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ItalianDiscussionGroup Wednesday 4 November & Wednesday 2 December 2.00pm–3.00pm Do youspeak Italian?Come to the library fora cuppa anda chat, make new friendsand borrow EWitemsfromthe Italiancollection. Family History Fest continues Preserving your Family History  and Photos Wednesday 11 November 1.30pm–2.30pm Preserving yourphotos andtheir story is ourlegacy forfuture generations.Come along andlearnabout how to preserve ourunique memoriesand records. Knitting Group Wednesday 18 November 2.00pm–3.00pm Beginnersand experiencedknittersare invitedto knit forcharity.  TheWaterDreamers InPartnership withELTHAM bookshop Wednesday 18 November 7.00pm–8.30pm Radio National broadca sterand author MichaelCathcart discusseshis book The WaterDreamers,whichdetail s howourculture hasbeenshap edby waterscarcity,as part of the World MattersFestival. LOCALHISTORYMONTH Reections of Diamond Valley Tuesday 17 November 2.00pm–3.00pm Joinusforthe launc hof ourDiamond  Valley imagesonline. Blast from the Past Wednesday 25 November 7.00pm–8.00pm Joinusfora slide nig ht aswe view some of the photosrecently digitised fromour collectionof historical local photosup to the 1980s.The winners of ourphoto competitionwill also be announcedon thisevening. Summer Reading Club Launch Tuesday 1 December 0.00am–8.30pm ome joinup forthe SummerReading lub.Pick upyour reading kit,list of fun ctivitiesand a Chupa Ch up! Keys PLease InPartnership withVicRoads onday 7 December .30pm–8.00pm  Anintera ctiv eforumheldby VicRoads forlearnerdriv ersandtheirpare ntsto introd ucetheskillsneed edtobecomea etterand saferdriver.Bookings required. Festive Morning Tea Wednesday 16 December 1.00am–12.00noon Enjoy a festive morning tea a syou listen to the soothing soundsof the harp xpertly playedby MargaretCrichton. rabsome holiday reading fromour EWbookdisplay. Santa Visit Thursday 17 December .30am–10.30am eet ourmuchloved Santawho will entertainwith hiswonderful randof humou randread  he Night Before Christmas.All welcome. ookingsrequired. History of the Shrine  Travelli ng Exhibition Wednesday 23 December – Friday 8 January  Thistravelling exhibitionfeatures informationpanels, archival hotographsand audiovisual ma terial tracing the Shrine of Remembrance’ s fascinatinghistory. Public library service to the Cities of Banyule, Whittlesea and the Shire of Nillumbik Celebrate Christmas at Your Library Feast on festive delights at the  libraries this Christmas. Joinus to sing a ll yourfavourite carols, discoverhow to make a gingerbread house ordecorate a Christmascake, or ust dropin fora cuppa anda chat at our Christmasmorning teas.Kids canmake Christmasdecorationsand meet with Santa,andthere are present ideastoo. Seeinside thebrochure for details. Summer Reading Club Read On the Wild Side! Monday 1 December 2009 to Monday 1 February 2010 Looking forsomething to do thisyear overthe summerbreak?Then prepare to get wildwith ourSummer Reading Club.  All childrenaged5 –16 canjoin the SummerReading Clubcraze. Readwildly overthe holidaysand be inthe running to WINa netbook computer. Enterthe library wildernessfor launch Local History Month November Delve into the rich and colourful history of where  you live. Everwondered who the ‘Thomas’in  Thomastownwas? Do yourememberthe boxat the railway line inLalorused to store your muddy boots? Perhapsyou want to see the traditional Italianrecipesbeing saved fromextinction.  Thismonth we’re discovering our roots.Join usto investigate the fascinating history of ourlocal area. Spring Racing It’s the time when the nation  stops for a horse race. Find out about the history of Victoria’s grand sport, from the time of Pharlap to present day champions  and view racing  memorabilia at Mill Park Library on Thursday 12 November.  All branches will be closed on Tuesday 3 November or the Melbourne Cup publicholiday. N V E BE  & D E CE MB R 2 0 0 9   Your Library www.yprl.vic.gov.au www.yprl.vic.gov.au FuturePoetsWorkshops Wednesday 4 &18 November Wednesday 2 &16 December 4.00pm–5.30pm  Are youat primary school andlike poetry?Come along to Future Poets. Publishedpoet Fee Sieverswill helpyou developyour poetry.Bring anexercise book andsnack. Drinksprovided. LOCAL HISTORY MONTH FridayFocus Local Treasures – A Visit to the Gordon Ford Gardens Friday 6 November 10.30am–11.30am We will meet at the gardens(141 Pitt St Eltha m)and enjoy a tourand morning tea inthishistorical award winning setting.Cost of $12 is payable to ElthamGardenRetreat. Cost includesentry andmorning tea. Bookingsrequired. Old Eltham Slideshow Thursday 5 November 7.00pm–8.00pm  Take a stepback intime with digital imagesof Elthamand surrounds asitusedto be.Addstorie sand anecdotesof yourown to this presentationby ourLocal History LibrarianLiz Pidgeon. Spirit Sisters Friday 20 November 10.30am–11.30am  Author Karina Machadoexploresreal storiesof the spirit worldtold to herby  Aust ralia nwomeninher bookSpirit Sisters.Share theirspine-tingling stories of the paranormal. Hawks Doves and Other Humans InPartnership withELTHAMbooksho p Wednesday 25 November 7.00pm–8.00pm Dr.Paul Holmanwill discusshis newbook  Hawks,Doves andOther  Humans.The book exploresdifferent typesof human temperament using Summer Reading Club Launch Tuesday 1 December 4.00pm–5.00pm Pickupyourreadingclubkitandndout about the a ctivitiesplanned,and eat a piece of ‘wild’cake. NillumbikNightStorytime Wednesday 2 December 6.30pm–7.15pm Bring along yourspecial soft toy and hearsome festive stories.A simple craft activity will follow.Bookings required. FridayFocus Favourite Concert Experiences Friday 5 December 10.30am–11.30am  To a close we reect onsome of the more memorable showsand concerts we have b eento this year.Morning tea provided. Christmas Morning Tea Thursday 10 December 10.00am–12.00noon Sample ourdelightful Christmastreats asyoubrowse EWbooksforholida y reading.Enjoy the soundsof local choir Serendipityto get youinthe Christmasspirit.  A Special Christmas Storytime Thursday 17 December 11.00am–11.45am Meet Santaandlistento himread hisfavourite Christmasstories. Bookingsrequired. Christmas for Tiny Tots Friday 18 December 10.00am–10.30am Enjoy Christmasstories, rhymesand songs,with a special v isit by Santa! NILLUMBIK – ELTHAM LIBRARY Phone 9439 9266 WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY Phone 9437 8189 Italian Night at Mill Park Library InPartnership withthe City of Whittle sea Cultural Heritage Program onday 9 November 6.30pm–8.30pm Enjoy a night of Italiancultural music anddance .Joinin onthe festiv ities! Ci vediamo! Horse Racing: A Grand Sport! Thursday 12 November .30pm–2.30pm Joinhorse racing expert andradio announcer BradBakerandcelebrate the r k r r k r Spring Racing Carnival at thisfascinating presentationof horse racing inVictoria. Wine andcheese provided. Family Tree Searchers Group Thursday 12 November & Thursday 10 December 1.00pm–3.00pm Needassistance withyourfamily history research?Want to share researchtips withother like-mindedpeople?Why not ointhe Mill Park Family Tree Searchers groupand developyour genealogy researchskills. Science Fiction/Horror Fan Club Monday 16 November 2.00pm–3.00pm Readany sci/orhorrorbookslately or watchedany moviesthat have takenyou out of thisworld orfrightened the living daylightsout of you?Join the fanclub, meet othercrazy people,andview and disc usslmsandnovels. Shopping Online Using Ebay Monday 16 November 6.00pm–7.30pm Friday 20 November 2.00pm–3.30pm Want to knowwhat all the fussis about whenit comes to Ebay?We will show ouhowto ndthebargain sonlineby using thisvery popularwebsite.Bo okings required.  Your Christmas Shopping Rights Presentedby Co nsumerAffairs Victoria Thursday 19 November 1.30pm–2.30pm Be careful whenshopping thisChristmas. Knowyour shopping rightsbefore handing overyour money. ebbie Moon fromConsumer Affairs Victoriawill answeryour shopping nance questions. Photograph Competition My Neighbourhood: 1900–2000 Monday 5 October – Friday 20 November We invite you to enter a  photo competition designed to uncover local photos from the last century. Competition details and entry form available from  http://www.yprl.vic.gov.au. Winners announced at the  slide night on Wednesday  25 November. NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY Phone 9434 3809 Summer Reading Club Launch Wednesday 2 December 10.00am–8.30pm Come joinup for the SummerReading Club.Pick upyour reading kit,list of fun activitiesand a Chupa Chu p! Christmas Card-Making Workshop Thursday 3 December 1.30pm–3.00pm Why buy Christmascards whenyou canmake yourown? Come along to thisworksho pandlearnhowto make cardsto surprise yourfamily andfriends. Bookingsrequired. Christmas Email Class Friday 4 December 2.00pm–3.30pm It’snot too late to learnhow to send Christmaswishes by email.Register for thisspecial introductionto email class andwe will showyouhowto send elec tronic Christ mascardsand reeti . Bookin gsrequire. Santa Visits Thursday 10 December 0.00am–11.00am Enjoy a Christma sstorytime with a special visit fromthe jolly manin red. ake sure youbr in th ki c Sa nt i r . WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARYcontinued Phone 9437 8189 Homemade Decorations–Baubles onday 9 Novemb r 4.00pm–5.00pm Learnhowtomak equin-encrusted aubles.Make ne to take hom ndanothe rto ecorate the library’s hristmastree. LOCALHISTORYMONTH Local Heritage Care InPartnership withthe Whit tlesea HeritageProgram onday 9 November .30pm–2.30pm Learnabout the great work being one onlocal history projects including Westgarthtown,and owyoucanget invol ved,with HeritageCare(Heritage Victoria and onservationVolunteers).  Thomastown – A History InPartnership withthe Whit tlesea HeritageProgram onday 16 November .30pm–2.30pm Findout who the ‘Thomas’in  Thoma stownwasinthisinformat ive ession.Local resident andhistorian erylPatullo will d iscussher research ndthe history of the local area. Worm Farming Workshop r day 19 Novembe r . am–12.00noon L rnabouttheenviron menta lbenetsof rmfarming andhowto set upa worm f rm.Discov erwhatwormseatandhints for‘happy’ worms.  TurkishLaunch Saturday 21 November 0.00am–12.00noon Browse andborrowNEWitemsinthe  TurkishLanguage. Belly dance r Zabelle will entertainwith exotic belly dancing at 11.00am. ChristmasCakeDecorating Monday 23 November 0.00am–11.00am Cake decorator Eileenwill provide tipsand tricksfor decorating your Christmascake. HomemadeDecorations–Angels Monday 23 November 4.00pm–5.00pm Makeanangelforyourtreeorours.Join usamongtheglitterandglueforthis funactivity. ChristmasCardMaking Thursday 26 November 0.30am-12.00noo n Christmascard craft specia list Maureen willgivetipsonmakingyourown Christ mascardsandwill helpyoumake a special card. Summer Reading Club Launch Tuesday 1 December 4.00pm–5.00pm Joinupforthisyear’sclubandgeta free party bag to take home.Bookings required. Free Makeovers Thursday 3 December 10.00am–12.00noon Pamperyourself witha free makeover using the latest Summercolours! Receive expert t ipson applying makeupand advice oncolours to use to complement ourski ntone. einthe running toWIN a beauty case withover $100 worth of products. Bookings required. Homemade Decorations – Wreaths Monday 7 December 4.00pm–5.00pm Joinusforour nal Chris tmasdeco ration sessionto make a unique Australian wreat hfor yourhome. Santa Visits Monday 14 December 9.30am–10.30am  Thejollymaninhisredsuitis coming to readus a story.Bring a camera to captureSantahearing Christmaswishes. WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY Phone 9464 1864 R E A D  O N T H E  W I LD  S I D E 0789_YPRL_NovDec_Events_FA.indd 1-4 5/10/09 12:20PM Summer Reading Club Read On the Wild Side Rush into the libraries to join our Summer Reading Club and be  in the running to win a netbook computer and other great prizes.  Join, pick up your reading kit and receive a free Chupa Chup on Tuesday 1 December between 10.00am–8.30pm at Ivanhoe,  iamond Valley, Watsonia, Thomastownor Eltham , or on Wednesday 2 December between 10.00am–8.30pm at Mill Park, Lalor or Rosanna. LOCALHISTORYMONTH  Techno Playgroup … Looks at Pictures Friday 6 November 10.00am–11.30am Discoverhistorical imagesof local landmarksonline. Bring yourown historical photosindigital format to share online.  A Woman’s War Monday 9 November 2.00pm–3.00pm Hearauth orof  A Woman’sWar Jacqueline Dinanspeakabout life forwomen onthe home frontduring WorldWarI.  A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptic Crosswords Tuesday 10 November 1.00am–12.00noon  Auth orof Cryptic Code Breaker Jenny cNeiceshowsushowto masterthe techniquesof solving cryptic crosswords. onday 16 November 0.30am–11.30am nd onday 23 November 7.30pm–8.30pm  The last monthly book chat session efore Christmas.What are youreading uring the holiday season?Share your favourite summerreading. CreativeCraftCircle Small Gifts Thursday 19 November 1.00am–1.00pm Come along andshare yourideas of small giftsto make.Pick upsome inspirationfor Christmas. Just4Kids Christmas Decorations Tuesday 24 November 4.00pm–5.00pm Ournakedtree needshelpaga inthis ear.Make some decorationsfor the library’stree,and a fewextra to take home.Suitable for primary age children. Summer Reading Club launch Tuesday 1 December 0.00am–8.30pm Come into the library any time during the day to jointhe SummerReading Club andpick upyour reading kit. Focus on…  A Serendipitous Christmas Tuesday 1 December 0.30am–11.30am Joinusformorning tea t i the moodforChristmas t Serendipity Singersentrt i uswithChristma scarol i Dutchand English.  Techno Playgroup… Celebrates Christmas Friday 4 December 10.00am–11.30am Celebrate Christmaswith yourfriends at Techno Playgroupand some funand festive online activities. ChristmasBedtime Storytime Tuesday 15 December 7.00pm–7.45pm Come to the library in ourpyjamas, bring ourteddy and hearsome great Christmasstories. Santa Visits Wednesday 16 December 9.30am–10.30am Santawill tell u swhat he’sbeen doing andread a sp ecial Christmasstory. Be ontime as Santa will arrive at 9.30am sharpandasyouknowhe’svery busy at Christmas! CreativeCraftCircle Thursday 17 December 11.00am–1.00pm Share youryear’sprojects andlook fornewcreativ e idea sfor 2010. BANYULE – IVANHOE LIBRARY Phone 9497 5780 WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY continued Phone 9465 2353 www.yprl.vic.gov.au Weekly Seniors Every Thursday 1.00pm–2.00pm  The conversationis alwaysinteresting at ourWeekly Seniorsgroup.Join in onthe chat,play gamesandpartake in afternoontea. FortnightlyCharityKnittingGroup Wednesday 4 &18 November Wednesday 2 &16 December 11.00am–1.00pm  Are youa knitterwith no one to knit for?Jointhisgrouptoknititemsfor local charity group s.Meet others in the community withsimilarinterests of knitting andhelping otherpeople. Donationsof wool andk nitting needles gratefullyaccepted. Senior’s Spring Carnival Wii Challenge Thursday 5 November 1.00pm–3.00pm  To celebrate the Spring Racing Carnival ourregular Weekly Senior’sprogram will be participating ina Nintendo Wii sport gamescha llenge .Joinin thisfun afternoonto be in the running to win mystery prizes.  Teen Games Night Friday 6 November & Friday 4 December 5.30pm–7.30pm Joinour teenage gamessessions. Play the Wii orone of our35 computers.For 13–18 year-olds. Lazy Sunday Afternoon Sunday 8 November 2.00pm–3.00pm  Take a seat andrelax asyou listento a solo bassperformance by Marioduring ourSunday afternoontea. How To Use Skype Monday 9 November 1.00pm–2.00pm Skypeissoftware that allowsyou to make free video andvoice calls,send instant messa gesand share leswith otherSkype users. CarnivalofHorsesStorytime Saturday 7 November 2.00pm–3.00pm Enjoy storie s,songs andcraft about horses.Suitable forall ages. Scrabble Night Thursday 12 November & Thursday 10 December 6.30pm–9.00pm Come jointhe local Scrabble clubfor family friendly fun!Beginnerswelcome. FestiveFacials Wednesday 18 November 7.00pm–8.00pm Joinusfora glassofbubblywhil e learningabout facialsand pamperingfor thefestive seasonwith Jessi fromJessi’s SkinTherapy.Bookings required. Summer Reading Club Launch Wednesday 2 December 4.00pm–5.00pm Get some wildreading suggestionsand make a bookmark.Pick upyour reading kit andactivitiesschedule. ChristmasCakeDecorating Thursday 3 December 1.00pm–3.00pm Discoverhow to decorate a gingerbrea d house withDotEvans. Greenbrook Singers Thursday 10 December 11.00am–11.30am Celebrate the festive seasonwith the GreenbrookSingersasthey leadusin Christmascarols. Santa Visits Friday 11 December 0.30am–11.30am Santawill readushis favourite story,  he Night Before Christmas,andother hristmasstories. Sing songsand show off yourcolouring skills. Christmas Morning Tea Thursday 17 December 0.30am–11.30am Listento th elodious of ourfavourit arpist, Ma r r richton, il rowsin g o r selectionof EWbook . BANYULE – ROSANNA LIBRARY Phone 9459 6171 Reminiscences Mum’sKitchen Tuesday 10 November 10.30am–11.30am We take a peek into kitchenspast. Bring those kitchentreasures orrecipes that have beenhandeddown fromgeneration to generation,or any useful house hold tips.Refreshmentsprovided. Christmas Delicious Tuesday 17 November 2.00pm–3.30pm  The VictorianCake Decorating Societywill be offering aninspiring demonstrationon making special treats foryour Christmastable. See their display of Christmasgoodies at the library fromSunday 15 Novemberuntil Sunday29November. Spirit Sisters Friday 20 November 6.30pm–8.00pm Joinus fora special eve ning withKarina achadodiscussing Australianwomen’s encounterswith the para normal andher inspiring andscary book SpiritSisters. Wine andcheese supper. Writers@Watsonia Thursday 26 November 7.00pm–8.30pm If youlove writing andwouldlike the support of otherlike-mindedpeople lease come along to ourwriters group.We readand workshopeach other’swriting. BANYULE – WATSONIA LIBRARY Phone 9435 2397 Christmas Hamper Rafes Monday 1 December – Monday 22 December Get in the running for a treat with our annual Christmas Hamper Rafe. As always, the hampers feature a  selection of delectable Christmas goodies the whole family can enjoy. Buy your tickets at your local branch.  All winners will be announced before Christmas. See signage at your local branch for more details. Message from the Chairperson “On behalf of Yarry Plenty Regional Library Board, I would  like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support  and participation over the past year, and extend warm festive wishes to all of you as well as our hard working  library staff. I invite you to take the opportunity to visit your  local branch during the holiday season and participate in the wonderful activities and experiences your local library  has to offer.” Cr Sam Alessi, YPRL Chairperson WHITTLESEA – LALOR LIBRARY Phone 9465 2353 LOCAL HISTORY MONTH Peter Lalor History Project InPartnership withthe Whittle sea Heritage Program Wednesday 11 November 3.00pm–5.00pm ememberthose drains?Remember the boxat the railway line to store your uddy boots?Come andhear about Lalor’shistory.Hear the latest rese arch andshare fondmemories. Preserving Family Food  Traditions Thursday 12 November .00pm–2.00pm  AngelaandTeresa fromMangia! angia!Productionsare rescuing theirItalian families’traditional nwrittenrecipes fromextinction. Hearwhy they believe theirSouthern Italianancestors have a foodheritage worthpreserving. Italian Storytime onday 16 November & onday 21 December 0.00am–11.00am JoinNonna MariaforItalia nsongsand rhymes,stories anda simple craft activity. How To Make Christmas Hats onday 16 November .30pm–2.30pm Have youeverwanted to be able to reuse oldChristmas cards? Thisactivity will recycle oldcards andhelp youget anearly start onChristmaspreparations. ookingsrequired. Spirit Sisters Saturday 21 November 2.00pm–3.00pm Joinusfora spec ial afternoonwith Karina MachadodiscussingAustralian women’sencounterswith the paranormal andher inspiring andscary b ook Spirit Sisters.Booksavailab le forsale.  Afternoontea provided. Keys PLease onday 23 November 6.30pm–8.00pm Findout waysyoucan maximise your on-roadexperience ina variety of road, weatherand trafc conditions.B.Y.O. fully licenseddriver. Tuesday 24 November 1.30pm–2.30pm Do youhave several booksonthe go at one time?Do youhave a favourite or abookyouknowyou willnevernish ? Come along anddiscusswith others what youhave onyour bedside tab le. Book Chat Wednesday 25 November 12.00noon–1.00pm Jointhis informal book chat sessionto discussRuth Cracknell’sbook Journey fromVenice.Placeslimit ed.Regist erat Lalorlibrary. ESL Conversation Program Thursday 26 November 4.00pm–5.00pm IsEnglishyourseco ndlanguag e?Come along,meet newpeople, have a c up of tea andimprove yourconversational Englishskills. Mandarin Storytime Tuesday 1 December 4.00pm–5.00pm JoinBessieforour bilingual story time in the Mandarinlanguage andtake part ina craftactivity. St. Monica’s Junior Jazz Ensemble Wednesday 2 December 1.15pm–2.15pm Back by populardemand.Come along to thislively music performance from the tale ntedstudents from St.Monica’s Coll i E i . ta w ith us for after t . Summer Reading Program Launch Wednesday 2 December 3.30pm–4.30pm Launchinto the wildside withAfrican drumming anddance.After all the fun andnoise ,we’ll enjoy cake.Signupfor the Summe rReading Cluband collect ourreading kit. How To: Send e-cards Friday 4 December 10.00am–11.00am Learnhowto searchforandsend e-cardsto family,friendsand colleagues thisChristmas. HolidayDestinationIdeas and Tips Monday 7 December 6.00pm–7.00pm Share yourgreat ornot so great holiday storie swithothersandpick upsome tips fromtravellers who have beento your dreamdestination. Greenbroo k Singers Tuesday 8 December 2.00pm–3.00pm Enjoy a performance frommembersof theGreenbrookCommunity House inEpping asthey e ntertainyou with Christmasfavourites. Christmas Carols with the Banyule Choir Sunday 13 December 2.00pm–3.00pm Get into the festive spirit withthe Banyule Choir asthey sing a selection l ir l ir of Christmasfavourites.Stay for afternoontea. Santa Celebrations Monday 14 December 11.00am–12.00noon  A very special guest will be visiting usthis morning spread ing hisgoodcheer. Bring ourcamera andhave yourphoto taken withthe jolly manin the re dsuit. Multicultural Singers Friday 18 December 11.00am–12noon We welcome back a favourite of Lalor Library fora multicultural music morning. Sing along orjust come to be entertained andenjoy a festive morning tea. ChristmasWeekMorningCoffee Monday 21 December to Thursday 24 December 10.00am–12.00noon Only a fewmore sleepsto go! Count downthe last daysuntil Christmaswith a cupof tea orcoffee eachmorning.  Take a fewminutes out of yourhectic schedule andcatch yourbreath with the staff. BANYULE – WATSONIA LIBRARY Phone 9435 2397 LOCALHISTORYMONTH SalutingFallenHeroes Tuesday 17 November 7.00pm–8.00pm Felicity Williamstellswarstorie sof local menwho have se rvedand gives local history researc htips. Felicity recently touredKorea andGallipoli as part of the Premier’sSpirit of ANZAC compe titionandrev ealshowYear9 and10 studentscanenter. History of the Shrine Launch and Exhibition Friday 27 November 10.30am–11.30am Hearabout the fascinating history of the Shrine ofRemembrance fromthe expertsand enjoy a special morning tea.Viewthe exhibitionat the library until Friday 18 December. Summer Reading Club Launch Tuesday 1 December 10.00am–8.30pm Come into the library any time during the day to jointhe SummerReading Club andpick upyour reading kit. Christmas Morning Tea Tuesday 8 December 10.30am–12.00noon Enjoy a richChristmasmorning tea with music andpoetry celebrating the season.  A Very Dickens Christmas Thursday 10 December 7.00pm–8.00pm JointheDickens Societyto enjoy a selectionof Ch ristmasreadings and be transportedto anothertime and place.Refreshmentsprovided. See a display of Dickensianmemorabilia and clothesat the library fromDecember1 to December21. 0789_YPRL_NovDec_Events_FA.indd 5-8 5/10/09 12:20PM

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Italian Discussion GroupWednesday 4 November &

Wednesday 2 December

2.00pm–3.00pm

Do youspeak Italian?Come to thelibrary fora cuppa anda chat, make newfriendsand borrow EW itemsfromtheItaliancollection.

Family History Fest continuesPreserving your Family History 

 and PhotosWednesday 11 November

1.30pm–2.30pm

Preserving yourphotos andtheir story isourlegacy forfuture generations.Come

along andlearnabout how to preserveourunique memoriesand records.

Knitting GroupWednesday 18 November

2.00pm–3.00pm

Beginnersand experiencedknittersareinvitedto knit forcharity.

 The Water DreamersInPartnership with ELTHAM bookshop

Wednesday 18 November

7.00pm–8.30pm

Radio National broadcasterand authorMichaelCathcart discusseshis bookThe WaterDreamers,whichdetailshowourculture hasbeenshapedbywaterscarcity,as part of the WorldMattersFestival.

LOCAL HISTORY MONTH

Reflections of Diamond ValleyTuesday 17 November

2.00pm–3.00pm

Joinusforthe launchof ourDiamond Valley imagesonline.

Blast from the PastWednesday 25 November

7.00pm–8.00pm

Joinusfora slide night aswe viewsome of the photosrecently digitisedfromour collectionof historical localphotosup to the 1980s.The winnersof ourphoto competitionwill also beannouncedon thisevening.

Summer Reading Club LaunchTuesday 1 December

0.00am–8.30pm

ome joinup forthe SummerReadinglub.Pick upyour reading kit,list of functivitiesand a Chupa Chup!

Keys PLeaseInPartnership withVicRoads

onday 7 December

.30pm–8.00pm

 Aninteractiveforumheldby VicRoads

forlearnerdriversandtheirparentstointroducetheskillsneededtobecomea

etterand saferdriver.Bookings required.

Festive Morning TeaWednesday 16 December

1.00am–12.00noon

Enjoy a festive morning tea asyou listento the soothing soundsof the harpxpertly playedby MargaretCrichton.rabsome holiday reading fromourEW book display.

Santa VisitThursday 17 December

.30am–10.30am

eet ourmuchloved Santa whowill entertainwith hiswonderful

randof humourandread  he Night

Before Christmas.All welcome.ookingsrequired.

History of the Shrine Travelling ExhibitionWednesday 23 December –

Friday 8 January

  Thistravelling exhibitionfeaturesinformationpanels, archival

hotographsand audiovisual materialtracing the Shrine of Remembrance’sfascinating history.

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4.00pm–5.

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Italian Night at Mill Park LibraryInPartnership withthe City of Whittlesea

Cultural Heritage Program

onday 9 November

6.30pm–8.30pm

Enjoy a night of Italiancultural musicanddance.Joinin onthe festivities!Ci vediamo!

Horse Racing: A Grand Sport!Thursday 12 November

.30pm–2.30pm

Joinhorse racing expert andradioannouncer BradBakerandcelebrate ther k rr k r

Spring Racing Carnival at thisfascinatingpresentationof horse racing inVictoria.Wine andcheese provided.

Family Tree Searchers GroupThursday 12 November &

Thursday 10 December

1.00pm–3.00pm

Needassistance withyourfamily historyresearch?Want to share researchtipswithother like-mindedpeople?Why notointhe Mill Park Family Tree Searchersgroupand developyour genealogyresearchskills.

Science Fiction/Horror Fan ClubMonday 16 November

2.00pm–3.00pm

Readany sci/fiorhorrorbookslately orwatchedany moviesthat have takenyouout of thisworld orfrightened the livingdaylightsout of you?Join the fanclub,meet othercrazy people,andview anddiscussfilmsandnovels.

Shopping Online Using EbayMonday 16 November

6.00pm–7.30pm

Friday 20 November

2.00pm–3.30pm

Want to knowwhat all the fussis aboutwhenit comes to Ebay?We will showouhowto findthe bargainsonline by

using thisvery popularwebsite.Bo okingsrequired.

  Your Christmas Shopping RightsPresentedby ConsumerAffairs Victoria

Thursday 19 November

1.30pm–2.30pm

Be careful whenshopping thisChristmas.Knowyour shopping rightsbeforehanding overyour money. ebbie Moon

from Consumer Affairs Victoria willansweryour shopping finance questions.

Photograph

Competition

My Neighbourhood:

1900–2000

Monday 5 October –Friday 20 November 

We invite you to enter a

 photo competition designed 

to uncover local photos

from the last century.

Competition details and 

entry form available from

 http://www.yprl.vic.gov.au.

Winners announced at the

 slide night on Wednesday 

 25 November.

NILLUMBIK – DIAMOND VALLEY LIBRARY Phone 9434 3809

Summer Reading Club LaunchWednesday 2 December

10.00am–8.30pm

Come joinup for the SummerReadingClub.Pick upyour reading kit,list of funactivitiesand a Chupa Chup!

Christmas Card-MakingWorkshopThursday 3 December

1.30pm–3.00pm

Why buy Christmascards whenyoucanmake yourown? Come along tothisworkshopandlearnhowto makecardsto surprise yourfamily andfriends.Bookingsrequired.

Christmas Email ClassFriday 4 December

2.00pm–3.30pm

It’snot too late to learnhow to sendChristmaswishes by email.Register forthisspecial introductionto email classandwe will showyouhowto sendelectronic Christmascardsand reeti .Bookingsrequire.

Santa VisitsThursday 10 December

0.00am–11.00am

Enjoy a Christmasstorytime with aspecial visit fromthe jolly manin red.

ake sure youb rin th k i cS an t i r .

WHITTLESEA – MILL PARK LIBRARY continued  Phone 9437 8189

HomemadeDecorations – Baubles

onday 9 Novemb r

4.00pm–5.00pm

Learnhowto makequin-encrustedaubles.Makene to take homndanothertoecorate the library’shristmastree.

LOCAL HISTORY MONTH

Local Heritage CareInPartnership withthe Whittlesea

Heritage Program

onday 9 November

.30pm–2.30pm

Learnabout the great work beingone onlocal history projects

including Westgarthtown,andowyoucanget involved,with

HeritageCare (Heritage Victoria andonservationVolunteers).

 Thomastown – A History

InPartnership withthe WhittleseaHeritage Program

onday 16 November

.30pm–2.30pm

Findout who the ‘Thomas’in Thomastownwasinthisinformative

ession.Local resident andhistorianerylPatullo will discussher researchndthe history of the local area.

Worm Farming Workshopr day 19 November

. am–12. 00noon

L rnabout the environmental benefitsof rmfarming andhowto set upa worm

f rm.Discoverwhat wormseat andhintsfor‘happy’ worms.

 Turkish LaunchSaturday 21 November

0.00am–12.00noon

Browse andborrow NEW itemsinthe  TurkishLanguage. Belly dancer Zabelle

will entertainwith exotic belly dancingat 11.00am.

Christmas Cake DecoratingMonday 23 November

0.00am–11.00am

Cake decorator Eileen will providetipsand tricksfor decorating yourChristmascake.

Homemade Decorations – AngelsMonday 23 November

4.00pm–5.00pm

Make anangel foryourtree orours.Join

usamong the glitterandglue forthisfunactivity.

Christmas Card MakingThursday 26 November

0.30am-12.00noon

Christmascard craft specialist Maureen

will give tipsonmaking yourownChristmascardsandwill helpyoumakea special card.

Summer Reading Club LaunchTuesday 1 December

4.00pm–5.00pm

Joinupforthisyear’sclubandget afree party bag to take home.Bookingsrequired.

Free MakeoversThursday 3 December

10.00am–12.00noon

Pamperyourself witha free makeoverusing the latest Summercolours! Receiveexpert tipson applying makeupandadvice oncolours to use to complementourskin tone. e in the

running to WIN

a beauty casewithover$100 worthof products.Bookingsrequired.

Homemade Decorations –WreathsMonday 7 December

4.00pm–5.00pm

Joinusforour final Christmasdecoration

sessionto make a unique Australianwreathfor yourhome.

Santa VisitsMonday 14 December

9.30am–10.30am

 The jolly maninhisredsuit is comingto readus a story.Bring a camera tocaptureSanta hearing Christmaswishes.

WHITTLESEA – THOMASTOWN LIBRARY Phone 9464 1864

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Summer Reading Club

Read On the Wild Side

Rush into the libraries to join our Summer Reading Club and be

 in the running to win a netbook computer and other great prizes.

 Join, pick up your reading kit and receive a free Chupa Chup on

Tuesday 1 December between 10.00am–8.30pm at Ivanhoe,

 iamond Valley, Watsonia, Thomastown or Eltham , or on

Wednesday 2 December between 10.00am–8.30pm at

Mill Park, Lalor or Rosanna.

LOCAL HISTORY MONTH

 Techno Playgroup …Looks at PicturesFriday 6 November

10.00am–11.30am

Discoverhistorical imagesof locallandmarksonline. Bring yourownhistorical photosindigital format toshare online.

 A Woman’s WarMonday 9 November

2.00pm–3.00pm

Hearauthorof  A Woman’sWar 

Jacqueline Dinan speakabout lifeforwomen onthe home front duringWorldWarI.

 A Beginner’s Guide toCryptic CrosswordsTuesday 10 November

1.00am–12.00noon

 Authorof Cryptic Code Breaker Jenny

cNeice showsushowto masterthetechniquesof solving cryptic crosswords.

onday 16 November

0.30am–11.30am

nd

onday 23 November

7.30pm–8.30pm

 The last monthly book chat sessionefore Christmas.What are youreadinguring the holiday season?Share your

favourite summerreading.

Creative Craft CircleSmall GiftsThursday 19 November

1.00am–1.00pm

Come along andshare yourideasof small giftsto make.Pick upsomeinspirationfor Christmas.

Just4KidsChristmas DecorationsTuesday 24 November

4.00pm–5.00pm

Ournakedtree needshelpagainthisear.Make some decorationsfor the

library’stree,and a fewextra to takehome.Suitable for primary age children.

Summer Reading Club launchTuesday 1 December

0.00am–8.30pm

Come into the library any time during theday to jointhe SummerReading Clubandpick upyour reading kit.

Focus on… A Serendipitous ChristmasTuesday 1 December

0.30am–11.30am

Joinusformorning tea t ithe moodforChristmas tSerendipity Singers e nt r t iuswithChristmascarol iDutchand English.

  Techno Playgroup…Celebrates ChristmasFriday 4 December

10.00am–11.30am

Celebrate Christmaswith yourfriendsat Techno Playgroupand some funandfestive online activities.

Christmas BedtimeStorytimeTuesday 15 December

7.00pm–7.45pm

Come to the library inourpyjamas, bringourteddy and

hearsome greatChristmasstories.

Santa VisitsWednesday 16 December

9.30am–10.30am

Santa will tell uswhat he’sbeen doingandread a special Christmasstory. Beontime as Santa will arrive at 9.30amsharpandasyouknowhe’svery busyat Christmas!

Creative Craft CircleThursday 17 December

11.00am–1.00pm

Share youryear’sprojects andlookfornewcreative ideasfor 2010.

BANYULE – IVANHOE LIBRARY Phone 9497 5780

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1.00pm–2.

  The conveat ourWeekonthe chatafternoonte

FortnightWednesda

Wednesda

11.00am–1

 Are youa kfor?Jointhlocal charitthe commuof knitting aDonationsogratefully ac

Carnival of Horses StorytimeSaturday 7 November

2.00pm–3.00pm

Enjoy stories,songs andcraft abouthorses.Suitable forall ages.

Scrabble NightThursday 12 November &

Thursday 10 December

6.30pm–9.00pm

Come jointhe local Scrabble clubforfamily friendly fun!Beginnerswelcome.

Festive FacialsWednesday 18 November

7.00pm–8.00pm

Joinusfora glassofbubblywhilelearningabout facialsand pamperingforthefestive seasonwith Jessi from Jessi’s

SkinTherapy.Bookings required.

Summer Reading Club LaunchWednesday 2 December

4.00pm–5.00pm

Get some wildreading suggestionsandmake a bookmark.Pick upyour readingkit andactivitiesschedule.

Christmas Cake DecoratingThursday 3 December

1.00pm–3.00pm

Discoverhow to decorate a gingerbreadhouse with DotEvans .

Greenbrook SingersThursday 10 December

11.00am–11.30am

Celebrate the festive seasonwith theGreenbrookSingers asthey leadusinChristmascarols.

Santa VisitsFriday 11 December

0.30am–11.30am

Santa will readushis favourite story, he Night Before Christmas ,andotherhristmasstories. Sing songsand show

off yourcolouring skills.

Christmas Morning TeaThursday 17 December

0.30am–11.30amListento th

elodiousof ourfavouritarpist, Ma r r

richton, ilrowsing o r

selectionof EW b ook .

BANYULE – ROSANNA LIBRARY Phone 9459 6171

ReminiscencesMum’s KitchenTuesday 10 November

10.30am–11.30am

We take a peek into kitchenspast. Bringthose kitchentreasures orrecipes thathave beenhandeddown fromgenerationto generation,or any useful householdtips.Refreshmentsprovided.

Christmas DeliciousTuesday 17 November

2.00pm–3.30pm

 The VictorianCake Decorating

Society will be offering aninspiringdemonstrationon making special treatsforyour Christmastable. See theirdisplay of Christmasgoodies at thelibrary fromSunday 15 NovemberuntilSunday 29 November.

Spirit SistersFriday 20 November

6.30pm–8.00pm

Joinus fora special evening withKarina

achado discussing Australianwomen’sencounterswith the paranormal andherinspiring andscary book SpiritSisters .Wine andcheese supper.

Writers@WatsoniaThursday 26 November

7.00pm–8.30pm

If youlove writing andwouldlike thesupport of otherlike-mindedpeoplelease come along to ourwriters

group.We readand workshopeachother’swriting.

BANYULE – WATSONIA LIBRARY Phone 9435 2397 

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Message from the Chairperson“On behalf of Yarry Plenty Regional Library Board, I would 

 like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support

 and participation over the past year, and extend warm

festive wishes to all of you as well as our hard working

 library staff. I invite you to take the opportunity to visit your 

 local branch during the holiday season and participate in

the wonderful activities and experiences your local library 

 has to offer.”

Cr Sam Alessi,

YPRL Chairperson

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