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SPRING 2021
WELCOME
Spring is upon us and Kingston Libraries is bursting
with fun activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
This October we will be celebrating the Seniors
Festival, and Kingston Libraries is again participating with a
wide variety of activities including finance for seniors, games,
gardening, author talks, how to downsize and declutter and
one not to miss - a literary afternoon with me (see page 4).
As always, we are planning a series of talks with great authors,
MEET
including the very talented Gideon Haigh who’ll be visiting Dingley
Village Library in partnership with the Melbourne Writers Festival.
For our younger members, the ever-popular Story Lines Writing Competition is on again,
plus we are putting on additional spring Storytimes on Saturdays and early evenings.
Westall Library also has something to keep young people busy after school with the new
GIDEON HAIGH
Homework Club for primary school students.
There have been plenty of changes in our libraries while we’ve been in and out of
lockdowns. If you haven’t already, I would recommend you take the time to visit our
refreshed Highett Library or bring the little ones along to Parkdale where you’ll see some
exciting changes in the children’s area.
Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to meet some of our local feathered friends and Saturday 4 September Gideon Haigh shines light on The Brilliant
get ready for the annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Hope to see you there. Boy, his biography of Labor opposition
11am leader HV ‘Doc’ Evatt, who imagined a
Cr Steve Staikos, Mayor
Dingley Village Library fairer, more progressive Australia during
the Menzies years. With Judith Brett.
All What’s On events are free. Programming is subject to government health regulations.
Programs listed as in-branch may revert to online or be placed on hold if regulations require. Gideon Haigh has published more than
40 books, and won Premier’s Literary
Awards in three states, two Waverley
CHRISTIAN WHITE Library Prizes and a Ned Kelly Award for
COMES TO CHELTENHAM True Crime.
AUTHOR/SCREENWRITER TALK Judith Brett is a political historian whose
most recent book is From Secret Ballot to
Monday September 20 Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got
6.30pm-7.30pm Compulsory Voting.
Cheltenham Library
Christian White is author of The Nowhere In partnership with
Child and The Wife and the Widow, Melbourne Writers Festival.
co-writer of the TV series Clickbait
and co-writer on the Australian
psychological horror film Relic.
Bookings required.
Visit us online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/event-white, FREE Bookings required.
Visit us online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/MWF21,
by phone on 1300 135 668, or in person at a library branch. EVENT by phone on 1300 135 668, or in person at any library branch.
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ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
To see all Kingston Seniors Festival events, collect a Seniors Festival
booklet from your local library branch or community hub, or check
Council’s website from September.
Bookings for all events open in September.
FINANCE
FOR SENIORS
RUN OVER
3 CONSECUTIVE
FRIDAYS
Share with the Mayor The Darkest Hour: WWII Tales Age pension Downsizing and Income
of Resistance with author – your choices Superannuation Streams
Wednesday 6 October
Kathryn Gauci
2pm-4pm 8 October 15 October 22 October
Parkdale Library Wednesday 6 October 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am
Join the Mayor of Kingston, Cr Steve 2.30pm-3.30pm Patterson Lakes Library Patterson Lakes Library Patterson Lakes Library
Staikos, in an afternoon of shared Dingley Village Library Expert advice from Expert advice from Expert advice from
literature. Choose a snippet from Join Kathryn Gauci, one of today’s best- Financial Information Financial Information Financial Information
your favourite book, poem or song selling WWII historical fiction writers, as Services on the Services on downsizing Services on self-funded
to read aloud. she talks about the extraordinary men age pension. and how to top up retirement.
and women who fought for Resistance your super.
movements across Europe.
Bookings required. Bookings required. Bookings required.
Bookings required. Bookings required. Book online at Book online at Book online at
Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/ Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/ kingston.vic.gov.au/ kingston.vic.gov.au/ kingston.vic.gov.au/
library/sf-mayor, by phone library/sf-darkest-hour, by phone library/sf-finance3, library/sf-finance2, library/sf-finance,
on 1300 135 668, or in person on 1300 135 668, or in person by phone on 1300 135 668, by phone on 1300 135 668, by phone on 1300 135 668,
at a library branch. at a library branch. or in person at a library or in person at a library or in person at a library
branch. branch. branch.
Note: Information provided is of a general nature only. Please consult an expert for tailored advice that suits your needs.
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KINGSTON
LIVING
LIBRARY
PROJECT
IN THE GARDEN WITH YOUR STORY STARTS HERE.
KAYE ROBERTS-PALMER
Food Forests for Balcony Gardens Seed Raising Workshop Kingston Libraries is looking for This pilot project is designed to promote
seniors in our community with understanding, break down prejudice
Thursday 7 October Thursday 7 October and embrace senior members of our
funny, interesting, and inspiring
11.00am-12pm 2pm-3pm community by valuing their history
stories to tell. and culture. It is inspired by the Human
Highett Library Highett Library
If you know someone who would be Library© concept started in Copenhagen
Let garden designer Kaye Roberts- A workshop with garden designer Kaye twenty years ago.
Palmer inspire you with clever planting, Roberts-Palmer to introduce you to willing to tell their story for up to 15
how to choose the right pots, build propagating from seed. Discover how minutes, and be video-recorded for The project will culminate in a launch
micro-climates and create to keep your seedlings healthy and posterity, let us know. event later in the year and some live
a burgeoning balcony garden. what to watch for when you plant out. storytelling by the participants with
Once recorded, our living library a Q&A session.
Bookings required. Bookings required. books will be featured on Kingston
LibraryTube.
Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/ Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/
library/sf-food-gardens, by phone library/sf-seed-raising, by phone
on 1300 135 668, or in person on 1300 135 668, or in person Please contact us on 1300 135 668 or email library@kingston.vic.gov.au
at a library branch. at a library branch. and a form will be sent to you to fill out.
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AUTHOR Journey of a
Lost Manuscript
TALK
Thursday 14 October
2pm-3pm
Dingley Village Library
This amazing adventure could be
straight from the pages of Alice in
Wonderland. Lorraine Smith’s discovery
of a mysterious 16th century manuscript
in her Warrnambool bookshop led her
on a long journey across Australia and
to the other side of the world.
Bookings required. Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/sf-lost-manuscript,
by phone on 1300 135 668, or in person at a library branch.
Picnic in the Library Golden Age Social LEGO®
Thursday 21 October Thursday 21 October
10.30am-11.30am 10.30am 11.30am
Westall Library Dingley Village Library
Visit the library with the grandchild or Did you know, LEGO® has been
pre-schooler in your life. Share the joy entertaining the young and young at
of books together. There will be cake, heart since 1942? Come on in to Dingley
cookies and a take home bag of goodies. Village Library, bring your grandchild and
have some LEGO® fun.
Downsizing Bookings required.
Bookings required.
& Decluttering Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/
library/sf-picnic, by phone on Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/
Tuesday 19 October 1300 135 668, or in person library/sf-lego, by phone on 1300 135 668,
1.30pm-2.30pm at a library branch. or in person at a library branch.
Take a Virtual Trip Cheltenham Library
Monday 18 October Downsizing, whether to retirement living
11am-12pm or simply a smaller home, can certainly
Cheltenham Library be daunting. Mary Harnan is a home
sorting, downsizing and decluttering
We’d love to get feedback, so please tell our staff
Relax. Take a seat and explore amazing
places around the world through the
specialist from Allsorters and has all
the tips and tricks to tackle the tricky
what you want to see in your library.
wonders of Virtual Reality Technology. task of sorting ‘stuff’.
Bookings required. Bookings required.
Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/ Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/
library/sf-virtual-trip, by phone library/sf-downsizing, by phone Like us on Facebook
on 1300 135 668, or in person on 1300 135 668, or in person facebook.com/kingstonlibraries
at a library branch. at a library branch.
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2021 STORY LINES
WRITING COMPETITION
FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Contact the Library for more information about the events below.
NOW OPEN
Write a short story or poem
Knit and Natter of up to 500 words for your
Wednesday 27 October chance to win great prizes.
2pm-3pm Entries close Sunday 19 September.
Patterson Lakes Library There are four age categories
Come with your current project and join a covering ages 5 to 16.
friendly gathering of fellow knitters for a
ENTER FOR Entry forms available from all library
SOME GREAT
natter. Crocheters welcome too. branches or at kingston.vic.gov.au/
library/story-lines
PRIZES
Tech for Seniors
Every Tuesday in October
10am-5pm
Clarinda Library SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Do you need help with your smartphone,
laptop, iPad or tablet? Every Tuesday
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
TURNING BACK TIME
during the Kingston Seniors Festival a
friendly team member from the Library
will be available to assist you.
Classic Short Story Chats
Every Thursday in October
11am-1pm From Monday 20 September to Friday 1 October Kingston Libraries
Moorabbin Library will be running holiday activities at a variety of branches.
Imagine a machine that can produce a Events include an author talk with Anna Ciddor, Dinosaurs & Fossils presentations
classic short story with the wave of your by Museums Victoria, Dreadful Dragons theatre shows by Carp Productions,
hand. Grab a classic from our Short retro games, historical themed Escape Room, Grandparent Storytime,
Story Dispenser and enjoy a chat at Pirate craft, and drop-in LEGO® and craft sessions, plus more.
Moorabbin Library any Thursday during
Seniors Month. Bookings open Friday 3 September at 9am
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BACKYARD
Bird Count
SATURDAY BEDTIME Saturday 16 October | 11am-12pm
STORYTIME STORYTIME Cheltenham Library
In addition to our regular storytimes Take advantage of this great opportunity
throughout the week, we also have for an after-dinner storytime session for
fortnightly sessions on Saturdays at families with young children on Monday
10:30am at selected branches. and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm at
selected branches.
For more information and details of session dates and locations, go to kingston.vic.gov.
au/library/kids-activities or check our Children + Families Jul-Dec 2021 program guide.
HOMEWORK CLUB
HOMEWORK HELP FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Suitable for all ages
KIDS FROM PREP TO GRADE 6. Meet a local birder from BirdLife
This club provides the time and space to complete your NEW Bayside who will take us on
a ramble to a nearby park to
homework and engage in some fun learning activities with locate and identify our local
other families. The group is run by parent volunteers, while feathered friends using the Aussie
library staff can help you find information in the library. Bird Count App.
Where and When: Get ready for the annual Aussie
Backyard Bird Count (Oct 18-24)
Westall Library
and have fun getting to know the
Weekly on Thursdays (during school terms only)
birds around your home.
4pm-5.30pm
Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/ Bookings required. Places are limited so get in quick.
library/events, by phoning 1300 135 668 For more information and to book, phone 1300 135 668,
or in person at any library branch. go to kingston.vic.gov.au/library/bird-count, or ask at any library branch.
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MEET
MOVIE CLUB
SPRING K I N GSTO N L I B R A R I E S P R E S E N TS
SOFIE READS
LAGUNA
All titles
available from
Kingston Libraries
Thursday 25 November
2pm-3pm
Cheltenham Library
Infinite Splendours is the incandescent
new novel from the acclaimed Miles
Drop into our free
Franklin winner, Sofie Laguna. Talk
followed by book sales and signing.
monthly movie
Bookings required.
screenings.
So You Think You Know
Book online at kingston.vic.gov.au/ What’s Good for You?
library/event-laguna, by phone
on 1300 135 668, or in person
Dr Norman Swan
WHERE & WHEN:
at a library branch. Patterson Lakes Library
2:30pm – 4:30pm
First Tuesday of the month
Tech Tryouts Program
Drop into a Tech Tryouts session at one of our branches to explore,
AGES
Suitable for adults.
Tea and coffee provided.
For further information:
discover and have a go at using technology and products that 15+ When You Are Mine
visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library,
phone 1300 135 668, or ask in
are fast becoming part of everyday life. Michael Robotham
person at any library branch.
Location Cheltenham Library Parkdale Library Chelsea Library
Day of Month 2nd Friday 3rd Thursday 4th Friday
Time 2pm-3pm 2.30pm-3.30pm 10.30am-11.30am
September Health tech apps Health tech apps Health tech apps
October Robots Robots Robots
November Virtual Reality Virtual Reality Virtual Reality
For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library, phone us on 1300 135 668 One Last Stop
or speak to our friendly staff at the branches. Casey McQuiston
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Ancestry.com Library Edition
Available from Home
Get started on your family history research for free
from Kingston Libraries. Until 31 December 2021
you can access Ancestry Library Edition from home,
in addition to in the Library.
This online database has international coverage for
England, Scotland and Wales, plus USA and Canada.
To access from home, go to kingston.vic.gov.au/library/
family-history and follow the link under Ancestry to our
online catalogue.
For more help with your family history research visit
kingston.vic.gov.au/library/family-history.
Where are Kingston Libraries’
Short Story Dispensers?
Have you spotted one out and about in Kingston recently?
Check our website for current locations (kingston.vic.gov.au/library/short-
story-dispensers) and print a free 5, 3 or 1 minute short story to read on the go.
FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH Kingston Libraries
Chelsea: 1 Chelsea Rd
Mobile App
Cheltenham: 12 Stanley Ave
Clarinda: 58A Viney St
Library in your Pocket
Dingley Village: 31C Marcus Rd
Highett: 310 Highett Rd DOWNLOAD IT NOW
Moorabbin: Shop 5, 1 Taylor St
Parkdale: 96 Parkers Rd
Patterson Lakes: 54 Thompson Rd
Westall Library: 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South
PLEASE NOTE:
Programs listed in this edition are correct at time of printing.
For further information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library or ph 1300 135 668.
Popular events may offer a waiting list. Speak to your friendly library staff for assistance.
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