July - September 2024
FREE EVENTS
If you’ve got a curious streak like me, you’ll love to get stuck into a research project, uncovering wonderful nuggets of information and, if you’re lucky, a neverbefore-revealed secret!
So, unleash your inner sleuth at one of our family history workshops and start uncovering your family’s story.
Historian Alicia Cerreto will introduce you to online resources, provide tips and tricks and reveal techniques and formats for publishing your family history.
Our library author talks are always popular and I’m certain this winter will be no different.
Among others, we have critically acclaimed Claire Coleman, writer of fiction, essays, poetry and art criticism.
We are also thrilled to welcome Michelle See-Tho, winner of the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize.
And why not use the cooler months to reinvigorate your reading habit? The Warm Winter Read 2024 will help by tracking the days you read during June, July and August.
If all that winter reading isn’t helping you drift off at night, a Sleep Workshop might help.
Dr Prerna Varma, a Research Fellow at the Turner Institute, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, will explain the science behind sleep loss and sleep disorders. You will learn every-day strategies to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep.
As always, I could keep on scribbling but over to you now. Have a look through the booklet and choose something that motivates or excites.
There is so much going on in our libraries –and all events are FREE. Happy winter!
Cr Jenna Davey-Burns Mayor, City of Kingston
The City of Kingston acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and pay respects to their Elders past and present.
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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 some regular library programs run during school terms only.
AUTHOR TALKS
Cheltenham Library
Wednesday 7 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Winner of the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize.
AUTHOR TALK WITH MICHELLE SEE-THO
Jade and Emerald is a fierce and deeply felt novel about the joys and pains of growing up, of accepting who you are and where you come from.
Parkdale Library
Wednesday 14 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Michelle See-Tho is a freelance writer and copywriter. She has had articles and stories published in Kill Your Darlings, Meanjin, Overland, Time Out and The Big Issue. Bookings required.
AUTHOR TALK WITH LISA IRELAND
Meet local author, Lisa Ireland, who will discuss her eighth new novel, The Studio Girls.
The Studio Girls is a sumptuous, nostalgic journey back to the glamorous Golden Age of cinema and the intoxicating world of Tinseltown, where nothing is quite what it seems.
Bookings required.
Cheltenham Library
Tuesday 20 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm
AUTHOR TALK WITH AMANDA WILLIMOTT
of power, the redeeming power of friendship, and finding your true home.
Set in a time when women’s lives were not their own, and to be different was to be suspect, Winter of the Wolf is a sweeping tale of family secrets, betrayal and the abuse
Chelsea Library
Amanda Willimott has always been captivated by history, mythology and folklore, which led to her pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and Anthropology with Honours in Anthropology, where she wrote her thesis on witchcraft and paganism.
Bookings required.
AUTHOR TALK WITH ANNA JOHNSTON
Wednesday 28 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is a warm, life-affirming debut novel about a bizarre case of mistaken identity that allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family.
Local author Anna Johnston is a former baby, aspiring octogenarian and emerging Australian author with a love for the heartfelt and hilarious.
Bookings required.
AUTHOR TALKS
Parkdale Library
Wednesday 18 September 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Drawing inspiration from a range of fictional detectives, Anne M. Carson will discuss her latest book The Detective’s Chair: Prose, Poems about Fictional Detectives, a whimsical, illustrated collection of 32 vignettes of fictional detectives.
AUTHOR TALK WITH ANNE CARSON
Anne M. Carson is an Australian poet, and essayist, whose poetry has received numerous awards including longlisting for Fish International Poetry Prize (2023).
Her fourth poetry book The Detective’s Chair: Prose, Poems about Fictional Detectives was published in 2023.
Bookings required.
Cheltenham Library
Wednesday 24 July 6.30pm - 7.30pm
From the critically acclaimed author of ‘Terra Nullius’ comes a novel in the tradition of Margaret Atwood and Naomi Alderman.
‘Enclave’ explores a future of surveillance, disruption and segregation that echoes the horrors of a colonial past.
AUTHOR TALK WITH CLAIRE COLEMAN
Meet Claire G. Coleman, Noongar woman, whose family belongs to the south coast of Western Australia. She writes fiction, essays, poetry and art criticism while either living in Naarm (Melbourne) or on the road. Bookings required.
INFORMATION AND LEARNING
10 WAYS TO STUDY FOR TESTS & EXAMS
Parkdale Library
Tuesday 13 August 5pm - 6pm
In this session the study coach will share 10 different test study strategies. The techniques involve memory, understanding and application techniques to help you feel more prepared and less stressed for your upcoming tests and exams.
Bookings required.
MANAGING TIME & STRESS DURING EXAMS
Parkdale Library Sunday 8 September 2.30pm - 3.30pm
The exam period can be stressful! What should I do the night before an exam? What should I do on the morning of an exam? How can I keep calm during an exam? What should I do after an exam is finished? This workshop aims to answer these questions and take the guesswork out of the exam period with clear strategies for before, during and after each exam.
Bookings required.
and over 17,000 expert video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning.
Bookings required.
LEARN HOW TO ACCESS OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Chelsea Library Tuesday 30 July 2pm – 3pm
Cheltenham Library Tuesday 30 July 2pm - 3pm
Always wanted to try eBooks or eAudiobooks, but not sure where to start? Learn how to read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks on BorrowBox.
Bookings required.
BYO device, and we'll make sure you're set up and ready to go!
ACCESSCARE WORKSHOP
IN HOME CARE
Westall Library
Thursday 15 August 4pm - 5pm
Bookings required.
Meet City of Kingston's AccessCare team and learn what support services are available and how to register for services through My Aged Care.
INFORMATION
FAMILY HISTORY MONTH AND LEARNING
BYO device or notebook.
Bookings required.
formats best suit your research.
BYO device or notebook. Bookings required.
LIBRARY OF THINGS
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PORTABLE COMPUTER RASPBERRY PI 400
Raspberry Pi is a low-cost portable personal computer. Ideal for home study and for learning computing concepts like programming, physical computing, and networking. Catalogue search “Raspberry Pi 400”.
MAKEY MAKEY KITS
For children aged 8 to infinity to enhance their STEAM skills. Create game controllers, invent musical instruments, and more. Catalogue search “Makey Makey”.
SMARTPHONE STABILIZER GIMBAL DJI OM4 SE
Attach your smart phone to this hand-held stabiliser to record smooth video.
Catalogue search “smartphone stabilizer”.
KODAK MOBILE FILM SCANNER
This is a portable device designed to use with your smartphone that allows you to scan your film and slides into digital files.
Catalogue search “mobile film scanner”.
THERMAL CAMERAS FLIR TG 165-X MSX
Use these cameras to locate cool and hot spots and identify draughts so you can better seal your home and insulate to maintain a comfortable temperature. Catalogue search “thermal camera”.
DIGITAL FILM AND PHOTO SCANNER QPIX
Use this 4 in 1 scanner to digitise photos, slides, negatives and name cards.
Catalogue search “photo scanner”.
POWER-MATES
Use a Power-Mate Lite to find out which appliances in your home are high energy consumers.
Catalogue search “Powermate”.
POCKET-SIZED COMPUTER BBC MICRO:BITS
Use this pocket-sized computer to learn how to code.
Catalogue search “BBC Microbit”.
For more information, visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au/catalogue
NO DIG GARDENING
Cheltenham Library Wednesday 11 September
6pm - 7.30pm
This free face-toface info-packed presentation covers tips, tricks and methods of growing some of your own food, no matter where you live.
Includes a video demonstration of building no-dig layers in pots, a seasonal planting guide for your region, and resource lists of different seed, soil & supply providers in Victoria.
Bookings required.
HOW TO DEHYDRATE FOOD
Chelsea Library
Saturday 20 July 10.30am - 12pm
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, in this workshop presentation where you’ll learn the ins and outs of dehydrating, and have a go at making a dehydrated blend to take home.
Bookings required.
MACRA-WEAVE
WALL ART
Cheltenham Library
Tuesday 23 July 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Macra-Weave is the combination of macrame and weaving techniques to make stunning wall art.
LEARN TO KNIT
Parkdale Library
Wednesday 4 September 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit?
Join us for the fun and friendly beginner's knitting workshop.
Learn how to:
• Cast on and cast off
• Basic knit stitches
• Read beginner knitting patterns
• Choose the right yarn and needles for your projects Bookings required. BYO set of needles and yarn.
It allows you to bring different fibres into play and create more movement in your wall hangings. In this class, you will learn from scratch the basics of Macra-Weave including macrame knots
CRICUT
Parkdale Library Saturday 17 August 10.30am-12.30pm
This workshop is for the Cricut curious and absolute beginners with the opportunity to ask your questions, see the machines in action and make one of a kind crafty creation in a friendly learning environment. Bookings required.
CHELSEA TUESDAYS
Chelsea Library | Weekly on Tuesdays | 6.30pm - 8pm
FREE EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
VISIBLE MENDING
Chelsea Library
Tuesday 16 July
6.30pm - 8pm
Come along and join our mending circle to learn tips and tricks of mending your own garments.
Fiona from A Fitting Connection will prove to you it’s easy and fun!
Chelsea Library
Tuesday 20 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm
No previous sewing skills are required, just your willingness to learn.
You are welcome to drop off any unwanted textiles on the day and we will ensure it stays out of landfill.
Bookings required.
SLEEP WORKSHOP
The presentation will cover the science around sleep loss and developing sleep disorders.
Dr Prerna Varma is a Research Fellow at the Turner Institute, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University with experience in sleep research.
You will learn strategies you can use in day-to-day life to get the best quality and quantity of sleep.
Bookings required.
Week 1: MOVIE NIGHT (6.15PM START) JULY 2, AUG 6, SEP 3
Week 2: GAMES NIGHT: OLD & NEW JULY 9, AUG 13, SEP 10
Week 3: EVENT / SPEAKER ������������������������ JULY 16, AUG 20, SEP 17
Week 4: BOOK CHATTERS ��������������������������� JULY 23, AUG 27, SEP 24
Week 5: TRIVIA NIGHT (6PM-7.30PM) JULY 30
Bookings only required for some special events.
Online library.kingston.vic. gov.au/chelsea-tuesdays Phone 1300 135 668 In person at any branch
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG
TRAINING TIPS FOR DOG OWNERS
Chelsea Library
Tuesday 1 October 6.30pm – 8pm
Does your dog get overexcited when meeting people or other dogs? Lunges at them during walks? Jumps up on people?
Adriana Milne, dog trainer from Pet Pals Dog Training, will talk about common dog training tips: how to socialize your dog, understanding dog body language, recalls, preventing separation anxiety, boredom buster for when home alone and more...
Bookings required.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Chelsea Library
Tuesday 30 July 6pm - 7pm
Trivia Night is back at Chelsea. Be prepared for the curliest of questions created by the library crew, including Melbournian icons, popular books and mysterious maps.
For all ages. Bring a friend or come on your own.
Bring your own snacks and drinks (no alcohol).
Bookings required.
BE CONNECTED WEBINARS
CAN YOU SPOT A SCAM?
Cheltenham Library
Tuesday 23 July 3pm – 4pm
ONLINE SHOPPING AND BANKING
Parkdale Library
Thursday 22 August 3pm – 4pm
GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
Parkdale Library
Thursday 19 September 3pm – 4pm
Bookings required.
ONE ON ONE
Tech Help
Parkdale Library
Cheltenham Library
Chelsea Library
Clarinda Library
Westall Library
Need help using your phone, tablet or laptop, or accessing an online service?
Visit your local library for some friendly one-on-one assistance from library staff.
Bookings required.
To book please give us a call on 1300 135 668 or ask us at your local branch.
READING, BOOK CHATS AND BOOK GROUPS
JOIN OUR
Do you enjoy talking about books you’ve read?
Then come along to our monthly Book Chatters sessions. Bring a favourite book or one you have just finished to chat with fellow book lovers, share tips and gain ideas for your next read. There is no set title. No bookings required.
NEW BOOK GROUPS
Patterson Lakes Library
2nd Monday of the month
2.00pm-3.00pm
Parkdale Library 3rd Thursday of the month
2.00pm-3.00pm
Bookings required.
Looking for a good discussion to follow a good read?
Book group sessions run monthly and are facilitated by library staff or community members. Membership of each group is set at 8 people.
Chelsea Library 4th Tuesday of the month 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Cheltenham Library 4th Wednesday of the month 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Parkdale Library: 1st Friday of the month 10.30am - 11.30am
1 June - 31 August
It’s easier to find time to read than you think. Listen to an audiobook on your commute, or while completing chores; or swap scrolling for reading.
More information: library.kingston.vic.gov.au/ warm-winter-read
FUN SOCIAL PROGRAMS
sharpen their game.
Tea & Craft
Westall Library
Weekly on Mondays 10.30am–11.30am (During school terms)
Meet new people and explore the digital world, craft and puzzles in a comfortable and safe environment.
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.
DON’T FORGET OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Access a world of information and free resources.
ACCESS AUSTRALIA
Explore credible, vetted news sources from across Australia to stay informed on events, people and issues. Features a variety of local, regional, and national news including The Australian, The Age, Herald Sun and Australian Financial Review.
NOVELIST PLUS
Recommendations crafted by experts for discovering your next great read.
LINKEDIN LEARNING
Access lessons in business, software, technology and creative skills
EBOOKS AND EAUDIOBOOKS, EMAGAZINES & ENEWSPAPERS
BorrowBox has hundreds of adult, young adult and junior books to borrow.
FLIPSTER FOR CHOICE MAGAZINE
Instant access to Choice magazine in an easy-to-read digital format.
DIGITAL MAGAZINES
Libby offers over 1000 popular titles in English, Italian, Chinese and other languages.
COMICSPLUS
Enjoy unlimited simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga—24 hours a day, 7 days a week - on your computer, tablet, or phone. There are no holds, no wait lists, and no limits.
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�
LIBRARY OPENING HOURS
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Chelsea Library 1 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea
10am-8pm 10am-8pm 1pm-8pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm 2pm-5pm
Cheltenham Library 12 Stanley Ave, Cheltenham
10am-8pm 10am-8pm 1pm-8pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm 2pm-5pm
Clarinda Library 58A Viney St, Clarinda
10am-8pm 10am-8pm 1pm-8pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm 2pm-5pm
Dingley Village Library 31C Marcus Rd, Dingley Village
10am-2pm 2pm-6pm Closed 10am-2pm 2pm-6pm 10am-2pm Closed
Highett Library 310 Highett Rd, Highett
10am-6pm 10am-6pm Closed 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm Closed
Parkdale Library 96 Parkers Rd, Parkdale 10am-8pm 10am-8pm 1pm-8pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm 2pm-5pm
Patterson Lakes Library 54 Thompson Rd, Patterson Lakes
2pm-6pm 10am-2pm Closed 2pm-6pm 10am-2pm 10am-2pm Closed
Westall Library 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South
10am-6pm 10am-6pm 1pm-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Closed 2pm-5pm
REGISTER FOR AN EVENT
Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/events
Phone 1300 135 668
In person at any library branch
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
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