WHAT’S ON AT WYNDHAM CITY LIBRARIES

February - March 2018

Youth EventsKids Events

FREE EVENTS

Adult Events

LOUD in the Library Ages 13-19 Get ready for an event just for teens filled with fun, food and freebies. With henna, fun tarot reading, gaming, live music and special guest author Melissa Keil! This is an event not to be missed. Plaza Library Friday 16 March 6.30pm-8.30pm

FEATURE EVENTS

Author Talks Les Twentyman and Sarah Krasnostein Don’t miss out on seeing these well known authors! See inside for details.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Understanding and Responding to Anger in Children and Teenagers Discover what is really going on when a child or teenager is angry and learn important strategies to help support them and yourself in conflict situations. Bookings required. Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 22 February 6.45pm - 8pm

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed on Monday 12 March (Labour Day), Friday 30 March (Good Friday) and Saturday 31 March (Easter Saturday).

CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEKSaturday 17 March – Sunday 25 March Wyndham City Libraries will be celebrating Wyndham’s diverse community with a range of activities for all ages during Cultural Diversity Week 2018. Bookings required for all activities.

Chinese Lantern Making suitable for adults only Join Phebe from 8SENSES as we make beautiful Chinese lanterns using colourful Chinese “Red Packets” called “Hong Pows”. Expand your creativity and experience a new culture. Plaza Library Saturday 24 March 1pm - 3pm

Language Cafe Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Tuesdays 10.30am - 12pm Werribee Library Fridays 11am - 12pm

Maltese Easter Sweets Plaza Library Saturday 10 March 10am - 12pmCooking Demonstration - Italian Meatballs

Plaza Library Saturday 17 March 11am - 12pm

Midday Movie Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 22 March 12pm - 2pm

Bilingual Story Times All branches Saturday 17 March – Sunday 25 March

Indonesian Shadow Puppet Workshop Ages 8-12 Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 22 March, 4pm - 5:30pm

Bookings required for all activities. Book via the Library Event Calendar www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries or call 8734 2600

Cooking Demonstration - Italian Meatballs Learn how to make traditional Italian meatballs as we welcome back Hilda and Laurie, authors of Wow! It’s Italian cookbook. As first generation Italians they grew up surrounded by family and traditional recipes. Bookings required. Plaza Library Saturday 17 March 11am - 12pm

ADULTS

Author Talk - Les Twentyman The Mouth that Roared Come and join one of Australia’s best-known youth outreach workers and social campaigners, Les Twentyman as he talks about his book The Mouth That Roared. See the Library Event Calendar for more details. Plaza Library Thursday 8 February 7pm - 8.30pm Free Movie Screenings Join us at our Midday Movie or Movie Club sessions and experience a film and discussion with other movie lovers. Sessions will continue regularly throughout the year. Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 22 February Thursday 22 March 12pm- 2pm Wyndham Vale Library Tuesday 20 February Tuesday 20 March 6pm - 9pm

Bookings: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries or call your local branch

FREE ADULT ACTIVITIES

Yak and Yarn Join us, share skills and meet others as we knit and crochet for charity. Help us make blanket squares to donate to KOGO (knit, one, give, one), or bring your own project. Please bring along your own 4mm needles. If you wish to donate knitted items you can drop them off to any branch. Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Mondays 11am - 12pm Plaza Library Tuesdays 2pm - 3pm Point Cook Library Thursdays 2pm - 3pm Werribee Library Wednesdays 10am - 11am

Storytime for Grown-Ups Join us for a night of laughter and relaxation at this storytime just for adults! This interactive storytelling session will feature short stories, poetry, and humour. Plaza Library Thursday 1 February Thursday 1 March 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Book Launch - Words of Wyndham Anthology This year we ran our very first writing competition for adults. With over 400 entries submitted, 22 stories were shortlisted and published. Come and hear some of the stories at this book launch which will be held during our regular Storytime for Grown-ups session. Plaza Library Thursday 1 February 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Discover what is really going on when a child or teenager is angry and learn important strategies to help support them and yourself in conflict situations. Bookings required. Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 22 February 6.45pm - 8pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Understanding and Responding to Anger in Children and Teenagers

ADULTS

FREE Author Talk - The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein A fascinating story about Sandra Pankhurst who started her life as a man and became a father, drag queen, sex worker, businesswoman and a trophy wife. See the Library Event calendar for more details. Adults 18+ Plaza Library Thursday 22 March 7pm - 8.30pm

Introduction to Microsoft WordIn this 2 hour introductory session you’ll learn how to create and edit text and images in a simple word document, using Microsoft Word. Manor Lakes Library* Thursday 22 March 12.30pm - 2.30pm

*Please note Wyndham Vale Library has had a name change to better reflect its location and is now known as Manor Lakes Library.

Maltese Easter Sweets Join us as we welcome back Sharon Spiteri Chef and Author of Traditional Sweet Recipes from Malta, as she re-creates a timeless Easter classic “Figoli”(Easter Character Sweet). Come and learn handy tips directly from her detailed demonstration and learn a few decorating tips too! Bookings Required. Plaza Library Saturday 10 March 10am - 12pm

Start your Family History Journey Gene tours Do you want to start your Family History journey? Come and do a one hour Gene Tour with our Family and Local History Librarian at the Plaza library. Plaza Library Mondays 11 - 12pm Thursdays 2 - 3pm

Family History Groups Come along to our Family History Groups and meet others researching their Family History. These groups are run by an experienced facilitator. Manor Lakes Library* Monday 5 February Monday 5 March 1.30 - 3pm Plaza Library Saturday 24 February Saturday 24 March 10 - 12pm

FREE ADULT ACTIVITIESJoin Phebe from 8SENSES as we make beautiful Chinese lanterns using colourful Chinese “Red Packets” called “Hong Pows”. Expand your creativity and experience a new culture. Plaza Library Saturday 24 March 1pm - 3pm

Résumé Workshops Come along to a FREE information session by Proven Résumé Results. Learn how to create the perfect résumé and cover letter, discover some essential interview and key selection criteria tips and much more. Bookings required. Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Tuesday 6 February Tuesday 20 March 12.30pm - 2.30pm Plaza Library Wednesday 28 February Wednesday 28 March 5.30pm - 7.30pm Point Cook Library Friday 16 February 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Beginners Computer Class Little to no experience with computers? Come along to this five week course to learn some of the basics; from using the keyboard and mouse, to sending emails, navigating the internet and searching Google. Manor Lakes Library* Week one starts: Thursday 15 February 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Chinese Lantern Making - suitable for adults only

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed on Monday 12 March (Labour Day), Friday 30 March (Good Friday) and Saturday 31 March (Easter Saturday).

Indonesian Shadow Puppet Workshop Ages 8-12 Become a Dalang, a puppeteer! This week during Cultural Diversity Week we want you to get dressed in our batik shirts and udeng headbands and make your own shadow puppet. Play a traditional game of Suwitan and learn some words in Bahasa. Perform your puppet show accompanied by the tranquil music of the gamelan. Bookings required. Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 22 March 4pm - 5.30pm Bilingual Story Times Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week at the library with one of our bilingual story time sessions in a variety of languages. See the Library Events Calendar for session and branch details. All branches Saturday 17 March - Sunday 25 March

KIDS

Bookings: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries or call your local branch

Picture Books for School Readiness What do your children need to be school ready this year? Help them prepare emotionally by borrowing a book from our Special Themes collection, with topics including a child’s first day at school, making friends, bullying, feelings, sharing, and listening. Look out for the display at your local branch, locate the green dot picture books, or request items online using our catalogue with this link: http://bit.ly/SpecialThemes

FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES

*Please note Wyndham Vale Library has had a name change to better reflect its location and is now known as Manor Lakes Library.

1000 Books Before School Celebration with Judy Horacek Ages 0-5 years Join illustrator and writer Judy Horacek at Plaza Library to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of our 1000 Books Before School campaign. Bookings required.

For more information or to make a booking see the Library Event Calendar. Plaza Library Wednesday 28 February 10:30am – 11.30am

Participate in other fun activities, at all branches throughout the week - beginning Monday 26 February.

Read with Me Primary school aged children Does your child need help with their reading or are they having trouble completing their required reading at home? Why not drop in for a 15 minute session with one of our Reading Buddies. Contact one of our Children’s Librarians at the Plaza Library for more details. No bookings required. Plaza Library Mondays (during school terms) 4pm - 5pm

Imagination Creation Writing Competition Ages 5-18 Young writers, submit your creative writing to the Imagination Creation Writing Competition 2018 for the opportunity to win. There are prizes for the best stories and poems in each age group. Submit your entry online or at any library branch Competition runs Thursday 1 March - Thursday 31 May

Code Club (Scratch 1) Ages 9-12 Are you interested in learning how to create computer games and programs? Join us for Scratch 1 to learn how! Scratch is an 8 week program. Participants should be able to attend all 8 sessions, as the course is progressive with each week building on the previous week’s content. Bookings required. Manor Lakes Library* Thursdays (during term 1) from 4pm - 5pm.

YOUTH

LOUD in the Library Ages 13-19 Get ready for an event just for teens filled with fun, food and freebies. With henna, fun tarot reading, gaming, live music and special guest author Melissa Keil! This is an event not to be missed. Plaza Library Friday 16 March 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Friday Night Fiction Ages 12-19 Come along to Friday Night Fiction, meet new friends, and participate in a different book-themed activity each month at our special teen-only book club! Snacks provided. Bookings required. Point Cook Library First Friday of every month Starts Friday 2 February 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Book to Movie Club Come along on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to our just for teens Book to Movie Club. See all of your favourite YA titles on the big screen and discover movies that you never knew began their lives as books. Drop-in session. No bookings required. Manor Lakes Library* 2nd Tuesday of the month (during school terms) from 3.30pm

*Please note Wyndham Vale Library has had a name change to better reflect its location and is now known as Manor Lakes Library.

Facing VCE Ages 15-19 Are you about to embark on your final years of secondary school? Join Kim from Headspace in this interactive workshop and pick up tips on how to face the mental health challenges that come with VCE. We’ll be looking at stress triggers with schoolwork, strategies for managing common pressures, and types of help available. Snacks provided. Bookings required. Plaza Library Wednesday 21 February 4pm - 5pm

YOUTH UPCOMINGADULT UPCOMING

Author Talk – Kylie LaddCome and hear author Kylie Ladd discuss her new book The Way Back - A moving, haunting and all-too-real-novel that takes you beyond the headlines and explores a family’s worst nightmare with compassion and insight. Plaza Library Thursday 19 April 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Way Out West Youth Photography Competition Ages 12-25 The WOW photo competition and exhibition is back! Enter for your chance at glory and to win some amazing prizes. Entries open Sunday 1 April. For full details visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/WayOutWest

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POINT COOK 1-21 Cheetham Street Point Cook

Mon to Thur 10am - 8pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 1.30pm - 5pm

Ph: 9395 7966

WERRIBEE 177 Watton Street Werribee

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday Closed

Ph: 9742 7999

MANOR LAKES 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard Manor Lakes

Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday Closed

Ph: 8734 8930

JULIA GILLARD LIBRARY TARNEIT 150 Sunset Views Boulevard Tarneit

Mon to Thur 9am - 8pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 1.30pm - 5pm

Ph: 8734 0200

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