Kingston Libraries - What's On April - June 2023

April - June 2023

There is something on for all age groups in our libraries.

Dress up for the inaugural King Con – our exploration of all-things comics and pop culture. It has a great line-up of special guests and a Cosplay Parade where you can show off that killer costume.

If comics aren’t your bag, uncover your inner author with memoir writer Michele Gierck, or join author Dr Sian Prior for a two-hour workshop on writing for wellbeing.

These sessions are suitable for adults and teens.

Stimulate your brain in a more fun way at Chelsea Library’s family-friendly trivia night or boost your gardening know-how by learning how to grow your own food.

We have signed up for the National Simultaneous Storytime in May, with The Speedy Sloth this year’s chosen book. And did you know Westall Library has a professional recording studio? Recording artists,

filmmakers, podcast creators and online content creators can book for free.

The much-loved library regulars are also ready for you – from storytimes to tech classes; boardgame nights to book groups and much more.

Whatever way you choose to use our libraries this winter, we’re sure you’ll enjoy.

Cr Hadi Saab Mayor, City of Kingston

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COMICS, GAMES & POP CULTURE

CHELTENHAM

LIBRARY Saturday 27 May 10am to 4pm

Enjoy a day of special guests, games, food and fun to explore the world of comics and pop culture. Dress up as your favourite character and join the fun! All ages welcome.

Specials guests include

Real Pigeons creators Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, and comic artist Dean Rankine. We’ll also have Mario Kart, Minecraft and VR sessions, plus Storytime and LEGO ® challenges.

Dress up and take part in the Cosplay Parade for your chance to win a prize and be sure to enjoy some tasty food from local vendors while you visit.

Full program will be released in May.

More information: library.kingston.vic.gov.au/kingcon

WHAT’S ON FOR YOU

10,000 Kazoos Composition Workshop

Cheltenham Library

Saturday 15 April 11am-12pm

Join in on an all-ages workshop, celebrating the joys of kazooing and help compose 10,000 Kazoos – a mass participation event happening for RISING festival in June. We’ll provide the kazoos. We just need the you-s.

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/kazoos

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

Memoir Writing with Michele Gierck

Patterson Lakes Community Centre

Saturday 29 April 11am-12pm

Meet Michele Gierck, specialist memoir writer and biographer, and hear how to approach writing your own or other’s stories in a fresh and interesting way.

Author of two of her own memoirs and numerous other narratives, Michele is very experienced in the art of listening and bringing personal, family, business and community stories to life. Suitable for adults and teens.

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/memoir-writing

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

Challenging Times and Getting Support

with Joe Bakhmoutski

Cheltenham Library

Tuesday 9 May 6.30-7.30pm

If you are going through a challenging time in your life, it can be difficult to find the right time, or the right words, to talk about it. After his own struggles with cancer and mental health, this is a challenge that life coach and author Joe Bakhmoutski knows only too well.

In this insightful talk, Joe will share how anyone struggling with difficult times can get the support that they want on their terms.

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic.

gov.au/challenging-times

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES

Parkdale Library

Monday 5 June 10.30am-12pm

Whether you have a balcony, patio, or courtyard, this presentation will cover how to make the most out of your small space through design principles, feature plants, colour combinations, micro-climates, vertical arrangements and much more.

Suitable for all ages. Bookings required.

Kaye Roberts-Palmer is Director of Blue Bee Garden Design and comes from a long family tradition of gardening enthusiasts. She has presented over 100 gardening presentations and workshops across Melbourne and is passionate about all aspects of backyard gardening.

Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/gardening-smallspaces

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

Writing for Wellbeing with Dr Sian Prior

Cheltenham Library

Wednesday 21 June 5.30-7.30pm

Join author Sian Prior (Shy : a memoir and Childless: a story of freedom and longing) for a two-hour workshop on writing for wellbeing. Learn how regular life-writing practices can help you cope with emotional and physical challenges in your life. Gain insights into the patterns in your life. Discover the benefits of playful expressive writing. No previous writing experience necessary. All welcome. Suitable for adults (ages 13+ welcome).

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston. vic.gov.au/writing-forwellbeing

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

CHELSEA TUESDAYS

FOR THE FULL CHELSEA TUESDAYS PROGRAM SEE PAGE 11.

AUTHOR TALK VICTORIA PURMAN

Australian top ten and USA Today bestselling fiction author, Victoria Purman brings 1956 Australia to life in her new book, A Woman’s Work. A story of two women vying for the richly prized Australian Women’s Weekly cookery competition, which gives them the confidence to make their own life decisions and ultimately changes themselves and their futures.

for adults and teens.

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH MARTY’S STAR TRIVIA

Chelsea Library

Tuesday 16 May

6-7.45pm

Bring a friend or come on your own. For all ages. BYO nibbles and drinks (no alcohol).

Trivia Night is back at Chelsea! Marty of Star Trivia is returning with new curly questions including Melburnian icons, popular literature and random music moments.

Chelsea Library

Tuesday 18 April

6.30-7.30pm

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/victoria-purman

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/star-trivia

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD

Chelsea Library

Tuesday 20 June

6.30-7.30pm

For all ages

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/growing-own-food

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

Want to grow your own food and not sure where to start? Tina is an avid local gardener who regularly holds open gardens and produce swaps. Learn about space selection and preparation, organic plant care, and how to get from seed to a bountiful crop in time for spring planting.

Suitable

Photo credit: Cath Leo

Chelsea Library | 6.30-7.30pm

Wednesday 5 April | Wednesday 3 May | Wednesday 7 June

Ever wondered how 3D printing works? This introductory class will show you the basics of 3D printing, with everything you need to know to get started. All class participants will receive a booking for 3 free hours of printing on the library 3D printer.

Suitable for all ages. No bookings required.

More information:

Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/3D-printing

Phone 1300 135 668

Introduction to INTRODUCTION TO THE

PRINTING DIGITISATION STATION

In person at any library branch

Wanting to preserve your analogue records and memories?

Cheltenham Library’s self-serve digitisation station allows you to convert photos, slides, cassettes, VHS tapes and vinyl records to digital files. Join us for an overview of our equipment, what to expect, and how to get started.

Cheltenham Library | 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 2 May | Tuesday 16 May | Tuesday 6 June

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/class-digi-station

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

WEDNESDAY 24 MAY AT 11.00AM.

Superhero Storytimes and Drop-In Crafts

In anticipation of King Con!, our regular storytimes and drop-in crafts will be superhero themed from Monday 15 May – Saturday 27 May at all branches.

Now in its 23rd year!

The chosen book is The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young and illustrated by Heath McKenzie.

Join ALIA and Kingston Libraries – along with libraries, schools, preschools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country – for a simultaneous reading of this inspirational book about a sloth who did something they said couldn’t be done.

Dingley Village Library and Aspendale Gardens Community Service will play host to this wonderful annual event.

Bookings not required. A craft activity will follow Storytime.

More information: library.kingston.vic.gov.au

Reconciliation Week

Regular Storytimes will include First Nations authors and illustrated picture stories as well as Indigenous drop in crafts from Monday 29 May –Sunday 4 June.

Join Bunji, the Platypus, on a Fun Literacy

Learning Journey

Era Books Online has over 1,400 educational books, exercises and learning guides, created by trusted educators and supported by childhood literacy research to improve reading, writing and comprehension skills for children.

For more information and to access: library.kingston.vic.gov.au/digital-library

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

From Tuesday 11 April to Friday 21 April, Kingston Libraries will be running holiday activities at a variety of branches, including puppet making in collaboration with Kingston Arts and Bunk Puppets; nature craft to celebrate Nature Play Week; robotics, storytimes, movies, Minecraft 3D printing and craft activities. Collect a school holiday program from a library branch or check our website for more details: library.kingston.vic.gov.au.

Bookmark Design Competition

Kingston Libraries’ popular bookmark design competition returns from Saturday 1 April – Saturday 6 May.

Help us create a new range of bookmarks for Kingston Libraries. Get creative using pencils, collage, paint or even draw a comic strip. Your imagination is the limit. Winners announced on 31 May.

More information: library.kingston.vic.gov.au.

Do you like programming?

If so you may like to check out the content on Kanopy, our free video streaming service. You’ll find a range of old favourites like Last of the Summer Wine and Dalziel & Pascoe together with newer programs such as Upstart Crow and Hold the Sunset. Just download the app to your smart tv or device and sign up with your library barcode number and email address.

Kanopy offers more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including awardwinning documentaries, rare and hard-tofind titles, film festival favourites, indie, world and classic films.

Check out the Criterion Collection or The Great Courses or try a fabulous Australian movie such as The Dressmaker or Lion.

To get started, visit library.kingston.vic. gov.au/kanopy

Clarinda Library/ Community Centre has a Green Wall!

This green façade enhancing the front of Clarinda Library was created as part of Kingston Council’s urban cooling/greening strategy.

To read more about the strategy go to: kingston. vic.gov.au/urban-coolingstrategy

For resources on sustainability go to library.kingston.vic.gov.au/ sustainability

RECORDING STUDIO @

Make a free booking today!

Westall Library

Come and use our state-of-the-art professional recording studio. Suitable for recording artists, singer/songwriters, filmmakers, podcast creators and online content creators.

To book, visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au/recording-studio

Tech Help Tea &Tech

Westall Library

Weekly on Mondays

10.30-11.30am

Come for a cuppa and a chat. Meet new people and explore the digital world in a comfortable and safe environment. Gain new skills and confidence in using your own device, and explore different types of technologies like Virtual Reality, mBots and more. Tea and coffee provided. No bookings required.

Dingley Library

Weekly on Mondays

10.30-11.30am

Chelsea Library

Weekly on Wednesdays

1-2pm

Cheltenham Library

Weekly on Mondays

2-3pm

Come along and give your brain a workout with activities such as quizzes, memory puzzles and word searches.

No bookings required.

Chelsea Library

Weekly on Fridays

2-3pm

Need help using your phone, tablet or laptop, or accessing a government service such as MyGov?

Drop in for some free, friendly assistance from Library staff.

Chelsea Library – Weekly on Tuesdays – 6.30-8pm

Week 1: Movie Night

Week 2: Games Night – Old & New

Week 3: Special Events (see p.6 for details)

Week 4: Book Chatters

Week 5: Board Games

Bookings only required for special events

Online library.kingston.vic.

gov.au/chelsea-tuesdays

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS

FAMILY GROUP HISTORY

Parkdale Library

3rd Tuesday of the month

2-3pm

18 April

16 May

20 June

Unlock your family history. Bring your questions and discoveries to share and learn from one another. Staff will share latest news and how-to hints.

Bring your own device, phone, tablet or laptop.

Bookings required.

Online library.kingston. vic.gov.au/family-historygroup

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any branch

Novelty Writers Group

DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES

A set of 4 workshops for people aged 55+ with little experience with devices.

An Apple iPad will be loaned. Content includes using apps, online safety, and important websites.

Classes are scheduled periodically throughout the year. To express your interest in joining a class please contact the library via:

Phone 1300 135 668

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/digital-literacy

In person at any library branch

Cheltenham

4th Wednesday of the month

6.30-7.30pm

26 April 24 May

28 June

Parkdale

1st Friday of the month

10.30-11.30am

5 May 2 June

Chelsea

4th Tuesday of the month

6.30-7.30pm

23 May

27 June

Drop into our book chatters group to share a cuppa with fellow book lovers.

We run a writing group bi-monthly at Chelsea Library on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 10.30-11.30am.

To check group availability and for more information:

Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/novelty-writers

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any branch

No bookings required. More information:

Online library.kingston.vic.gov.

au/book-chatters

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

YA CHAT YOUNG WRITERS GROUP BOOK GROUPS

Parkdale Library

1st Tuesday of the month

4.30-5.30pm

4 April

2 May

6 June

Are you keen to hang out with like-minded young adults? Come and chat about pop culture, music, TV, books…anything really!

Snacks provided. No bookings required. Program runs during school terms only.

Supported by Kingston Youth Services.

Kingston City Council acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

More information:

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/ya-chat

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any branch

Cheltenham Library

Fortnightly on Wednesdays

5-6pm

26 April

10 May

24 May

7 June

21 June

A fortnightly activity for teens aged 13 to 17 years old, interested in developing their creative writing. Develop your writing skills, share your work, and meet with other young writers. Program runs during school terms only.

More information: Online library.kingston. vic.gov.au/young-writersgroup

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any branch

We run book groups across various branches. Book sets are supplied by the library. Contact us to check group availability and to join.

More information:

Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/book-groups

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any branch

EXTERNAL BOOK CLUB SETS

We have book sets of 10 per title available to loan to external book clubs. See a list of available titles on our website.

More information:

Online library.kingston. vic.gov.au/independentbook-groups

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any branch

DON’T FORGET OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY

Access a world of information and free resources.

NoveList PLUS

Recommendations crafted by experts for discovering your next great read.

LinkedIn Learning

Access lessons in business, software, technology and creative skills.

Movie Streaming

Kanopy provides a selection of over 30,000 local, world and awardwinning movies, documentaries and informational videos.

eBooks & eAudiobooks

BorrowBox has hundreds of adult, young adult and junior books to borrow.

Digital newspapers & magazines

Libby offers over 1000 popular titles in English, Italian, Chinese and other languages.

Flipster for Choice Magazine

Instant access to Choice magazine in an easy-to-read digital format.

Family history databases available for use in the Library library.kingston.vic.gov.au/family-history

Ancestry Library Edition provides international coverage for England, Scotland, Wales, US and Canada. FindMyPast has an extensive records collection for Australasia, UK, Ireland and US.

View the Digital Library webpage: library.kingston.vic.gov.au/digital-library or scan the QR.

Have your library card and PIN handy to be able to connect. For children’s Digital Library resources click on the Kids tab.

AUTUMN & WINTER READS

Does the length of your reads increase in direct proportion to the decrease of daylight hours? Here’s some great new reads to see you through autumn and into winter.

For further recommendations, visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au

TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT CONSIDER GETTING TO OUR EVENTS BY USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT IF AVAILABLE, CAR SHARING, OR WALKING OR CYCLING INSTEAD OF DRIVING.

FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH

Chelsea: 1 Chelsea Rd

Cheltenham: 12 Stanley Ave

Clarinda: 58A Viney St

Dingley Village: 31C Marcus Rd

Highett: 310 Highett Rd

Parkdale: 96 Parkers Rd

Patterson Lakes: 54 Thompson Rd

Westall: 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South

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Programs listed in this edition are correct at time of printing. Changes may be made as required. For further information visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au or ph 1300 135 668. Popular events may offer a waiting list. Speak to your friendly library staff for assistance.

The Last HoursChain of Thorns Cassandra Clare

The Death of John Lacey Ben Hobson

8 Rules of Love Jay Shetty

Shelter from the Storm Penelope Janu

Victory City Salman Rushdie

I Will Find You Harlan Coben