Festival Program

[untitled] Literary Festival Launch 

Thursday 15 November, 7pm - 9pm, Prahran Library
Book online or call 8290 3344 

The festival kicks off at Prahran Library with drinks, nibbles, live music and special guest, Shane Maloney, author of the Murray Whelan series.

Australian Vintage Living: a talk by Bronnie Masefau

Friday 16 November, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Malvern Library
Book online or call 8290 1366 

Author and interior designer, Bronnie Masefau, discusses her Australia Vintage Living book series. She demonstrates how to 'Make anywhere home' and how to embrace 'Living large in small spaces'.

AutobioGRAPHIC: Comic-making Workshop for kids 5-12 years old

Saturday 17 November, 10am-12pm, Phoenix Park Library
Book online or call 8290 4000 

In this two-hour workshop, kids will create a comic inspired by their own lives. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years old.  Presented by 100 Story Building.

Writing a Non Boring Family History with Hazel Edwards 

Saturday 17 November, 12pm - 2pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library
Book online or call 8290 8000 

Celebrated author and National Year of Reading Ambassador, Hazel Edwards, presents a workshop to help writers learn the best ways to research, find and tell the fascinating stories of their families.

Photo credit: Mary Broome.

Unknown Warrior: a talk by Mike Rosel

Saturday 17 November, 1pm - 2pm, Phoenix Park Library
Book online or call 8290 4000 

Journalist and author, Mike Rosel, shares stories of the decorated and virtually unknown WWI Royal Navy pilot, former Prahran resident, and Australia's greatest Ace, Captain R.A. (Alec) Little.

Choir Performance by Off the Shelf

Saturday 17 November, 2.30pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library

No bookings necessary

Join the National Year of Reading Choir, Off the Shelf, for a performance of songs inspired by literature.  The choir is comprised of librarians from across Melbourne and promises to delight and entertain people of all ages.  

Inspired Writing! A panel discussion with local authors

Saturday 17 November, 3pm - 4.30pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library
Book online or call 8290 8000 

Award-winning Australian literature reviewer and blogger Lisa Hill joins authors Toni Jordan, Helen Brown, Fiona Wood and Meme McDonald for a lively discussion on a theme of inspiration in writing and the personal stories that influence a writer's work.

Who's been sleeping in my house?

Sunday 18 November, 1pm - 2pm, Stonnington History Centre
Book online or call 8290 1360 

Join the Stonnington History Centre team as they help you uncover the stories of your home with their guide to dating and researching the history of your house.

Tales Out Loud: A Storytime for Adults (Festival Edition)

Sunday 18 November, 3pm - 4.30pm, Malvern Library
Book online or call 8290 1366 

Indulge your love of stories and come along to our storytime just for adults. Guest readers Terence Donovan, Peter Rose, Sofie Laguna, Gabrielle Williams, and Paddy O'Reilly will take turns reading short stories and poems.