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 Library Newsletter November-December 2009 (1.13MB)

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. ***Please note - This event is now fully booked.***
Light refreshments served from 6.30pm.

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Video Flicks

Prahran Library
Prahran Town Hall

2009

26 November   Iron Man
24 December   Slumdog Millionaire

2010

28 January        Arsenic and Old Lace
25 February      The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
25 March           Dumb and Dumber
29 April             The Wrestler
27 May              Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
24 June             Wake in Fright

Thursdays, 2pm.
Sessions are free.
Light refreshments provided.
Enquiries, phone: 8290 3344.

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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

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Christmas Cheer at Stonnington Libraries

Holly Belles

Three glorious voices combine to create beautiful renditions of your very favourite carols.

Saturday 12 December 10.30 - 11.15am at Phoenix Park Library 12.00 - 12.45pm at Prahran Library 1.30 - 2.30pm at Toorak/South Yarra Library Wednesday 16 December 4.00 - 4.45pm at Malvern Library 5.15 - 6.00pm at Prahran Library 6.30 - 7.30pm at Toorak/South Yarra Library

Swingle Bells

They'll have you grooving as they swing their way through all the Christmas classics...

Sunday 13 December 2.00 - 3.00pm at Phoenix Park Library 4.00 - 5.00pm at Malvern Library Saturday 19 December 10.30 - 11.30am at Malvern Library 12.15 - 1.00pm at Prahran Library 1.30 - 2.30pm at Toorak/South Yarra Library

Santa Storytime

For children aged 0-10 years.
Bookings essential, phone 8290 1333.

Rollicking good fun with Santa and the Christmas Elf!
Hear stories, sing songs and make a decoration to take home.

Monday 14 December - Prahran Library

• 10 am
• 11.30 am

Tuesday 15 December - Malvern Library

• 10 am - This session is now full.
• 11.30 am

Wednesday 16 December - Toorak/South Yarra Library

• 10 am
• 11.30 am

Thursday 17 December - Phoenix Park Library

• 10 am - This session is now full.
• 11.30 am

Saturday 19 December - Phoenix Park Library

• 10.30 am
• 11.45 am

Sunday 20 December - Malvern Library

• 2.30 pm
• 3.45 pm

Bookings are essential. Please call 8290 1333.

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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Children's Storytimes

Pre-school storytime is held weekly at all Stonnington libraries.

Malvern Library Session starts at 11am every Tuesday Phoenix Park Library Session starts at 11am every Thursday Toorak/South Yarra Library Session starts at 11am every Wednesday Prahran/Windsor Library Session starts at 11am every Monday

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.

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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.

Watch this space for Read and Grow dates in 2010.

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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...

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