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WINTER 2021
WELCOME WHAT’S ON WINTER 2021
As the colder months approach, what better way to
escape the chill than to head to your local library.
Kingston Libraries has plenty planned this winter
AUTHOR TALK:
Bewildered by
Laura Waters
MAKE YOUR OWN
to keep all ages entertained.
Now all of our branches are open again, you won’t need to
travel far from home to visit one of Kingston’s libraries. The
refurbished Highett Library opens its doors on 25 May, the last
of our nine branches to re-open. Come in and see what’s new.
This July Kingston Libraries is hosting Mystery and Mayhem Month.
Featuring talks and workshops by some of Australia’s finest crime
Bring your ideas and be inspired.
writers, movies, a trivia night and more, this is a not-to-be missed month for crime and
Self-publishing zines has a long
mystery lovers.
history, from personal diaries, to
Our Chelsea Twilights event series also continues with Chelsea Library offering a range Laura Waters shares her story of how poetry, punk, political, and fantasy/
of free activities every Tuesday after dark including movie screenings, music and guest and why she set out to walk the untamed sci-fi themed publications. Self-
presenters. landscapes of New Zealand’s Te Araroa publishing is now easier than ever
track, 3000 kilometres of mountainous and, in Melbourne, we’re lucky to have
Don’t forget to check out our Race Around the World school holiday program as well. Pick
trail, emerging 6 months later “rewildered” the largest zines festival in Australia.
up a flyer at your local branch to see the range of activities on offer to keep the kids busy.
and transformed. Join two experienced zine makers
Enjoy everything your local library has to offer throughout winter or curl up on the couch
Laura’s story addresses many themes: from the Sticky Institute as they guide
with a good read.
overcoming anxiety, the healing power us through how to make them and
Cr Steve Staikos, Mayor of nature, facing fears, and finding and give us their best tips and tricks.
following an authentic life path. All materials will be provided.
Programming is subject to government health regulations. Programs listed as in-branch Talk followed by book sales and signing. Cheltenham Library
may revert to online or be placed on hold if regulations require. Cheltenham Library Tuesday June 15
Tuesday 22 June 6pm-7.30pm
1.30pm Bookings required.
SHORT STORY DISPENSERS Bookings required.
You’ll find our new free short story dispensers
out and about in Kingston this winter. Check
the Library website for their current locations. ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
Try Kingston Libraries’ Short Story Dispensers Virtual Escape Room
with 1, 3 and 5 minute curated stories from
O-Oh! You’ve followed Alice down the rabbit hole
authors around the globe.
– can you get out of our virtual escape room?
Simply select a reading time from the panel and
Family-oriented game suitable for ages 10+.
a free original short story will print just for you.
Access it here: kingston.vic.gov.au/library/Whats-On/Virtual-Escape-Room
With a database of thousands of stories, there’s
something for everyone. Take a break from your
everyday and enjoy a moment to just read.
ALL WHAT’S ON EVENTS ARE FREE – Book events in person at any library
Your short story starts here... branch or online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/events, or phone 1300 135 668.
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Candice Fox in Conversation Meet Wimmera Author
with Ellie Marney Mark Brandi
Online via Zoom Dingley Village Library
Thursday 1 July Thursday 8 July
7.30pm-9pm 2.30pm-4pm
Hear Candice Fox discuss her writing Bestselling author of Wimmera and The
career with local author Ellie Marney. Rip, Mark Brandi will discuss and sign his
Kingston Libraries Conversation followed by Q&A. new thriller The Others – out June 30.
invites you to plunge Candice Fox has won back to back
Ned Kelly Awards, and has also been
Mark Brandi graduated with a criminal
justice degree and worked extensively
collaborating very successfully with the in the justice system, before changing
into a month of mystery author James Patterson since 2015, direction and deciding to write. His first
with their first book Never Never going novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British
and mayhem this July. straight to number 1 on the New York
Times bestseller list. Her latest novel
Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger,
as well as a slew of Australian accolades.
is The Chase. His second novel, The Rip, was also
Featuring talks and workshops by some Ellie Marney is an award-winning YA
published to critical acclaim.
of Australia’s finest crime writers, movies, crime author who, due to her meticulous Book sales courtesy Benn’s Books.
and other activities. research, may or may not know how to
Bookings required.
commit the perfect murder. Her titles
include None Shall Sleep, the Every Photo credit: Julian Dolman
For more information trilogy, No Limits, White Night and
Go to kingston.vic.gov.au/library/mysterymayhem, the Circus Hearts series.
phone 1300 135 668, or ask at your nearest library branch. Bookings required.
Photo credit: Michael Windle
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Victoria Police Forensics An Afternoon of Melbourne Crime Writing Workshop Meet Tasmanian Author
with John Silvester with Garry Disher Kyle Perry
Parkdale Library
Monday 12 July Cheltenham Library Chelsea Court House Shirley Burke Theatre Foyer
4pm-5.30pm Thursday 15 July 6 The Strand, Chelsea 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale
Join Monica van Wissen from the Victoria 2.30pm-3.30pm
Tuesday 20 July Tuesday 27 July
Police Forensic Services Department Spend a criminal afternoon with The 2pm-5pm 2pm-4pm
(VPFSD) as she introduces the 18 Age’s senior crime reporter John Silvester,
casework areas of VPFSD, including Major aka Sly of the Underworld (on 3AW). Join crime author Garry Disher for a Kyle Perry’s work as a counsellor has
Crime Scene, Ballistics and DNA. writing workshop in the atmosphere exposed him to stories and journeys that
John Silvester has been reporting crime of the historic Chelsea Court House. would fill a hundred books. He follows
This talk will cover some of the types in Melbourne since the late 1970s. His This workshop is aimed at writers his breakout novel, The Bluffs, with a new
of examinations that can be done and work was adapted into the top rating from all genres, not just crime. work, The Deep, due out in July - a heart-
the results that can be found. Bring all Underbelly television series and he has stopping thriller set on the rugged coast
the best questions from real cases and acted as presenter in a series of award- Garry is a Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement
of Tasmania about modern-day pirates,
crime TV shows and find out more about winning television crime documentaries. Award recipient, 3-time winner of the
family bonds and betrayals, and the
forensic science. German Crime prize and 2-time Ned Kelly
John has written, edited and published hidden dangers that lurk in the deep.
award winner. With over 50 highly praised
Monica has worked exclusively in Forensic crime books that have sold more than and translated books to his name, Garry’s Book sales courtesy Benn’s Books.
Biology for 18 years, starting her career 1 million copies in Australia. workshops on writing and story craft are
in volume crime and moving to major Bookings required.
Book sales courtesy Benn’s Books. a genuine opportunity to energise your
crime. Her regular duties include case own creative journey. Photo credit: James Brewer
management, biological examinations, Bookings required.
DNA profile interpretation, Court Bookings required.
reporting and crime scene examination. Photo credit: Darren James
Bookings required.
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Sisters in Crime: The Past is Never Dead
Proudly Supporting Local and Emerging Writers
Kingston Arts Centre
Black Box Theatre, 979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin
Wednesday 28 July | 7pm-9pm
Newly-minted Melbourne crime novelists – Amy Suiter Clarke, Suzanne Frankham and
Ruth McIvor – talk to award-winning author, Leigh Redhead, about how the events of
the past refuse to stay dead and buried. Hauntingly, these events can often infiltrate
the here-and-now with fatal consequences.
Discussion followed by book signings over celebratory drinks.
Book sales courtesy Benn’s Books.
Bookings required.
Ruth McIver’s I Shot the Devil (Hachette
Australia), is a spellbinding story of
murder, trauma and childhoods lost.
Set in Southport, in New York state, Erin
Leigh Redhead has worked on a prawn Amy Suiter Clarke hails from Minnesota Suzanne Frankham’s debut novel,
Sloane was sixteen when a fellow high
trawler, as a waitress, exotic dancer, where she has set her nail-biting debut Shadow Over Edmund Street (Journeys
school senior was murdered by his friends.
masseuse, teacher and apprentice novel, Girl, 11 (Text Publishing). A social to Words Publishing) is set in the harbour
Twenty years later, Erin thought she’d left
chef. She is the author of the award- worker turned true-crime podcaster city of Auckland, her one-time hometown.
the memories and the town behind after
winning Simone Kirsch private eye series: investigates a decades-old serial killer This mystery thriller will keep you on your
lots of pills and alcohol but her ageing
Peepshow (2004), Rubdown (2005), Cherry cold case—only to unwittingly create toes. Edwina’s death is brutal, with a silent
father needs her to come back home.
Pie (2007) and Thrill City (2010). She has new victims. Convinced that the serial killer who leaves no clues. Her murder
Work at a local magazine takes her closer
recently completed a stand-alone crime killer is back, the threat suddenly seems unsolvable until a casual comment
and closer to a terrifying truth, and closer
novel set in an alternative community becomes very personal. sends Inspector Alex Cameron trawling
and closer to danger.
in the early 80s, as part of a PhD in through the dead woman’s childhood.
Amy Suiter Clarke is a writer and
Australian noir fiction. Can Alex Cameron uncover the link in Ruth McIver recently completed her PhD
communications specialist who
time to save the next victim? in true crime inspired fiction at Curtin
has been recently reviewed in
University. Her first novel, Nothing Gold,
the New York Times. Suzanne Frankham trained as a
was runner up in the inaugural Banjo
Photo credit: Ellen Talitha Photography scientist before turning to her passion
Prize (2018) and was one of seven novels
for storytelling. Her short stories have
selected to be pitched at the Bloody
won prizes in the 2014 and 2017 Sisters
Scotland Crime Writing Festival (2014).
in Crime’s Scarlet Stiletto Awards as
I Shot the Devil won the 2018 Richell Prize
well as the 2019 S. D. Harvey Award.
for Emerging Writers, and is released
this September.
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ON SCREEN
MYSTERY & MAYHEM
Join us for screenings of classic
and contemporary films that have
helped define the mystery genre
Chelsea Library
Every Tuesday night in July
7pm-9pm
SEC
SECRETS
FAMILY
on the big screen.
Learn how to be a family
history super sleuth.
Dingley Village Library
Fun events for the
Thursday 22 July 2021
whole community
10am-12pm
Are there dark rumours about your Chelsea Library
family history that you would like Weekly on Tuesday evenings
to uncover? 7pm-9pm
This fun 2-hour workshop will Chelsea Twilights is a special
introduce you to a range of Australian event series offering free and low
and UK crime records and help you to cost evening activities in Chelsea
uncover your ancestor’s wicked ways. throughout 2021. Chelsea Library is
6 July 13 July 20 July 27 July participating on Tuesday evenings,
The workshop is designed for those
with extended opening hours and
who have begun a family tree or
No bookings required. Part of Kingston Libraries’ Chelsea Twilights program. a range of free activities including
who are just starting out on their
movie screenings, music nights, and
genealogy journey. This will be a
special guest presenters. No need
hands-on workshop allowing you
Patterson Lakes Community Centre to book – just come along.
CRIME
to investigate members of your
54-70 Thompson Rd, Patterson Lakes family tree. To see the program go to
kingston.vic.gov.au/twilights.
Friday 23 July There is a wealth of free records and
6.30pm for a 7pm start databases to explore, including free
access to Ancestry Library Edition
If you watch, read or listen to mysteries, and FindMyPast for Kingston Libraries
Trivia Night thrillers or crime this is the event for you. members. We will look at these and
many other research sources.
Bring your wits, your wiles and your wide-
ranging knowledge of the mysterious and Bookings required.
nefarious to solve the vital question: Whose
brain holds the most trivia?
Presented by
The Murder Company BYO snacks.
Dress up – there’s a prize for best costume. Like us on Facebook
You won’t know if you don’t go. Bookings required. facebook.com/kingstonlibraries
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NEW & EXPANDED FOR AGES
15 & OVER
Winter Reads
IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS Available from Kingston Libraries
Stay warm and cosy whilst enjoying lots of fun and creative activities at Kingston
Libraries this winter. Would you like to join fellow bookworms for an informal chat about
books, or do your crafting in the company of other keen crafters? Would you like to try Let the library choose for you.
your hand at some fun exercises to keep your brain nimble, or find out what Bluetooth
and other new tech is, and why it’s useful? We’ve got a group for you – and it’s free!
Check our website kingston.vic.gov.au/library, phone the Library on 1300 135 668,
Read out all your favourite authors or
or speak to our friendly staff in branch to find out more about the following activities: Still Air Fryer binge-watched all your favourite series
Matt Nable The Australian
and want help finding more? Would you
Women’s Weekly
like to experience something different?
TechTryouts
Explore & Discover Receive personalised reading or
MAKER watching suggestions from our expert
MORNINGS staff by filling out the form on our
webpage at: kingston.vic.gov.au/library/
Selection-Service.
We will get back to you within 5 working
MONTHLY at MONTHLY at Chelsea, MONTHLY at Chelsea, WEEKLY at Chelsea,
Cheltenham and Cheltenham and Cheltenham and
days with holds placed on 3 suggestions
Cheltenham, Dingley
Parkdale branches Parkdale branches Parkdale branches and Parkdale branches Project Hail Mary Other Women (or 10 if children’s picture books) for you
Andy Weir Cathy Kelly to collect.
JUNE/JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
RB Digital Magazines
Race Around the World: NOW AVAILABLE
sport and games in the Libby App
From Monday 28 June to Friday 9 July Kingston
Libraries will be running holiday activities at a Sign up for free access to digital magazines through
variety of branches. Enjoy a range of activities Kingston Libraries. The collection has over 1,000 popular
including guest author Felice Arena, a sports titles which are digitally reproduced page for page and
trivia Silent Disco, theatre performances, can be viewed on your computer or by downloading
break-dancing workshop, crafts, games the Libby app from OverDrive (OverDrive has acquired
and movie screenings. RBmedia’s library business, Rbdigital). You will need to
register with your card and then create an account.
For more information check out
kingston.vic.gov.au/library/kids-activities For more information on setting up an account
or pick up a program at the Library. and accessing magazines with Libby go to
Bookings open Friday 11 June at 9am. kingston.vic.gov.au/library/eLibrary/eLibrary#newspapers
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2021 STORY LINES
WRITING COMPETITION
FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Write a short story or poem
of up to 500 words for your
chance to win great prizes.
Entries open Monday 12 July
and close Sunday 19 September.
There will be four age groups
covering ages 5 to 16.
Entry forms available from
MEET JOIN US
ENTER FOR July 12 at all library branches, or at Children’s Author for Storytime
Jacqueline Harvey
SOME GREAT
kingston.vic.gov.au/library/kids-activities dressed up as
Monday your favourite
PRIZES 16 August character.
SCIENCE WEEK 14-22 AUGUST
CELEBRATE SCIENCE WEEK WITH FIZZICS
EDUCATION AND OUR STEAM PUNK CLUBS
LITTLE SCIENCE DESTINATION MOON STEAM PUNK
BIG FUN SHOW & BEYOND SHOW CLUB
FOR FAMILIES WITH FOR FAMILIES WITH FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
CHILDREN AGED 3-8 CHILDREN AGED 5+ CHILDREN
Cheltenham Library Westall Library Running at Parkdale,
Saturday 14 August Sunday 15 August Cheltenham and
10.30am-11.15am 2.30pm-3.30pm Chelsea Libraries.
See website for details:
See our website for details of sessions plus more: kingston.vic.gov.au/library/kids-activities
kingston.vic.gov.au/library/kids-activities
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SELF
CHECK OUT
VIA APP
You can now check out
your own items from within
a Library branch using the
Kingston Libraries app.
To do this go to:
1. Self Serve Mobile and enable
location services
2. Tap Check-out and scan the
library barcode (for new books
look inside the back cover)
3. Tap “finish” in the
top right- hand corner
If you need assistance setting up the Kingston Libraries app on your device,
or would like to learn more about it, please contact the library on 1300 135 668
or email library@kingston.vic.gov.au to speak to one of our friendly library staff.
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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