(Library) love is in the air! Welcome to February 💖

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Your Library's February newsletter

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Hello and welcome!

The year is starting to take off with the return of many regular programs, including our bumper storytime schedule. If you have little people, don't forget to sign up for our new children's newsletter that will come out at the start of each term with all the news, dates and booking links for our children's activities.

So many great books were published last year, and if you are wondering what was the most popular amongst our members, we are excited to reveal the Reader's Choice winner on February 14th - also known as Library Lover's Day.

We hope you can find the time to come and enjoy some special events in all our libraries.

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Tell us your 'Library Love Story' and win!

(Library) love is heading your way on 14 February!

Tell us your 'Library Love Story' for your chance to win a $40 book voucher - you can share just a few words or an entire love letter (we don't mind), as long as it describes an experience that made you love your library.

To enter, email [email protected] by midnight Tuesday, 14 February 2023. One winner will be selected on merit. The winning entry will be published in our March newsletter. Open to library lovers of all ages!

Good luck everyone!

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Art of the Doll - exhibition at Miller's Homestead

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Visit Miller's Homestead until Thursday 30 March to be delighted by this playful group exhibition of artisan dolls, enchanted creatures and character portraits by talented local artists and makers, Jenny Cody, Shirley Dougan and Merryn Griffiths.

Made from paper mache, polymer clay, textiles, mixed media and crocheted yarn, these incredible creations will fascinate and enchant young and old alike. Not a Barbie in sight!

Open Mon to Fri 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
(FREE) No need to book!

Join us at our 'Meet the Artists' event on Thurs, 16 March from 5-7pm to hear about their techniques and inspiration and enjoy some refreshments and nibbles.
Bookings required.

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We can't wait to see you at Storytime!

We're so excited to welcome you to a brand new year of Storytimes! Be sure to check out the updated Storytime schedule as some session times have changed. Our Chinese sessions and our Auslan sessions are also resuming.

We are introducing Gently, Gently, a sensitive storytime at Belgrave Library on Wednesdays at 9:30am for children who find our regular sessions overwhelming or too busy and loud - bookings required.

See you at Storytime!

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Feel good in February!

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Art for wellbeing

Every Monday, 6pm
Boronia Library

Every fourth Monday, 9:30am

Miller's Homestead

Every Tuesday, 10am

Belgrave Library

Connect with others through creativity! Thinking differently helps increase confidence and improves mental and physical health. Come and try some creative activities (FREE). Bookings essential

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Sahaja yoga meditation

Every Tuesday, 6:30pm
Realm Library

Relax your mind and body and find balance in these free weekly meditation sessions.
Dr Akshay and his team will introduce you to the meditative practice of sahaja yoga (FREE). Bookings essential

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Fun and brains

Every Wednesday, 11:30am
Knox Express

Come along for some fun games and puzzles to socialise and exercise your mind. Join Henk from Mountain District Learning Centre for this fun weekly session (FREE). No need to book, just come along!

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Leap into Literacy

Do you know someone who
needs help with...

• reading?
• writing?
• spelling?
• numeracy?

1 to 1 literacy support is available for
adults at Your Library.

Contact Lizzie to find out more on 0408 379 026 or [email protected].

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Gardening + sustainability workshops

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Your backyard zoo

Tues 7 February, 1:30pm
Bayswater Library

In this session we will identify and wonder at some of the commonly seen insects and other small creatures that can be found in a suburban garden. Presented by Olwyn Smiley from The Backyard Vegetable (FREE). Bookings essential

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Help reduce waste and recycle properly within Knox

Thur 9 February, 1pm
Ferntree Gully Library

Come and have all your questions answered by a Knox Waste Education Officer at this informative session and do your bit to help reduce waste and recycle properly within Knox (FREE). Bookings essential

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Forage and harvest at Healesville Library

Thur 16 February, 9am
Healesville Library

Join in the joyful experience of harvesting locally grown food! Please wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate attire. All welcome (FREE). Bookings essential

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Seeking donations for our Seed Library

Have you experienced a bumper harvest of seeds in your garden with more than you can use?

We will gratefully accept your donation of seeds to help grow our Seed Library stocks! You can drop off your seeds at any library and we will send them on to one of our Seed Library locations. More information