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Log on to a Your Tutor tutoring session via the libraries' website any weekday between 4.00pm and 8.00pm, enter your email address in the online classroom's co-browser and you could win an iPod! Your Tutor is Australia’s leading online tutoring service, providing instant help and coaching in subjects such as maths, English and science.
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All library branches will be closed on Monday, 8th June due to the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. Access the library website to search the catalogue, reserve, request or renew items online and make use of the after hours return chutes at all branches and at Walker Close Community Centre.
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Saturday, 13th June, 11.00am – 3.00pm, Altona Library
Knit and pearl! Bring your knitting and your lunch and celebrate this very special day as knitters around the world will be clicking and yacking, knitting and pearling, clacking and yakking on the same day.
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Sunday, 14th June, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Shake your signs and cheer your favourite as 28 poets perform 90 second poems at heat number five of Poetry Idol, the Melbourne Writers Festival’s poetry competition. Talented poets vying for a spot in the final at Federation Square are just looking for an audience to appreciate their creativity!
Bookings tel: 9932 3020. Online bookings
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Saturday, 20th June, 10.30am – 11.30am, Williamstown Library
2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Mark this special year by learning about the latest, most fascinating and bizarre discoveries in astronomy.
Computer and photography specialist, David Sidwell, who has a background in physics and astronomy will give an astronomical guided tour suitable for all ages.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170 More...
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Thursday, 4th June, 6.45pm – 8.00pm, Williamstown Library
Bring your favourite book from the mystery, true crime or thriller genre and join with other readers in a lively book chat.
Thursday, 2nd July, 6.45pm – 8.00pm, Williamstown Library
Join with other keen readers in discussion about the book One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Saturday, 20th June, 2.00pm - 3.00pm, The Famous Blue Raincoat Cafe, Vernon Street South Kingsville
Looking for some aromatic coffee, a few kindred spirits and a good book? My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult will be the focus of discussion at this Libraries on Location gathering.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330
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Tuesday, 23rd June, 1.30pm – 3.00pm, Williamstown Library
The Getting of Wisdom, by Henry Handel Richardson is the story of the coming of age of a spontaneous heroine who finds herself ensconced in the rigidity of a turn of the century boarding school.
Bookings tel: 9932 4170
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Friday, 5th June, 6.00pm, Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.
Come along to a performance and film night to celebrate World Environment Day. On screen will be films from Oxfam’s 2008 Reel Change short film competition with a focus on climate change and its impacts on human rights and poverty. More...
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Thursday, 18th June and Thursday, 25th June, 6.30pm - 9.00pm, Environment Resource Centre, Altona Library
Want to grow your own edible produce at home, but not sure where to start? Got a veggie patch, but want tips on how to keep it healthy? Then 'Yummy Yards' is the workshop series for you. Sustainable Gardening Australia will show you how to design and maintain a successful produce garden throughout the year.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330
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Friday, 12th June, 11.00am – 12.30pm, Altona Library
Enjoy traditional Maltese singing with local musical identity Edwin Baldachino. Bring your friends along to enjoy the music and meet with others over morning tea. Browse the new Maltese books, CDs and DVDs which will be available for loan.
Bookings tel: 9932 1330
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Thursday, 2nd July, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Playstation playoffs is 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. Be in the running to win a total of $100 in EB Games vouchers. (12 – 19 years).
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Friday, 12th June, 10.30am - 11.15am, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Join 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.
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Saturday, 4th July, 10.30am - 11.15am, Newport Library
Jackie and Dharma will be telling stories and singing songs for children of all ages as part of the Newport Folk Festival. Jackie Kerin is a professional storyteller and member of the Storytelling Guild of Victoria. Dharma is a musician who is the imagination behind specialist children's bookshop, Everlasting Books in Kingsville.
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Monday, 29th June - Thursday, 9th July
Calling all 'enviro kids' to become Library Planeteers! Adventure guaranteed as you go to the depths of the oceans in the Dreamer in the Deep show and enter the Cosmodome to travel to the outer planets. Create your enviro messages on a button, meet a real life Ranger and discover many more ways to take pollution back to zero! More...
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Computer training classes allow people to develop skills in the various aspects of computing, including basic computer skills, email, using the Internet and Powerpoint. Regular classes are offered at beginner and intermediate level for small groups and cost only $6.
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Access the NoveList database via the libraries’ Electronic Library. This reader's advisory service covers adult, teenage and children’s fiction. Use a favourite author or title as a template to locate similar authors and titles of interest. This is a great tool for those wishing to discover new reading adventures.
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Friday, 5th June, 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
This session will show you how to explore the Internet to find information of interest to you, as well as highlighting particular relevant sites. Basic computing skills are essential. This is a free session.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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Friday, 12th June, 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
This session will get you communicating with family and friends via email anywhere in the world. Bring along a friend's email address and send them a surprise hello! Basic Internet skills essential. This a free session.
Bookings tel: 9932 3020
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The Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries'
Saturday, 13th June, 10.00am - 12.30pm
The Friends of Altona Libraries'
Friday, 5th June, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday, 6th June, 10.00am -1.00pm
Friday, 3rd July, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday, 4th July, 10.00am -1.00pm
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