Bayside Library Services - Whats On Autumn 2019

WHAT’S ON Autumn 2019

at Bayside Library Service

Join us for the launch of Libraries Change Lives!

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n Create, Play, Learn n Words by the Bay

n Autumn Holiday Program n eLearning and Technology

How to book an event Events that require a booking are noted in this publication.

Bookings can be made by phoning (03) 9261 7851 or online.

All events require payment at time of booking.

Library Closures All branches of the Bayside Library Service will be closed for maintenance Wednesday 6th March. We will also be closed for Public Holidays on Labour Day (11 March), Good Friday through to Easter Monday (19-22 April) and Anzac Day (25 April). Hampton Library will also be closed Easter Tuesday 23rd April. Out of hours returns chutes are available at all branches for your convenience.

Bayside Library Service Tel 9261 7851 baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library www.facebook.com/baysidelibraryservice

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What's on this Autumn

Autumn Highlights

Autumn Holiday Program

4 Words by the Bay

6 Children’s Activities 12

14 Create, Play, Learn 18 eLearning and Technology

Technology Support 25 Other Programs and Services

26 Library Hours and Locations

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Autumn Highlights

National Simultaneous Storytime National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Now in its 19th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores ageappropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

This year NSS takes place on Wednesday 22 May 2019 at 11am (AEST) and we would love it if you could join us by sharing Alpacas with Maracas written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove.

Hear the story, sing songs and participate in a simple craft activity.

Wednesday 22 May 10.45am – 11.30am, Brighton Library & Beaumaris Library 10.30am – 11.15am, Sandringham Library FREE Just turn up!

Ages 3+

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Autumn Holiday Program

Launch Libraries Change Lives Come along to Brighton Library and be part of a very special local launch of the state-wide campaign that promotes the value of libraries in our community – Libraries Change Lives.

We are excited to announce Alan Brough comedian and author, our Libraries Change Lives champion who will help us launch this important campaign.

Refreshments served.

Saturday 16 March 2pm – 4pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/453689

Featuring special guest comedian Alan Brough, Refreshments and Photo-booth

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Words by the Bay

Path to Wellbeing and Happiness

International Women’s Day

Positive Psychology is the new evidencebased path to wellbeing and happiness that is spreading rapidly throughout the world. Judi Menzies, writer and Positive Psychology practitioner, will discuss how this refreshingly new yet scientific approach to psychology focuses on looking for and building up people’s strengths rather than traditional psychology’s method of ‘digging for what’s wrong’ and trying to fix it!’

Celebrating the sporting and leadership achievements plus contributions of women in the Southern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. Featuring guest speaker Susan Alberti and a panel of local inspiring women.

Saturday 2 March 10.30am – 12.30pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/460351

Great opportunity to meet, hear from and network with local women from a diverse range of sporting associations.

The following partners are delivering this event, Connect Health & Community, Women's Health in the South East (WHISE), Highett Neighbourhood Community House, Bayside City Council, Moongala Community House, Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin, Central Bayside Community Health Services and Bentleigh Secondary School.

Thursday 7 March 6pm – 8pm Brighton Town Hall FREE Bookings essential https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/2019-international-womens-daywomen-in-sport-tickets-52298118079

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Words on the Bay

Ditch the scales and bring balance into your life

Writing Workshop - Anna George

Acknowledge the intuitive woman in you to restore physical and mental wellbeing in a busy world of facts and measures. An interactive women's session combining elements of breathing, gentle movement and the written word to cement your new ideals to level out the new you, presented

by QuillMoves, Tanja - physio and personal trainer, and Shez, former tv/radio writerproducer-director. Together, finding your words through the joy of movement.

Point of View and Perspective: What are they and why are they important?

Friday 8 March International Women’s Day 3pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/468111

Writing a piece of fiction involves making hundreds of decisions. Two of the first things to decide are which perspective to use and whose point of view. That is, how will you tell the story and which character or characters will your readers experience the story through? Will you write in first person or third? What about second? The answer to those questions will impact the rest of your writing. Join acclaimed author Anna George to learn how to distinguish between first, second and third person, how to decide which to use and whose point of view will work best.

Saturday 23 March 10.30am – 12.30pm Sandringham Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462095

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Words by the Bay

Local Author Book Launch

Antique Roadshow!

Join local author, Denise Tobin Shine, for the launch of her latest book, Jeremiah's Trunk. In present-day Brighton, Melbourne, Abigail Skinner’s life is transformed when she inherits an old trunk containing a shocking letter of betrayal, and some old journals, written during the Industrial Revolution in the British potteries. Abigail devours the tales of her artistic ancestors and their narrow boat friends on the canals. Tragically, one of her ancestors is transported to NSW in 1839, but later settles in Ballarat during the gold rush years and where Abigail ultimately ‘finds’ herself, after following her fascinating family trail.

Lester DeVere will present an entertaining and informative session on valuing Antique's and Collectibles. Lester has worked in the Antique trade for more than 30 years as an Antique Dealer from 1981 to 1990 then moved on to be a Commission Agent buying on behalf of the Antique Trade and Private collectors in Melbourne Antique Auction Rooms between 1990-2019. Lester also owned an Antique and Collectible Auction Room.

Refreshments served.

Saturday 30 March 2pm – 3pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/461478

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Note: Bring along one delightful object that you would like to know more about, get appraised or debunked!

Sunday 7 April 1pm – 3pm Brighton Town Hall Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/460367

Australian Heritage Festival 18 April – 19 May 2019 Researching the history of your house Have you always wanted to trace the history of your house but don’t know where to start? Learn about the key resources available and the steps to follow to discover the history of your house. Work alongside Alicia Cerreto, professional historian and President of the Professional Historians Association (Victoria and Tasmania) as we explore the resources (both online and in archives) that can help tell the story of your community.

Thursday 2 May 6pm – 7pm Brighton Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/460378

Joining the dots – family oral histories and delving into the archives.

Julie Spring is the great granddaughter of the journalist and historian, John Butler Cooper (JBC). Fascinated by the stories recounted by her grandmother about her great grandfather and his intimate knowledge of the renowned 19th century journalist, The Vagabond, Julie reconstructed JBC's early life through historical archival research and international and local collaborations. Her research resulted in a Chapter contribution for Michael Cannon's latest work about the Vagabond. This presentation is the story of her research journey.

Refreshments served.

Sunday 12 May 2pm – 3pm Brighton Historical Society.

Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/460381

Image courtesy of the State Library of Victoria

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Library and Information Week 20 – 24 May 2019 Truth, Integrity, Knowledge We need to talk about fake news So you think you can tell the truth from a lie? Find out just how good (or bad) you are at identifying fake news and other falsehoods in this practical workshop with fake news purveyor and librarian, Glenn Harper.

Wednesday 22 May 2pm – 3pm Brighton Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/464721

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Library & Information Week

Australian Biggest Morning Tea

Sally Hepworth in conversation

Come along to Sandringham Library's annual Biggest Morning Tea event.

Join local author Sally Hepworth, in conversation with fellow Bayside author Elise McCune, as they talk about Sally's latest novel The Mother-in-law.

Rain, Hail or Refurb this popular community event will still take place this year at Hampton Library.

Enjoy home baked treats, all prepared by library staff with a cup of tea.

Gold Coin donation.

All money raised goes to the Cancer Council.

This year we will not be holding the combined book sale due to preparations for refurbishment of Sandringham Library.

Wednesday 22 May 10am – 12noon Hampton Library FREE Gold Coin Donation to Cancer Council. Just turn up!

From the bestselling author of The Family Next Door comes a new page-turner about that trickiest of relationships - The Motherin-law. Set in and around Bayside, the novel has been described as a twisty, compelling novel about one woman’s complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in murder.

Thursday 23 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm Sandringham Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462518

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Children’s Activities Autumn 2019 Story Sessions Please note: Toddler Storytimes, Preschool Storytimes and Baby Rhyme Times do not run during school holidays.

Baby Rhyme Time Baby Rhyme Time is held regularly at each branch and introduces your child to language, literature and the library.

By exposing your child to a wide variety of the best books available and making reading an everyday part of life you will lay the foundations for a lifelong love of reading.

Ages 0 – 18 months Beaumaris Library 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 2.30pm to 2.50pm 5 & 19 March 2 April 7 & 21 May Brighton Library 2nd & 4th Friday of the month 10.30am to 10.50am 8 & 22 March 26 April 10 & 24 May

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Hampton Library 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 10.30am to 10.50am 7 & 21 March 4 April 2 & 16 May Sandringham Library 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10.30am to 10.50am 4 & 18 March 1 April 6 & 20 May

Children’s Activities

Toddler Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Toddler Storytime caters for the changes in children’s development after 18 months.

These sessions include stories, songs and rhymes.

Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes and an activity.

For ages 18 months – 3 years 10.30am to 11am Beaumaris Library 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7 & 21 March 4 April 2 & 16 May Brighton Library 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 25 March 13 & 27 May Hampton Library 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 14 & 28 March 9 & 23 May

To maximise the benefits available from storytime it is important for you to listen to the stories with your children and participate in the activities.

Ages 3 – 5 years 10.30am – 11.15am Beaumaris Library Monday & Friday Brighton Library Tuesday & Thursday Hampton Library Monday Sandringham Library Tuesday & Wednesday

Sandringham Library 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1 & 15 March 5 April 3 & 17 May

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Autumn holiday program Monday 8 April to Thursday 18 April 2019 Bookings open on Monday 18 March 2019, 7pm All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Please bring your ticket with you.

Beaumaris Tissue paper art Come in and create a colourful watercolour artwork using special bleeding tissue paper.

Monday 8 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 7+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/461875

Dinosaurs in dirt Go wild using natural and manmade materials to create your very own dinosaur kingdom.

This event may not be suitable for children with food allergies.

Wednesday 10 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 6 – 8 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462048

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Wild Action presents Endangered Species Quietly meet and greet endangered Australian animals.

Further information can be found at: www.wildaction.com.au/zoo-pages/ educational_incursions/primary_school/ primary-school.html Monday 15 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 5 – 10 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/461860

Micro-E-Workshop presented

by The Brainary MiRo-E is an advanced AI robot adapted for education and learning coding!

This is a brand new platform arriving in Australia in January. The Brainary will also bring along the EZ Robot and talk a little about modular platforms. Children can watch both platforms interact and will be given the opportunity for hands-on experience.

Wednesday 17 April 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 6 – 12 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462081

Autumn Holiday Program

Brighton FOOST Cooking Classes Budding mini chefs can join the Colourful Chef on a cooking adventure in this fully interactive class. Come along and smell, touch, see, cook and taste a range of fresh, colourful ingredients.

Each participant takes home their own paper chef’s hat and makes their own colourful dish.

This session will feature native Australian ingredients in making Bliss Balls. Children will learn about native ingredients and how different countries and landscapes grow different foods.

Tuesday 9 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 5 – 11 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462037

Bilingual Storytime Listen and participate in a bilingual (Mandarin/English) storytime.

Wednesday 10 April 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up!

Meet the author – Juliet M Sampson

Grace’s Mystery Seed Join award winning author and primary teacher Juliet M Sampson, who will read and launch her first picture book Grace’s mystery seed.

Children are welcome to come dressed as something in a garden. There will be prizes for best dressed boy and girl on the day.

The winner of a colouring-in competition for Grace’s Mystery Seed, commencing on Monday 1 April, will also be announced at the end of the session and will receive a signed copy of the book.

Intrigue and wonder will lead children to want to find out what grows in this book, secrets will be revealed.

A short activity will follow the reading.

Books available for sale $25 cash only and Juliet is happy to sign them.

Thursday 11 April 10.30am – 11.00am Ages 4+ FREE Just turn up!

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Autumn Holiday Program

Brighton cont'd

Hampton

Creative Play

Comic Book Workshop

In partnership with Bayside Toy Library.

Presented by Steve Lo Casto

Come to the library for a morning of relaxed play.

Have you always wanted to create your own comic book but didn't know how? Now's your chance!

Friday 12 April 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up!

Pizza Craft Create your own pizza, choose your toppings. Not edible.

Tuesday 16 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 6+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462484

Renowned Illustrator Steve Lo Casto will walk you through creating a comic book of your own.

This exciting two-hour workshop gives you the tools and the confidence you need to create your own comic book. It's amazing what you can achieve with the basic essentials! Come along and bring your imagination! Learn about comic book history, what goes into a comic book, creating your own characters, setting and story to bring your comic book to life.

All materials will be provided.

Monday 8 April 2.30pm – 4.30pm Ages 7 – 12 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/461917

Recycled paper jewellery Easter Celebration Hop into the library for a last minute Easter celebration. Enjoy stories, songs, music and a simple craft.

Thursday 18 April 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up!

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Turn old appliance boxes and frayed comic books into works of wearable art! With scissors, glue and paint you can transform trash into treasure. All materials provided, but you are encouraged to bring any magazines, damaged books, and other printed paper items from home.

Monday 15 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 7+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462497

Autumn Holiday Program

Scribblebots

Toy Story Party Bags

Decorate a paper robot, then add a motor and batteries and watch it come to life!

Change the arrangement of textas and weights on your robot to make it draw beautiful patterns. Keep experimenting and changing your robot at home!

Make Toy Story party bags to take home!

Thursday 18 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 7+ Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462510

Sandringham Native Animals presented by WildLife Xposure JAWS, CLAWS, SCALES & TAILS Encounter unique animals from around Australia. Mammals, birds, marsupials, amphibians and reptiles.

Coloured cardboard will be used for these creations.

Friday 12 April 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 6+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462728

Paper Garden Create wild and wonderful blooms, birds, and other garden critters from clever and creative paper-craft.

Bring your scissor-skills and see what 3D wonders you can create.

Tuesday 16 April 2.15pm – 3.15pm Ages 6 – 11 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462741

Touch and hold hand reared gliding possums or pat a tame dingo. Interact with parrots, lizards, frogs & turtles.

Confront non-venomous pythons and marvel at salt and fresh water crocodiles!

Interact with native creatures and come face to face with apex predators.

Be exposed to Australia’s magnificent biodiversity!

Thursday 11 April 2.15pm – 3.15pm Ages 6 – 11 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/462736

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Create, Play, Learn Explore: Create, Play, Learn

Introduction to the Craft Cutter

A dedicated creative space, Create, Play, Learn is available at Beaumaris Library.

Come along to explore the technology yourself, or book into one of our guided tutorial sessions, listed below. Technology that is available and free to use includes:

Sandringham Library's Silhouette cutting machine is open for use by the public. All you need to get started is to purchase a cutting mat and attend one of our monthly introduction sessions. The Silhouette Cameo machine can be used to cut paper, vinyl, heat transfers, stickers and so much more! Make your own pop up cards, custom clothing, Christmas and other holiday decorations, vinyl laptop or wall decals, scrapbook pages and paper toys.

• Virtual reality headsets (Oculus Rift/HTC Vive) • Vinyl records to digital converter • Slide photographs to digital converter • VHS tape to digital converter • LEAP motion • Photo printer to print pictures directly off your smart phone (for a small charge).

• iPads • 3D printer All the technology in our Creative Space is identified as either free to walk up and use, or some staff assistance is required. If you would like some one-on-one assistance, volunteers will be on hand to assist on the third Wednesday of the month, February to November.

Wednesday 27 March Wednesday 24 April Wednesday 22 May 2pm – 4pm Beaumaris Library FREE Just turn up!

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After you have attended the introductory session, you can use the Silhouette Cameo machine at any time during library opening hours. Don’t forget to bring your Silhouette mat and any craft materials such as paper or vinyl you may need.

Note You do not need to purchase a mat prior to attending the introductory session.

Saturday 23 March Saturday 20 April Saturday 18 May 2pm – 3pm Sandringham Library Ages 18+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/436626

Some of our creative technologies are also available to borrow including vinyl record converters and virtual reality headsets.

Create Play Learn!

3D Print Miniature Minecraft World

Create and print your own T-Shirt Design

Have you ever wished you could live in your Minecraft world? Come along to this session to create and 3D print your world.

Almost as good!

Create or find a design then have it printed on transfer paper - simply iron on to your clothing of choice.

Tuesday 12 March Tuesday 19 March Tuesday 16 April Tuesday 14 May Tuesday 28 May 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 7+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/459726

Explore Virtual Reality – HTC Vive and Oculus Rift Take virtual reality to the next step and immerse yourself in an entirely new dimension with our Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, head-mounted virtual reality displays.

Wednesday 13 March Wednesday 10 April Wednesday 8 May 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 13+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/436794

Thursday 21 March Monday 1 April Thursday 23 May 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/436816

Sphero Chariot Battles Race, build and battle to the finish line in a round robin tournament.

Thursday 28 March Thursday 18 April 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/459898

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eLearning and Technology Autumn 2019

The Library runs a number of training classes on a variety of topics relating to iPhones, iPads, Windows 10 computers and the Library's online resources.

All our iPhone & iPad classes require that your device is using iOS 12 or later, which can be installed on any of these models.

Classes are held in the training room at Brighton Library (14 Wilson Street, Brighton) and in the small hall at Beaumaris Library (96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris).

iPhones iPhone X, XS, XS Max & XR; iPhone 8 & 8 Plus; iPhone 7 & 7 Plus; iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus; iPhone SE; iPhone 5s

All of our classes are conducted by experienced trainers, and have a maximum of eight participants. A set of notes for you to take home is provided for all classes.

iPads 12.9" iPad Pro 2nd generation & 1st generation; 10.5" & 9.7" iPad Pro; 9.7" iPad 6th generation (2018); iPad 5th generation (2017); iPad Air & Air 2; iPad mini 4, mini 3 & mini 2

You can book and pay for a class by cash, EFTPOS or cheque at any of our branches.

Alternatively you can book and pay online at bayside.spydus.com/training.html, or by using the trybooking code for a class as detailed on the following pages.

If you have any enquiries please contact Sue Doherty, Bayside Library Service on 9261 7851.

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You can check which iOS your device is using by tapping on Settings > General > About and looking at what is written next to Version.

eLearning and Technology

iPhones - Settings, Calls, Texts & Camera

iPads - Basics, Settings, Notes & App Store

Prerequisites A basic understanding of how to use your iPhone to make/answer a call, send/read a text, & take a photo with the camera. Please make sure your iPhone is fully charged.

Prerequisites Please make sure your iPad is fully charged. You must also know your Apple ID (email address) & Apple password.

​ ome along to this class and learn how to C organise your home screen, delete apps you no longer need, change & check some of your phone’s more important Settings, add frequently called phone numbers to Favourites, use Siri to make phone calls, fix typing mistakes, use the microphone to dictate text messages, save photos sent in a text message, and some new ways to use the camera.

Brighton Library Monday 4 March Thursday 28 March Tuesday 16 April Thursday 16 May 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440312

This class will teach you the “basics” buttons on your iPad, icons on the home screens and different tapping/swiping techniques. You will then explore the Settings app, learn how to connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network, find out how much storage space you've used, explore the Notes app and learn some basic typing tips, and discover how to install some useful free apps from the App Store.

Brighton Library Thursday 7 March Tuesday 30 April Wednesday 15 May 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440327 Beaumaris Library Wednesday 20 March 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/443258

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eLearning and Technology

iPhones, iPads & iCloud Prerequisites 3+ months experience using your iPhone/iPad on a regular basis.

Please make sure your device is fully charged. You will also need to know your Apple ID (email address) & Apple password.

We will start by discussing the difference between storage on your device vs iCloud storage and the importance of iCloud backup. You will then learn which iCloud settings work best for your needs and which can be safely turned off. Information about Google Photos, an alternative to iCloud Photos, will also be provided.

iPads - Safari (Internet), Mail (email) & Contacts Prerequisites A basic understanding of how to use your iPad. Please make sure your device is fully charged. You will also need to have an email account already set up on your iPad before attending this class.

This class will teach you how to use Safari to search the Internet (Google) for information, identify links, retrace your steps (go 'back'), add useful pages to your Bookmarks and revisit them. You will also learn how to write and send Mail messages, reply to messages, delete messages, save photos attached to a message, and add/edit friends' email addresses in your Contacts.

Brighton Library Thursday 14 March Thursday 2 May Wednesday 22 May 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440350

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Beaumaris Library Wednesday 27 March 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/443262

Brighton Library Friday 1 March Thursday 21 March Wednesday 10 April Tuesday 7 May 10am – 11am Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440354

iPhones, iPads & Photos Prerequisites At least 3 months experience using your iPhone/iPad on a regular basis. Please make sure your device is fully charged.backup.

Do you know how to use your iPhone’s or iPad’s camera to take simple photos, how to view and delete photos, but not much else? This class will show you how to sync photos between your iPhone and iPad (if you own both), how to use the camera to take and view burst and live photos, edit your photos, create albums of important events, and some different ways to share photos.

Brighton Library Monday 18 March Thursday 4 April Wednesday 8 May 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440363

eLearning and Technology

Introduction to Windows 10 (using the laptops in our training room)

FindMyPast - Library Edition

Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis.

This 2 hour class provides an opportunity to learn how to use FindMyPast Library database to search birth, marriage and death indexes and many more UK family history records, as well as similar records for Australia and New Zealand.

This class will discuss changes in the appearance and features of Windows 10 (compared to earlier versions), and teach you about Live Tiles, the Start menu, locating installed Apps (such as OneNote), all tray icons including Microsoft Edge (Internet Explorer), File Explorer, the App Store, Notification & Action Centre. You'll also learn about the benefits of a Microsoft account and free cloud storage (OneDrive).

Brighton Library Tuesday 19 March Wednesday 3 April Wednesday 24 April Thursday 9 May 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440518

Trove - National Library of Australia Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis.

Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis.

Brighton Library Wednesday 20 March 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440540

Family Search Online Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis.

This 1 hour class will demonstrate how to search for your ancestors in Australia and around the world using the free online database www.familysearch.org.

Brighton Library Monday 20 May 10.30am – 11.30am FREE (Library Week) Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440916

This 2 hour class will help you to explore the National Library of Australia (NLA) service Trove. You will be shown how to effectively use this free resource to research various aspects of your family history using digitised Australian historic newspapers, print catalogues of libraries around Australia, sound and music files, pictures and photos, maps, archived Web sites and much more.

Brighton Library Wednesday 13 March 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440534

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eLearning and Technology

Digital Discovery Want to know more about technology? Join the inaugural Bayside Techies program organised by the Bayside Library Service.

The program consists of 10 sessions: When Every 2nd Wednesday of the month commencing 13 March – 11 December 2019. Enjoy a cuppa and refreshments at the first session. Meet the presenters and other participants.

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm Where Brighton and Beaumaris libraries Prerequisites Must join the library (free) and be available for most sessions Who should attend? Those new to technology or wanting to learn more What’s included Program, showbag, What’s On at Bayside Libraries booklet, library brochures and a free ticket to one of our IT training classes Bookings Sue Doherty on 9261 7851 www.trybooking.com/437579

SESSIONS INCLUDE Scam Alert How to reduce the risks of falling prey to scams. Presented by Consumer Affairs.

Choosing the Right Device Laptop, ipad, Samsung, wireless – what’s the right device and internet option for you?

Presented by Joanne from Stay in Touch.

Introducing the Library eResources Get more out of your subscription library resources. Presented by Fiona and Lisa your Brighton Branch Librarians.

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Healthy Living apps for Adults From monitoring your fitness, eating better, brain games and destressing, explore the tools to help you make informed decisions about your health and assist in achieving a healthier lifestyle. Presented by Joanne from Stay in Touch.

Family History and Family Photos Learn how to organise your old photographs and transfer them to digital format. Presented by Heather and Natasha, our wonderful Family History Librarians.

Creating picture collages and photobooks Create beautiful collages and photobooks.

Presented by Jo Lambie from Stay in Touch.

Video to DVD and Slide Converter Convert your old videos to DVD. Presented

by Danya and Josh, our clever techie team.

Introducing New Tech Try the Silhouette Cameo machine to cut paper, vinyl, heat transfer, stickers and much more. See the 3D Printer in action!

Presented by Melanie, our creative techie.

Coding Coding is now being taught in schools around the country, but what is it all about?

Learn to distinguish your Boolean logic from your binary code! Presented by Danya and Josh, the techie experts.

Technology Support Community Technology Support Programing: March – May 2019 Device Advice

eDigital HelpDesk

Do you have questions about using your digital device? Come along to our Device Advice sessions and we will help get you started. Device Advice is an informal, drop-in style session - just bring your device and your questions.

If you need a helping hand to access our library eResources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, book a 30 minute session with one of our library tech support staff. They can assist with basic information to help download e-books and e-magazines on your iPad, tablet, e-reader or other device.

Sandringham Library Wednesday 3 April Wednesday 1 May 2pm – 4pm FREE Just turn up!

Brighton Library Check with library staff to confirm dates and times 9261 7840

Beaumaris Library Mondays 3pm – 3.30pm www.trybooking.com/436587 Brighton Library Fridays 4pm – 4.30pm www.trybooking.com/436604 Sandringham Library Fridays 3.30pm – 4pm www.trybooking.com/436621

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Other programs and services Book Chats

Fiction & Fromage

If you like to talk about books you’ve read and share your ideas with like-minded people, why not come along to a Book Chat. There is no prescribed reading so just enjoy a chat with fellow book lovers and get some tips for your next reading experience.

Escape with a book and some nibbles.

Read silently, but in good company in the beautiful surrounds of the Brighton Library.

Beaumaris Library Every second Wednesday of the month 2pm – 3pm Brighton Library Every third Monday of the month 2.30pm – 3.30pm Hampton Library Every first Tuesday of the month 11am – 12noon Sandringham Library Every second Thursday of the month 10am – 11am

Foodie chat Are you a passionate cook or an avid cookbook browser? Perhaps you like to read fiction based around a kitchen? Come into Sandringham Library and chat about all things foodie! Browse cooking books, magazines and recount your favourite food experiences and memories. Bring along your favourite tried and tested recipes to share with others. Staff will copy recipes for you.

Sandringham Library Wednesday 13 March Wednesday 10 April Wednesday 8 May 2pm – 3pm FREE Just turn up!

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Brighton Library Thursday 11 April Thursday 9 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm FREE Just turn up!

JPs at your library This is a voluntary service, please call the library to confirm the JP’s availability on the day.

Beaumaris Fortnightly – Monday, 12noon – 1pm 4 March – 1 April Weekly – Wednesday, 10am – 12noon 10 April onwards Brighton Fortnightly – Saturday, 10am – 11pm 9 March onwards Sandringham Thursday 14 March, 10am – 1pm Wednesday 20 March, 10am – 1pm Wednesday 27 March, 10am – 1pm Wednesday 3 April, 10am – 1pm No JP at Sandringham after 3 April Hampton No JP available

Library Hours and Locations Brighton Library 14 Wilson Street, Brighton VIC 3186 Tel 9261 7840 Monday –Thursday, 10am – 8pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm Hampton Library 1D Service Street, Hampton VIC 3188 Tel 9261 7870 Monday & Tuesday, 10am – 6pm Wednesday Closed Thursday & Friday, 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 1pm Sunday Closed Sandringham Library 2 – 8 Waltham Street, Sandringham VIC 3191 Tel 9261 7810 Monday –Thursday, 10am – 8pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris VIC 3193 Tel 9261 7820 Monday – Thursday, 10am – 8pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm Closed on public holidays and on the first Wednesday in March and October www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au Tel 9261 7851

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