What's On at Bayside Library Service Spring 2018

WHAT’S ON at Bayside Library Service

Spring 2018

Make a date with a book!

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n Authors Talks n Words by the Bay n Children’s activities

n Spring Holiday Program n eLearning & Technology n Technology Support

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

Bookings can be made by phoning 9261 7851 or online.

All events require payment at time of booking.

Celebrate National Bird Week 2018 with Bayside Library Service by taking part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count!

Keep an eye out on the Library Website for events running over the week 22 – 28 October 2018. Be inspired by the joys and delights of birdwatching and bird conversation over this fun filled week.

Highlights: • Launch by President Birdlife Bayside, Tania Ireton • Get started with the Aussie Backyard Bird Count App with help from Bayside Library staff • Photo competition • Local area outing • Q&A sessions over the week with experienced local Birders.

A week for the entire family to start a new hobby and discover the wonders of the natural environment at our back door.

Cover Image by Ben White @benwhitephotography

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 Spring

Spring Highlights

Spring Holiday Program

4 Words by the Bay

6 Children’s Activities 8

10 Create, Play, Learn 14 eLearning and Technology

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22 Library Hours and Locations

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Technology Support 21 Other Programs and Services

Spring Highlights Seniors Month - SCAM Alert!

NBN Information Session

Bayside Library Service is participating in National eSmartWeek by partnering with Consumer Affairs Victoria to present a session aimed at helping older Victorians to reduce the risks of falling prey to scams.

Do you have questions about the NBN rollout? This information session will explain how to connect to the network, what the equipment will look like, what choices you have, things to consider while switching, questions to ask your service provider and more!

Topics covered • Identifying scams • Financial cost of scams • Different types of scams • Identify theft • How to protect yourself • Telemarketing • Travelling conmen • The role of Consumer Affairs Victoria Book your place to attend this information session.

Tuesday 4 September 1.30pm – 2.30pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/367034

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Thursday 6th September 11.00am – 12.30pm Beaumaris Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/413388 Tuesday 18th September 11.00am – 12.30pm Sandringham Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/413384 Wednesday 26th September 11.00am – 12.30pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/413391

Spring Highlights

Author Talk Stephen Marrantelli Join Stephen Marrantelli, author of The Three Brothers: When George Washington and Edmund Barton Sat Down to Dinner.

Smarter Living - The Realities of a Zero-Waste Home with Tammy Logan Do you want to live a successful plastic free, zero waste life?

The Three Brothers is an original and witty behind-the scenes peek into the rough and tumble world of nation building as told by the first captains of the American and Australian Ships of State.

Join Tammy Logan, the curator of the popular blog ‘Gippsland Unwrapped’ who will share with us practical solutions for zero waste living, leading to a simpler, healthier, happier life.

Thursday 15 November 6.30pm – 7.30pm Brighton Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401108

Saturday 17 November 2.30pm – 3.45pm Beaumaris Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401091

Super Brain Train 1 Find out how to enhance brain health, improve your mood, memory and concentration. Facilitator Maggie Flanagan is a Wellness and Nutrition coach and community health educator.

Tuesday 9 October 2pm – 4pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/403021

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Words by the Bay Author Talk - Micheline Jenner Presented as part of Melbourne Writers Festival 2018 Uncover the mysteries of ocean giants with marine biologist Micheline Jenner as she discusses the research behind her book, The Secret Life of Whales. Tap into Jenner’s world-leading research and infectious enthusiasm for these magnificent creatures.

Saturday 25 August 2.30pm – 3.30pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential http://www.trybooking.com/400112

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Author Talk Michelle de Krester Presented as part of Melbourne Writers Festival 2018 The Life to Come is the dazzling new novel from Michelle de Kretser, author of Questions of Travel, bestseller and winner of the Miles Franklin Award.

Profoundly moving and wickedly funny, The Life to Come reveals how the shadows cast by both the past and the future can transform, distort and undo the present.

Sunday 2 September 2pm – 3pm Beaumaris Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/400119

What will you read for Australian Reading Hour?

Make a Date with a book! Take the time to learn, grow, escape and relax!

On Thursday 20 September 2018, we’re encouraging all Australians across the country to pick up a book and read for one hour on your own or with your children.

Join in the fun by participating in one of our 3 events scheduled across Bayside Library Service on Thursday 20 September to celebrate Australian Reading Hour.

Read for your lunch Come along and read for an hour and enjoy lunch on us!

Thursday 20 September 1pm – 2 pm Sandringham Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401032

Favourite books, poems & plays Experience the wonderful world of books and reading shared. Come along and share your favourite book passages, poems and plays. Read aloud to other book lovers over lunch provided in the library.

Thursday 20 September 1pm – 2pm Hampton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401038

Wine & Cheese Take the time to escape with a book, glass of wine and nibbles. Read silently to yourself, in good company.

Trivia Night at Bayside Library!

Free fun filled event celebrating all things bookish. We will assign you a table on the night so come along on your own or with a group and revel in your love of literature and meet fellow reading enthusiasts.

• Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia team!

• A glass of Champagne on arrival • Gold coin donation to nominated charity • BYO nibbles and wine.

Tuesday 25 September 7.30pm – 10pm Beaumaris Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401054

Workshop - What is Self-Love?

Self-love is an inherent aspect of our human nature. Join Janine Com a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, Intuitive Healer & co-author of ‘End of Stories: Waking Up to Self-Love’ for a fun, relaxing and inspiring morning of exploring the deeper meaning of Self-Love.

In this two hour workshop Janine will explore how we can open up to experience and know the simplicity of self-love, and how we begin to become more comfortable in sharing it especially with those who matter most in our lives.

Saturday 13 October 2.30pm – 4.30pm Hampton Library Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401076

Thursday 20 September 6.30pm – 7.30pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/401049

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

Baby Rhyme Time

Toddler Storytime

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

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

These sessions include stories, songs and rhymes.

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.

For ages 0 – 18 months 10.30am – 10.50am Beaumaris Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 5 & 19 September 17 October 7 & 21 November Brighton Library 2nd & 4th Friday of the month 14 September 12 & 26 October 9 & 23 November Hampton Library 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 6 & 20 September 18 October 1 & 15 November

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Sandringham Library 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 3 & 17 September 15 October 5 & 19 November

For ages 18 months – 3 years 10.30am – 11am Beaumaris Library 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 6 & 20 September 18 October 1 & 15 November Brighton Library 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 10 September 8 & 22 October 12 & 26 November Hampton Library 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 13 September 11 & 25 October 8 & 22 November Sandringham Library 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 7 & 21 September 19 October 2 & 16 November

Children’s Activities

Preschool Storytime Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes and an activity.

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.

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

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Marine Life presented

by Wildlife Xposure See page 13 10

Spring holiday program Monday 24 September – Friday 5 October Bookings open 9am, Monday 3 September All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Please bring your ticket with you.

Beaumaris Dreamer in Space

Pretty Birds and Paper Tulips

Dreamer is an imaginary character who looks like a mouse or dog with a child’s body and is in the same age group as the audience. Dreamer loves learning about the universe and has an amazing spaceship, launching pad, telescopes, super-computers, you name it!, all inside and beneath a rustic farm house on the edge of the central Australian desert. From here, Dreamer watches the universe with a special telescope.

When the weather gets warmer flowers and birds appear.

Dreamer in Space is a spectacular visual theatre accompanied by an original music soundtrack by Melbourne composer, John Grant. There is no dialogue; the story is told with action and stunning visual images.

Tuesday 2 October 2.30pm – 3.10pm Ages 4+ Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/402180

Come into the library and make your own feathery friends and a flower or two to give to someone you love.

Thursday 4 October 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 5 – 8 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/399046

Slime It’s ooey and gooey, stretchy and gluey.

Let’s make and muck around with slime.

Friday 5 October 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 6 – 8 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/402167

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Spring Holiday Program

Brighton Spring into Springtime

Sage Garden

Spring has sprung so hop in and enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.

Plant propagated rosemary and paint terracotta pots.

Tuesday 25 September 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up

Thursday 27 September 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 6 – 12 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/398215

Zentangle Workshop Zentangle is a drawing method that has become extremely popular in recent years.

A style brought about through doodling combined with the zen like state it creates, has encouraged those whom work with this technique to utilise as a self-help art therapy method. As you doodle you relax and end up in a meditative state, assisting to clear the mind and provide inner focus.

Wednesday 26 September 2.30pm – 4pm Ages 8+ Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/398196

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

Wednesday 26 September 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up

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Mythical Creatures Create your own mermaids, dragons and more. Creative play session for children.

Tuesday 2 October 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3 – 7 FREE Just turn up

Hampton Hey Dee Ho The Hey Dee Ho music program is an entertainment based music program for children where musical concepts of beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch and dynamics are explored in every session. Each program is set around a theme using props, puppets and non-tuned musical instruments.

A felt board completes the picture to make for a multi-sensory experience.

Monday 24 September 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 3 – 6 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/398304

Spring Holiday Program

Sandringham Hama bead pixel art

Treasure Box

Create pixel art with beads, then iron your creation to turn it into jewellery, bag tags, or a cool decoration to take home.

Do you like collecting treasures? Perhaps, shells, coins, mini-figures, or curious finds?

Or maybe you’d like to start a collection?

Tuesday 25 September 10.30am – 11.45am Ages 8+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/372296

In this session you can paint and decorate a wooden treasure box featuring lots of compartments to store and display your finds.

Tic Toc Teacups and Tiny Teddy Trains It’s time to get candy crafting! Use biscuits and sweets to create teacups and trains, then take your creations home and eat the leftovers! Please note that this event may not be suitable for children with food allergies. The icing for the Tic Toc Teacups will contain egg.

Monday 1 October Two sessions, please book into one.

10.30am – 11.30am 2.30pm – 3.30pm Ages 7+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/398227

Tuesday 25 September 2.15pm – 3.15pm Ages 6 – 11 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/402171

Storytime for Pre-schoolers Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes Wednesday 26 September 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up

Marine Life presented by Wildlife Xposure Coastal Critters brings the ocean to you.

Discover miraculous aquatic creatures.

Expose yourself to an unusual & mysterious hidden world. This live aquarium display and presentation provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Victoria’s coastal habitats and their rich biodiversity.

View and touch live marine animals in a safe, ethical environment.

Thursday 4 October 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 5 – 11 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/402175

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Create, Play, Learn 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: • Virtual reality headsets • Oculus Rift • Vinyl records to digital converter (also available at Sandringham Library) • 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 There is also a WiiU and PS4 console that can be used in our interactive gaming zone.

Introduction to the Craft Cutter 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.

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 8 September Saturday 6 October Saturday 3 November 2pm – 3pm Sandringham Library Ages 18+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/359241

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Create AutumnPlay highlights Learn!

Design and Emboss your own 3D printed rings

Explore Virtual Reality and the Oculus Rift!

Learn how to use 3D printing technology to design your own ring!

Take virtual reality to the next step and immerse yourself in an entirely new dimension with our brand new Oculus Rift, a head-mounted virtual reality display.

Wednesday 12 September Wednesday 10 October Wednesday 31 October Wednesday 7 November 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/400041

Minecraft Club Create a unique world in each session with five other players in MineCraft. Build, destroy and survive!

Thursday 6 September Thursday 20 September Thursday 18 October 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 8–14 years FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/299339

Wednesday 21 November Every half hour from 12noon – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 13+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/345250

Explore Oculus Rift Explore new titles and experiences from our 2018 catalogue Thursday 4 October 2pm – 3pm Beaumaris Library Ages 13+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/400055

Robotic Event Learn even more about robotics using our Edison Robots and BinaryBots.

Wednesday 26 September 2pm – 3pm Beaumaris Library Ages 8 – 14 years FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/400048

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

Classes are held in the Brighton Library Training Room. Most classes have maximum of eight participants. Our classes are conducted by experienced trainers, and a set of notes for you to take home is provided for all classes.

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 (using Visa or Mastercard) by visiting bayside.spydus.com/training.html, or by using the trybooking code for a class as detailed on the following pages.

For any enquiries please contact Sue Doherty, Bayside Library Service on 9261 7851.

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The Library also offers Device Advice sessions - a free program run by volunteers at our Brighton and Sandringham branches and staff at Beaumaris Library for those of you who have a general issue with your iPad, Android (eg. Samsung) tablet or Windows computer.

If the training classes we offer don't meet your needs, community organisations that may be able to assist you include: Sandybeach Centre 2 Sims Street, Sandringham Tel: 9598 2155 Hampton Community Centre 14 Willis Street, Hampton Tel: 9598 2977 Bayside U3A 84 Reserve Road, Beaumaris Tel: 9589 3798 

New! iPhones – Settings, Calls, Texts & Photos Prerequisites: Please make sure your iPhone (Model 5 or later) is using the latest iOS and is fully charged.

Do you know how to use your iPhone (model 5 or later) to make/answer a call, send/read a text, take a photo with the camera and view it, but not much else about these basic skills? This 2.5 hour class could be just what you need. You will learn how to organise your home screen, delete apps, change your phone’s more important settings, add frequently called phone numbers to Favourites, fix typing mistakes, what those abbreviations mean (lol) use Siri to make calls and send texts, some new ways to use the camera, share a photo with friends and more.

Brighton Library Thursday 20 September 10am – 12.30pm Tuesday 23 October, 10am – 12.30pm Thursday 8 November, 10am – 12.30pm Monday 12 November, 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15 www.trybooking.com/374360

iPads - Getting Started Prerequisites: None. Please make sure your device is using the latest iOS and is fully charged.

Are you new to iPads? This 2 hour class will teach you the “basics” - buttons on your iPad, icons on the home screens and tapping/swiping/zooming/touch-hold techniques. You will also explore some of the pre-installed apps such as Notes, discover how to use the Camera and view your Photos, and learn how to connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network.

Brighton Library Wednesday 5 September, 10am – 12noon Thursday 15 November, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/234458 Sandringham Library Thursday 13 September, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/243298

iPads & iPhones – App Store, Safari (Internet), Mail (email) & Contacts Prerequisites: A basic understanding of how to use your iPad/iPhone. Please make sure your device is using the latest iOS and is fully charged. You will also need to know your Apple ID password and have an email account already set up on your iPad/iPhone before attending this class.

This 3 hour class will show you how to install some useful, and some fun, free apps from the Apps Store and how to uninstall an app that you no longer use. You will also learn 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. Finally, you will learn how to write and send Mail messages, reply to messages, delete messages, save photos attached to a message and add friends' email addresses to your Contacts.

Brighton Library Wednesday 12 September, 10am – 1pm Thursday 22 November, 10am – 1pm Cost $18 www.trybooking.com/273418 Sandringham Library Thursday 27 September, 10am – 1pm Cost $18 www.trybooking.com/374453

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eLearning and Technology

iPads, iPhones & iCloud Prerequisites At least 3 months experience using your iPad on a regular basis. Please make sure your iPad is using the most recent iOS and is fully charged.

If you also own an iPhone, you may like to bring it to this class. You will also need to know your Apple ID password.

Are you still up in the air when it comes to what iCloud is and whether you should use it? Come along to this 1 hour class! We will start off by discussing, in very simple terms, the difference between the iCloud Drive, iCloud Photo Library, iCloud Backup and other cloud storage options such as Dropbox. You will then learn which iCloud settings work best for you, which can be safely turned off, and more.

Brighton Library Monday 3 September, 10am – 11am Monday 17 September 10am – 11am Thursday 25 October, 10am – 11am Tuesday 30 October, 10am – 11am Cost $6. Maximum of 6 per class www.trybooking.com/243801

New! iPads - Tips & Tricks (iOS 11) Prerequisites Your iPad must have iOS 11 (or better) installed.

This class is aimed at those who are new to iOS 11, but not new to using an iPad ... you need to have at least six months experience using your iPad on a regular basis to (eg.) organise your Home screen, type in Mail &/ or Notes, navigate your iPad Settings, use Safari to search for information, take a video using the Camera.

Are you confused by the new look keyboard, dock and Control Centre in iOS 11? Come along to this 2 hour class to explore these new features! You will also

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learn a variety of useful tips for editing text in Mail and Notes, navigating Safari, using AirDrop to share photos and lots more.

There should be time at the end of the class for individual questions.

Brighton Library Thursday 11 October, 10am – 12noon www.trybooking.com/327617 Cost $12

New! iPads, iPhones & Photos (iOS 10 or better) Prerequisites At least 3 months experience using your iPad/iPhone on a regular basis. Please make sure your device is fully charged.

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 2 hour class could be just what you need. You will discover some new ways to use your device's camera , how to sync photos between your iPhone & iPad (if you own both devices), how to edit your photos and create albums of important events, different ways to share your favourite photos & albums, and more....

Brighton Library Thursday 13 September, 10am – 12noon Tuesday 9 October, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/374465

iPads & Facebook Prerequisites: At least 3 months experience using your iPad on a regular basis. Please make sure your device is fully charged.

You will need to have already signed up for a Facebook account, and have the latest version of the Facebook app installed on your device.

eLearning and Technology

Has your Facebook account been sitting idle because you lack both the confidence and skills to get the most out of it? Come along to this 2 hour class! You will learn how to tighten your privacy and security settings, change your Facebook cover and profile photos, interact with posts found on your News Feed by commenting and sharing, save photos that your friends post, update your own Facebook status with photos or web and YouTube links, and more.

Ancestry - Library Edition

Brighton Library Tuesday 16 October, 10am – 12noon FREE as part of Seniors Week Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/374476

Brighton Library Wednesday 24 October, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/327629

Introduction to Windows 10 (on a computer) Prerequisites At least 3 months experience using a Windows computer (any version) on a regular basis.

This 2 hour class will provide an overview of the Windows 10 operating system using the new Windows laptops in our training room. We will start by briefly discussing the most important changes to its appearance and features compared to previous versions such as Windows 7. You will learn about Live Tiles, how to use the Start menu to locate installed Apps such as OneNote, the various tray icons including Microsoft Edge (Internet Explorer), File Explorer and the Store, managing the Notification/Action Centre, the benefits of creating a free Microsoft account (which includes 5Gb of free cloud storage) and use of OneDrive, and more. Finally you will discover some valuable keyboard shortcuts and mouse skills to help you use Windows 10 more efficiently.

Brighton Library Thursday 6 September, 10am – 12noon Wednesday 7 November, 10am – 12noon Wednesday 28 November, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/243943

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

This 2 hour class provides an opportunity to learn how to use this Library database which provides a collection of genealogical information including births, deaths, marriages, census and immigration records in Australia and overseas.

FindMyPast - Library Edition Prerequisites At least 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.

Brighton Library Wednesday 31 October, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/327637

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eLearning and Technology

Family History Online – Seniors Week

Trove - National Library of Australia

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

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

This 2 hour class will demonstrate how to search for your ancestors in Australia and around the world using a wide range of free online resources.

This 2 hour class will help you to explore 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 10 October, 10am – 12noon Wednesday 17 October, 10am – 12noon FREE as part of Seniors Week Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/374510

Brighton Library Wednesday 14 November, 10am – 12noon Cost $12 www.trybooking.com/327657

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Technology Support 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 5 September Wednesday 7 November 2pm – 4pm FREE Just turn up Brighton Library Thursday 13 September Thursday 11 October Thursday 29 November 4.30pm – 5.30pm FREE Just turn up

Beaumaris Library Mondays 3pm – 3.30pm www.trybooking.com/246466 Brighton Library Fridays 4pm – 4.30pm www.trybooking.com/246478 Sandringham Library Fridays 3.30pm – 4pm www.trybooking.com/246491

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Other programs and services Book Chats

Foodie chat

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.

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.

Beaumaris Library Every second Wednesday of the month 2pm – 3pm 12 September 10 October 14 November Brighton Library Every third Monday of the month 2.30pm – 3.30pm 17 September 15 October 19 November Hampton Library Every fourth Friday of the month 11am – 12noon 28 September 26 October 23 November Sandringham Library Every second Thursday of the month 10am – 11am 13 September 11 October 8 November

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Sandringham Library Pies Tarts and all things Pastry Wed 19 September, 2pm – 3pm FREE Just turn up Vegan/Vegetarian Wed 17 October, 2pm – 3pm FREE Just turn up International Foods Wed 21 November, 2pm – 3pm 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 Weekly – Wednesday, 10am – 12noon Brighton Fortnightly – Saturday, 10am – 11 pm Sandringham Weekly – Monday, 12noon – 1pm

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 October www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au Tel 9261 7851

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We can’t wait to see you at the library during Seniors Month!

Join us for free events throughout Seniors Month including researching family history, avoiding scams and making the most of Facebook on your iPad. Find out more at www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library or call 9261 7851 1195