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All What’s On events are free. TO BOOK EVENTS: Online: library.kingston.vic.gov.au/events Call: 1300 135 668 In person at any library branch. WELCOME
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The Libraries’ contribution to the Kingston Seniors Festival covers a vast range of events including practical workshops to get tech-savvy and a gardening workshop with Jane Edmanson OAM (see page 4). Join a workshop to learn about bush tukka and it’s uses or create your own stunning flower arrangement in our Ikebana workshop (see page 5). Take a digital holiday with virtual reality technology, talk about your favourite books, or join a knitting group for some social downtime (see page 7). As it warms up, get in touch with nature by joining a backyard bird count this October (see page 8) or find out how to build a sensory garden (see page 10).
All events are free. Bookings for all events open early September. To see all Kingston Seniors Festival events, collect a Seniors Festival booklet from your local library branch or community hub, or check Council’s website, from early September. See the Library’s full program on pages 4-7. With the
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There’s so much on for the kids including storytime, library school holiday activities, and the upcoming BIG Summer Read (see page 9). Celebrate the festive season by making decorative macrame ornaments and cards, joining a drop-in kids craft session or say ‘Hi’ to Santa during a storytime session (see page 11). Don’t forget, we have our regular library programs running until the end of the year (see page 12) and our eLibrary is available 24/7 (see page 14). Find out more inside.
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tips on composting, plant choice, plant care and many more ways to ensure a thriving and beautiful garden. Bookings required.
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SOCIAL SENIORS GETTING TECH SAVVY Gain new skills and confidence using your own device in this series of three weekly, practical workshops. Learn how digital tools can help you explore and expand your world. Meet new people and explore concerns about online safety and privacy. Bookings required.
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Bookings open early September. To make a booking call 1300 135 668, visit any library branch in person or book online at library.kingston.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival
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CHELSEA LIBRARY Friday 7 October 11am-12pm Learn about bushtukka and its uses. Join Cassie Leatham of the Taungurung/Dja Dja Warrung people from the Kulin Nation. Bookings required.
IKEBANA WORKSHOP IN A TEACUP WITH EMERALD LEUNG Make your own beautiful flowerarrangement to take home. Fresh materials supplied. Emerald Leung is an ikebana practitioner, certified Sogetsu teacher and former librarian who’ll be guiding you through this hands-on workshop. Learn about the history of ikebana, and see some classic arrangements. Bookings required.
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| 7 ????????????????????? ????????????????????? ????????????????????? ????????????????????? ???? ????????????? ????????????????????? v???????????????????? ????????????????????? ????????????????????? ?????????????????????? KNIT & NATTER Meet fellow knitters! Drop in with your current project and join a friendly gathering of knitters for a natter. Crocheters and other crafters welcome too. No bookings required CHELTENHAM LIBRARY Friday 7 & 28 October 1-2pm Relax and test out virtual reality technology. Drop in, take a seat and explore amazing places around the world through the wonders of virtual reality technology. No bookings required CHELTENHAM LIBRARY Thursday 13 October 3-4pm PARKDALE LIBRARY Thursday 20 October 3-4pm TAKE VIRTUALA TRIP Do you enjoy talking about different books you’ve read? Bring along a favourite book or one you have just finished. Chat with fellow book lovers and share tips about how to find your next great read. No bookings required PARKDALE LIBRARY Friday 7 10.30-11.30amOctober CHELTENHAM LIBRARY Wednesday 19 October 6.30-7.30pm CHELSEA LIBRARY Friday 21 October 2-3pm SENIORS FESTIVAL BOOK CHAT For more information visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestiva l Bookings open early September. To make a booking call 1300 135 668, visit any library branch in person or book online at library.kingston.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival
BIRDBACKYARDCOUNT PARKDALE LIBRARY | TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2PM Get ready for the annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count (October 17-23) at this presentation by BirdLife Bayside. Includes a ramble in a nearby park to locate and identify our local feathered friends using the Aussie Bird Count App. Bookings required. Suitable for all ages To Onlinebook: event_birdcountlibrary.kingston.vic.gov.au/ Call 1300 135 668 In person at any library branch Free events for the local community. CHELSEA LIBRARY Tuesdays 6:30-8pm For more information: Online chelsea-twilightslibrary.kingston.vic.gov.au/ Call 1300 135 668 In person at any library branch WEEK 1: Movie Night WEEK 2: Games Night WEEK 3: Event/Speaker September: Sustainability October: Health November: Creativity WEEK 4: Book Chatters WEEK 5: Customer’s Choice SPECIAL EVENT HEALTHY, MINDFUL AND WISE 18 October 6.30-8pm Be inspired, encouraged and informed. This session will include interactive activities, music, inspiring stories, and information about financial literacy, gambling support and alternate activities. Bookings required.
| 9 STORYTIME AT THE GALLERY WHERE: Kingston Arts Centre 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin WHEN: Wednesdays 2-3pm Join us at Kingston Arts Centrefor storytime and craft. Enjoy stories and craft for preschool aged children in the beautiful chamber at the Gallery. For more information: Call 1300 135 668 Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/storytimes In person at any library branch NEW CHILDBILINGUALMONTH Join us at our regular Storytime (3,OctobertheBilingualrunningParkdaleanotheraEnglishlanguagesnewofthroughoutsessionsthemonthOctobertolearnsomerhymesorsongsinotherthanortohearstoryortwoinlanguage.LibraryisaGermanStorytimefirst4Mondaysofat10:30am10,17,24October). PROGRAM:SCHOOLSEPTEMBER/OCTOBERHOLIDAY ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL From Monday 19 to Friday 30 September Kingston Libraries will be running holiday activities at a variety of branches. Events include theatre performance, animals, drop-in LEGO® and craft sessions, plus more. Bookings open Friday 2 September at 10am. SPEECHIE TALKS WILLKOMMEN!ALLE CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM THE BIG SUMMER READ Stay tuned for details of our Summer Reading Program – The BIG Summer Read starting 1 December. Check our website and in-branch closer to the date. Dr Rebecca Waring PhD Speech Pathologist PARKDALE LIBRARY Saturday 5 10:30-11:30amNovember CHELTENHAM LIBRARY Thursday 17 November 2-3pm Elizabeth Lea Speech Pathologist MSpPath CPSP CHELSEA LIBRARY Wednesday 23 November 1:30-2:30pm Meet your local speech pathologist and find out more about how you can support your child’s language and literacy development at home. Bookings required. To book: Online gov.au/events_speechielibrary.kingston.vic. Call 1300 135 668 28 September 26 October 23 November
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MACRAME CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT MAKING WORKSHOP CHELSEA LIBRARY Saturday 12 10.30am-12.30pmNovember|Ages 13+ Meet local macrame artist Oz, who will introduce you to macrame and help you create beautiful Christmas macrame ornaments. Beginners welcome. Bookings required. To Onlinebook: event_xmasmacramelibrary.kingston.vic.gov.au/ Call 1300 135 668 In person at any library branch DROP IN CHRISTMASKIDSCRAFT
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Monday 28 November - Saturday 10 December Storytimes will be running at all regular Storytime for the first two weeks of December. Storytimes for 2022 will finish the week ending Sunday 11 December. Say 10 December 10:30am at Cheltenham Library Saturday Storytime Santa. CLOSURE Our programs go into recess over Christmas until end of January and resume in February 2023. See website for summer hours.
12 | Kingston Libraries | What’s On | September - December 2022 Do you enjoy talking about different books you’ve read? Drop into our Book Chatters group once a month. Bring along a favourite book or one you’ve just finished. Chat with fellow book lovers and share tips about the next book to read. There is no set title each month. No bookings required. CHELTENHAM LIBRARY Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm 21 September 19 October 16 November PARKDALE LIBRARY Fridays 10.30-11.30am 2 September 7 October 4 November 2 December CHELSEA LIBRARY Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm 27 September 25 October 22 November Regular Library Programs See Children and Families Booklet for children’s programming We run book groups, a writers group and digital literacy classes. We also have book club sets available for loan to external book groups. For more information check out library.kingston.vic.gov.au call 1300 135 668, or visit in person at any branch. Enjoy a fun, social time exercising your brain with other adults Come along and give your brain a workout with activities such as quizzes, memory puzzles and word search. No bookings required. BRAIN TRAINING
CHELSEA LIBRARY Weekly on Wednesdays 1-2pm DINGLEY LIBRARY Weekly on 10.30-11.30amMondays CHELTENHAM LIBRARY Weekly on Mondays 2-3pm
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135 668 In person at any library branch YOUNG WRITERS GROUP Need help using your phone, tablet or laptop, or accessing a government service such as MyGov? Drop in for some friendly one-on-one assistance from Library staff. CHELSEA LIBRARY Weekly on Fridays 2-3pm TECH HELP 14 September 12 October 26 October 9 723NovemberNovemberDecember For more information: Online youth/young-writers-grouplibrary.kingston.vic.gov.au/ Call 1300 135 668 In person at any library branch 13 September 27 September 11 October 25 October 8 22NovemberNovember
Focused writing time for any budding authors Come together with fellow wordsmiths twice a month to write your novel/ poetry/memoir. Tea and coffee provided. Bookings required.
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LinkedIn Learning Access lessons in business, software, technology and creative skills.
14 | Kingston Libraries | What’s On | September - December 2022 DON’T FORGET THE e LIBRARY!
Connect to the eLibrary page of our Library website: library.kingston.vic.gov.au/eLibrary or scan the QR. Have your library card and PIN handy to be able to connect.
eBooks & eAudiobooks
Enjoy library resources from the comfort of your own home.
Flipster for Choice Magazine Instant access to Choice magazine in an easy-to-read digital format. You have access to plenty of free resources, including:
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 available.languages
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. Family history databases available for use in the Library library.kingston.vic.gov.au/family-history
There’s a world of information and resources at your fingertips in our eLibrary.
Movie Streaming Kanopy provides a selection of over 30,000 local, world and awardwinning movies, documentaries and informational videos. NoveList PLUS Recommendations crafted by experts for discovering your next great read.
| 15 WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Community members of any age residing in the City of Kingston who are: • Unable to visit the library due to poor health or mobility challenges • Full-time carers who are unable to visit the library during opening hours • Residents in aged care • People recovering from an injury or illness who require the service temporarily • Children whose parents or guardian fit the above criteria. All year round, Kingston Libraries offer a free home delivery service to local residents who are unable to access the library independently. HOW DOES THE HOME LIBRARY SERVICE WORK? Once a month, eligible community members receive a delivery of library items to their door. Upon joining the service, you’re able to let us know the types of items you like to borrow from the library. Our friendly team of librarians and volunteers then select items on your behalf based on your preferences. What can I borrow? You can borrow up to 40 items each month, including: • Books (including large print) • Audiobooks • DVDs • Magazines • Items in community languages Bringing the library to you. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact the Home Library Service Phone 1300 135 668 Email homelibrary@kingston.vic.gov.au Join the Home LibraryService Volunteer Team Our volunteers deliver books, movies, magazines and more to our community. Support Kingston community members, learn new skills, meet new people and chat about books with fellow book lovers.
16 | Kingston Libraries | What’s On | September - December 2022 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 Moorabbin: Shop 5, 1 Taylor St Parkdale: 96 Parkers Rd Patterson Lakes: 54 Thompson Rd Westall: 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South Kingston Libraries Mobile App Library in your Pocket DOWNLOAD IT NOW PLEASE NOTE: Programs listed in this edition are correct at time of printing. 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. STEAM Kits FOR LOAN FOR ALL AGES! Play, learn, and get creative with one of our Raspberry Pi 400s or Makey Makey kits. Learn basic computer skills, craft and code, make supermarket circuits or build your own sensors. Now available for loan from our branches. For more information visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au/steam Keep an eye out, more items are being added soon. RECORDING STUDIO COMING SOON Westall Library Recording Studio is a high quality, acoustically treated recording space. If you are a recording artist / singer songwriter, filmmaker, podcast creator or online content creator, come and use our comfortable, free educational space to record your project. Check the library website & our social media for updates.
