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» Phoenix Park Readers
» Preserving Your Garden with Iain Ames and Adam De Zoete
» Antiques and Collectibles with Lester Devere
» Jewish Cooking, Jewish Cooks with Ramona Koval
» Video Flicks
» Booksale
» Children's Storytimes
» Read and Grow - Books for Babies
» Events Wrap-Up
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Library Newsletter November-December 2009 (1.13MB)
In Your Face!
For kids aged 5-12.
Wednesdays at Malvern and Toorak/South Yarra Libraries.
Check out the program from here!
In November:
4 November @ Toorak/South Yarra Library
Become a Sneaky Geek! Explore a Big Bang in theory.- 18 November @ Malvern Library
On the move! Make a Jumping Jack.
Phoenix Park Readers
First Friday of each month, 11am-12.30pm
Phoenix Park Library, 30 Rob Roy Rd, Malvern East
Ideally located for Malvern East residents, everyone is welcome to this brand new book club.
Enquiries, ph: 8290 4000
Preserving Your Garden with Iain Ames and Adam De Zoete
Prahran Library, 180 Greville Street, Prahran
Saturday 7 November, 10.30am-12noon
Preserve your garden this summer
Join Iain Ames and Adam De Zoete, the City of Stonnington's 'gardeners at large', for practical advice on caring for your Victorian and Edwardian-style gardens. Learn which plants to use for maximum design and minimal environmental impact and discover drought-proofing solutions for the dry summer months ahead.
The first ten bookings will receive a small plant on the day so book now!
Bookings essential, ph: 8290 3344.
Light refreshments from 10.15am.
Antiques and Collectibles with Lester Devere
Wednesday 11 November, 2-4pm
Malvern Library, 1255 High Street, Malvern
Calling all collectors
Lester Devere brings an antiques roadshow to Stonnington Library!
Join Lester as he shares candid and insider stories about Melbourne's antique trade. Discover the joys and pitfalls of buying at auction and learn how to get reputable valuations for your objects. Take advantage of Lester's twenty-five years of knowledge and experience and bring along an object or collectible you've always wondered about for a free valuation.
Bookings essential, ph 8290 1366. Spaces are strictly limited.
** Please note - This session is now fully booked. **
Light refreshments served from 1.30pm.
Jewish Cooking, Jewish Cooks with Ramona Koval
Tuesday 24 November, 7pm
Malvern Library, 1255 High Street, Malvern
Food for thought...
Ramona Koval shares more than her collection of kosher recipes from around the world in Jewish Cooking, Jewish Cooks. She also shares a collection of personal, familial and cultural stories, reminisces and experiences, all of which revolve, like much of Jewish life and traditions, around food and family gatherings.
Ramona Koval presents and produces 'Books and Writing', Australia's foremost national literary radio program, and co-presents 'Australia Talks Books', the biggest book club in the country, on ABC Radio National. She is a columnist for The Weekend Australian newspaper and the author of several books.
Bookings essential, ph: 8290 1366.
Light refreshments served from 6.30pm.
Video Flicks
Prahran/Windsor Library
Cnr. Chapel & Greville Streets, Prahran
2009
26 November Iron Man
24 December Slumdog Millionaire
Enquiries, phone: 8290 3344
Sessions are free and start at 2.00pm
Snacks provided
Booksales
Pick up a bargain at our bi-monthly booksales, where you'll find more than just old books! You'll discover a treasure-trove of ex-library stock for children and adults.
Library booksales are a fundraising partnership between Rotary and Stonnington Library and Information Service, helping to support local community projects.
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Book Sale Prices 
Children's Storytimes
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The program is aimed at children aged 2-5 years. It introduces children to books and libraries in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Storytime sessions feature new and classic stories, rhymes, poetry, songs and simple art and craft activities.
To find out more, click here.
Read and Grow - Baby Storytime
For babies 4-18 months
Read and Grow Baby Storytime is an enjoyable, small-group reading program for babies.
Learn how to use nursery rhymes, songs, rhythm and re-reading to help you and your baby enjoy books together. Over three fun sessions, share reading with your baby and meet new friends too.
You will also discover how to choose the best baby books.
When and where is Read and Grow - Baby Storytime held?
- All sessions run from 11-11:45am.
- Bookings are essential and can be made from the first of the month prior.
- Please contact the library branch of your choice to book.
Read and Grow dates for 2009
October
- Prahran - Tuesdays 6-20 October
November
- Malvern - Wednesday's 4-18 November
- Toorak/South Yarra - Friday's 13-27 November
Events Wrap-Up!
Check out some of our past events...
- Seniors Week, October 2009
- Les Murray - an evening of poetry
- Book Safari! Children's Book Week 2009
- The Chinawoman
- Malvern's 50th Birthday Celebrations
- Poetry Idol - April 2009
- Literature Live 2009: open a page and imagine...
Join the Library Events Mailing List
To receive news about forthcoming library events by email, please register your email address from this link here.
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