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The latest updates and exciting events

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The winter school holidays are here!

The school holiday program is well under way and we still have plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained until they head back to school.

Scavenger hunts and take-home colouring pages are also available at all libraries throughout the holidays.

To allow more children to enjoy the program, there is a booking limit of 4 activities per child (on bookable events), with no limits on events where bookings are not required.

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Celebrate NAIDOC Week

Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during NAIDOC week 3-10 July, 2022.

NAIDOC Week celebration

at Belgrave Library (for ages 5-12)

Create a diorama with Emmy Webbers from Wurruck Yambo.
Mon 4 July, 11am-12pm

Living Libraries: Indigenous Elders sharing their stories

at Realm Library. Hear the stories of Elders from Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place - ⁠includes afternoon tea. ⁠

Tues 5 July, 2pm-4pm

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Work at Your Library!

Multiple career opportunities are currently available at Your Library!

Team Leaders ( x 2) at Bayswater and Rowville Libraries

Children's Services Officer (x 1) at Healesville Library

Casual Customer Service Officers Multiple positions at various locations

Yarra Ranges Flexi Service Senior Officers ( x 2)

Yarra Ranges Flexi Service Literacy Officers (x 2)

Visit our careers pages for more information. Applications close 5pm, Sunday 24 July, 2022.

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Meet exciting authors

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Christian White

Tues 12 July, 2 pm

Yarra Junction Library

Come and hear Christian White talk about his work, getting started in crime fiction, and what's coming up next. Christian's new book Wild Place is set in the summer of 1989, in the idyllic suburb of Camp Hill, where things are not as they appear on the surface. Free

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Sue Williams

Wed 20 July, 2 pm

Ferntree Gully Library

Come along for a very special bookchat, where you will have the chance to meet Sue Williams, as she talks about her fourth installment to the Rusty Bore crime series. Sue will introduce her new book, Death at the Belvedere, published by Text Publishing. Sue's books will be available for purchase on the day. Free

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Katherine Kovacic

Thur 21 July, 2:30 pm

Croydon Library

Join Katherine Kovacic at Croydon Library to find out why the Schoolgirl Strangler murders captured her attention and made her turn to true crime. Katherine is the author of the award-winning Alex Clayton Art Mysteries, Ms Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries, and the historical true crime, The Schoolgirl Strangler. Free

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Nick Gadd

Sat 30 July, 11 am

Rowville Library

Nick Gadd is the author of the novels Ghostlines (winner of a Victorian Premier's Literary Award) and Death of a Typographer, and the memoir Melbourne Circle. His writings about Melbourne, history, literature, music, and suburban life have appeared in The Guardian, Griffith Review, Eureka Street, Meanjin and many other publications. Free

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Getting started with self-publishing

Get your questions about self-publishing answered!

Hear from Kathie Thomas who will share her experience of successfully publishing with IngramSpark, and get some inside advice from Debbie Lee, IngramSpark account manager (pictured right). See the different book formats available and find out about costs, timelines and options.

Sat 16 July, 11 am, Belgrave Library

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Garden to plate

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Rolled fresh from scratch with Lillie Giang

Fri 15 July, 11 am

Belgrave Library

Who doesn't like a crispy spring roll or a fresh and flavoursome rice paper roll?
Join Lillie from 'The Food Affectionist' for a fantastic workshop where you will learn to make delicious rice paper rolls and spring rolls from scratch. Your tastebuds will thank you! Cost $10

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Understanding your soil with John Galea

Thur 28 July, 2 pm

Lilydale Library

Join John from the Croydon Garden Club to learn about soil - the basic ingredient.
Understand your soil, soil improvement and composting. Bring in a small soil sample and have a pH test done. Free

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Game on!

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Warhammer 40K

Fourth Sat of the month, 1 - 4:30pm

Knox Express

If you're seeking worthy foes, bring your armies to Knox Express!⁠ New players are welcome to try our library armies and learn to play (next session on Sat 23 July). ⁠ Free

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Lilydale Lakeside Chess Club

First Wed of the month, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Lilydale Library

Join us in a friendly and inclusive environment for adult chess players of all abilities (begins 6 July). Free

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Family history

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Family History Connections

Tues 5 July, 2:30 pm

Boronia Library

Are you struggling to find information on your ancestors? Join us for an in-depth journey into the resources, material and knowledge to be found through Family History Connections Free

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Meet author Truda Olson

Sat 23 July, 2:30 pm

Rowville Library

Join Truda and our family history genealogist Charles, as they take you through her quest to research Duncan and Gertrude, the real-life characters in her book Good luck, dear girl: a turn of the century romance. Free

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Express yourself

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Take the Photography Challenge at Miller's this winter!

Bring your phone or camera to Miller's Homestead anytime during opening hours between Monday, 27 June - Friday, 29 July, and take part in the Winter Photography Challenge!

Simply take photos with at least one of the following themes:
• The winter garden at Miller's
• People at Miller's
• Homestead close-ups or
• Something that caught my eye

Deliver your prints in person to Miller's Homestead or email images to [email protected] with your name, age, contact details, image category and image title by Friday, 29 July 2022. All ages are welcome to take part.

All entries will be exhibited at Miller's Homestead from 15 - 31 August 2022, when you can invite your friends and family to see your photography in the beautiful Passage Gallery. Click here for more information.

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Crochet afternoons

First Wed of the month

2 pm (begins 6 July)

Mooroolbark Library

Like to learn how to crochet? Want to work on your current projects in a fun, social environment?
Then join Beth from Carmah Designs who will assist with all your crocheting needs. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided. BYO cup/mug. Free

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Beautiful book folding with Kay

Wed 27 July, 10:30am

Healesville Library

Join Kay for a relaxing, beginner-friendly session to upcycle some of our old books into works of art! Free

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Introduction to hand spinning

Wed 27 July, 2:30pm

Montrose Library

Join local spinners from 'Grand Valley Spinners & Weavers' who will teach you how to spin wool to create your own beautiful yarn. BYO spindle if you have one, or a basic spindle will be available at a cost of $5. The event will run between 2.30 - 4.30pm, so drop in anytime.

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Volunteer tutors needed

Are you interested in sharing your love of reading and writing? Do you have skills or knowledge that could help others? We need volunteer adult literacy tutors! No experience necessary. Initial and ongoing training and support provided.

Come to our next volunteer information session to find out more! Thur 14 July, 2:30 pm, Rowville Library

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