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Bookings are required for all sessionsHead to melton.vic.gov.au/library for full details of dates, times, and booking requirements.

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We acknowledge First Nations peoples living and working in Melton and recognise the people of the Kulin Nations as the original custodians of the land now known as City of Melton. We pay respect to their elders, past, present and future.

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WE ALL EAT RICE Tuesday 16 March • 11am – 12.30pm Melton Library

Join us to discuss and celebrate various rice recipes from all around the world. We’ll have a cooking demonstration and explore how food connects us. Send us your favourite rice recipe beforehand to include in the booklet library@melton.vic.gov.au.

HARMONY WEEK

HARMONY TREEMonday 15 March – Sunday 21 March Melton and Caroline Springs Library

Celebrate Harmony Week with a visit to the library and add a message of belonging to our Harmony Tree! Whilst you’re there, pick up a book about various cultures from across the globe from our ‘Window to the World’ book display.

HINDI CONVERSATION LOUNGE Monday 15 March • 11am – 1pm Caroline Springs Library

Tuesday 16 March • 11am – 1pm Melton Library

Friday 19 March • 11am – 1pm Fraser Rise Community Centre

Melton Libraries will host ‘Hindi Conversation Lounge’ to celebrate community Languages. Meet with other Hindi speakers, browse our Hindi collection, and check out our fantastic eResources. This month’s topic of discussion is Holi, Festival of Colours.

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CITIZENSHIP TEST ASSISTANCE Monday 1 March • 6pm – 7.30pm Melton Library

Monday 22 March • 6pm – 7.30pm Caroline Springs Library

An interactive session that will help guide candidates through the testable content from the Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond booklet in preparation for sitting the Australian Citizenship Test.

DIGNITY IN A TEACUP AUTHOR TALKSunday 21 March • 2pm – 3pm Melton Library

Join Christine Cummins, as she speaks about Dignity in a teacup, an inspiring memoir about resilience and the tenacity of love. This book fills the gap in our understanding of people pursuing protection in a conflict-ridden world.

HISTORY FLICKS: WOMEN OF STEELFriday 5 March • 2.30pm – 4.30pm Melton Library

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a very special treat! “Women of Steel” (2019 / 56min) film director Robynne Murphy will be joining us in person for a Q&A afterwards with young Melton women Sobur Dhieu. “A FIST-BUMPING, FIRED-UP FEMINIST TREAT” — Time Out. All ages.

TECH CIRCLESWednesday 10 March • 10am – 12pm Melton Library

An opportunity to discuss your technology experiences and favourite apps with others, ask questions, and share tips about your phone or device. The topic for March is: Know your device.

WANDI: THE DINGO WHO FELL FROM THE SKYSaturday 27 March • 1pm – 2pm Melton Library

Want to meet a dingo up close? Hear the incredible story of Wandi, the alpine dingo who was dropped from the sky by an eagle! Discover the history of dingos in our local area. Supported by the Melton Family History Group. All ages.

WELCOME TO YOUR LIBRARY ACCESS POINT!Tuesday 16 March • 11am – 12pm Bridge Road Community Centre

Do you live in or near Atherstone? Would you like to be able to benefit from lots of library services, without even entering a library? Come along and learn about your library access point!

FIRST MONDAY BOOK CLUBMonday 1 March • 6.45pm – 8pm Melton Library

BROOKFIELD BOOK CLUBThursday 25 March 10am – 11am • Melton Library

LAST WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBWednesday 31 March 6.30pm – 7.30pm • Melton Library

BOOK CLUBSTake a selected book home, then return the following month to discuss. For more information ask to speak to the Reader Development Librarian.

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MELTON WORDSMITHSWednesdays • 11.30am – 2pm Melton Library

Share your writing journey with other writers who encourage each other to create.

FILM CLUB2nd Wednesday each month 10 March 3pm – 5pm • Melton Library

Watch a select movie each month, then discuss it with the group.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSTuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am Caroline Springs Library

Every Saturday • 10am – 12pm Melton Library

Improve your English speaking, reading and writing skills. Meet new people and practice conversational English. During school terms only.

GENEALOGY HELPWednesdays • 10am – 12pm Melton Library

Got a question about where to find information, wrangling a database or hit a brick wall with your family history research? Ask the experts from the Melton Family History Group!

GET WRITINGSundays • 2.10pm – 3.50pm Caroline Springs Library or by Zoom

Do you have an inner writer that needs to be set free? The creative writing group will provide a safe and inspiring environment to encourage you to write. Ages 16+.

JOB LAB1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday 10am – 12pm • Caroline Springs Library

2nd and 4th Thursday • 10am – 12pm Melton Library

Update your resume, write a cover letter, proof-read your job applications, understand the online job application process and learn some useful tips for your next interview.

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TECH SOSWeekdays • 10am - 11am Melton Library

Wednesdays • 3pm - 4pm Melton Library

Thursdays • 10am - 11am & 1pm - 2pm • Melton Library

Saturdays • 1.30pm – 2.30pm Melton Library

Mondays • 3pm - 4pm Caroline Springs Library

Tuesdays • 2pm – 3pm Caroline Springs Library

Is your phone confusing you? Or would you like some personalised help getting started with social media or email? We can help resolve basic technology issues and share some tips, tricks and resources.

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GIRL CHATTuesdays • 3.30pm-5pm Caroline Springs Library

Wednesdays • 5pm – 7.30pm Melton Library

Girl Chat is a platform for girls to build confidence and leadership skills whilst networking via peer-to peer mentoring. Girls will gain practical experience to plan and run weekly meetings. Ages 14-25.

RECORDING STUDIO MUSIC PROGRAMWednesdays • 3.30pm – 6pm Melton Library

If you love music and want to record songs, make beats, or write music whilst hanging out with friends, then join us, and gain practical experience in music making. Ages 12-25.

STAY ALERT AND STAY AHEAD OF MISINFORMATION Thursday 25 March, 22 April & 27 May 4pm - 5pm • Melton Library

Stop, Check and Don’t be Fooled! We are running a series of media literacy programs to equip young people with critical thinking skills to judge the reliability and credibility of information they encounter through print, television, and internet.

TABLETOP RPGFridays • 3.30pm – 5.20pm Caroline Springs Library

Participants will interact with each other across a table and assume the role of a character within the game’s imaginary world.

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POWER BOX ARTTuesday 9 – 23 March • During daylight hours • Various locations

Four young artists will be painting fantastic artworks on power boxes around the City of Melton as part of a partnership with Powercor during March. Box artworks will be appearing in the neighbourhoods of Burnside Heights, Harkness, Taylor’s Hill and Melton South. Keep a lookout on facebook @imaginemelton for updates.

WATCHING FROM AFARBy: Susumu Matsuura and Thomas C. Chung

3 March – 29 April • During opening hours • CS Gallery

Susumu Matsuura (Japan) and Thomas C. Chung (Australia) present an observational study of the cultural changes caused by COVID-19. Living in separate countries, they tackle the impact of social distancing in different contexts, both in their personal lives, and in the communities around them.

RECLAIM GROUP EXHIBITION16 March – 9 June During opening hours Melton Library and Learning Hub

This group exhibition curated by Karyn Leong features diverse artists in the Melton and Bacchus Marsh region who have charted their artistic response to COVID-19, exploring how local artists used art to reclaim a sense of control over their own individuality and self-expression.

CS GALLERY WINDOW COMMISSION 202119 February – 1 November During opening hours • CS Gallery

Make sure you pass by CS Gallery and check out the playful new window artwork by Carla McRae. Carla developed a vibrant window mural where children are at the centre of the narrative — playing together, spending time in nature, parks and playgrounds. Enjoy this geometric celebration of children’s experiences of our city.8 Bookings are required for all programs at www.melton.vic.gov.au/library or phone 9747 5300 9

AFTER SCHOOLIGANS!Mondays • 3.45pm – 4.30pm Melton Library

Tuesdays • 3.45pm – 4.30pm Caroline Springs Library

Something different to do every week - art, craft, games, literary or STEM related activities. Suitable for ages 5+. Carers are required to stay with their children to assist them, when needed, during library activities. During school term only.

CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDSThursdays • 5pm – 6pm Melton Library

Sundays • 1.10pm – 1.55pm Caroline Springs Library

Do you have a story in you that needs to be set free? Join us and learn the tools you’ll need to create imaginative worlds, colourful characters and stories that leap off the page! With fun writing exercises and helpful hints, we’ll get you on the way to writing a book of your very own. Ages 7-14.

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TODDLER TIME Ages 1-3 years

Toddler time has been specifically designed to engage toddlers in all areas of childhood development through singing, stories, movement, literacy, language and play.Toddlers have many opportunities to participate or be an active listener throughout the program in a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

Thursdays • 10am Melton Library

Fridays • 10am Caroline Springs Library

STORYTIME Ages 3-5 years

Preschool-aged kids are curious about everything. Storytime is a great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of books. Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes and an introduction to AUSLAN. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.

Wednesdays • 10am Melton Library

Thursdays • 10am Caroline Springs Library

BABY BOUNCEAges 0-12 months

Baby Bounce is an interactive program that introduces your baby to the sounds, rhythm and movement of language. Babies love songs and rhymes and delight in watching and listening to you sing. Sharing a love of reading, rhymes, singing and talking with your baby is one of the best things you can do to give your baby a head start in life and at school.

Tuesdays • 10am Caroline Springs Library

Fridays • 10am • Melton Library

EARLY YEARS ONLINE

For the month of March you can join your favourite children’s programs via Zoom. Missed out on a face to face session? Tune in for some great stories and songs that will make you jiggle, wiggle and giggle.

BABY BOUNCE ONLINEWednesdays • 1.30pm

15 minute session, book to receive Zoom invite and ensure you have a current library membership.

STORYTIME ONLINEWednesdays • 2pm

Book to receive Zoom invite and ensure you have a current library membership.

Baby Bounce, Toddler Time and Storytime are back! Facilitated in line with government guidelines, places are limited and bookings are essential. Bookings for all sessions open weekly on Friday afternoons. To meet COVID restrictions all participants over the age of twelve months need to make a booking.

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