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Monday, 23rd November, 4.00pm – 5.00pm, Williamstown Library
Andrew Daddo is coming to Williamstown to promote his new children’s book Check On Me. This author event and book signing is an exciting opportunity to meet one of Australia's most entertaining and enduring television presenters who is also the author of 17 books for children and teenagers and one very moving story for adults.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book online.
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Hobsons Bay Libraries will be running a Food for Fines Campaign from Monday, 16th November until Monday, 14th December. Customers will be able to 'pay' for their overdue fines with food instead of cash. One item will pay up to $10 in overdue charges. There is no limit on how much you can pay.
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Friday, 6th November, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Borrack Square
Libraries on Location will be setting up for a day of 'library engagement' with the community. This is a unique opportunity to join the library while out doing the shopping. Make your day by hearing all about the new Altona North Community Library which is being built just across the street.
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 Congratulations to Josie Cornish, the 1,000th subscriber to the libraries’ eNewsletter. Josie won a $50 voucher for being the lucky 1,000th subscriber.
‘Electronically Yours’ is a great way to find out about the learning, literacy and recreational activities happening at the libraries. It is one of five regular eNewsletters issued by the Council.
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Wednesday, 11th November, Williamstown Library
Peter Bakowski at 5.00pm, Open Mic at 6.00pm
Peter Bakowski, well known poet and author of Beneath Our Armour aspires to write clear and accessible poems, whilst using ordinary words to say extraordinary things. Peter will give his practical tips from 5.00pm followed by refreshments at 5.45pm. Open mic session will take place between 6.00pm - 7.00pm.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 or book online.
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Thursday, 12th November, 2.00pm-3.00pm, Altona Library
"So when is too much change, just too much?"
Simon Capp, author of Italy? It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, will reveal the highs and lows of the Capp family’s lifestyle change adventure. Find out about how they took off to the Italian countryside to experience life in rural Italy.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330 or book online.
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First Thursday Readers Group, Thursday, 3rd December, 6.45pm – 8.00pm, Williamstown Library.
Discussion of books with a food flavour, bring your favourite.
Tuesday Book Group, 15th December, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Williamstown Library
Eat, love pray, a book about a journey full of mystical dreams, visions and uncanny coincidences.
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Sunday, 29th November, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Journey along the pathway of biographical writing with Goldie Alexander. Biographical writing is a way of exploring your own experience of life, other people's lives and places, topics and themes. It includes autobiography, memoir,travel, narrative non-fiction and biography.
Cost $30, includes lunch. Bookings tel: 9932 3020 or book online.
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Thursday, 26th November, 7.00pm - 8.00pm, Altona Library
The Multicultural Choir was formed in 1992 to bring together the diverse musical cultures which migration has brought to Melbourne. Bring the family to enjoy the beautiful voices of the Multicultural Choir as they celebrate this festive season with music from a variety of countries.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330 or book online.
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Friday, 20th November, 10.30am - 11.15am, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Get your hands moving with Julie Stott, teacher and Auslan specialist at this fun and inclusive storytime.
Auslan is the signing language for the Australian deaf community. All are welcome at this special storytime session.
Enquiries tel: 9932 3020
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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. This is a free session.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Thursday, 26th November, 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Williamstown Library
Swap your 2009 family history stories, enjoy afternoon tea with other family history buffs and come with ideas for the 2010 gatherings.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Thursday, 12th November, 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 you ideas about the latest books. This is the last session for 2009 where you get to choose the books you think the library should buy over summer.
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
Check out the gaming enthusiasts who will gather once again next month. The last tournament saw a close encounter between the players as they battled it out to win the $50 EB voucher.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020 or book online.
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Tuesdays 4.00pm - 6.00 pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
(Except school and public holidays)
Have a go at naming the ‘Youth Activity Arvo’ and you could win $50.
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.
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Have you been good or naughty this year? Santa will bring his list, Christmas cheer and even a little present for all who celebrate this festive season at storytime.
Don't miss your last chance to ask Santa Claus what you want for Christmas at one of these storytime sessions.
Enquiries tel: 9932 1330
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 Enter the world of computers in November, or delve further into the online world with specialist classes such as ancestry. Just in time for Christmas get creative and learn how to customise and send your own animated e-cards.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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Friends of Altona Libraries
Friday, 6th November, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday, 7th November, 10.00am -1.00pm
Tuesday, 1st December, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Friday, 4th December, 10.00am -2.00pm
Saturday, 5th December, 10.00am -1.00pm
Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries
Saturday, 14th November, 10.00am – 4.00pm
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