WHAT’S ON AT WYNDHAM CITY LIBRARIES

April 2018 - May 2018

Youth Events Kids Events

FREE EVENTS

Adult Events

Way Out West Youth Photography Competition Ages 13-25 Enter the WOW photo competition and exhibition for your chance to win some amazing prizes! Check out the prize categories and entry form at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/WayOutWest.

Entries open Friday 6 April and close Wednesday 6 June. Exhibition opening will be on Friday 28 June at the Plaza Library.

FEATURED EVENTS

Photography Workshop: Turning off Auto Do you own a DSLR camera but have never taken it off Auto? Join a beginners’ workshop that helps you to understand your camera and get creative. Learn the essential tools and techniques for taking photos with local photographer Imran Abul Kashem. Plaza Library Saturday 21 April 10am – 1pm

ANZAC Week Activities Monday 23 April – Saturday 28 April Join us for a week of activities to commemorate Australians and New Zealanders who have served for our country. Hear stories from author Lucas Jordan about unauthorised Australian stealth attacks of WW1, meet with the Plaza Library research volunteers who will help you discover your Australian service men and women, and come along to our weekly knitting and crochet groups as we make poppies for the 5000 Poppies Project. See inside for more details.

Helpful Home Reading Hints Susan Spelic from The Reading Mountain will share practical tips about reading at home with your child, choosing books, supporting reading difficulties and the benefits of decodable books and graphic novels. Books will be available for browsing, buying and signing.Plaza Library Wednesday 23 May 6.30-7.30pm

AUTHOR TALKS & READING EVENTS

Bookings required for all of these events. Visit

www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries or call 8734 2600.

All Authors will be available for book signing and books will be

available for sale.

Author Talk: Plaza Library Monday 23 April 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Plaza Library Saturday 12 May 11am – 1pm

Lucas Jordan – Stealth Raiders: A Few Daring Men in 1918

How to Self-Publish Your Story with Kathryn Gauci & Emma Hall

Author Talk: Plaza Library Thursday 19 April 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Fiona Lowe – Birthright Kylie Ladd – The Way Back

Author Talk: Werribee Library Thursday 5 April 6.30pm – 7.30pm

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed over Easter, Friday March 30 – Monday April 2 and on ANZAC day, Wednesday April 25

ADULTS

AUTHOR TALK: Fiona Lowe – Birthright Join us as we welcome back award-winning romance novelist Fiona Lowe who has sold over 1.3 million copies of her books worldwide. Her latest novel Birthright explores the complexities of families and inheritance. Bookings required.

Werribee Library Thursday 5 April 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Tuning into Teens Come along and learn about this evidence-based approach that teaches you how to communicate more effectively with your teen and help them develop emotional intelligence. Presented by the WCC Youth Services Counselling Team. Bookings essential.

Introductory Parent Information Session

Plaza Library Tuesday 17 April 6.00pm-8.00pm

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

Writing Clubs Wyndham has a number of writing clubs happening each month for writers of all levels of experience. Come along to discuss your work, participate in writing exercises, and meet other writers.

If these times do not suit, but you would like to join a writing club, express your interest by sending an email to libraryadmin@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Werribee Library Tuesday 11 April Tuesday 8 May 11am – 12.30pm

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Wednesday 18 April Wednesday 16 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm

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 12 April Thursday 3 May 6.30pm - 7.30pm

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How to Self-Publish Your Story Kathryn Gauci will talk about her writing and self-publishing journey. Emma Hall from Ingram Spark will talk about turning your manuscript into a book, printing, distribution, getting onto bookstore shelves, marketing, and more. Bookings required.

Plaza Library Saturday 12 May 11am – 1pm

Photography Workshop: Turning off Auto Do you own a DSLR camera but have never taken it off Auto? Join a beginners’ workshop that helps you to understand your camera and get creative. Learn the essential tools and techniques for taking photos with local photographer Imran Abul Kashem. Bookings required.

Plaza Library Saturday 21 April 10am – 1pm

Helpful Home Reading Hints Susan Spelic from The Reading Mountain will share practical tips about reading at home with your child, choosing books, supporting reading difficulties and the benefits of decodable books and graphic novels. Books will be available for browsing, buying and signing.

Plaza Library Wednesday 23 May 6.30-7.30pm

FREE ADULT ACTIVITIES

Waste Free Morning Tea Are we doing all we can to reduce our waste, particularly of plastics? Come learn and share your ideas about recycling, minimal waste, nude food and catering without plastics. Hosted with Transition Wyndham. Bookings required.

Plaza Library Tuesday 1 May 10.30am – 12pm

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed over Easter, Friday March 30 – Monday April 2 and on ANZAC day, Wednesday April 25

ADULTSADULTS

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

AUTHOR TALK: Kylie Ladd – The Way Back Come 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. Bookings required.

Plaza Library Thursday 19 April 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Are you ready for NDIS? Do you or a family member have autism? These four free workshops cover important topics about NDIS. You must be able to attend all four sessions. Bookings required.

Visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ ndisinfosession for more details.

Plaza Library Tuesdays 10am-12pm 17 April, 15 May 12 June, 17 July

RECONCILIATION WEEK Wayapa™ - Narrative Meditation Adults and Youth Aged 15+ Come and learn from Rowena Price as she shares her story of discovering her hidden Aboriginal heritage and how the gift of Wayapa™ strengthens her in a journey of reconciliation. Through Earth mindfulness, deep breathing, movement and narrative meditation, Wayapa™ provides a sense of belonging while creating mental and physical wellbeing. Bookings required.

Plaza Library Thursday 31 May 6.30pm-7.30pm

FREE ADULT ACTIVITIES

Come and join author Lucas Jordan as he talks about his debut book Stealth Raiders: A Few Daring men in 1918. A vivid exploration of the unauthorised stealth attacks of Australian infantrymen on the German front line in 1918. Followed by a Q & A and book signing. Bookings required.

Werribee Library Wednesdays 10am – 11am

Point Cook Library Thursdays 2pm – 3pm

Research Your Australian Service Men & Women Come to the Plaza Library and let us help you researching your WW1 and WW2 service personnel. We have very experienced volunteers ready and waiting to help you with your research. Bookings required.

Plaza Library Monday 23 - Saturday 28 April 10am – 11am 11am – 12pm

Sunday 29 April 2pm – 3pm 3pm – 4pm

Yak and Yarn – 5000 Poppies Project Join us, share skills and meet others as we knit and crochet for charity. For the month of April we will be making brooch size poppies to donate to the 5000 Poppies Project.

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Mondays 11am – 12pm

Plaza Library Tuesdays 2pm – 3pm

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 16 April Monday 14 May 1.30 – 3pm

Plaza Library Saturday 28 April Saturday 26 May 10 – 12pm

Lucas Jordan – Stealth Raiders: A Few Daring Men in 1918

ANZAC WEEK ACTIVITIES

Author Talk: Plaza Library Monday 23 April 6.30pm – 7.30pm

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed over Easter, Friday March 30 – Monday April 2 and on ANZAC day, Wednesday April 25

Storytime with Jessica Walton Age 3-6 Meet author Jessica Walton at this special storytime celebrating gender diversity. Hear all about Jessica’s picture book Introducing Teddy and why it’s great to be yourself.Bookings required.Manor Lakes Library Friday 18 May 10.30-11.15am

KIDS

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

Code Club (Scratch 2) Ages 9-12

Interested in learning how to create computer games and programs? Scratch 2 is an 8 week program. Participants must have completed Scratch 1 and should be able to attend all 8 sessions, as the course is progressive. Bookings required.

Manor Lakes Library Thursdays (during term 2) 4pm - 5pm

Autumn Holidays @ the Library Ages 5-12 Comedy, magic, movies, and more! Draw some cool cartoons or build your own creation out of straws. Make your own mobile, junk puppet or painted rock. Bookings open via the Event Calendar 7 days before each individual event takes place.All Branches Tuesday 3 April – Friday 13 April

FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES

National Simultaneous Storytime – Evening Session Ages 3-9 Dress in your pyjamas and come to our special evening Storytime. Join us in reading this year’s book Hickory Dickory Dash. Bookings required.Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Tuesday 22 May 6:00pm – 6:45pm

Star Wars – May the Fourth Be With You All Ages Event Dress up and celebrate everything Star Wars. Follow the Padawan Path, become a Jedi Knight, create craft, build a space ship, join the trivia competition. Have your photo taken with Darth Vader or Kylo Ren.Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Friday 4 May 4pm – 5.30pm Check at your local branch for other activities on the day.

Imagination Creation Writing Competition Ages 5-18 Young writers, there’s still time! Submit your creative writing to the 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

Helpful Home Reading Hints Susan Spelic from The Reading Mountain will share practical tips about reading at home with your child, choosing books, supporting reading difficulties and the benefits of decodable books and graphic novels. Books will be available for browsing, buying and

signing. Bookings required. Plaza LibraryWednesday 23 May6.30-7.30pm

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https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/contact-libraries/libraries-early-years-newsletter

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed over Easter, Friday March 30 – Monday April 2 and on ANZAC day, Wednesday April 25

YOUTH

Way Out West Youth Photography Competition Ages 13-25 Enter the WOW photo competition and exhibition for your chance to win some amazing prizes! Check out the prize categories and entry form at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/WayOutWest. Entries open Friday 6 April and close Wednesday 6 June. Exhibition opening will be on Friday 28 June at the Plaza Library.

Photography Workshops Ages 13-19 Thinking about entering WOW and winning the big prize? Come to our photography workshops to learn the tricks of the trade. You can bring your own device or use one of ours. For dates and times check the Event Calendar. Bookings required.

YA Book Tournament Ages 13-25

The epic battle between Sci-Fi and Fantasy begins this April. Vote online for your favourite YA titles to decide the ultimate winner and score some awesome prizes. Vote online at: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/youth/book-tournament Friday 20 April – Tuesday 7 August

Tuning into Teens Come along and learn about this evidence-based approach that teaches you how to communicate more effectively with your teen and help them develop emotional intelligence. Presented by the WCC Youth Services Counselling Team. Bookings essential.Introductory Parent Information SessionPlaza Library Tuesday 17 April 6.00pm-8.00pm

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

Book to Movie Club Come along 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) 3.30pm

Exam Cram Ages 16+ Enjoy studying in a quiet space as you prepare for your exams and write your assignments. We will be open after hours just for VCE, TAFE and university students. Snacks provided to help fuel your study session!Werribee Library Wednesday 16 & 23 May 6pm-9pmJulia Gillard Library Tarneit Friday 25 May 6pm-9pm

FREE YOUTH ACTIVITIESUPCOMING

Bush Tukka Talk All Ages Join Cassie Leatham to learn about Australian bush foods and Aboriginal food traditions. Touch, smell and taste the bush foods and see how they are prepared and eaten. Bookings Required.Plaza Library Saturday 2 June 11am – 12pm

Author Talk: Mark Brandi – Wimmera Discover the story behind Mark Brandi’s acclaimed mystery Wimmera. One of Wyndham’s top reads!Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Thursday 14 June 7pm – 8pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Live Jazz in the Library Ages 18+ Join us as we welcome back the Georgia Brooks Swingtet! Georgia has assembled some of the finest musicians. Together they relish playing anything from rip-roaring swing dance to more subdued jazz in a dynamic concert setting. Refreshments provided. Bookings required.Plaza Library Friday 22 June 7pm – 10pm

All Wyndham City Libraries will be closed over Easter, Friday March 30 – Monday April 2 and on ANZAC day, Wednesday April 25

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