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 Construction of the Altona North Library is well under way. The slab is complete and work continues offsite, where the precast concrete panels and the structural steel are being made in their respective factories. Planning is under way for the delivery of the huge precast panels which will make up the eastern and western walls and construction is on track for a March 2010 opening.
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 In line with the adoption of the 2009/2010 Council Budget there will be a number of changes to library fees and charges commencing 1st July. This will include removal of the email charge and an increase in charges for faxes, processing, inter library loans and room/bus hire.
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Tuesday, 18th August, 7.00pm - 8.00pm, Altona Library
Discover the world of Marvelous Melbourne’s Queen of Harlotry. LM Robinson charts the story of Madame Brussels, keeper of Melbourne’s most famous brothel, through the decadent 1880s and the tumultuous 1890s, through courtroom dramas and love affairs. Lenny Robinson and her publisher Dale Campisi from Arcade Publications will discuss the life and legacy of Madame Brussels.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330 or book tickets online
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Interested in books, literature and talking? Then check out the variety of book groups run by the libraries. First Thursday Readers Group will discuss One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson. Book Group will focus on The Boat by Nam Le and the Red Couch Book Group, which meets in a Cafe will chat about Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin.
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Thursday, 9th July, 11.00am, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Bring the whole family along to enjoy master drummer Ray Pereira who will perform a selection of rhythms from West Africa. Recognised as one of Australia’s premier percussionists he will be joined by J.K. and Kanch Karunaratne and together they will take you on a journey from Ghana to the Ivory Coast using an array of traditional drums.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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The Environment Resource Centre recently took part in the Council's World Environment Day celebrations by promoting the showerhead exchange program, library displays and environmental resources. Exchange your showerhead for a waterwise version at Altona Library and save 13,500 litres of water a year.
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Wednesday, 8th July, 10.00am - 11.00am, Newport Library
Ancestry Library edition is the largest online family history database in the world. Come to this training class and learn skills to locate relevant information for genealogy purposes. Basic Internet skills are essential and the cost is $7.50 or $5.00 concession.
Bookings tel: 9932 2050
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Thursday, 30th July, 1.30pm -3.00pm, Williamstown Library
It’s never too late to get enthused about your family's journey. Come along to the Family History Group, bring your research successes, questions and stories to our next friendly information sharing session.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Thursday, 2nd July, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Playstation playoffs are back by popular demand! Test your gaming powers in a round robin competition, have a go or watch players with awesome gaming skills battle it out to win cool prizes. Playoff and be in the running to win EB GAMES vouchers (for ages 12 – 19 years).
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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The Youth Voice Committee (YVC) is inviting young people to create a new logo for them. If you are between 12 and 25 and live, work or study in Hobsons Bay, Youth Voice is about you, so take the time to create YVC’s new identity! Drop your entry into any library branch by 20th July.
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Calling all 'enviro kids' to become Library Planeteers! Adventure guaranteed as you go to the depths of the ocean in the Dreamer in the Deep puppet show and create your enviro messages on a button. More...
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Monday, 13th, 20th, 27th July, 3rd August, 10.30am, Church Hall 26 Mason Street Newport
Rhymetime is a four week program designed especially for children aged up to 18 months. Sessions include rhymes, finger plays, songs and short stories and aim to develop young children’s listening, interactive and socialisation skills.
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The current series of computer training classes allow people to develop skills in the various aspects of computing, including basic computer skills, email, using the Internet and learning Excel. Regular classes are offered at beginner and intermediate level for small groups and cost only $7.50 or $5.00 concession.
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The Australia/NZ Reference Centre, available via the electronic library combines Australasian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available in Oceania. It includes 84,774 full text biographies and an Image Collection of 440,207 photos, maps and flags.
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Friday, 10th July, 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Get started in the world of computers! Learn the basics of turning the computer on and off, using the mouse and keyboard, and basic word processing. No previous experience is required at this free session.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Friday, 24th July, 3.00pm-5.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Learn to explore the Internet to find information of interest to you, as well as highlighting particular relevant sites. Basic computer skills are essential.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Friends of Altona Libraries
Friday, 3rd July, 10.00am -2.00pm
Saturday, 4th July, 10.00am -1.00pm
Friday, 7th August, 10.00am -2.00pm
Saturday, 8th August, 10.00am -1.00pm
Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries
Saturday, 18th July, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday, 15th August, 10.00am -12.30pm
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