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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 tumultuous 1890s. 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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Tuesday, 1st September, 7.00pm - 8.00pm, Williamstown Library
Feng Shui gardening can increase your families' sense of wellbeing and harmony. Learn the basic principles of gardening using the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui, with Sally Fischmann from the House of Feng Shui.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book tickets online
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Interested in books, literature and talking? Check out the variety of book groups run by the libraries.
First Thursday Readers Group will discuss The Time We Have Taken by Steven Carroll. Book Group will focus on Romulus, My Father by Raimond Gaita and the Red Couch Book Group, which meets in a Cafe will chat about The Red Tent by Anita Diament.
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Thursdays, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August, 3rd, 10th September, 6.30pm - 8.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Interested in writing short stories? Want to gain confidence as a writer? This short course will introduce you to the basics of short story writing and provide you with ideas and encouragement.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Wednesday, 19th August, 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
A free workshop for young adults who want to gain an understanding of how to better manage their finances in order to plan, save and live in control of their financial freedom. Door prize is two AFL tickets.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Wednesday, 12th August, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
This 90 minute bi-lingual session in Karen and English is for learner drivers and their supervising drivers. Keys Please is presented by Vic Roads who will show how to get the maximum benefit from the learner period and how to become a responsible and safe driver.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Thursday, 20th August, 10.30am – 11.15am, Altona Library
Come and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Greek and English at pre-school storytime with special guest storyteller Soula Sapounakis. You will also be able to do an interesting craft activity.
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Saturday, 15th August, 10.30am – 2.00pm, Environment Resource Centre at Altona Library
To celebrate Science Week, the Environment Resource Centre, in conjunction with Melbourne Water, is holding a special Waterwatch program. Hop into this adventure, come and discover fascinating water bugs, frogs and other intriguing aspects of your local waterways!
Bookings tel: 9932 1330
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Thursday, 27th August, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Williamstown Library
How far have you come in your family history journey? Share your story - bring a momento, an album, a family tree, come along with one unique thing about your family history and share your passion!
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Thursday, 27th August , 4.30pm - 5.30pm, Williamstown Library
Are you a Twilight obsessed fan who just can’t get enough of Edward and Bella? Or do you prefer Jacob with his raw animal instincts? Let the hot blooded and cold blooded war begin in this talkative session where the Twilight saga continues. Talk, eat, drink and be the first teenagers to help the library select young adult books to buy!
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Thursday, 13th August, 4.30pm – 5.30pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
To celebrate the launch of his new book, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris, Leigh Hobbs, most famous for his Old Tom children's book series will teach participants the secrets of drawing Old Tom and Mr Chicken.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Wednesday 26th August, 4.30pm - 5.30pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Celebrate Children's Book Week with Roland Harvey, author and illustrator of unique and quirky books like At the Beach and My Place in Space. Come and enter Roland's whimsical and colourful world!
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
Check out the Book Week Cafe and Craft events as well. More...
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The Friends of Altona Libraries Illustration Competition, now in its second year has a new and exciting theme, Read It, Imagine It, Draw It! The competition opens on 26th August, closes on 18th October and has a prize pool of over $500, further detail is available on the libraries' website.
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Mondays, 17th, 24th, 31st August, 7th, September, 10.30am, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Rhymetime is a four week program for children aged up to 18 months. Designed to enhance their interactive and listening skills, the sessions include rhymes, finger plays, interactive play, songs and short stories.
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Friday, 28th August, 10.30am, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Auslan is the sign language of the Australian deaf community. Have fun communicating in this ‘other language’ at this interactive and inclusive storytime session with Julie Stott, an Auslan expert.
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Enter the world of computers at these free classes being held at Newport Library
Computer Basics, Wednesday, 2nd September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Introduction to the Internet, Wednesday, 9th September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Introduction to Email, Wednesday, 16th September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Bookings tel: 9932 2050
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Friends of Altona Libraries
Tuesday, 4th August 9.00am – 1.00pm
Friday, 7th August 10.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday, 8th August 10.00am - 1.00pm
Tuesday, 1st September 9.00am – 1.00pm
Friday, 4th September 10.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday, 5th September 10.00am - 1.00pm
Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries
Saturday, 15th August 10.00am - 12.30pm
Saturday, 12th September 10.00am -12.30pm
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