Edible native plants for small gardens 7 pm, Monday18 NovemberCoburg LibraryFind out what native plants you can grow and how to use them. Karen Sutherland brings her expertise in urban food growing to help us embrace Australian native edible plants. Select appropriate plants for your space, such as lemon myrtle or desert lime. Registrations essential.

Victorian Seniors Festival

Elvis Forever 10 am – 12 pm, Friday 4 OctoberBrunswick Town HallElvis has entered the building! Moreland residents are invited to put on their blue suede shoes and do the jailhouse rock at the Elvis Forever tribute performance for the Victorian Seniors Festival.Registrations essential for catering.

Glenroy Harmonisers 10 am, Friday 18 October Glenroy LibraryThe Glenroy Harmonisers have been entertaining communities with their singing for over 20 years. They meet every Wednesday at the Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Enjoy an hour of joyful singing followed by a delicious morning tea.Registrations essential for catering.

Islamic storytime – The Rainbow Hijab 11.30 am, Thursday 14 NovemberFawkner LibraryJoin us for a special storytime presented by Amran Abdi, author of The Rainbow Hijab. In partnership with the Islamic Museum of Australia. Registrations essential.

Community meditation7.30 pm, Thursday 3 October,7 November, 5 DecemberGlenroy LibraryMeditation is for everyone of any ability. It’s a great way to feel more peaceful and energised and can also help relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Shane from Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre will guide you through a restful 45-minute meditation. You can sit on a chair or bring a mat, blanket and pillow.Registration not required.

Yoga for beginners 6:15 pm, Thursday 3 OctoberGlenroy LibraryPam from the Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre will hold a free yoga session for beginners. If you enjoy this session you may like to book into further classes at GNLC. They run sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings. Mats will be provided.Registration not required.

Sustainable gardening 1 pm, Wednesday 11 December Glenroy Library11.30 am, Thursday 12 December Fawkner LibraryJoin renowned horticulturalist Diana Cotter and learn handy hints to minimise waste in the garden. Learn how weeds can become your friends and other composting options. Eliminate plastic waste and reduce water usage.Registrations essential.

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Gambling Harm Awareness WeekDid you know that poker machine losses in Moreland were $63.5 million in the last fi nancial year? Poker machines are designed to be addictive and are a contributor to fi nancial hardship and family breakdown. In partnership with the Victorian Responsible Gaming Foundation, Library services across the state are working to reduce gambling harm through their Libraries after Dark programs.

Gambling addiction – a story of recovery 7 pm, Tuesday 8 OctoberCoburg LibraryHear one person’s lived experience of gambling harm and their journey to recovery. Honest, raw and inspiring, this story will change the way you view gambling harm. Registrations not required.

Your local Moreland library:

Brunswick Corner Sydney Road and Dawson Street Brunswick 3056

phone 9389 8600

Campbell 220 Melville RoadTurnbull West Brunswick 3055

phone 9384 9200

Coburg Corner Victoria and Louisa Streets Coburg 3058

phone 9353 4000

Fawkner Jukes Road, Fawkner 3060phone 9355 4200

Glenroy 737 Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy 3046phone 8311 4100

If you would like to join our mailing list toreceive the Read More brochures please email

readmore@moreland.vic.gov.au or speak to a library sta� member. For more information regarding library events, phone 9389 8600.

moreland.vic.gov.au/read-more

Investing in a safer climate 7.45 pm, Wednesday 4 DecemberBrunswick LibraryIs your new year’s resolution to invest ethically? Will van de Pol from Market Forces will explain how you can use your power as an investor or super fund member to fi ght climate change and prevent environmental destruction.Registrations essential.

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Australians love a punt, but is technology taking things too far? 7.30 pm, Thursday 10 OctoberBBQ at 6.30 pmGlenroy LibraryFrom online sports betting to skin trading – the world of gambling has exploded! How has technology transformed what we know about gambling? What impact are all these new advances having on our community? Join Gambler’s Help North for a BBQ and activities provided by the ITIKI Sporting Club of Glenroy and Reclink, for an opportunity to listen, talk and share about the new online world of gaming and gambling. Registrations not required.

Cally Berryman : The Accidental Gambler 7.30 pm, Thursday 24 OctoberGlenroy LibraryDr Cally Berryman sheds light on the dark world of female problem gambling. Female gambling in Australia is on the rise, and Dr Berryman, drugs, alcohol and gambling counsellor and author of the fi ctional novel The Accidental Gambler doesn’t believe that problem gambling is a sign of weakness, she believes that pokies are designed to hook people. Registrations not required.

Moreland household waste management 6 – 7.30 pm, Tuesday 3 DecemberCoburg LibraryWaste and recycling is a ‘hot topic’ right now. Council needs your help in the ‘war on waste’ but you may be unclear about Council waste services and your options for dealing with food waste, e-waste, recycling or soft plastics. Join a panel of experts to talk household waste, ask questions and learn what’s happening in your local area.Registrations essential.

Aba Ta Ma Bolchhu: I will speak now 7.30 pm, Thursday 21 NovemberGlenroy Library in partnership with Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria In recognition of White Ribbon Day, Aba Ta Ma Bolchhu: I will speak now will be screened. It is a short but powerful fi lm about the issue of violence against women in the Nepalese community. The creative production team from Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria will speak about the concept and development of the fi lm, how it involved the community and its impact. This fi lm is subtitled in English.Registrations essential.

Backyard beekeeping 6 – 7.30 pm, Monday 21 OctoberCoburg LibraryMorgan from 3000acres will discuss keeping honey bees in urban Melbourne and how to help bees, even if you don’t keep them. This session is perfect for bee beginners.Registration essential.

Milkshakes, memories and mixed lollies 7.45 pm, Thursday 14 November Brunswick LibraryTake a trip down memory lane to the days where there was a milk bar on every corner. Author of The Milk Bars Book, Eamon Donnelly, spent over a decade photographing Australian milk bars. Hear him tell stories about this iconic Australian invention that for generations has helped shape our suburbs, supported our communities, contributed to our diverse culture and given generations of children glorious memories.Registrations essential.

Register to attend events online at moreland.vic.gov.au/read-more or phone any Moreland library.

Daniela ZannoniI ricordi di mia madre: Succissi e tragedie di una famiglia Italiana emigrate2 pm, Wednesday30 OctoberFawkner LibraryAscolta Daniela Zannoni parlare della biografi a di sua madre Maria. Questo e un tributo amorevole di una donna migrante italiana che ha dovuto a� rontare molte di� coltà, per o� rire un futuro migliore alla sua famiglia in Australia. Questo discorso è per oratori italiani.Hear Daniela Zannoni talk about the biography of her mother Maria. A loving tribute to an Italian migrant woman who endured many hardships to provide a better future for her family in Australia. This talk is in Italian.Registrations essential.

Estate planning6 pm, Tuesday 29 October, Fawkner Library1 pm, Friday 8 November, Glenroy LibraryDo you have a strategy to deal with your assets after you pass away? The Department of Human Service’s Financial Information Service will inform you about intestacy and wills, how guardianship and enduring power of attorney work, the role of insurance and how to consider estate planning within your fi nancial plan.Registrations essential.

Vegan cooking demonstration 7.45 pm, Thursday 31 OctoberBrunswick LibraryAre you vegan or thinking of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle? Learn how to cook some delicious Italian vegan and gluten-free dishes with Head Chef Edoardo from Shop 225.Registrations essential.

Beanie making workshop 9.30 am – 1 pm,Saturday 9 November Coburg LibraryAre you feeling crafty? As part of National Recycling Week, repurpose your leftover wool to make a beanie using a circle loom. Looms provided, please bring your own thick wool. No experience required. For more information, please contact Coburg Library on 9353 4000.Registrations essential.

Sustainable parenting: top tips from azero-waste family 7 – 8.30 pm, Wednesday13 NovemberBrunswick LibraryConcerned about your family’s impact on the planet? Learn how to reduce your family waste and plastic use with handy tips and tricks from zero waste author and blogger Erin Rhoads. Erin will cover everything from nappies, toys, pregnancy, play, feeding and bath time. Registrations essential.

One-on-one computer helpBrunswick, Campbell Turnbull, Coburg, Fawkner and Glenroy Libraries

Any questions about any computer, phone or device? Make a booking at a time that suits you at the library desk or by calling 9353 4023.Registrations essential.

Drop-in help10 am, every Wednesday, Coburg Library2 pm, every Wednesday, Glenroy Library1 pm every Thursday, Brunswick Library

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck using your phone or computer program? Come along and let us help you.Registrations not required.

MyGov help sessions10.30 am – 11.30 am, Monday 21 October,18 November and 16 DecemberCoburg Library

Need help with MyGov? Learn how to create and use a MyGov account or download and use the Centrelink and Medicare mobile apps.Interpreters available by request, please contact us one week in advance. Registrations not required.

Drop-in devices11 am & 2 pm, Monday 7 October,Fawkner Library

11 am & 2 pm, Monday 14 October,Campbell Turnbull Library

11 am & 2 pm, Monday 4 November,Fawkner Library

11 am & 2 pm, Monday 2 December,Fawkner Library

11 am & 2 pm, Monday 9 December,Campbell Turnbull Library

Battling with your phone or device? Want to try one out? Come to this class for complete beginners.Registrations not required.

Photo organising, sharing and fi le management6.30 pm, Thursday 17 OctoberBrunswick Library

Learn the basics of photo organising and fi le management, as well as platforms for archiving and sharing.Registrations essential.

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The Art of Frugal Hedonism: a guide to spending less while enjoying everything more7 pm, Monday 7 OctoberCoburg LibraryThe Art of Frugal Hedonism is a strategy designed to help you target the most important habits of mind and action needed for living frugally but hedonistically. Apply a couple and have a few extra dollars in your pocket and enjoy more sunsets. Apply the lot and you’ll wake up one day happier, wealthier, fi tter, and more in lust with life.Registrations essential.

Job seeker workshops 10 am, 7, 8 and 9 October or10 am, 11, 12 and 13 November or10 am, 2, 3 and 4 DecemberGlenroy LibraryFrontier Training & Technology will be running a set of three free employment workshops focusing on overcoming job search challenges.Day 1 - Cover letters and help with job networking and connection.Day 2 - Preparing resumes.Day 3 - Interview techniques and skills.It is suggested that participants commit to three consecutive workshops.

Bookings essential. For more information call Glenroy Library on 8311 4100.