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Inspiring spaces
where everyone is
free to discover
possibilities.
Spring
Events
2019
WHAT’S ON
BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY 4
CRANBOURNE LIBRARY 7
DOVETON LIBRARY 10
EMERALD LIBRARY 12
ENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARY 14
HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY 17
PAKENHAM LIBRARY 19
SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
> Bunjil Place Library 22
> Cardinia Mobile Library 24
> Cranbourne Library 25
> Doveton Library 26
> Emerald Library 28
> Endeavour Hills Library 29
> Hampton Park Library 30
> Pakenham Library 30
DINOVEMBER 32
PRESCHOOL 34
SCHOOL AGE 37
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 23.
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.
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BUNJIL PLACE LIBRARY
ALL ABILITIES YOGA AUTHOR EVENT - KYLIE KADEN
THE DAY THE LIES BEGAN
In partnership with ONE Casey,
everyone is welcome to our All Welcoming Queensland author Kylie
Abilities Yoga sessions. Flexibility and Kaden speaking about her fantastic
experience are not a requirement and new domestic noir thriller. With a
people with intellectual and physical distinctly Australian flavour that
disability are encouraged to join us. explores how good people do bad
Wear comfortable clothes that allow things.
you to move, leggings or tracksuit Thursday 26 September
pants with a t-shirt are perfect. 7pm to 8.30pm
The class starts at 10.30am so please
arrive a few minutes before to get INTRODUCTION TO AUSLAN
settled.
Mondays from 2 September until Come and see how much fun it is
21 October (excluding school holidays) to learn Auslan in this free 1.5 hour
10.30am to 11.30am Introduction to Auslan session.
The session will include:
- How to greet people
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP - The Auslan alphabet
- Numbers, colours, animals and
Join this relaxed and supportive group commonly used signs
as you practice speaking English. - Pair and group activities to put your
Supported by AMES Australia. learning into practise
Thursdays during school terms Saturday 12 October
10am to 12pm 10.30am to 12pm
AUTHOR’S CORNER
Visit our Author’s Corner where we
showcase new and established writers. BOOK CHAT
Our featured authors will be Come along and chat about what
available to chat about their work you are reading and get some great
and their writing journey in a relaxed suggestions from the library staff, learn
atmosphere. how to use e-books and e-audiobooks
See website for details. with your devices.
Sundays during school terms Tuesday 15 October
2pm to 3.30pm 10.30am to 11.30am
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CELEBRATE LGBTIQ
HISTORY MONTH
In recognition of the 50th anniversary
of the LGBTIQ movement in Australia,
join us for a panel of speakers
reflecting on queer history, community
and experiences. Speakers will include
Graham Willett from the Australian
Gay and Lesbian Archives, writer, radio
GET ONLINE WEEK presenter and president of Melbourne
Bisexual Network Ruby Mountford, and
Photo editing on your visual artist Verity Bosanquet.
device and online Friday 18 October
As part of Get Online Week, let us show 6.30pm to 8pm
you how to take, edit, share and post
photos online direct from your mobile
or tablet. Learn about free apps and
WORKS OF WONDER
resources you can use to edit your
photos and the many ways you can A vibrant blend of visual magic and
share those photos with friends and cerebral illusion, speckled with curious
family! anecdotes and selected history of
Monday 14 October mystery. Presented with a spirit of
10.30am to 12pm flair by artistic conjuror Elio Simonetti.
BYO cushion and make yourself
Family history - online resources @ comfortable!
your library Thursday 31 October
Interested in looking into your family
history? Want to discover more records 11am to 12pm
from your family’s past? Learn about
the family history resources available SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
to you at the library and online!
Learn highly effective self-defence
Wednesday 16 October for women and girls in an enjoyable,
10.30am to 12pm non-threatening environment, with
no minimum fitness or prior training
Get making! How to find
required. Wear comfortable clothing.
online inspiration for your next
project! Thursday 7 November
Regardless of what you make or 6pm to 7.30pm
how you like to spend your time, this SOCIAL SENIORS -
session will show you how to find both
inspiration and a community of fellow CREATING VIDEOS
makers using online resources.
This session will cover using a free app
Thursday 17 October to create videos about your interests
1.30pm to 3pm and share them online using your
social networks. Come along to learn
how your photos can be turned into
videos and shared with your friends!
Thursdays from 14 November
to 28 November inclusive
1.30pm to 4pm
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GOING OUT GREEN: PLANNING A SHOPPING SAFELY ONLINE SUSTAINABLE FUNERAL FOR CHRISTMAS For many of us, living sustainably is Discover some awesome tricks that a lifelong occupation. But can that can save you money this Christmas. extend to the end of our lives, and our We will cover shopping safely online, funeral planning? In this presentation how to figure out if online is actually renowned community educator the cheaper option, and cut through Libby Moloney looks at natural and some of the jargon around technology sustainable funeral planning choices, so you can buy with confidence this from home-based death and family- Christmas. led (DIY) funerals, to your rights and Wednesday 27 November responsibilities under the law. 10am to 11.30am Saturday 16 November 2pm to 3.30pm AUTHOR EVENT - AN EVENING WITH JUDY NUNN CHRISTMAS WREATH CREATIONS Judy Nunn’s career has been long, Join Sharon from Bunty and Fuzz illustrious and multifaceted. After floristry in creating a festive Christmas combining her internationally wreath. Decorate your front door or use successful acting career with it as a wonderful table centrepiece. scriptwriting for television and radio, $10 per ticket. Judy decided in the 90’s to turn Visit www.bunjilplace.com.au for tickets her hand to writing. She has since Saturday 30 November developed a love of writing Australian 10.30am to 11.30am historically-based fiction and her fame as a novelist has spread rapidly throughout Europe where she is published in multiple languages. Meet Judy, and hear her discuss Khaki Town, her new new novel set in Queensland during World War II. It is inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years. $5 per ticket. Visit www.bunjilplace.com.au for tickets Bunjil Place Function Centre Thursday 21 November 7pm to 8.30pm
CRANBOURNE LIBRARY
WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ
Drop in and meet new friends. Learn
something new, have a cup of tea and
chat. All women & children welcome.
Every Wednesday during school
terms
10am to 12pm
CRANBOURNE BOOK GROUP
UPCYCLING FURNITURE
Love books and reading? Want to meet
like-minded individuals who love to WITH CHALK PAINTS
discuss books and authors? Come and
Learn how to transform old favourites,
join our monthly Friday morning book
op-shop finds and hand-me-downs
group at Cranbourne Library.
into gorgeous treasures with chalk
Last Friday of the month (except paints. In this inspiring demonstration
September) Rianna, from Rianna Interiors, will share
10.30am to 11.30am her extensive knowledge of these
environmentally friendly paints and
DISCOVER THE PAST IN OCTOBER many tips to get started.
Tuesday 17 September
What’s in a name?
11am to 12pm
A fascinating look at the history of
local place names. We will look at
Indigenous names, names associated READING HOUR
with local families and the aristocracy, Rediscover or introduce yourself to
descriptive names, and names that the joy of reading. Come to the library
reminded early settlers of their place anytime during the day and spend a
of origin in the United Kingdom and quiet hour browsing new books and
Ireland. magazines, All ages welcome.
Monday 7 October Thursday 19 September
11am to 12:30pm 10am to 8.30pm
The history of Cranbourne
A wander through Cranbourne’s BE CONNECTED
European history from the squatters, to Come to the library and we will help
country town, to suburbia. you register for the Be Connected
Monday 21 October network so you can begin your digital
11am to 12:30pm journey. We will help you get started so
you can develop your digital skills and
Find My Past confidence.
Discover your family history on FInd Week 1 - Introduction to the Internet
My Past. We will look at a range of Week 2 - Staying safe online
records you can access including over Week 3 - More Online Skills
50 million records from Australia, New Week 4 - Video Chat Services
Zealand and the Pacific region.
Please bring your laptop, tablet or iPad.
Monday 28 October
Tuesdays from 1 to 22 October
11am to 12:30pm
10.30am to 12pm
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GET ONLINE WEEK READ A RAINBOW WEEK
Security online Come along to Cranbourne Library and
Gain some valuable knowledge Read a Rainbow all week long. Children
and top tips on how to protect your are encouraged to read books with
personal and financial information covers the different colours of the
online. rainbow, collect a special bookmark
Presented by Stay In Touch and go into a draw to win a prize!
Monday 14 October 7 to 11 October
10.30am to 11.30am During library hours
Popular Government SUPPORTING YOUNG
Services online RAINBOW PEOPLE
Learn about the government services
you can access online and what they LGBTIQA+ Young people, parents,
offer. Get up and running with MyGov, carers and educators are invited to
Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support. come together to share their stories,
Presented by Stay In Touch. insight and knowledge with each other
Monday 14 October in a safe and welcoming environment.
11.45am to 12.30pm All welcome.
Light refreshments are available.
Healthy Living Apps Wednesday 16 October
Healthy living apps are tools that can 6pm to 7.30pm
help us make informed decisions
about our health and help us achieve SPIRIT DAY RAINBOW STORYTIME
a healthier lifestyle. From monitoring
your fitness, eating better, brain games Come to our special Spirit Day Rainbow
and de-stressing - there are 100’s of storytime. Join with Cranbourne Library
these apps available. Learn about the staff and wear purple on Spirit Day as
more popular apps to get started. a sign of support of LGBTIQA+ youth.
Presented by Stay In Touch. Thursday 17 October
Monday 14 October 10.30am to 11.30am
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Individual bookings required for
each event.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments will
be available throughout the day.
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FAMILY LAW BERWICK ARTISTS
INFORMATION SESSION SOCIETY EXHIBITION
Peninsula Community Legal Centre Berwick Artists Society will hold an
(PCLC) offers free legal services to exhibition of members’ work at the
people who live, work or study in the Cranbourne Library.
Casey Cardinia area and surrounding During the exhibition, artists will be on-
areas. This session will give you an site demonstrating their skills.
overview of how family law operates Tuesday 12 November until Saturday
and how we can help you with your 23 November.
legal dispute. A family lawyer will be in During Library Hours
attendance for general questions.
Tuesday 22 October
1pm to 2.30pm
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP
Have you ever wondered how special
effects makeup is created for film
and TV? In this gory demonstration
makeup artist, Julie Taylor, will create
latex wounds and scaring and show
you how to attach and blend in a
prosthetic scar piece. A perfect activity
for Halloween night!
Thursday 31 October SHOPPING SAFELY ONLINE
6.30pm to 8.30pm FOR CHRISTMAS
Learn some awesome tricks that
CREATING VIDEOS FOR can save you money this Christmas.
SOCIAL NETWORKS! Discover shopping safely online, how
to figure out if online is actually the
This series of workshops will cover cheaper option, and cut through some
using a free app to create videos of the jargon around technology so
about your interests and share them you can buy with confidence this
online using your social networks. Christmas.
Come along to learn how your photos Wednesday 27 November
can be turned into videos and shared
1.30pm to 3pm
with your friends!
Weekly on Tuesdays from
12 November to 26 November
10am to 12.30pm
ccl.vic.gov.au 9DOVETON LIBRARY
HEALTH AND WELLBEING PHOTO EDITING AND DIGITAL
WORKSHOPS IN DOVETON LIBRARY ART WORKSHOP
Health and well-being classes using Learn how to produce stunning
creative art-making for self-care. photographs and beautiful digital
Explore Creative Art journalling using paintings in this creative 21st century
collage, drawing, storytelling and workshop. Learn from a creative
mindfulness practices, in a friendly and professional how to select, edit, and
supportive group. enhance your digital work.
This is a community partnership Presented by Andrew Price from
program with Doveton Neighbourhood WhatBox Creative.
Learning Centre. This event for 50+ years old
Every Tuesday during school terms A Get Online Week event.
starting term 4 Thursday 17 October
12.30pm to 2.30pm 11am to 1pm
BARGAIN BOOKSALES ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP
AT BUNNINGS
Produce a stunning Australian
Stock up on some great reads for the landscape in acrylic paint with local
whole family at our bargain book sales artist and art teacher Andrew Price.
at Bunnings. Supported by The Friends Learn about perspective, colour
of the Doveton Library Inc. theory, how to blend paint, and how
Address - 101 Princes Hwy, to structure the composition of your
Dandenong South VIC 3175 artwork.
Saturday 12 October Presented by Andrew Price from
9.30am to 11.30am WhatBox Creative.
Monday 28 October
10am to 11.30am
SLICES AND BISCUITS
DEMONSTRATION WITH CWA
Discover the secrets behind the perfect
slices and biscuits with Carol Clay from
Country Women’s Australia.
Monday 14 October
10am to 11.30am
10PREPARING 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 during
school term
6pm to 8pm
BE CONNECTED
We want you to thrive in today’s digital
world, but it can be a bit scary at times.
Come to the library and we will help
you register for the Be Connected
network and begin your digital journey.
We will help you get started so you
can develop your digital skills and
confidence.
We will talk you through some topics
and help you figure out where to next.
This 5 week course covers:
Week 1 - Introduction to the Internet
Week 2 - Staying safe online
Week 3 - More Online Skills
Week 4 - Video Chat Services
Week 5 - Exploring Online Services. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND
Please bring your laptop, tablet or iPad. LIFE SKILLS
Weekly Tuesday 29 October
to 3 December inclusive Practice your English speaking skills
in a relaxed setting while making new
10am to 11.30am
friends.
Come along and enjoy conversations
on a range of topics.
This is a community partnership
program with Doveton Neighbourhood
Learning Centre.
Everyone is welcome, including
children.
Every Thursday during
school term
6pm to 8pm
ccl.vic.gov.au 11EMERALD LIBRARY
DIGITAL DROP-IN JEN HUTCHINSON -
‘MOTHERLING: A WALK’
Struggling with information
technology? Need some assistance Seven years ago Jen’s world imploded
with your device? Come along & get when her 31 year-old son Raif died of
some IT help from staff at Emerald an accidental drug overdose. Her
Library Digital Drop in session. memoir ‘Motherling: A Walk’ is her story
Weekly on Tuesdays of how she walked the 800km ancient
2.30 pm to 3.30pm pilgrim path - the Camino de Santiago
- through Spain, with his ashes to try
EMERALD WRITING & to come to terms with his death. Jen’s
CRITIQUE GROUP an extraordinary woman who at the
tender age of 67 is not going quietly
Do you want a supportive community into retirement, instead she’s launching
group to workshop content and ideas, a publishing house, Journeys to Words
share stories and motivate each other? Publishing, aimed at representing
Come along to the new community mature age writers.
group for writers in Emerald and Saturday 14 September
surrounds. 1pm to 2pm
All genres welcome.
Every second Wednesday
6pm to 7.30pm
THINKING IN A DIGITAL WORLD
EMERALD COMMUNITY
Join Martin Buoncristiani and Patricia
HANDCRAFTING SKILL SWAP for this authors’ talk where they will
discuss practical strategies for working
Bring your child, grandchild or just
with young people, helping educators
yourself and your own textile project.
and parents understand and react to
Share traditional handcrafting skills
the changing information age.
including sewing, embroidering,
knitting and crochet in an inspiring and Saturday 12 October
creative space. 1pm to 2pm
Light refreshments provided. Please
note that the minimum age for
participants is 7 years.
First Saturday of the month
11am to 12.30pmDIY BEESWAX WRAP WORKSHOP BE CONNECTED
Beeswax wraps are a natural, low Come to the library, and we will help
impact and reusable alternative you register for the Be Connected
to using plastic cling wrap. In this network and begin your digital journey.
workshop, learn how to make a We will help you get started and
beeswax wrap which is yours to keep. develop your digital skills and
For ages 12 and above. Parental confidence.
guidance needed for anyone below 18. Week 1 - Introduction to the Internet
In partnership with Cardinia Shire. Week 2 - Staying Safe Online
Saturday 26 October Week 3 - More Online Skills
10.30am to 12.30pm Week 4 - Video Chat Services
Weekly on Tuesdays 12 November
AUTISM SPECTRUM RECOGNITION, to 3 December inclusive
RESPONSE & REFERRALS 2.30pm to 4pm
The workshop with Irabina and
Anglicare Victoria will cover HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS CAKE
recognising behaviours, appropriate
Ever wondered how to make a
response and who to refer to with time
delicious Christmas Cake? Carol from
for questions & answers.
the Country Women’s Association
Booking 0457 825 076 or will show you how just in time for the
CFCCardinia@anglicarevic.org.au festive season.
Tuesday 29 October Saturday 16 November
6.30pm to 9pm 10.30am to 12pm
GET ONLINE WEEK!
Getting Started with e-Books Get Appy! All About Apps
Learn how to access e-books, e-audio With millions of apps to choose from, it
books and magazines for free using can be difficult to know where to start.
your library card. Bring your device, In “Get Appy” we go through the basics
suitable for Android and Apple users. of the App Store, how to choose apps
Tuesday 15 October based on your interests, and how to
9.30am to 10.30am streamline your day to day activities to
make life more efficient!
Get Streaming with Kanopy! Saturday 19 October
Learn how to enjoy over 30 thousand 10.30am to 12pm
movies and documentaries for FREE
from home using your library card. Travel with Technology
Tuesday 15 October In this interactive workshop we will
11am to 12pm cover: Essential apps to pack on your
overseas trip, how to communicate for
Introduction to Android Smartphones free overseas, using your smartphone
Discover how to use your Android and tablet overseas, avoiding bill
Smartphone to do more than make shock, how to save money when
phone calls. Learn how to download booking your trip, and lots of other tips
apps, take and share photos and and tricks!
access emails. Saturday 19 October
Thursday 17 October 12.30pm to 2pm
1pm to 2.30pmENDEAVOUR HILLS LIBRARY
BOOK CAFÉ STEAM CLUB FOR FAMILIES
Join us at our monthly Book Cafe to Do you like tinkering, experimenting
discover something new. Whether it is and problem solving? Want to share
your next great read or just a friendly your love of learning with your kids?
chat over a cuppa we have you Come along to our family STEAM night
covered! at Endeavour Hills Library to take part
Refreshments provided in some really cool science projects.
First Tuesday of every month Bring your family... bring your brain!
11am to 12pm Book a place for each family attending.
Activities suitable for Primary school
CONVERSATION CLUB age and above.
Second Thursday of the month
Relax with a coffee or tea while 6.30pm to 7.30pm
you practice speaking English in
a welcoming environment. Men
and women welcome. No bookings
required.
Every Thursday except during school
holidays
11am to 1pm
ADULTS LEARNERS WEEK WITH THE
ENDEAVOUR HILLS MEN’S SHED
Come along and learn a new skill with
the Endeavour Hills Men’s Shed.
Introduction to Woodworking
FAMILY GAMES AND PIZZA NIGHT Join us for a hands-on demonstration
of basic woodworking projects. There
Bring the whole family down for some will be a collection of knock down
fun board games and yummy pizza. projects for reconstruction.
Whether you are 9 or 99, there is Tuesday 3 September
something for everyone. Try your hand 1pm to 3pm
at chess, giant Connect Four, giant
Jenga and more. Bicycle Maintenance
Please book a space for each person Join us for a hands-on demonstration
attending so we can make sure there of basic bicycle maintenance. Learn
is plenty of pizza for everyone. how to repair punctured tyres as well
Third Thursday of the month as other general repair tips.
6pm to 8.30pm Saturday 7 September
1pm to 3pm
14MY GOV 101
MyGov Digital Literacy Classes:
Digital literacy means having the skills
you need to live, learn, and work in a
society where communication and
access to information is increasingly
through digital technologies like
internet platforms, social media, and
mobile devices.
The class is designed to help those
with MY GOV requirements including
Australian Job Search and Centrelink.
The class will teach you to navigate
COOKS IN THE KITCHEN and overcome any obstacles
Biscuits & Slices you might have with MY GOV and
computer literacy as supported by Max
Come and see Carol Clay from
Employment.
Pakenham CWA Branch to learn how
to make delicious, slices & biscuits your Every second Friday
family will love without breaking the 4pm to 5pm
budget! Cooked and uncooked, easy
to make and scrumptious to eat.
Thursday 5 September
7pm to 8.30pm
Cooking with Jenny Chua
Join Jenny Chua, from cooking with
Jenny in Melbourne, as she explores
some favourite authentic Chinese
cooking techniques. In this session,
Jenny will demonstrate how to cook
three seasonal Chinese dishes. There
will be audience participation and
tasting.
Thursday 3 October
7pm to 8.30pm
MOVIE NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
My Lebanese Kitchen
Join Bernadette from My Lebanese Drop in, get comfy, grab some popcorn
Kitchen as she demonstrates cooking and enjoy our free movie night!
the scrumptious dishes Baba Ghanouj
(Lebanese smoked eggplant dip) Movie - Hunt for the Wilderpeople
and an Exotic Halloumi Pear and Thursday 26 September
Pomegranate Salad. 7pm to 8.30pm
Thursday 7 November
7pm to 8.30pm Trashed with Jeremy Irons
Thursday 24 October
7pm to 8.30pm
Strictly Ballroom
Thursday 28 November
7pm to 8.30pm
ccl.vic.gov.au 15MAKEY MAKEY FOR DISCOVER YOUR E-LIBRARY
GRANDPARENTS
Find out how easy it is to use the
Can you turn a banana into a library’s digital resources. In this hands-
keyboard? on session you are shown how to
Bring along the grandkids and discover search, browse and download content.
the amazing technology of Makey Bring along your library card and iPad
Makeys in this fun hands-on workshop. or tablet if you have one.
Learn to control your computer using Sessions at Endeavour Hills
everyday objects and electric circuits. Neighbourhood Centre
Please only make one booking per (next to the library).
family. Wednesday 6 & 20 November
Friday 4 October 2pm to 3pm
11am to 12pm
GET ONLINE WEEK
EATING FOR VITALITY
Managing Photos
As we get older it is important to make Time to get organized with your
sure we are getting enough nutrition precious memories? This interactive
in our diet. Having a variety of real, workshop will cover:
whole foods gives our bodies the • Best practices for managing photos
nourishment it needs to give us vitality • Naming photos
to lead an enjoyable happy life. • Organizing photos
Join Jo from Jo’s Kitchen Capers as • Creating slideshows
we explore healthy options to put the • Sharing photos
spring back in your step. Wednesday 16 October
Thursday 10 October 1.30pm to 3pm
1.30pm to 3pm
Internet and video calls
The beauty of the internet allows us
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION WITH
to contact loved ones for free! In this
THE BERWICK ARTISTS SOCIETY workshop we will cover:
Join the Berwick Artists Society for an • Skype or Facetime
artist demonstration and conversation. • Finding contacts
Learn some tips, tricks and techniques • Getting started
and enjoy some great company as • How to contact loved ones for free
you watch a new artwork unfold. using these apps
Morning tea provided. Wednesday 23 October
Tuesday 15 October 1.30pm to 3pm
10.30am to 12.30pm
MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
Join local author Vicki Thornton as
she takes you through the journey of
writing your very own memoir.
Please bring your notebook and writing
materials.
Monday 21 October
12.30pm to 3.30pm
16HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY
CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION
Hampton Park Library, in partnership
with Springvale Learning and Activity
Centre, is providing English Language
for Australian Citizenship Test
Preparation Classes.
Please contact the library to check
your eligibilty
Every Wednesday
12.30pm to 2.30pm
HAMPTON PARK CRAFT GROUP DAD’S MATTER: READ-PLAY-MAKE
Join us on Monday afternoons for Craft The Read-Play-Make program
and Conversation with Lorraine. Bring develops strong relationships between
your craft or just yourself. Learn new dads and children. Come along, meet
skills or share yours with others. other dads and share stories, activities
Every Monday and games with your child.
1pm to 3pm Every Wednesday
10am to 12pm
CONVERSATION CLASSES
Join Ann and Steve from AMES in a
relaxed friendly class to help improve
your English through conversation and
friendship. Please contact the branch
to book a place.
Every Wednesday during school terms
10am to 12pm
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS
PASTA MAKING
Join Ruth from Springvale Learning
and Activities Centre in relaxed, friendly Learn how to make pasta from scratch.
classes to help improve your English Hilda & Laurie will present recipes from
through conversation and friendship. their ancestors who migrated to the
Contact Hampton Park Library on Yarra Valley from the Abruzzi Region, in
8788 8500 to book. a remote village high in the mountains,
Every Friday during school terms east of Rome. Their techniques have
10am to 12pm been handed down over many
generations. Recipes available on the
SINHALESE STORYTIME night.
Thursday 10 October
Come along and join Chamani for 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Sinhalese Storytime on the last Friday
of the month for Sinhalese stories, song
and rhymes.
Last Friday of the month
11am to 11.45amMR ORDINARY GOES TO JAIL GET APPY
WITH WILL PATTERSON
Your Library card gives you free
What it’s like going to prison, according access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and
to an ‘ordinary’ man who’s done it. eMagazines.
Ever wondered what it’s really like Join us and learn about the free APPS
“inside”? Will’s account of his time in available from the Library.
a contemporary Victorian prison, the Bring your membership card and de-
unusual characters he met, the often vice and we will get you reading and
hilarious and terrifying situations he listening in no time.
found himself in, and the ways in which Friday 8 November
he comes to terms with his past and 2.30pm to 3.30pm
forges a new future is guaranteed to
be entertaining.
Thursday 17 October
7pm to 8pm
INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI
Robyn, a YMCA instructor will lead you
PHOTO EDITING through poses and movements of
AND DIGITAL ART WORKSHOP this age-old exercise which will help
improve muscular strength, balance,
Learn how to produce stunning flexibility, and the mind.
photographs and beautiful digital Movements can be done seated or
paintings in this creative 21st century standing, or a combination of both.
workshop. Learn how to select, edit,
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and
and enhance your digital work from a
flat, well-fitting shoes. Please bring a
creative professional.
bottle of water.
Presented by Andrew Price from
To achieve the benefits of this four
WhatBox Creative.
week program, it is ideal that you
This event for 50+years old commit to attending each week.
Friday 18 October Presented by ONE Casey.
1pm to 3pm Thursdays from
7 November to 28 November
6pm to 7pm or 7.15pm to 8.15pm
18PAKENHAM LIBRARY
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INTRODUCTION TO AUSLAN
Housing Support and Advice Come and see how much fun it is
Are you experiencing homelessness? to learn Auslan in this free 1.5 hour
At risk of having no safe place to live? ‘Introduction to Auslan’ session.
Living in low-cost accommodation with The Auslan Company presents an
no support? introductory session which will include;
Visit the library and have a chat with a • How to greet people
support worker at the library to discuss • The Auslan alphabet
available options and resources. • Numbers, colours, animals and iconic
Every Wednesday signs
2.30pm to 4.30pm Pair and group activities to put all that
you learn into practice.
Free Legal Advice Saturday 7 September
Do you have a legal problem that you 10.30am to 12pm
need help with? Springvale Monash
Legal Service Narre Warren can help!
If you want help with your legal DIY BEESWAX WRAP MAKING
problem, call (03) 9038 8002 to make
an appointment. Beeswax wraps are a natural, low
Every Friday impact and reusable alternative
to using plastic cling wrap. In this
9am to 12pm workshop, learn how to make a
Job Club at Pakenham Library beeswax wrap which is yours to keep.
Max Employment in conjunction In partnership with Cardinia Shire.
with Casey Cardinia Libraries offers Saturday 14 September
monthly appointments to support 10.30am to 12.30pm
you to prepare for, find and maintain
employment. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS -
Explore your career options and LEARN THE FOUR BIG SKILLS TO
pathways. HELP YOU GET ALONG WITH OTHERS
First Friday of every month
10am to 11am Learn the big four skills to help you get
along with others and deal with conflict
and disputes at home and at work.
Learn strategies to manage conflict
and prevent things from escalating.
Saturday 12 October
2pm to 3pm
ccl.vic.gov.au 19GET ONLINE WEEK CELEBRATING DIWALI
Communicating Overseas Come and celebrate the Diwali festival
Whether you have loved ones at Pakenham Library! Enjoy an hour
overseas, or are travelling overseas of music, dance and creativity. Will
yourself, there are a number include activities such as:
of different ways to effectively Bollywood Dance Workshop
communicate with those close to you. Join Bollywood Dance instructors to
In this interactive workshop, we will learn some basic Bollywood dance
cover messaging apps, discuss the moves.
importance of an internet connection No booking required
and give you tips on how to avoid
phone bill surprises. Henna Painting
Monday 14 October Have your choice of design and
1pm to 2.30pm coloured henna hand print.
Booking required
The Cloud Saturday 19 October
In this interactive workshop, we will 3pm to 4pm
cover: What is “The Cloud”. What are
the benefits? Which cloud provider
could you choose? How you can CARDINIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN
backup photos to The Cloud? Why HOSTED BY CWA IN ASSOCIATION
should you use cloud services to WITH THE CARDINIA FOOD MOVEMENT
preserve your memories and much
more! The Country Women’s Association of
Tuesday 15 October Victoria Inc. together with a dietician,
1pm to 2.30pm will show you how to cook and eat
with a balanced, sustainable and
Travel with Technology economical approach.
In this interactive workshop we will Monday 21 October
cover essential apps and advice 6pm to 7.30pm
for travelling overseas and how to
communicate for free using your
smartphone and tablet. MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
Thursday 17 October
10.30am to 12pm Join local author Vicki Thornton as she
demonstrates how to develop the skills
Culinary Technology you need to put pen to paper so you
Foodie? This is all about food. In can share your own unique story. Vicki
this workshop, we show you how will share her insight and knowledge
to use technology to find the best into writing and self-expression in this
cafes, restaurants and more around engaging hands-on workshop. Bring
Melbourne. your own pen and writing book.
How to find recipes online, organise Light refreshments provided.
recipes and save them to your device. Monday 28 October
Saturday 19 October 2pm to 3.30pm
1pm to 2.30pm
20EMPLOYER ESSENTIALS BE CONNECTED
Are you a small business with We want you to thrive in today’s digital
employees, or are you thinking of world, but it can be a bit scary at times.
employing workers? Come to the library and we will help
Understand your tax and super you register for the Be Connected
obligations as a small business network so you can begin your digital
employer. journey.
Presented by the Australian Tax Office. We will help you get started so you
Bookings through ATO Eventbrite page. can develop your digital skills and
Wednesday 30 October confidence.
5.30pm to 7pm We will talk you through some topics
and help you figure out where to next.
Week 1 - Introduction to the Internet
Week 2 - Staying Safe Online
Week 3 - More Online Skills
Week 4 - Video Chat Services
Please bring your own laptop, tablet or
iPad.
Weekly on Tuesdays
12 November to 3 December inclusive
9.30am to 11am
COMPOSTING FOR BEGINNERS
Casey Cardinia Libraries and Cardinia
TAX IN AUSTRALIA Shire Council will be hosting a free
beginners compost and worm farm
What does tax mean to you? Do
workshop. Discover the benefits of
you have questions about paying
compost, how to choose the best
tax? Our experienced speaker can
system for your household and how to
answer your questions about tax and
get started.
superannuation that you would like to
ask. Learn how residents can claim up to
$50 for a new system with our waste
Come along to this free session and
reduction rebates. Light morning tea
learn all about the tax system in
provided.
Australia.
Saturday 16 November
Thursday 7 November
11am to 12.30pm
10am to 11.30am
PETE THE PERMIE
Join Pete the Permie from Telopea
Mountain Permaculture & Nursery to
learn about design & how to create a
permaculture garden.
Thursday 28 November
6pm to 7.30pm
ccl.vic.gov.au 21SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
All School Holiday events require bookings, unless otherwise stated.
Bookings open Monday 9 September 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
LIGHT UP CARDS! MAKER SPACE
Learn how to make a working electrical Come along anytime during the
circuit on paper and use LEDs to give session, relax and enjoy some family
life to your cards. time with a surprise craft to make and
Age 7+ years old take home. Materials provided until
Monday 23 September they run out, all you need to bring is
2pm to 3.30pm your creativity.
All ages welcome!
HOLIDAY LEGO CLUB Please note that this is not a staff-led
Join us for an hour of Lego play. Follow session and parents should remain
a theme and let your imagination with their children at all times.
run wild, or complete one of our tricky Tuesday 24 September
challenges. 1pm to 3pm
Age 6+ years old Monday 30 September
Monday 23 September 11am to 1pm
4pm to 5pm
Tuesday 1 October
MINDFUL PLAY WITH YOUR TODDLER 11am to 1pm
Learn the art of mindful play with
your toddler in a calm and peaceful COMMUNITY DOODLING
environment.
Bring your creativity to Bunjil
Ages 0-3 years old Place Library and help us create a
Tuesday 24 September masterpiece to display.
10.30am to 11.30am All ages and abilities welcome!
Please note that this is not a staff-led
session and parents should remain
with their children at all times.
Wednesday 25 September
10am to 2pm
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MINDFUL CHILD TINIES TIME: SCHOOL HOLIDAY EDITION
During this session we will learn ways A fun half hour of singing, dancing and
to calm our thoughts and breathing reading stories with your toddler. Wear
and make a calming glitter jar to take your favourite dress up for extra fun!
home. Bring your own towel or yoga Ages 0-3 years old
mat and wear comfortable clothing. Wednesday 2 October
Ages 6+ years old 10.30am to 11am
Wednesday 25 September
2:30pm to 3:30pm MINDFUL COLOURING FOR ADULTS,
KIDS AND TEENS
CHARLIE SILLY PANTS PRESENTS: Bring your creativity to Bunjil
THE FUNNY GRAND FINAL Place Library and help us create a
masterpiece to display. Paper and
In celebration of Grand Final week,
pens provided.
Charlie SillyPants becomes a “Sport
Boy” and goes on an adventure to win All ages and abilities welcome!
“The Funny Grand Final”! Children will Thursday 3 October
help Charlie work as a team to play as 10am to 1pm
many games as they can. With lots of
high energy and plenty of magic, Sport SQUISHY CIRCUITS
Boy will learn that playing games are Learn about electricity using
not only fun, but they can also keep playdough! Come and have fun with
you healthy! conductive playdough while learning
All ages welcome! the basics of electronic circuits.
Thursday 26 September Ages 5-7 years old
2pm to 3pm Thursday 3 October
2.30pm to 3.30pm
CARP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
WE’RE ALL SUPERHEROES! BUBBLES STORYTIME
A superhero is coming to Bunjil Place Join us for a very special bubble
library! This cape-wearing crusader will themed story time. Come and listen
teach us that we all have superpowers, to some books and create a beautiful
and everyone is special in their own bubble inspired craft to take home.
way. Discover your superpower and Ages 3 - 5 years old
learn how to be a super friend, too! Friday 4 October
Monday 30 September 11am to 12pm
2pm to 3pm
LEGO ADVENTURE
BUGS! STORYTIME Join Emmet and the gang on an
Creep, crawl, hop and buzz into the outrageous adventure as he warps
library and join us for a very special through the many universes that is
Bugs! story time. Lego. Crazy builds, Crazy Lego and the
Ages 3-5 years old chance to go Crazy!
Tuesday 1 October Ages 6+ years old
2pm to 3pm Friday 4 October
2pm to 3.30pm
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RAINBOW FLOWERS LEGO - HOUR OF POWER
Come and visit us anytime during the Come along and join in an hour of
school holidays to make a beautiful Lego fun. Take on a challenge or enjoy
Rainbow Flower to last a lifetime. some free play, there are no limits
except your imagination!
Gembrook
GREEN FINGERS
Tuesday 1 October
Join us to decorate your very own 2.45pm to 3.15pm
plant pot and get your fingers dirty
with some planting.
Ages 7+ years old BEEP! BEEP! RIPPER ROBOTS STORYTIME
Join us to jump and beep like a robot
Gembrook in this fun filled storytime.
Tuesday 24 September
2.45pm to 3.15pm Beaconsfield
Wednesday 2 October
Beaconsfield 2.45pm to 3.15pm
Wednesday 25 September
2.45pm to 3.15pm Nar Nar Goon
Thursday 3 October
Nar Nar Goon 11.15am to 11.45am
Thursday 26 September
11.15am to 11.45am Maryknoll
Thursday 3 October
Maryknoll 12.45pm to 1.15pm
Thursday 26 September
12.45pm to 1.15pm
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MUSEUMS VICTORIA PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME AT SELANDRA
Dinosaurs have long been the subject COMMUNITY HUB
of fascination for children. Through Come and join the Cranbourne Library
stories and activities, this program Team for a fun-filled storytime with
from Museums Victoria will introduce songs, stories and a craft at Selandra
to children how Paleontologists have Community Hub. 7-9 Selandra Blvd,
come to understand dinosaurs. Clyde North
Children will be able to talk about Bookings through the Selandra
and touch real dinosaur fossils from Community Hub Website.
the Museum Victoria collection, learn Thursday 26 September
about ancient time periods, see life- 10am to 11am
size replicas of dinosaur skulls, feet
and legs, and classify their favourite OROMO AND ENGLISH STORYTIME
prehistoric creatures as herbivores or
Come along to Cranbourne Library
carnivores. for a storytime event in Oromo and
Ages 4 -6 years old English! Stories, songs, craft, friendship
Monday 23 September and fun.
10.15am to 11.15am In partnership with the Women’s
Friendship Café.
Ages 6 – 12 years old
This program is a Communities for
Monday 23 September
Children program. The Communities
11.15am to 12.15pm for Children Initiative is supported
by funding from the Australian
Government.
TINIES TIME PLAYDOUGH SESSION
Thursday 26 September
Enjoy a fun-filled session of playdough 11.30am to 1pm
with your creative toddler.
For children aged 2 and up. PILATES FOR UPPER PRIMARY
Tuesday 24 September
Join in for some fun and fitness at this
1.30pm to 2.15pm special Pilates class for Upper Primary
students presented by the YMCA.
PLANTING MAGIC ‘JACK IN THE Monday 30 September
BEANSTALK’ BEANS WITH BUNNINGS 11am to 11.45am
WAREHOUSE
Come and listen to the story of Jack TOYS’ SLEEPY STORYTIME
in the Beanstalk and plant your own Bring your favourite toy and wear your
Magic Beans to take home and cuddliest PJs for a snoozy, sleepover
look after. Supported by Bunnings storytime with songs and stories to
Warehouse. send them to sleep and a special
For children aged 3 to 8 years bedtime craft. Leave teddy tucked up
Wednesday 25 September asleep with our friendly librarians and
11am to 12pm perhaps we’ll find out what the toys get
up to in the library overnight!
For children aged 3 - 6 years old
Monday 30 September
6pm to 7pm
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BABY SENSORY SESSION PRE-SCHOOL YOGA
Sensory play includes any activity Can you pretend to be a grateful
that stimulates your young child’s giraffe, a finicky flamingo or a
senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, frustrated frog? Come along with your
balance, sight and hearing. Sensory pre-schooler, chill out and stretch with
activities facilitate exploration and some simple fun yoga poses.
naturally encourage children to use Suitable for children 3-6 years old
scientific processes while they play, Thursday 3 October
create, investigate and explore. Bring 11am to 11.30am
your baby along to play with some
wonderful sensory toys and musical
instruments. GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!
For babies 0 – 18 months old. Come along between the hours of
Tuesday 1 October 10am and 2pm and enjoy a mix of
1.30pm to 2.30pm board games, card games, puzzles
and colouring with your child.
Please note this session is not staff-led
SPRING CRAFTS MAKERSPACE and should be attended by parents at
Enjoy some creative time with your all times.
child making some easy spring craft For all school age children.
between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Friday 4 October
Please note that this is not a staff-led 10am to 2pm
session and parents should remain
with their children at all times.
Wednesday 2 October
10am to 2pm
DOVETON LIBRARY
MOMENTOUS MOTORCYCLES IMAGINATION STATION
WWII History comes to life with an Join award-winning picture book
interactive visit from a 1939 Norton author Coral Vass for an interactive
Motorcycle. Take a seat on the bike story-time session these holidays,
and see other memorabilia while filled with fun, dress-ups, puppets and
learning astonishing facts about this games.
remarkable military transport! All ages
Ages 7+ years old Tuesday 24 September
Monday 23 September 10am to 11am
10am to 11am
LEGO GARDEN
CREATIVE QUILLING Spring is here, and we are planting
Roll, coil, curl and paste your way flowers in our LEGO garden bed.
to a paper masterpiece. Beautiful Work together to create a giant LEGO
butterflies or bountiful balloons...let garden filled with flowers of every
your imagination soar in the art of colour, flourishing plants, and maybe a
papercraft and colour! brick bug or two!
All ages All ages
Monday 3 September Tuesday 24 September
2pm to 3pm 4pm to 5pm
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CHARLIE SILLYPANTS SPRING CUPCAKE DECORATING
In celebration of Grand Final week, Spring is here, and flowers are out
Charlie SillyPants becomes a “Sport and blooming over cupcakes at
Boy” and go on an adventure to win Doveton Library. Discover new cake
“The Funny Grand Final”!!! Children will decorating techniques and decorate
help Sport work as a team to play as a cupcake worthy of any spring
many games as they can. With lots of picnic! In partnership with Doveton
high energy fun, the children will help Neighbourhood Learning Centre.
Sport Boy learn that playing games are All ages welcome
not only fun, but they can also keep Tuesday 1 October
you healthy. 10.30am to 11.15am &
All ages. 11.30am to 12.15pm
Wednesday 25 September
10am to 11am
GAME ON!
SPRING TIME TINIES TIME Guess who’s playing board games at
Come along to a special time of Doveton Library? UNO who! Time to
celebrating Spring. Dance, sing and break out classic board games and sit
decorate your own budding flower to down for some family fun!
take home! All ages
Thursday 26 September Wednesday 2 October
10am to 10.30am 2pm to 4pm
EXPLOSION BOOKS! CASEY 360 BUS
WATCH OUT! Books are exploding Get your gaming on with the Casey
at Doveton Library! Make your own 360 Bus outside Doveton Library or chill
squash book that is just bursting to be out with Apple iMacs and iPads, the
read. latest apps and music, PS4’s, Nintendo
All ages WiiU, lounges and a stack of youthful
Monday 30 September information.
10am to 11am Ages 10+ years old
Thursday 3 October
CENTRE STAGE THEATRE GAMES 11am to 1pm
Build confidence and imagination
through play and improvisation! Spend SHADOW PUPPETS
a silly hour being led by your nose, or
Short stories or tall tales, bring a
create a giant human knot!
shadow puppet to life and put on a
Ages 7+ show through art and light!
Monday 30 September
Ages 7+ years old
2pm to 3pm Friday 4 October
10am to 11am
PLAYFUL POTTERY
Experience sculptural art and learn the
basics of pottery - all while having an
engaging and creative time!
Ages 7+ years old
Friday 4 October
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3pm to 4pm ccl.vic.gov.au 27EMERALD LIBRARY
TINIES DISCO BEACH STORYTIME!
Bring your dancing shoes and let’s Pack your things for the beach and
disco! get ready for summer with a Beach
Ages 0-3 years old Storytime.
Monday 23 September Ages 3+
10.30am to 11am Thursday 26 September
11.15am to 12pm
LET’S LEARN PYTHON EXPLORERS CLUB
Interested in learning Python the Join us for our monthly Explorers Club
coding program? Join us to learn how, and enjoy fun activities, games and
or just to practice your skills. even more surprises.
Ages 8+ years old Ages 5+ years old
Monday 23 September Thursday 26 September
3pm to 4pm 4pm to 5pm
FEATHERS, FUR & SCALES SHOW A MAKEY MAKEY MASTERPIECE
In the Feathers, Fur & Scales show Come and enjoy the fun of a Makey
students will learn the difference Makey and see what amazing
between feathered, furry and scaly inventions your imagination can
creatures in this hands-on display of create.
animal life. Everyone will get an up- Ages 8+ years old
close look at a sugar glider possum, Monday 30 September
an owl or cockatoo, freshwater turtle, 3pm to 4pm
shingleback lizard, monitor lizard,
pythons and even a crocodile! KALEIDOSCOPES
Tickets available 20 minutes before the
event at the door. Join us and make a beautiful
Ages 5+ years old kaleidoscope out of everyday items to
Tuesday 24 September take home with you.
2pm to 3pm Ages 7+ years old
Wednesday 2 October
Tuesday 24 September 2.30pm to 3.30pm
3pm to 4pm
FARMYARD FUN STORYTIME
BIRDS OF A FEATHER NATURE CRAFT Laugh along with a fun Farmyard
Birds of a feather flock together and Storytime. Enjoy some books, songs
so do the kids at Emerald Library! and a craft to take home.
Nestle down with nature craft. Gumnut Ages 3+
goannas? Daisy ducks? Make your own Thursday 3 October
masterpiece using natural materials 11.15am to 12pm
from the world around us.
7+ years old ROBOT LEGO CHALLENGE
Wednesday 25 September Join us for our monthly Lego Club, with
2.30pm to 3.30pm a Robot Lego challenge!
Thursday 3 October
4pm to 5pm
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KIDS FLOWER POT DECORATING LIZZY’S LIZARDS REPTILE
WORKSHOP DISCOVERY SHOW
Earn your green thumb as you Leaping lizards! Lizzy’s visiting
decorate your very own flower pot! Use Endeavour Hills Library for a hands-on
some recycled materials and prepare reptile show. Meet some scaley new
to get a bit messy creating your own friends up close, learn how to care for
mosaic masterpiece! Crafting supplies and be safe around reptiles.
and pots provided. Ages 5+ years old
Ages 5+ years old Tuesday 1 October
Monday 23 September 11am to 12pm
11am to 12pm
GYMNASTICS WITH THE YMCA
FAMILY MAKER SPACE WORKSHOP Join us for some gymnastics fun
Four tables, four building supplies, let this spring. Cartwheel, leap and roll
your imagination run wild! Fold paper under the guidance of the team at
planes, build sky scrapers out of knex, Endeavour Hills YMCA. Learn how to
create cars with lego and craft critters perform some awesome gymnastics
out of cardboard! Bring the family moves Ages 8+ only
and enjoy some STEM free play at the Collect your wrist band from the
library! Endeavour Hills Library 20 minutes
Family participation encouraged! prior to event start time. The event
Tuesday 24 September will be held in the YMCA Gym next to
11am to 2pm Endeavour Hills Library
Ages 8+ years old only
Wednesday 2 October
SPRINGTIME TINIES 12pm to 1pm
A fun-filled dancing, singing and
rhyming session for Ages 3+. MINI SCARECROW CRAFT WORKSHOP
Wiggle, jump and clap along as Who’s going to look after all those
we sing some favourite songs and spring flowers and fruits in your
celebrate spring by creating a flower garden? A scarecrow is! Make a
to take home. scarecrow that’s ‘outstanding in its
Wednesday 25 September field’ using icy pole sticks, recycled
11am to 11.45am materials and a wooden spoon. Ages
5+ years old
AUTHOR TALK AND WORKSHOP: Thursday 3 October
ILLUSTRATING ROCKPOOLIA WITH JILL- 2pm to 3pm
LOUISE DAWSON
Join local author and illustrator
Jill-Louise Dawson as she shares
the inspiration for her junior novel
Rockpoolia. Young writers and
illustrators will find out tips and tricks to
writing and illustrating their own stories
in this interactive workshop.
Ages 7+ years old
Thursday 26 September
12pm to 1pm
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TODDLER SHAKE AND ROLL TEEN BOXING SESSION
A fun session for toddlers and carers A joint session involving Hampton Park
involving sounds and movement. Library, Hampton Park Youth Centre,
Ages 0-3 years old and ONE Casey fitness.
Tuesday 24 September No skills necessary. Come along!
11am to 11.30am Healthy snacks provided.
Meet in Hampton Park Library.
Ages 10+ years old
CARP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ‘KING Tuesday 1 October
NEPTUNE’S UNDER THE SEA ADVENTURE’ 2pm to 3pm
The mighty King Neptune invites
you to Marvellous Me Island for an PAPER PLANES
unforgettable adventure with his very
Learn folding techniques to create a
special friends. Characters include a
variety of paper planes and moving
plucky pirate, a thoughtful tree and a
objects.
clownish crab.
Ages 7+ years old
Ages 3-12 year olds
Wednesday 2 October
Wednesday 25 September
2pm to 3pm
2pm to 2.45pm
CREATIVE BOXES
HAMPTON PARK SHOPPING CENTRE What can you make using small
PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME cardboard boxes and cubes? Use your
imaginations to build and explore.
Meet us in the Hampton Park Shopping
Some items supplied; if you have any
Centre (near Woolworths) for this
boxes at home you may wish to bring
special storytime.
them.
Ages 3-6 years old
Ages 3-6 years old
Thursday 26 September
Thursday 3 October
2.30pm to 3.30pm
11am to 12pm
PAKENHAM LIBRARY
GROW OUR RAINBOW GARDEN SUPER HERO SCAVENGER HUNT
Come and visit us anytime during the Come and visit us anytime during the
school holidays to help us create a school holidays and collect your Super
Rainbow Garden in the library. Hero Scavenger Hunt Sheet, then use
Collect your Rainbow Garden your superhero powers to find the
Bookmark and start matching your hidden treasures in the library. Put
books to the colours to collect your your completed entry into the Super
flower making kit - make one for Hero Box to win a great prize!
yourself and one for our Rainbow Entries will be drawn Saturday 5
Garden. Keep reading to collect all October, winners will be notified by
seven flowers! phone.
All Ages 3+ years old
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GREEN FINGERS SUPER HERO TRAINING ACADEMY
Join us to decorate your very own Join us at our Training Academy and
plant pot and get your fingers dirty become a Super Hero!
with some spring time planting. Ages 5+ years old
Ages 7+ years old Monday 30 September
Monday 23 September 1.30pm to 2.30pm
1.30pm to 2.30pm
BEEP BEEP! RIPPER ROBOTS MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORY TIME
Can you jump and beep like a robot? Come and get your groove on at a
Come along for a fun filled storytime Story Time filled with stories, music
full of robots and rhymes. and movement!
Tuesday 24 September Ages 3 - 6 years old
11am to 12pm Tuesday 1 October
11am to 12pm
BUBBLE BUBBLE POP! BABY RHYME TIME DIWALI CARD MAKING
Join Jo for a bubbly time with your Create a beautiful card Diwali style - a
baby. great program celebrating the Diwali
Ages 0 -12 months Festival in collaboration with IACC
Wednesday 25 September (Indian Association Cardinia Casey)
10.30am to 11am Ages 7+ years old
Wednesday 2 October
BOLLYWOOD DANCING 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Join us for a fun-filled session learning
to dance Bollywood style, a great LUKE THE MAGICIAN
program celebrating the Diwali
Be dazzled by Luke’s amazing magic!
Festival in collaboration with IACC
Luke is a modern-day magician with
(Indian Association Cardinia Casey).
a creative flair that will entertain and
Ages 6+ years old astound you, join us and be amazed.
Wednesday 25 September Ages 4+ years old
2.30pm to 3.30pm Thursday 3 October
10.30am to 11.30am
TERRIFIC TINIES
A fun-filled and energetic session of HENNA ART
stories, rhymes and songs. Join us for some traditional Henna
Ages 1 - 3 years old Art Diwali style - a great program
Thursday 26 September celebrating the Diwali Festival
11am to 11.30am in collaboration with the Indian
Association Cardinia Casey).
Ages 7+ years old
EXPLORER’S CLUB Friday 4 October
Get ready for a hands-on session of 2.30pm to 3.30pm
games, craft and collaborative play.
Ages 5 - 8 years old
Thursday 26 September
4pm to 5pm
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Celebrate dinosaurs in November with dinosaur-themed activities at our libraries
throughout the month. Contact your nearest branch for information on dinosaur-
themed after school programs or storytimes.
DINOSAURS AND FOSSILS PRESENTED THE T-REX TEA PARTY! PRESENTED BY
BY MUSEUMS VICTORIA CARP PRODUCTIONS
Through stories and activities, this With cute dinosaur puppets, dress-ups,
program will introduce to children the magic tricks, music and a story about a
ways in which palaeontologists have cheeky dinosaur, there’s plenty to see on
come to understand dinosaurs through the way. So sharpen your teeth, practice
finding and studying fossils. Children your roars, and let’s all pretend to be
will be able to talk about and touch dinosaurs! It’s a dinosaurumpus!
real dinosaur fossils from the Museum Ages 4-10 years old
Victoria collection.
Ages 4-12 years old Cranbourne Library Emerald Library
Monday 4 November Saturday 2 November Saturday 23
Hampton Park Library 2pm to 2.45pm November
10am to 11am 10.30am to 11.15am
Doveton Library
Endeavour Hills Library Saturday 9 Pakenham Library
2pm to 3pm November Monday 18 November
10am to 10.45am Monday 4pm-5pm
TOBY THE T-REX DINOSAUR SHOW
PRESENTED BY REAL DINOSAURS
Let your imagination run wild as you
embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating
and gripping journey back through time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the
earth.
Bunjil Place Library
Sunday 24 November
10.30am to 11.30amCALLING ALL LEGO LOVERS...A LEGO MEGA EVENT IS COMING TO CCL!
Calling all Lego Lovers...A Mega Lego Building Event is coming to CCL!
Roar into Dinovember with an awesome series of dinosaur themed Lego building
events hosted by contestants Maddy and Jimmy from Lego Masters Australia.
During the month of October we will be running a range of fun, hands on workshops
where you can learn new skills, participate in mini competitions and work alongside
Lego lovers Maddy and Jimmy.
Then join Maddy and Jimmy for a meet and greet and mega reveal where you can
showcase your builds and celebrate being a Lego building extraordinaire.
If you are aged between 8 and 16 and want to have a chance to be part of this
amazing series of events head to our website for information.
All details will be revealed on Monday September 2 at 10am.
See page 39 for regular after school Lego Club programs.
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