Welcome to Miller's Homestead & an amazing autumn ahead!

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The latest updates and exciting events

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Welcome to Miller's Homestead!

Knox City Council and Your Library are reopening the historic Miller's Homestead (circa 1888) in Boronia for our communities to enjoy.

Miller's Homestead officially opens on Monday, 7 March 2022 from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Things to do at Miller's? Tour the house, picnic in the gardens, borrow a book, use public PCs and Wi-Fi or attend vibrant community events. Families with little ones (0-6 yrs) are already enjoying weekly Story-times at 11am or 2pm on Thursdays during school terms. Big kids can have fun with circuitry at our after-school Makey Makey session on Thursday 10 March, 4pm, and grownups can delve into their family history with one-on-one sessions with Heidi, or morning tea with the Knox Genies history group on Tuesday 8 March, 9:30am. Bookings are essential.

Stay tuned for a sensational lineup of art, history, literary, family and community events at this tranquil Knox treasure!

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What's On at Your Library

Your guide to autumn events is here.
Our brand new What's On is loaded with exciting events bound to entertain, enlighten and inspire! Pick up a copy from your local library or view the digital edition now.

Just some of the highlights include:

Exciting community events
Amazing author talks
Career workshops
Technology tips
Lifestyle, wellbeing + gardening
Sustainability workshops
Art + craft
History talks + workshops...and so much more!

All events will be run in accordance with COVIDsafe guidelines.

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Exciting authors

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How to endo: Bridget Hustwaite

Sat 12 March, 11am

Croydon Library

In her book, How to Endo, Bridget details her own experiences of living with this chronic illness, and provides readers with tips and strategies from health experts and endo warriors. Join us for a presentation from Bridget as she talks about her book and being part of the chronic illness community.

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The backyard adventurer: Beau Miles

Tues 15 March, 2pm

Online

Join us online to hear how Beau has been able to satisfy his adventurous spirit close to home whether walking 90 km to work with no provisions, building a canoe paddle out of scavenged scrap or running a disused railway line through properties, blackberry thickets and past inquiring police officers.

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Book Launch with Margaret Pearce

Sat 26 March, 10:30am

Ferntree Gully Library

Come along for morning tea and meet local author Margaret Pearce, as we launch her recent book Not mentioning any names. Margaret will also talk about her writing and publishing journey.

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Creative leanings

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Meet The Artist:
Martha Iserman

Tues 22 March, 2pm
Belgrave Library
Meet local artist Martha Iserman who will give a talk on her practice and an overview of science illustration in history. Her painting style is very detailed, using colour, composition, and form to break out of traditional representational art tropes.

Proudly presented in collaboration with Burrinja Cultural Centre.

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Beautiful book folding with Kay - Bunny workshop

Sat 19 March, 10am

Montrose Library

Join us for a relaxing, beginner-friendly session to up-cycle some of our old books into works of art. For ages 12-120.

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Poetry morning

Sat 19 March, 11:30am

Healesville Library

A chance to gather round and share our favourite poetry and prose. Bring along some words to share from your favourite writers or even your personal work, and read them aloud to the group.

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The art of feedback with Nicolas Brasch

Fri 25 March, 2pm

Lilydale Library

Learning how to accept feedback is as important as knowing how to give it. A must for writing groups.

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Artists wanted for Realm Library's Winter Artboxes exhibition

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Realm ArtBoxes: May-June exhibition

Submissions are now open for the Winter ArtBoxes exhibition at Realm Library!
The theme is 'Victory over Shadow'.

The Realm Library ArtBoxes are a series of display spaces set into the 'wall of wonder', a constantly refreshed display of new books. The ArtBoxes feature works from emerging and established artists. Click here for more information.

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Community + Lifestyle

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Smoothies with Liana

Tues 15 March, 1pm

Bayswater Library

Liana will demonstrate how to make delicious smoothies and share the health benefits of including them in your diet for health and vitality. Tastings included!

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March Market

Sat 19 March, 10am

Rowville Library

Come along and enjoy a clothing swap, seed swap, and book sale extravaganza! Grab a bargain and help support the Rowville Lions Club.

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Tillandsia - air plants

Mon 21 March, 2pm

Yarra Junction Library

Experience and view the magnificent art formations of air plants. Lloyd Godman, self-described ecological artist, will explain the growth and varied use of these amazing plants.

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Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival at Your Library!

Sat 19 March, 10am - 4pm + Sun 20 March, 10am-1pm
Mooroolbark Library
Join the Your Library team and celebrate the Mooroolbark festival!
There will be plenty of activities for all ages, from crafting and plant swaps to storytimes. Kids can also enjoy special STEAM activities on Saturday. No need to book, just come along!

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CAE Short Course Showcase And Art Demonstrations

Short course showcase + art demonstration with the CAE

Thur 17 March, 12pm - 7:30pm, Realm

CAE (the Centre for Adult Education),
is coming to Realm, and partnering with Your Library for a short course showcase! Come along, watch an art demonstration by CAE staff and students, and explore what else CAE can offer you.

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Career help with Jobs Victoria

Fri 18 March, 11am. Boronia Library

Just leaving school and not sure what's next? Looking for a new job but don't know where to start? Drop in and see David at Boronia library! David is a Jobs Victoria Mentor, who helps people become work-ready and find a job that suits them. Bring a copy of your resume if you have one. No need to book, just come along.

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Study support when you need it

Studiosity is a game changer for students and jobseekers, and it's completely FREE with your library membership.⁠

Submit essays, theses, resumes or cover letters, and get high-quality academic feedback within 24 hours.⁠
⁠Get instant, LIVE one-on-one support from a subject specialist, for guidance on a tricky question.⁠
⁠Access more than 750 quizzes designed in line with the Australian curriculum.⁠
Perfect for students from grade 3 to postgrad.⁠
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Get the support you need, when you need it, with Studiosity.

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Tales from the pandemic short story competition

Short story competition closing soon!

Share your 'Tale from the pandemic' (fictional or non-fictional) for your chance to win some great cash prizes, PLUS a selection of entries will be professionally published in an anthology by IngramSpark!

Prizes:
First prize $3,000
Second prize $1,000
Third prize $500
Local prize $1,000

Competition closes 11 March 2022.

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Visiting Your library

All libraries are open in accordance with government guidelines. Your safety is our highest priority!

Current conditions of entry include:

Face masks are not required, but are recommended if you cannot maintain social distance from other library users
Everyone aged 18 years or older must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination** (or a valid medical exemption on an Immunisation History Statement)
You must check-in using the Service Victoria app (available on our iPads in branch)
The hand sanitiser provided must be used before entry to the library
Please do not enter the library if you are unwell

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