Kingston Libraries - What's On January - March 2024

WELCOME

Photographer Fiona Basile says her heart is joyful when she’s exploring and meeting people. She sounds like my kind of person! And she’s coming to Chelsea Library to share her love of nature in a talk about her new book Immerse

That is just one of the many educational, fun and informative goings-on at our fabulous libraries.

Explore how to turn your kitchen scraps into compost at Dingley Village Library’s waste workshop.

And speaking of gardens, events at Cheltenham Library and Patterson Lakes Community Centre will help you make yours wildlife-friendly and Westall Library is offering a great session on installing a habitat box.

We have plenty of pop-up information sessions for all you pet lovers, basic budgeting and introduction to superannuation talks, tech help sessions and Highett Library even has a Collage, Crossword and Coffee morning if you’d like a more relaxed social gathering.

If you’re a slightly younger Kingstonite, come and chat with other young adults at YA Chat in Parkdale Library.

And the ever-popular, always-exciting King Con! is at Cheltenham Library on Saturday 25 May – games, food, fun and, of course, dress up!

I could go on, but I’ll leave you to read the booklet and find something that lights your fire.

All our library events are FREE, so get out there and enjoy!

Cr Jenna Davey-Burns Mayor, City of Kingston

The City of Kingston proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respect to their Elders, past and present and emerging.

REGISTER FOR AN EVENT

For more information and to book: Online library.kingston. vic.gov.au/events

Phone 1300 135 668

In person at any library branch

Please note regular library programs run during school terms only.

AUTHOR TALKS

AUTHOR TALK IAN MCNIVEN AND LYNETTE RUSSELL

Cheltenham Library

Tuesday 2 April

6.30pm - 7.30pm

First Knowledges

Innovation is the first book to detail Indigenous innovations in Australia. Authors Ian J McNiven and Lynette Russell

showcase this legacy of First Nations peoples and

how they offer resourceful ways of dealing with contemporary challenges that can benefit us all.

Bookings required.

AUTHOR TALK WITH KERRYN MAYNE

Chelsea Library

Tuesday 16 April

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Meet local author, Kerryn Mayne who will discuss her new book, Joy Moody Is Out Of Time. An irresistible follow up to Kerryn’s Ned Kelly Award shortlisted novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder

On her twin daughter’s twenty first birthday, Joy Moody, proprietor of Bayside’s premier laundromat is found dead. Yet that is not the strangest thing happening behind the bright pink façade of Joyful Suds.

Bookings required.

AUTHOR TALK WITH PHOTOGRAPHER FIONA BASILE

Chelsea Library

Tuesday 21 May 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Join us for an intimate chat with Bayside photographer and writer Fiona Basile about her new book, Immerse, and her love of photography, water and community.

Full of stunning photographs, this book celebrates the beauty and joy of an open water swimming community in Seaford and invites you to dive in. Immerse yourself in the inky, deep waters and join in celebrating this special community.

Bookings required.

AUTHOR TALKS

AUTHOR TALK READERS ARE WRITERS WITH DR RACHEL MATTHEWS

Cheltenham Library

Monday 6 May

6pm - 7.30pm

We are all storytellers. But taking the first step can be overwhelming.

In this creative writing workshop, author Dr Rachel Matthews, will share tips on exploring the joy of the creative

process while discussing characters and themes from her highly acclaimed third novel, Never Look Desperate - a contemporary tragi-comedy about the challenges of relationships in later years and the lifelong need to be understood.

Bookings required.

STAR MANDALAS EXHIBITION

Parkdale Library

Thursday 16 May to

Thursday 30 May

The colourful creations of the One hundred Star Mandalas project will be on display at Parkdale library.

Born out of passion to connect to the true essence of life and a deep desire to share the uniting energy of love, creators of these mandalas came together to learn a new skill and work together towards a common goal.

These mandalas signify wholeness, integration, interconnectedness to nature and display a stunning array of colours and craft to uplift everyone.

No bookings required.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

GARDENS FOR WILDLIFE

Attract, support wildlife, and increase biodiversity in your garden in these information sessions.

Presented by Living with Wildlife.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Wildlife Friendly Gardening

Cheltenham Library

Saturday 20 April

10.30am - 12pm

Patterson Lakes Community Centre

Thursday 23 May 10am-11.30am

Cheltenham Library

Tuesday 25 June 6pm - 7.30pm

Know how to plan your wildlife garden with plant selection and tips, for any garden size and budget.

Habitat Boxes for Suburban Wildlife

Westall Library

Thursday 2 May 1.30pm - 3pm

Learn how to install a habitat box, its best location and box type to attract the right species and tips about avoiding feral species.

Build a Possum Drey

Chelsea Library

Monday 24 June

6pm - 7.30pm

Create a home for a possum in your garden. Using natural plant materials weave, create and finish the session with a unique possum home to put up in your garden.

All materials supplied.

WASTE WORKSHOPS

Composting

Dingley Village Library

Tuesday 7 May

4pm - 5pm

Explore how to turn kitchen scraps into a valuable resource for your garden and discover the basic principles of composting, worm farming, and handy tips and tricks to combat common problems.

Bookings required.

Recycling in Kingston

Chelsea Library

Thursday 27 June

2pm - 3pm

Sustainability and Wildlife

Chelsea Library

Tuesday 18 June 6pm - 7.30pm

Cheltenham Library

Thursday 30 May 10.30am - 12pm

Discover sustainable ideas and actions to support local wildlife. Learn how to create ‘green walls’ and microclimates for people, plants and wildlife, including the best Indigenous and ‘bush tucker’ plants available.

Discover what happens when bins are put out for collection, what items belong in each bin and what waste disposal opportunities are available in City of Kingston.

Bookings required.

INTRODUCTION TO MAHJONG

Westall Library

Wednesday 12 June

1.30pm-2.30pm

Bookings required.

Step into the captivating world of Mahjong and discover the joy and strategy of this ancient Chinese pastime.

Learn from seasoned players, as they guide you through the basics, to master the art of the draw and the mysteries of the tiles.

Suitable for all ages, from the curious beginner to those who want to sharpen their game.

for each session.

from your super fund

% Age pension assessment

Presented by Services Australia.

Bookings required.

COMICS, GAMES & POP CULTURE

CHELTENHAM LIBRARY

Saturday 25 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.

Special guests include author Jack Henseleit, YA author Lili Wilkinson, and comic book artist Dean Rankine. We’ll also have Mario Kart, Minecraft and VR session, 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

READING AND BOOK CHATS

YA CHAT

KEEN TO HANG OUT WITH LIKE MINDED YOUNG ADULTS?

Come and chat about pop culture, music, TV, books…anything really!

Parkdale Library

4:30-5:30pm

Fortnightly on Tuesdays (During school terms)

Snacks provided. Supported by Kingston Youth Services. No bookings required.

TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL LITERACY

Tech, Craft & Tea

Westall Library

Weekly on Mondays 10.30am - 11.30am

Meet new people and explore the digital world, craft and puzzles in a comfortable and safe environment.

No bookings required.

IPAD BASICS

Chelsea Library

Mondays 8, 15, 22, 29 April 2pm - 4pm

A series of 4 face to face workshops for those with little or no experience on iPads.

Learn how to navigate an iPad, use apps and the internet, learn about online safety, use email, how to keep in touch with others, send photos and more.

Apple iPads will be supplied to use and borrow.

Bookings required.

Tech

Clarinda Library

First Tuesday of the month 11am - 12pm

Westall Library

First Friday of the month 11am - 12pm

Help

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

Then drop in for some friendly oneon-one assistance from library staff.

No bookings required.

FUN SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Collage, Crosswords & Coffee

Highett Library

Weekly on Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30am

Come and puzzle or craft with us each week! A relaxed social environment where you can bring your own projects or just join us in doing some collage or crosswords.

No bookings required.

Dingley Village

Library Mondays

11am - 12pm

Chelsea Library

Wednesdays

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Cheltenham Library

Mondays

2pm - 3pm

Give your brain a workout with activities to stimulate the brain matter. Enjoy a selection of quizzes, memory puzzles and word searches.

No bookings required.

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