FEBRUARY PROGRAM 2021 - Melton City Council
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2021 FEBRUARY PROGRAM
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ADULTS 3-5
YOUTH 6
ARTS 5
KIDS 6
PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM 7
Bookings are now
essential for all programs
We’re so excited to announce that our
regular programs will be returning to
our branches this February! There will
be adjustments to ensure that we are
complying with Covid guidelines, but we
are pleased to welcome you all back to
share the joy of Storytimes, Book Clubs,
music programs, and much more.
Head to melton.vic.gov.au/library for
full details of dates, times, and booking
requirements.
For all updates on events, opening hours,
and other changes, keep an eye on our
City of Melton Libraries Facebook page,
or subscribe to our eNewsletter. We look
forward to seeing you there!
We acknowledge First Nations peoples living and working in
Melton and recognise the people of the Kulin Nations as the
original custodians of the land now known as City of Melton.
We pay respect to their elders, past, present and future
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LAST WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
ADULTS Wednesday 24 February
6.30pm – 7.30pm • Melton Library
LET’S PLAY BRIDGE Take a selected book home, then return
the following month to discuss. Fees
Fridays • 10am – 12pm • Melton Library apply. For more information ask to speak
Learnt to play bridge in the past and need to the Reader Development Librarian.
a little encouragement to start again?
Melton Bridge club will be on hand to
develop your skills. Materials provided.
MELTON SEWING CIRCLE
Ages 18+. Fridays • 10am – 2pm
Melton Library
CRAFT AND CHAT Spend some time sewing with a group
who share your interests. Meet new
Thursdays • 10am – 12pm people, work on a project, and share your
Melton Library favourite tips and techniques.
Fridays • 11am – 1pm
Caroline Springs Library
Knit, crochet and practice crafts with
like-minded people.
NIGHT CRAFTIES
Tuesdays • 6pm – 8pm
Melton Library
Knit, crochet and practice crafts with
like-minded people.
GET WRITING HISTORY FLICKS: MY
Sundays • 2pm – 4pm BRILLIANT CAREER (1979)
Caroline Springs Library or by Zoom Monday 1 February • 11am
Do you have an inner writer that needs Melton Library
to be set free? The creative writing Each month we’ll be screening an
group will provide a safe and inspiring Australian historical film in the beautiful
environment to encourage you to write. Balam Balam theatre. This 1979
Ages 16+ Australian period drama film is directed
by Gillian Armstrong, and stars Judy
FILM CLUB Davis and Sam Neill, drawing on teenage
author Miles Franklin’s novel. It’s regarded
2nd Wednesday each month
as being part of the Australian New
10 February • 3pm – 5pm
Wave of cinema.
Melton Library
Watch a select movie each month, then
discuss it with the group.
Bookings are required for all programs at www.melton.vic.gov.au/library or phone 9747 5300 3
GENEALOGY HELP ENGLISH CONVERSATION
Wednesdays • 10am – 12pm CLASS
Melton Library Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Got a question about where to find 9.30am – 11.30am
information, wrangling a database or Caroline Springs Library
hit a brick wall with your family history Every Saturday • 10am – 12pm
research? Ask the experts from the Melton Library
Melton Family History Group!
Improve your English speaking, reading
and writing skills. Meet new people and
practice conversational English. During
school terms only.
JOB LAB
1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday 10am – 12pm
Caroline Springs Library
2nd and 4th Thursday 10am – 12pm
Melton Library
Update your resume, write a cover
letter, proof-read your job applications,
TECH SOS understand the online job application
Would you like some help using social process and learn some useful tips for
media or writing an email or learning your next interview.
your way around your phone? We can
help resolve basic technology issues and TECH CIRCLES
share some tips, tricks and resources. You
Wednesday 10 February • 10am – 12pm
can book a free one-on-one session with
Melton Library
a library staff member by calling 9747
5300 or email library@melton.vic.gov.au An opportunity to discuss your
technology experiences and favourite
apps with others, ask questions, and
CITIZENSHIP TEST ASSISTANCE share tips about your phone or device.
Monday 1 February • 6pm – 7.30pm February’s topic is ‘online marketplaces’.
Melton Library
Monday 22 February • 6pm – 7.30pm WHAT IS ‘ZOOM’, EXACTLY?
Caroline Springs Library Thursday 18 February • 10am – 11am
Are you looking to sit the Australian Melton Library and
Citizenship Test? Be aware of what the Bridge Road Community Centre
citizenship test looks like and practice Have you heard people talking about
some of the common questions that it, but not sure what the fuss is about?
come up during the test. Meet others Come along to learn the what and how
taking the test and share study tips. of Zoom and have a hands-on practice.
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MELTON WORDSMITHS MAKE YOUR OWN MEMES
Wednesdays • 11.30am – 2pm AND GIFS
Melton Library Tuesday 23 February • 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Share your writing journey with other Book to receive your Zoom link
writers who encourage each other to
Stop sharing other people’s Memes and
create.
GIFs and make your own! In this digital
workshop artist Liam Herne will teach
UKULELE you how to make your very own text
2nd Tuesday of the month and short video reels for social media.
9 February • 7pm – 8pm Liam will cover the basics so that you
Melton Library can use simple methods to get creative
Come along and join in with local ukulele in your online space. Adult 18+
group, BMUSE. Give it a try or just come
and sing along. Bring your own ukulele
or borrow one of ours to give it a try.
ARTS
You might like to drop in to see the
Socialmediology exhibition doing these
workshops at CS Gallery or online at
melton.vic.gov.au/socialmediology lvpj by Liam Herne
#SOCIALMEDIOLOGY PANEL
CONVO WITH ARTIST
Monday 8 February • 6pm – 7pm
Book to receive your Zoom link
As part of the #Socialmediology
exhibition now on at CS Gallery, join
us for a panel conversation with artist
Liam Herne, and hear from experts
about the impact of social media on our
MAKE YOUR OWN FACE FILTER psychology and day to day behaviour.
Be sure to check out the exhibition
Wednesday 10 February • 4pm – 5pm
before joining us for the discussion at
Book to receive your Zoom link
CS Gallery or online
Make your own Instagram or Facebook www.melton.vic.gov.au/socialmediology
filter that changes your face and lets
you build your own online personality.
Also learn how to add accessories. Get
creative with your own unique look! You
will need a computer, a smart phone and
a free app. Ages 12-18+
Bookings are required for all programs at www.melton.vic.gov.au/library or phone 9747 5300 5
YOUTH
RECORDING STUDIO MUSIC
PROGRAM
Wednesdays • 3.30pm – 6pm
Melton Library
If you love music and want to record
songs, make beats, or write music whilst
hanging out with friends, then join us,
SPOT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
and gain practical experience in music Saturday 27 February • 10.30am
making. Ages 12-25. Grass area behind Caroline Springs
library, Cnr Lake Street & The Parade
GIRL CHAT In 2020, our favourite lovable puppy
turned 40 but couldn’t celebrate his
Tuesdays • 4pm-5pm birthday, so join us in 2021 for a special
Caroline Springs Library birthday celebration of this wonderful
Wednesdays • 4.30pm – 7.30pm book character. Please bring a picnic rug
Melton Library or cushions. Ages 3-7.
Girl Chat is a platform for girls to build
confidence and leadership skills whilst
networking via peer-to-peer mentoring.
Girls will gain practical experience to plan
and run weekly meetings. Ages 14-25.
KIDS
CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS
Sundays • 1pm – 2pm AFTER SCHOOLIGANS!
Caroline Springs Library
Mondays • 3.45pm – 4.30pm
Thursdays • 5pm – 6pm Melton Library
Melton Library
Tuesdays • 3.45pm – 4.30pm
Do you have a story in you that needs to Caroline Springs Library
be set free? Join us and learn the tools
Something different to do every week -
you’ll need to create imaginative worlds,
art, craft, games, literary or STEM related
colourful characters and stories that leap
activities. Suitable for ages 5+. Carers are
off the page! With fun writing exercises
required to stay with their children to
and helpful hints, we’ll get you on the
assist them, when needed, during library
way to writing a book of your very own.
activities. During school term only.
Ages 7-14.
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Baby Bounce, Toddler Time and
PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Storytime are back in February!
Facilitated in line with government
guidelines, places are limited and bookings are essential. Bookings for all sessions
open weekly on Friday afternoons. To meet COVID restrictions all participants over the
age of twelve months need to make a booking.
BABY BOUNCE STORYTIME
Ages 0-12 months Ages 3-5 years
Baby Bounce is an interactive program Preschool-aged kids are curious about
that introduces your baby to the everything. Storytime is a great way to
sounds, rhythm and movement of introduce children to the wonderful world
language. Babies love songs and of books. Sessions include stories, songs,
rhymes and delight in watching and rhymes and an introduction to AUSLAN.
listening to you sing. Sharing a love of All programs are designed for parents to
reading, rhymes, singing and talking participate with their children.
with your baby is one of the best things
Wednesdays • 10am
you can do to give your baby a head
Melton Library
start in life and at school.
Thursdays • 10am
Tuesdays • 10am Caroline Springs Library
Caroline Springs Library
Fridays • 10am • Melton Library
EARLY YEARS ONLINE
TODDLER TIME For the month of February you can join
Ages 1-3 years your favourite children’s programs via Zoom.
Toddler time has been specifically Missed out on a face to face session? Tune
designed to engage toddlers in all areas in for some great stories and songs that will
of childhood development through make you jiggle, wiggle and giggle.
singing, stories, movement, literacy,
language and play. BABY BOUNCE ONLINE
Toddlers have many opportunities
to participate or be an active listener Wednesdays • 1.30pm
throughout the program in a safe, 15 minute session, book to receive Zoom
positive and inclusive environment. invite and ensure you have a current library
membership.
Thursdays • 10am
Melton Library
Fridays • 10am
STORYTIME ONLINE
Caroline Springs Library Wednesdays • 2pm
Book to receive Zoom invite and ensure
you have a current library membership.
Bookings are required for all programs at www.melton.vic.gov.au/library or phone 9747 5300 7MELTON.VIC.GOV.AU/LIBRARY 9747 5300 MELTON LIBRARY CAROLINE SPRINGS & LEARNING HUB LIBRARY & LEARNING HUB 31 McKenzie Street 193 Caroline Springs Blvd Melton Caroline Springs
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