Spring into the school holidays + exciting adult events!

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Your Library News

The latest updates and exciting events

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The spring 'What's On' is out now!

The 'Sustainable Spring' What's On guide has landed at Your Library.

As the name suggests, this season we're highlighting some sensational spring workshops, where the spotlight is on sustainability. We'll help you leave a lighter footprint on the earth, while also saving money. This 80 page issue is our biggest ever!

Pick up a copy at 'Your Library' or browse and book online now.

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Spring into the school holidays!

The school holidays are just around the corner and we have you covered with lots of entertaining activities of all kinds to keep your family busy!

Highlights include:

• 3D printing & laser cutting
• Virtual reality
• Karate
• Kamishibai Theatre
• RUCCIS circus
• Moon landers
• 'The Soft Library' activities
and much more!

Bookings open 7 September 2022.

View the program now or pick up a copy from any branch of Your Library.

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Celebrate Adult Learners Week

1-8 September 2022

Join us to celebrate this week of lifelong learning by taking part in some fabulous events, inviting you to step out and reconnect through learning!

Highlights include:

• Tools up: DIY workshops
• BYO laptop taster class
• Adult circus skills with RUCCIS
• Introduction to Auslan
• Knox Woodworkers tour & coffee

and much more!

Book and win!
Every time you book into one of our Adult Learners Week events, you will go into the draw to win a voucher for an adult course at a local community house (to the value of $100)! Don't forget to claim your showbag at all ALW events.

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The Soft Library - felt and textile exhibition by artist Cat Rabbit

From 1-30 September, Miller's Homestead will be transformed by artist Cat Rabbit, into a fantastical felt library run by bears, or ‘libearians’, many of whom are famous literary characters.

While at the exhibition, draw someone you admire as a bear and exhibit your art in the 'Scullery' gallery and take part in themed workshops (see events calendar for details and dates).

Learn more.

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Meet exciting authors

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Emily Webb

Tues 6 September, 10am

Montrose Library

Join Emily Webb to find out what really happens on the mean streets of our local neighbourhoods. Emily hosts the 'Australian True Crime' podcast with Meshel Laurie and 'Killer Content' where she interviews crime and thriller authors from around the world. Free

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Emma Viskic

Tues 13 September, 2pm

Croydon Library

Head to Croydon Library to hear award-winning author Emma Viskic discussing her new novel, the addictive thriller Those Who Perish. Emma Viskic's critically acclaimed Caleb Zelic novels have been published worldwide. Free

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Catherine Deveny

Wed 21 September, 6:30pm

Realm

Identified as having dyslexia at the same time as her then 9 year old son, this hasn't stopped Catherine Deveny. She's a writer, comedian, author and advocate for dyslexia. Expect an hilarious breath of fresh air as she talks writing, motivation and her new memoir True North. Free

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Dave Graney

Thur 22 September, 6:30pm

Belgrave Library

Aria award winning local musician Dave Graney has released roughly 40 albums of music and written three books. Join us to hear his amazing musical history as well as a short live performance to close the event. Free

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Navigating self-publishing with Percy Shozi

Self-publishing has never been more accessible or as popular as it is today.

Join local author, musician, and poet Percy Shozi as he lends his experience and expertise in navigating the world of self-publishing.

Rowville Library

Wed 28 September, 2pm

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September highlights

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Toy, book & puzzle swap

Tues 6 Sept - Thur 8 Sept, 9am - 5pm at Ferntree Gully Library

Have you been left with toys, games and books in good condition that your children have outgrown? Bring them down to Ferntree Gully Library to swap with others. Donations accepted from Mon 29 August, or just bring them with you on
the day.

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First Impressions Clothing Exchange Pop-up Shop And Fashion Parade

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First Impressions Clothing Exchange pop-up shop & fashion parades

• Tues 6 Sept, 2pm at Lilydale Library

• Wed 7 Sept, 2pm at Yarra Junction Library

• Wed 14 Sept, 1pm at Mooroolbark Library (pop-up shop only)

Join us for a fashion parade and pop-up shop showcasing some affordable quality clothing available from the First Impressions Clothing Exchange (FICE) . The pop-up shop will be open to browse before and after the fashion parade.

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Words Aloud: open mic session with poet John McKelvie

Wed 7 September, 5pm at Miller's Homestead

Calling all wordsmiths, poets, spoken word artists, short story, letter and song lyric writers! Share your words, stories and art with others in the intimate, cosy setting of The Parlour at Miller's Homestead.This month's special guest is poet and wordsmith, John McKelvie.

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Radiology tests explained

Mon 12 Sept, 10:30am & Thur 22 Sept, 6pm at Knox Express

Join retired radiologist Beth Williams who will provide some guidance on what to expect when undertaking medical imaging examinations. It will include details of past interesting cases to help illustrate important reasons for the tests your doctor has requested. Feel free to bring your questions.

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Getting into audiobooks

Mon 12 September, 2pm at Healesville Library

Audiobooks are a fabulous way to take a story with you wherever you go. Come and learn how to access the library's extensive collection of audiobooks using the Borrowbox and Libby apps.

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Getting started with Bonsai

Thur 15 September, 10am at Mooroolbark Library

Join members of the Yarra Valley Bonsai Society to learn what Bonsai is and how to get started. Those with questions are more than welcome to stay after the presentation to learn even more.

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Meet the photographer of 'The great forest' - Chris Taylor

Mon 26 September, 2pm at Yarra Junction Library

Come and meet Chris and discover the inspiration and process for his new collection of photography in the book The great forest by David Lindenmayer.

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Adult Literacy

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Read, write, now!

Wed 7 September, 5:30pm at Boronia Library

Are you or a friend in need of some help with spelling, grammar, writing, or numbers? Come along to our taster session where you can practice new skills.

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Lost for Words screening and meet the participants

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Lost for Words: screening & meet the participants

Thur 8 Sept, 2pm (Ep.1)

Thur 15 Sept, 2pm (Ep.2)

Thur 22 Sept, 2pm (Ep.3)

Thur 29 Sept, 6:30pm (meet the participants)

Lost for Words is a three part series that follows eight brave Australians on a life-changing opportunity to transform their lives. Join us to view the episodes then meet the participants.

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Volunteer tutor information sessions

• Tues 13 Sept, 9:30am (Realm)

• Thur 15 Sept, 1pm (Croydon Library)

• Tues 20 Sept, 10am (Mooroolbark Library)

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. Come to our next volunteer information session to find out more!

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Tax help at Knox Library

Do you need help with your Tax return?

Knox Express is now an official Tax Help Centre registered with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and is taking bookings from August to October 2022. For more information and to check your eligibility, visit ato.gov.au/taxhelp.

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