil and settle in for supported by our resident coach
some relaxing colouring in at our who can help you improve your
colouring in table. chess playing skills. Share tips and
Refreshments provided. techniques or learn from someone
Third Thursday of the month more experienced in a fun and
6pm to 8.45pm social environment. Family friendly
and suitable for primary school
aged children and above. We
AUTHOR TALK - FIONA LOWE
welcome attendees to attend all
Popular Australian women’s or only part of the session if that is
fiction author Fiona Lowe will preferred. Refreshments provided.
be discussing her new book Want to play more regularly? Join
“Home Fires” and sharing with us our social chess club every Tuesday
about her writing journey. Morning from 5.30pm
tea provided. Second Thursday of the month
Tuesday 26 March 6pm to 8.30pm
11am to 12.30pm
16 ENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARYSCALE MODELLING:
DEMONSTRATION AND Q AND A
Do you have an interest in scale
modelling? Are you working on
a project and would like some
professional advice? Join the
Pakenham modellers group any
time between 10 and 2pm to see
scale models on display, learn
more about scale modelling and
discover some new tricks and tips
as the experts build a scale model
BE CONNECTED -
project onsite.
ESPECIALLY FOR OVER 50S
Saturday 30 March and 4 May
10am to 2pm We want you to thrive in today’s
digital world, but it can be a
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY bit scary at times. Come to
the library and we will help you
Celebrate all things Comics at the register for the Be Connected
library this May the 4th. network and begin your digital
Join us for a comic drawing journey. We will help you to get
workshop, meet some of your started and develop your digital
favourite comic book characters skills and confidence. We will talk
and pick up a FREE comic book* to you through some topics and
take home and keep. what to do next.
*While stocks last Every Monday between
Saturday 4 May 29 April and 3 June
11am to 2pm 1.45pm to 3.45pm
HERE BE GAMES PRESENTS - THE CHANGING FACE OF
GET YOUR GAME ON ENDEAVOUR HILLS - A POP-UP
Our monthly games evenings are INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
the perfect opportunity to share In celebration of National Heritage
your love of board games in a fun Week, drop in any time during
and friendly atmosphere while the month of May to engage in a
discovering some new ones along visual history of the Endeavour Hills
the way. Suitable for adults and Library and surrounds.
families with children 12+ so drop Can be viewed daily throughout
in and get your game on! the month of May during library
Hosted by Dave Haldane, owner of opening hours
Here Be Games.
Fourth Thursday of the month
6pm to 8.45pm
ENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARY ccl.vic.gov.au 17BIGGEST MORNING TEA SCHOOLS EXPO FOR
BOOKSALE FUNDRAISER EDUCATION WEEK
Help support the National Cancer Are your children transitioning
Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. from kinder to school in 2020?
Grab a bargain from our book Curious about education options
sale, try your hand at book for your children? Then come
folding, design a tile for the local along to Endeavour Hills Library for
community wall and have a our Education Expo.
cuppa on us. Gold coin entry- all In celebration of Education Week,
proceeds will be donated to the local primary schools will be
Cancer Council. In partnership presenting interactive sessions
with the Endeavour Hills on topics from literacy in the early
Neighbourhood House. years to STEAM opportunities at
Tuesday 30 April school.
10.30am to 12.30pm Our library will present a special
session on supporting your child’s
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
education and emerging literacy
Join us for fun and games and through reading for pleasure.
a cuppa for Australia’s Biggest If you live in or near the Endeavour
Morning Tea. All donations/ Hills community and have children
money raised goes to the Cancer who have yet to start school this is
Council’s Biggest Morning Tea an opportunity not to be missed!
fundraising appeal. - Bring a plate Bookings for presentations will
to share. In partnership with the be available closer to the date -
Endeavour Hills check with branch or ccl.vic.gov.au
NeighbourhoodCentre Tuesday 21 May
Thursday 23 May 10am to 2.30pm
10.30am to 12pm
18 ENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARYSHINE. An Early Intervention Support Program for Children SHINE helps children (0-18 years), and their families, who reside in the Casey and Greater Dandenong areas who are in need of support in leading happy and healthy lives. Our specialist case managers will work with young people and their carers to address key issues and strengthen resilience and wellbeing. We can, with your permission, work with your child short-term or long term. Both pathways will involve your child: • Working closely with a case worker • Talking about issues in their lives • Identifying areas they would like to improve • Learning about mental health and wellbeing • Taking part in small group work Shines also runs group activities and programs to support children in a way that provides an opportunity for them to express themselves. Call 9784 0650 or email shinecdintake@familylife.com.au for more information.
HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY
HAMPTON PARK CRAFT GROUP RECREATE YOUR
Join us on Monday afternoons THURSDAY NIGHTS
for Craft and Conversation with Visit the library for a series of
Lorraine. Lorraine is a prize-winning workshops and activities including
crafter with the Country Women’s art, music, food and fun. We are
Association. Bring your craft or just starting off with some musical
yourself. Learn new skills or share fun. Come along and learn how
yours with others. to play a Ukulele. Experienced
Every Monday until 22 March local musician, Sharon Start
1pm to 3pm from the Balla Balla Ukulele Club
will be coming to the Hampton
CONVERSATION CLASSES Park Library for a series of five
consecutive sessions. All levels
Join Ann and Steve to improve
welcome.
your English through conversation.
Bring along your own ukulele or
Please contact the branch to book
one will be provided.
a place.
Every Thursday until 4 April
Every Wednesday
6.30pm to 8pm
(except 10 & 17 April)
10am to 12pm
NDIS PLANNING AND
CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION SESSION
AT HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY
The rollout of the National
Hampton Park Library in Disability Insurance Scheme is
partnership with Springvale already underway. Are you ready?
Learning and Activity Centre Join one of our NDIS Planning and
are providing English Language Beyond Information Sessions for
for Australian Citizenship Test the most up to date news on NDIS,
Preparation Classes. We have a preparation for your first NDIS plan,
trainer who will help you prepare the low down on the planning
for the citizenship test. Please process and what happens next.
contact the library to check your Don’t miss your chance to ensure
eligibility you are ready for NDIS. Presented
Every Wednesday by Nicole from Windermere Child
(except 10 & 17 April) and Family Services.
10am to 11am Friday 29 March
2pm to 3pm
20BE CONNECTED - ESPECIALLY GET APPY
FOR OVER 50S
Come to the library and learn
We want you to thrive in today’s about some of the great, free
digital world, but it can be a bit apps available through the library.
scary at times. Come to the With your library card, you have
library, and we will help you access to eBooks, eAudiobooks
register for the Be Connected and eMagazines. Bring along your
network and begin your digital library card and we will show you
journey. We will help you to get how to register and start reading
started and develop your digital or listening straight away. BYO
skills and confidence. We will talk smartphone, tablet or iPad.
you through some topics and
what to do next. eBooks and eAudiobooks using
Weekly from Friday 26 April Bolinda Borrowbox and Cloud
until 31 May Library
1pm to 3pm Tuesday 7 May
1pm to 2pm
eMagazines using RB Digital and
Choice online
Tuesday 21 May
1pm to 2pm
HORRENDOUS HISTORIES
In celebration of Heritage Month,
it’s Heather’s Horrendous Histories!
Its history with the horrendous bits
left in! You might think you have it
TENANTS HAVE RIGHTS tough, cleaning your room, eating
Did you know that tenants have spinach and wearing sensible
rights when they rent properties? clothes. Well, you haven’t heard
Come to this session with Adrian anything yet! Come along and
from Tenants Victoria to learn hear what life was like for kids
what rights you are entitled to and in the Victorian era. Positively
how the legislation (Residential Horrendous! Suitable for
Tenancies Act) can offer support. 7-12 year-olds.
Tuesday 14 May Thursday 16 May
2pm to 3pm 4pm to 5pm
HAMPTON LIBRARY ccl.vic.gov.au 21PAKENHAM LIBRARY
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY -
AUTHOR SUZANNE DUNCAN
In 2011, Suzanne’s husband, James,
lost his battle with cancer and
with that she became a single
parent with three beautiful
children. Suddenly finding herself
alone and both Mum and Dad for
her children, Suzanne wrote her
book, ‘All By Myself & Rocking It!’.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP She will share her knowledge
and expertise as a life coach and
Enjoy a coffee or tea while you discuss strategies people can
practice speaking English in a take to help them through the
relaxing environment. transition of becoming a single
Everyone welcome. parent. Suzanne will also discuss
Every Friday how to meet your internal needs
(except during school holidays) when your external world is
12.30pm to 2.30pm changing – essential advice she
believes helped her journey to
DIGITAL DISCOVERY – being a successful single parent.
APPS FOR STREAMING Saturday 9 March
11am to 1.30pm
Discover the difference between
“streaming” and “downloading”
and learn how to stream movies HAVE YOUR SAY: AGEING WELL
and music using our free library IN CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCIL
apps. We will show you how to Cardinia Shire Council will soon
use Kanopy to access movies and be developing its Ageing Well
documentaries and Freegal to Strategy, and they want to hear
listen to music and watch music from you! Come along and share
video clips. We will also help you your experiences and insights
discover some other streaming to help create an age-friendly
options you can access for free shire. An age-friendly shire
with a tablet or computer. enables older people to live in
BYO device - Some iPads provided security, maintain their health and
Tuesday 5 February participate fully in society.
2pm to 3.30pm For more information contact
Cardinia Shire Council’s Ageing
Well team on 1300 787 624 or
email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Thursday 14 March
1pm to 2.30pm
22THE KETOGENIC DIET
Dr John Stewart talks about how
to successfully follow a ketogenic
nutritional diet.
After being diagnosed as pre-
diabetic in 2013, Dr John Stewart
decided to take charge of his life
by starting a ketogenic diet of low
sugar, low carb and high healthy
fat.
Learn from his extensive research
CENTRELINK SEMINARS - and results which can be applied
UNDERSTANDING to your life.
SUPERANNUATION Saturday 23 March
This Centrelink seminar will cover 1.30pm to 3.30pm
a range of topics including:
- Contributions eBOOKS AND eAUDIOBOOKS
- Investment options USING BORROWBOX
- Accumulation
- Salary Sacrifice Learn how you can access the
- Myths about Super Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Superannuation at Retirement using the Bolinda BorrowBox app.
Wednesday 20 March In this hands-on session you will
6.30pm to 7.30pm be shown how to access, search,
download, read and listen to
titles from the libraries growing
CENTRELINK SEMINARS -
electronic collection all from
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
your mobile device - anywhere,
IN RETIREMENT
anytime.
This Centrelink seminar will cover Please bring your own
topics such as: smartphone, tablet or iPad.
- Home equity loans Tuesday 26 March
- Downsizing 2pm to 3pm
- Owning or Renting
- Retirement Villages
- Lifestyle Villages
- Life Interests
- Aged Care
Wednesday 27 March
6.30pm to 7.30pm
PAKENHAM LIBRARY ccl.vic.gov.au 23MOVIES AND DOCUMENTARIES INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
USING KANOPY - PAKENHAM
Enhance your vitality and sense
Come along and learn how you of wellbeing. Improve flexibility,
can access over 30,000 movies balance, strength and posture
and documentaries absolutely with this introductory session.
free with the Kanopy app and your Presented by Cardinia Leisure.
library membership. In this hands- Wednesday 3 April
on session, you will be shown how 12.30pm to 1.30pm
to access, search and view titles
through Kanopy on a range of BE CONNECTED – PAKENHAM
devices - whether at home or on An Australian online learning
the go. Bring along your library resource for people who are
card so we can get you set up. new to computers and digital
If you are not yet a member you technology. With Be Connected
can join at the library for a free you can learn about using
membership any time before the computers, tablets and the
first session. internet at your own pace with
Please bring your own support from library staff. Come in
smartphone, tablet or iPad. and we can help you get started,
Tuesday 2 April talk through what you’ve been
2pm to 3pm learning and help you figure out
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP your next steps. Great chance to
catch up with library staff and
Improve your personal financial other learners. Please bring your
knowledge and money own computer, tablet or iPad.
management skills. Topics Every Tuesday start 23 April
included are: 1pm to 3pm
• Money management tips and
ideas INTRODUCTION TO PILATES
• Spending and savings ideas
• Budgeting bills and concessions Develop core strength and
• Debt and consumer credit stamina through a focus on
• Know your rights and breathing patterns, posture and
responsibilities flexibility with this introductory
• Free tax help session.
• Where to get help and lots more Presented by Cardinia Leisure.
Presented by Casey North CISS Wednesday 1 May
Monday 8 April 12.30pm to 1.30pm
6pm to 7.30pm
INTRODUCTION TO AUSLAN
Saturday 13 April Come and see how much fun it is
1pm to 3.30pm to learn Auslan in this free 1.5 hour
‘Introduction to Auslan’ session.
Saturday 25 May
10.30am to 12pm
24 PAKENHAM LIBRARYNATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
Join our Youth Team and listen to Wednesday 22 May
this year’s National Simultaneous 11am to 12pm
Storytime where we will be Bunjil Place Plaza
joining one million kids across Bunnings Fountain Gate
Australia and reading Alpacas Doveton Library
with Maracas. Fun craft and Cranbourne Library
activities to follow. Endeavour Hills Library
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Celebrate all things Comics at Saturday 4 May
the library this May the 4th. Doveton Library
Join us for a comic drawing 9.30am to 10.30am
workshop, meet some of
your favourite comic book Endeavour Hills Library
characters and pick up a FREE 11am to 12 noon
comic book*.
Proudly supported by Secret Emerald Library
Headquarters- Comic 1pm to 2pm
Emporium Beaconsfield.
*While stocks last Arts & craft activities available
8+ years old Buniil Place Library
During opening hoursSCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
All School Holiday events require bookings, unless otherwise stated.
Bookings open Monday 25 March at 10am.
To book our FREE School Holiday Program activities:
Online: Go to tinyurl.com/cclchols, choose your event and
make your booking.
In person: Go to your local library and our staff will book on your behalf.
By phone: Contact the host library to book your place.
Cancelling: School Holiday events are extremely popular and book out
quickly. If you book for an event but can no longer attend, please cancel
your booking via Eventbrite or call your local library. This means the spot will
open for another child to attend.
BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY
BIRDS OF A FEATHER STORYTIME BITS AND BYTES
Quack, squawk and tweet your way Join Edvocate to learn about the Bits
into the wonderful world of birds! and Bytes in the World of Gaming.
Join the flock, read some stories and What do they mean in the digital
create your own bird craft to take world? What was the first game ever
home. made? Watch the evolution in this
Ages: 3-6 fascinating world. Design and take
Tuesday 9 April home your own Sprite!
2pm to 2.45pm Ages: 8+
Friday 12 April
10.30am to 11.30am
GREEN KIDS EXPO 2019
POWER UP!
Raising babies and kids sustainably
can be easy when you know how. Learn about the formation of coal and
Come along to a morning of gas in the natural world. Join Edvocate
workshops and a mini market to to power up some appliances and see
find out all you want to know about if you measure up!
raising a child sustainably and how it Ages: 8+
can reduce your waste AND save you Friday 12 April
money. In partnership with the 1pm to 2pm
City of Casey.
Bookings necessary to attend the
information sessions.
Thursday 11 April
10am to 1pm
26 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AT tinyurl.com/cclcholsBUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY
WEAVE A DREAM
Invite peaceful dreams by creating
your very own dream catcher. Wrap,
bead and craft your way into a good
night’s rest.
Ages: 7+
Monday 15 April
3pm to 4pm
HOLIDAY TINIES RHYME TIME
Enjoy songs, stories and classic
nursery rhymes with your toddler at MAKEY MAKEY
the library.
Turn everyday objects into touchpads
Ages: 1-3
with the Makey Makey invention kit.
Tuesday 16 April
Connect the Makey Makey circuit
11.30am to 12pm
board to a laptop and run computer
programs like never before.
Ages: 8+
Wednesday 17 April
Session times
Session 1: 2pm to 3pm or
Session 2: 3.30pm to 4.30pm
CARP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
“CLASSIC FAIRYTALES WITH A TWIST”
The fairytale characters are tired of
witches, wolves and Prince Charming’s
LET’S LEARN PYTHON kiss, they’re bored with ‘happily ever
after’ bliss! But what if they… swap
Take your Scratch programming skills
stories? It could get crazy – what will
to the next level. Discover Python – a
happen next? You’ll have to come and
widely used, text-based programming
see! Features “The Little Red Hen” and
language. This session is suitable for
“The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and guest
those who have completed at least
appearances from many famous
one term of Scratch.
fairytale characters!
Ages: 8+
Ages: 5+
Wednesday 17 April
Thursday 18 April
Session Times
11am to 11.45am
Session one: 9.30am to 10.30am
or Session two: 11am to 12pm
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LEGO ON THE MOBILE STEAM EVENT - PASTEL DRAWING
WITH AUTUMN LEAVES
Come and join us on the Mobile, the
Lego is out and waiting for you to build Come along and create some
and create. Take on a challenge or fantastic collages using autumn
enjoy some free play! leaves and your imagination!
Ages: 5+ While you are creating, learn all about
the science behind the leaf!
Gembrook All ages.
Tuesday 9 April
2.45pm to 3.15pm Gembrook
Tuesday 16 April
Beaconsfield 2.45pm to 3.15pm
Wednesday 10 April
2.45pm to 3.45pm Beaconsfield
Wednesday 17 April
Nar Nar Goon 2.45pm to 3.15pm
Thursday 11 April
11.15am to 11.45am Nar Nar Goon
Thursday 18 April
Maryknoll 11.15am to 11.45am
Thursday 11 April
12.45pm to 1.15pm Maryknoll
Thursday 18 April
12.45pm to 1.15pm
28 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AT tinyurl.com/cclcholsCRANBOURNE LIBRARY
TODDLER SENSORY SESSION EASTER SATURDAY SPECIAL
Bring your toddler along to our fun Enjoy some Easter stories and craft on
sensory play session, with music, a special family Saturday session.
bubbles, playdough and more. Saturday 13 April
Designed to stimulate all the senses 11am to 12pm
and have fun at the same time!
Tuesday 9 April
1pm to 1.45pm
SPACE STORYTIME! LUKE THE MAGICIAN
Zoom, zoom zoom! Join us on a trip to A fast-paced magic show featuring
outer space - listen to some stories, visual magic, witty comedy and lots of
join in some songs and make your audience interaction!
very own blast off rocket! Ages: 5 - 12
Wednesday 10 April Monday 15 April
11am to 12pm 2pm to 2.45pm
SUPERDUPER SCIENCE SESSION
Do you love science? Come and join
the Cranbourne STEAM Team for some
sizzle and pop with fun hands-on
science experiments. School-age only.
Tuesday 16 April
2pm to 3pm
MAKERSPACE - EASTER CRAFTS BABY MUSIC AND PLAY
Come along and make some Easter Bring your baby along for a fun music
Egg crafts with your child. Please note session, with shakers, singing and
that this event is not staff supervised songs.
and children must be accompanied Ages: 0 - 18 months
by an adult. All ages welcome Thursday 18 April
Thursday 11 April 1pm to 1.45pm
10am to 2pm
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CREATIVITY WITH K’NEX
Flex your engineering and creativity
muscles with a fun session of building
with K’nex!
Ages” 5+
Monday 8 April
2pm to 3pm
LIZZIE’S LIZARDS
Ever wanted to pat a lizard? Or get up
LOOM BAND WEAVING
close to a frog or snake? Now is your
chance as zoologist Lizzie brings her Come to the library and flex your
collection of wonderful Australian creative muscles by weaving a
reptiles to the library and gives us a bracelet or keychain or whatever
fascinating insight into their lives. your imagination thinks up with loom
All ages. bands.
Tuesday 9 April Tuesday 16 April
Session 1: 10.30am to 11.15am or 10.30am to 11.30am
Session 2: 11.30am to 12.15pm
MAKEY MAKEY
This Makey Makey involves an
invention kit that tricks your computer
into thinking that almost anything is
a keyboard just by connecting a few
alligator clips.. This allows you to hook
up all kinds of fun things as an input.
For example, play Mario with a Play-
Doh keyboard or piano with fruit!
Ages: 9+
Friday 12 April
MARVELLOUS MAGICIAN
10am to 10.45am
Join us at the Doveton Neighbourhood
MINECRAFT MADNESS Learning Centre with the marvellous
magician, Magic Energy. You’ve never
Do you love Minecraft? Then join us
seen anything like it. Pow! Flash!
while we celebrate Minecraft with
Mystique! Right before your eyes. Elio
some non-digital activities like making
Simonetti is the real thing. Just watch
a creeper magnet or a Steve mask!
him go voila unlike anything anywhere.
Ages: 7+
All ages.
Monday 15 April
Friday 12 April
11am to 12pm
11am to 12pm
30 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AT tinyurl.com/cclcholsEMERALD LIBRARY
CRAZY DAISY THE CLOWN STEAM CLUB - DISCOVER M.C. ESCHER
Crazy Daisy’s array of skills include Get inspired by MC Escher’s
magic, juggling, plate spinning, hula tessellations and optical illusions at
hooping and balloon modelling. Emerald Library’s STEAM CLUB.
Vibrant and interactive, Daisy is one of Create your own puzzles and explore
Melbourne’s cutest looking and highly the endless possibilities of two-
skilled clowning characters. dimensional art.
Ages: 3+ Ages: 7+
Monday 8 April Thursday 11 April
10.30am to 11.15am 4pm to 5pm
LET’S LEARN PYTHON
TODDLER DISCO
Take your Scratch programming skills
Come along and have a dance at the
to the next level. Discover Python- a
library!
widely used, text-based programming
Ages” 1 - 3
language. This program is suitable for
Friday 12 April
those who have completed at least
10am to 11am
one term of Scratch.
Ages: 8 years+
CRAFT SESSION
Monday 8 April
2.30pm to 3.30pm or Make a mystery craft to take home.
4pm to 5pm Ages: 7+
MAKEY MAKEY! Monday 15 April
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Come and try out a Makey Makey!
LEGO
Ever played Mario on Play-do or
piano on a banana? Makey Makey, an Make a Lego creation to display at the
invention kit for everyone, is a simple library.
circuit board that lets you reprogram Ages: 5+
the world by connecting everyday Wednesday 17 April
objects to a computer. 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Come along to this introductory
session and get inspired! EASTER STORYTIME
Ages: 7+
Wednesday 10 April Come and enjoy a delicious Easter
2pm to 3pm Storytime, with lots of yummy songs,
stories and an Easter craft to take
CRUNCH, GRIND, CLANK!
home.
Who’s making that noise in the library? Ages: 3+
Come along to find out and enjoy Thursday 18 April
some stories, songs and make a fun 11.15am to 12pm
robot to take home.
Ages: 3+
Thursday 11 April
11.15am to 12pm
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STEAM FUN - MAKE A CARD THAT EASTER CRAFTS AT ENDEAVOUR HILLS
LIGHTS UP! SHOPPING CENTRE
Learn to make a basic electronic Create some bright and colourful
circuit while creating your own Easter Craft with us at our local
drawing that lights up - or even make Shopping Centre.
a light up card to give to a friend! Ages: 2-6
Ages: 7+ Thursday 11 April
Monday 8 April 10.30am to 11.30am
3pm to 4pm
LEGO FANTASY FOREST
ROBOTICS WITH THE ROBOGALS -
COLLABORATIVE BUILD
BASICS FOR 7-10 YEAR OLDS
Join us to build a forest filled with wild
Join the Robogals to learn the basics
and wonderful creatures inspired by
of programming, thinking creatively
your imagination!
and engineering with Lego Mindstorm
Ages: 5+
EV3 robots! The Robogals are keen to
Friday 12 April
encourage more girls to pursue STEAM
2pm to 3pm
careers, but are happy for any children
of the relevant age to book for this
AUTUMN LANTERN MAKING
session.
Ages: 7-10 Make your own beautiful autumn
Tuesday 9 April lantern with autumn leaves and
2pm to 3pm recycled materials. LED tea lights to
light up your creation provided!
ROBOTICS WITH THE ROBOGALS - 11+ Ages: 3+
Monday 15 April
Join the Robogals to learn the basics
2.30pm to 3.30pm
of programming, thinking creatively
and engineering with Lego Mindstorm
THE ART OF DRAWING CREATURES
EV3 robots! The Robogals are keen to
encourage more girls to pursue STEAM Magical, natural or extinct? How about
careers. all three? Join published children’s
Ages: 11+ years old illustrator Andrew Plant who will guide
Tuesday 9 April you through the basics of drawing
3.15pm to 4.15pm animals, then move on to dinosaurs
TODDLER’S RATTLE AND SHAKE TIME! and finish by showing you how to
create your very own fantastic beast!
Wiggle, giggle and shake along with Ages: 7+
us! We’ll be singing, dancing and Tuesday 16 April
rhyming along with some of our 2.30pm to 4pm
toddler favourites.
Ages: 2+
Wednesday 10 April
11am to 11.30am
32 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AT tinyurl.com/cclcholsHAMPTON PARK LIBRARY
LEGO, K’NEX AND MORE ELIO THE MAGICIAN
Come along and enjoy the fun of Lego Elio the Magician will perform magic
and K’Nex. tricks that will leave you breathless.
Primary school ages. Highly entertaining fun for the whole
Monday 8 & 15 April family. All ages.
4pm to 5pm Thursday 11 April
3pm to 4pm
TINIES TIME ROMP
HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY /HAMPTON
Join us for songs, rhymes and play.
PARK YOUTH CENTRE LOCK-IN
Excellent session for introducing books
to small children. Pizza, fun and movies for the 10+ age
Ages: 0-3 group
Tuesday 9 April Friday 12 April
11am to 11.30am 6pm to 9pm
HAMPTON PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN READ ALOUD CORNER
VISIT TO LIBRARY
Get comfortable in our read-aloud
Meet volunteers from the Hampton corner. For any age who wishes to
Park Community Garden for this listen. Families welcome.
special hands-on session. Tuesday 16 April
Ages: 7+ 2pm to 3pm
Tuesday 9 April
2pm to 3pm MAKER SPACE
MAKEY MAKEY SESSION Come along and build something
using a mixture of recycled and craft
Turn everyday objects into touchpads items. Creative, hands-on fun.
with the Makey Makey invention kit. Please note - this event is
Connect the Makey Makey circuit unsupervised, parental supervision is
board to a laptop and run computer required.
programs like never before. Ages: 3+
10+ years old Thursday 18 April
Wednesday 10 April 11am to 2pm
3pm to 4pm
BIG SMILES STORYTIME
This is a combined session with library
staff and Monash Health Dental
Services. Stories, songs and a free
dental check-up.
Ages 3-6 years
Thursday 11 April
11am to 12pm
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MAKER SPACE LEGO, K’NEX AND YOUR IMAGINATION!
Calling all creators! Come along and Enjoy the fun of Lego and K’nex.
create something truly unique using a Let your imagination soar, what will
mixture of recycled and craft items. you create?
This event is unsupervised, parental For ages 5-12
supervision is required. Friday 12 April
Ages 5+ 2pm to 3pm
Monday 8 April MELBOURNE MUSEUM PRESENTS
2pm to 3pm BACKYARD BUGS
Wednesday 17 April
2pm to 3pm Learn all about the fascinating world
of bugs and the extraordinary things
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC bugs can do.
Ages 4-6
Bring your bears for an all Teddy
Monday 15 April
Storytime!
9.30am to 10.30am
Family Friendly Event, all Ages
Tuesday 9 April Ages 7-12
11am to 12pm Monday 15 April
10.30am to 11.30am
HEWITT ECO HOUSE STORYTIME
TODDLER SENSORY PLAY EXPERIENCE
A special monthly Baby Rhyme Time
at Hewitt Eco House, 215 Rossiter Rd, Enjoy a special sensory session with
Koo Wee Rup Ages 0-12 months textures, sounds and colours. Play is
Tuesday 9 April important for young children, giving
1pm to 1.30pm them endless ways to develop,
explore and learn.
MAKE YOUR OWN MOBILE Ages 0-3
Tuesday 16 April
Come along and create your own
11am to 12pm
hanging mobile!
We will supply the materials, you just CREATIVE KIDS!
supply your imagination!
Ages 9+ Come along and join us for a creative
Wednesday 10 April hour!
2pm to 3pm Ages 8+
Thursday 18 April
MAD SCIENTIST EXPERIMENTS! 5pm to 6pm
Do you like science and discovering
how things work? Join our Mad
Scientist afternoon - you never know
what kind of experiments we may do.
Ages 7+
Thursday 11 April
2pm to 3pm
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BABY RHYME TIME
Join other new mums, dads and carers, and share the joy of singing and
reading to your baby. Discover songs and rhymes that babies love and learn
about books your baby will enjoy.
Babies aged 0-12 months.
Weekly during school terms at these libraries.
Bunjil Place Library Mondays 2.30pm to 3pm
Wednesdays 2.30pm to 3pm
Cranbourne Library Tuesdays 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Emerald Library Wednesdays 2pm to 2.30pm
Endeavour Hills Library Wednesdays 10.15am to 10.45am
Pakenham Library Wednesdays 10.30am to 11am
SATURDAY PRESCHOOL SESSIONS LYNBROOK COMMUNITY
STORYTIME
Join us for family time on Saturday
mornings with activities for preschool Listen to some stories and songs at
age children. Stories and rhymes or our monthly community Storytime
crafts and play based activities. No at the Lynbrook Community Centre 2
bookings needed. Harris St, Lynbrook.
Saturdays Third Wednesday of the month
Bunjil Place Library 12pm to 1pm
2.30pm to 3pm PUNJABI, HINDI AND ENGLISH
SATURDAY FAMILY SESSIONS STORYTIME
Come along to Cranbourne Library Come and enjoy stories and
on Saturday mornings and enjoy songs in Punjabi, Hindi and English,
some family time with a variety with a fun craft activity to follow.
of activities. Will it be a Storytime? The Communities for Children
Lego? Games? or a mystery box with Initiative is funded by the Australian
surprise craft to make? No bookings Government.
needed. See library for details. All Saturday 4 May
Ages Welcome. Cranbourne Library
Saturdays 1pm to 2pm
Cranbourne Library
11am to 11.45am
ccl.vic.gov.au 35TINIES’ TIME
Babies and toddlers love books with textures and colour and being moved
to the rhythm of stories, songs or rhymes. They love being close to you and
other babies.
Babies and toddlers up to age 3. Weekly during school terms.
Bunjil Place Tuesdays 10.30am to 11am &
11.30am to 12pm
Wednesdays 10.30am to 11am &
11.30am to 12pm
Cranbourne Wednesdays 10.30am to 11am
Doveton Thursdays 10am to 10.30am
Emerald Fridays 11.15am to 11.45am
Endeavour Hills Wednesday 11.15am to 11.45am
Hampton Park Tuesdays 11am to 11.30am
Pakenham Thursdays 11am to 11.30am
BABY PLAY AND STAY SINHALESE STORYTIME
Play is the natural way that babies Join us for a storytime in Sinhalese
learn, and it’s one of the best ways to and check out the Sinhalese
get your baby moving. Come along collection. Ages: 3-5 years old
for some gentle tummy time and stay Last Friday of the month
to meet other new mums. Hampton Park Library
For babies 0 – 18 months 11am to 11.45am
Fridays
Cranbourne Library
10.30am to 11am
BABY AND ME TINIES HANDS ON
Come along with your newborn baby Come along for some songs and a
and discover how your library can story then some hands on art.
help support your baby’s growth and Ages: 2-4
development. Learn how easy it is to Mondays during school terms
share books and songs with your baby Pakenham Library
and the importance of these early 2pm to 2.30pm
literacy years.
Thursday 28 March & Thursday 9 May
Pakenham Library
2.15pm to 3pm
36PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME
Storytime introduces children to a wide range of children’s books,
stimulates new ideas and interests, helps develop language skills and
provides a chance to socialise.
Pre-schoolers aged 3-5 years.
Weekly during school terms at these library branches and mobile library
locations. No bookings required.
Bunjil Place Tuesdays 2pm to 2.45pm
Fridays 11am to 11.45am
Doveton Tuesdays 10am to 10.45am
Cranbourne Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am
Emerald Thursdays 11.15am to 12pm
Endeavour Hills Fridays 11am to 11.45am
Hampton Park Thursdays 11am to 11.45am
Pakenham Tuesdays 11am to 11.45am
Cardinia Mobile Library
Beaconsfield Wednesdays 2pm to 2.30pm
Cockatoo Thursdays 2.30pm to 3pm
Gembrook Tuesdays 2.45pm to 3.15pm
LITTLE SMARTIES STEAM CLUB
Our monthly STEAM program focuses on fun and simple activities that support
the development STEAM concepts. Bring an art smock or old clothes and look
forward to a little mess! 2 to 5 years old
First Friday of every month during school terms
Pakenham Library
2pm to 2.45pm
SENSORY PLAYTIME
Enjoy a special sensory session with
textures, sounds and colours to
stimulate your child’s senses.
Upto 5 years old
Fridays
Doveton Library
10am to 10.30am
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Love books and reading, crafts or STEAM activities then check out
our programs for primary school children.
EXPLORERS
Explorers’ Club is a hands-on, creative program held each month for
children in Prep to Grade 2. Dive into independent learning through games,
craft, collaborative play and activities that reward a love of reading and
exploration.
Prep to Grade 2.
Monthly, including school holidays.
Fourth Thursday of each month
Emerald Library and Pakenham Library
4pm to 5pm
BOOK NINJAS
An informal get together for kids aged 8-12 to share and explore books and
reading. Check out the latest books and materials for kids.
Ages 8-12.
Monthly, including school holidays.
Second Wednesday of each month
Hampton Park Library
4pm to 5pm
READ-A-LOUD CORNER MAKERS CLUB
Grab a book, grab a beanbag Learn new and creative ways to
and get comfortable in our read- express yourself through art! Each
a-loud corner. Listen as we read week we will try a new art form
aloud some of your favourite and or project that you can easily try
new kids’ fiction books. again at home!
For any age who wishes to listen.
Wednesdays during school terms.
Fridays Endeavour Hills Library
Bunjil Place Library Ages: 5+ years old
4.15pm to 5pm
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