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 The building, on the corner of McArthurs and Millers Roads Altona North is really beginning to take shape. The roof has been installed and with work on schedule on site, off site decisions are being made about internal features such as shelving, furniture and IT equipment.
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Wednesday, 28th October, 10.00am – 1.00pm, Laverton Park, Altona Meadows, (Melways 53F10)
Bring your picnic and friends, wear your hat and sunscreen and get set for a great morning at the Council's Children's Week Picnic. Enjoy the Airforce band, Kids Go For Your Life, face painting, juggling, animal farm, schools performance, jumping castles, Bendigo Bank sausage sizzle, bubbles, Bunnings craft, art off the wall, African drumming, Rockin' Russell's storytime and much more!
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 The libraries' Food for Fines program will run for four weeks from mid November to assist local emergency relief agencies in the lead up to the holiday period. Food donated will assist in providing community meals and Christmas food hampers. Due to space restrictions, no food donations will be received until the campaign starts.
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Tuesday, 6th October, 7.00pm – 8.30pm, Williamstown Town Hall, Supper Room
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, it helps people cope with tense situations and is experienced by most people. To mark Mental Health Week author of Living with It, Bev Aisbett will share insights gained during her journey through severe anxiety and depression.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book online.
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Saturday, 10th October, 10.30am - 12.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
J.B. Garry, author of Speaking with Dogs has been a successful breeder of Dobermans and has worked as a dog trainer with great success, admirers say he speaks with dogs. Join him at this special presentation and gain a better understanding of your loyal four-legged friend.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020 or book online.
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Wednesday, 11th November, 5.00pm - 7.00pm, Williamstown Library
Peter Bakowski, poet and author of Beneath Our Armour will launch a quarterly poetry session with a workshop of his poetry from 5.00pm. Refreshments will be served at 5.45pm with an Open Mic session at 6.00pm. Book in for the workshop and/or the Open Mic and take two minutes to read your own poem, or one that inspires you.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book online.
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Saturdays, 24th, 31st October, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th November, 9.30am – 12.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
National November Writing Month is an international writing competition to write 50,000 words (a novel) in a month. Participants with any level of writing experience, including first-time writers, can take part. This short course is for anyone who wants to have a go at the NaNoWriMo.
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Thursday, 29th October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Williamstown Town Hall, Supper Room
Ever wondered if your kitsch crockery from Aunty Myrtle in Harrietville is worth anything? Learn how to get reputable valuations from antique trader Lester Devere who has 25 years experience in the trade. Bring your favourite collectable along to be valued, or just come for the fun. $5.00 per valuation, payable at the door.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book online.
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Tuesday, 10th November, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Williamstown Library
Stuck in the past? Need some help putting together your family tree? Come along to this Q and A session to get some helpful hints and tips, and enhance your genealogy experience. Basic Internet skills are essential.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Thursday, 12th November, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Altona Library
Relax and enjoy an afternoon of Italian culture and be entertained by the multi-talented ALIAS group which comprises writers, musicians, singers and artists. New Italian books, CDs and DVDs will be available for loan.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330 or book online.
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Saturday, 17th October, 11.00am - 2.00pm, Environment Resource Centre, Altona Library
The Ethical Consumer Group will be running a ‘Shopping with a Conscience’ talk and tour. Commencing with a presentation on principles and issues surrounding the ‘real’ cost of shopping, followed by a stroll through the aisles at the local supermarket where participants put theory to practice. Afterwards there will be a light meal using the purchases. Cost is $5.00.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330 or book online.
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Every Tuesday, 4.00pm - 6.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Want something cool to do after school? Check out the new table tennis table, air hockey table, Nintendo WII, Playstation and heaps more. Or just come and chill out for the arvo with your friends. Have a go at naming the ‘Youth Activity Arvo’ and you could win a $50 JB Hi Fi voucher.
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Thursday, 7th October, 4.30pm - 6.00pm, Williamstown Library
Are you a readaholic who can’t satisfy your thirst for great stories, whilst falling in love with the characters? Chat, snack and relax with other avid readers and share your ideas about books. The sessions end with you choosing books the library should buy.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book online.
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Thursdays, 5th November, 3rd December, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
So you think you’re a gaming champ? Test your gaming powers in this monthly round robin competition. Have a go or just watch players with awesome gaming skills battle it out to win some cool prizes.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020 or book online.
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Monday's, 5th October, 12th, 19th, 26th October, Williamstown Library
Rhymetime is a four week program for children aged up to 18 months. Enhance the interactive and language development skills of your children by bringing them along to enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs and short stories.
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Entries are rolling in for the Friends of Altona Libraries' Illustration Competition, Read It, Imagine It, Draw It! Is your entry amongst them? If not take a moment or two to connect literature with art and enter by 18th October to have a chance of sharing in the $500 prize pool.
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 Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about people they meet. Seniors are invited to join the millions and learn to use Facebook and other computer skills by participating in the Seniors Online classes in October.
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 Enter the world of computers in October, or delve further into the online world with specialist classes such as excel and ancestry. The regular classes - computer basics, introduction to email and to the Internet are on the program and all classes are run in small groups in a supportive environment.
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 The Environment Complete database, available via the electronic library contains more than 1,957,000 records from more than 1,700 domestic and international titles going back to the 1940s. It offers in depth coverage of energy, renewable sources and many other aspects of environmental studies.
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Friends of Altona Libraries
Friday, 2nd October, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Saturday, 3rd October, 10.00am -1.00pm
Tuesday, 6th October, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Friday, 6th November, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday, 7th November, 10.00am -1.00pm
Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries
Saturday, 17th October, 10.00am -12.30pm
Saturday, 14th November, 10.00am – 4.00pm
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