Photography Focus - travelling the Trans-Siberian Railway

Jim Reid has travelled extensively throughout the world. One of his favourite holidays was on the Trans-Siberian Railway. This train connects Moscow to the Sea of Japan - the longest railway in the world.

You are welcome to join us to view Jim's fantastic photographs of an incredible journey of a lifetime.

When: Thursday 10th November 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140 or book online - Railway

Cheers, Maryanne

Book Bites – Maggie Millar reads Elizabeth Jolley

Elizabeth Jolley (1923-2007) ranks as one of Australia’s greatest writers. Born in the UK she spent more than half her life in Australia. Her first book was not published until she was 53, but from then her works garnered three Miles Franklin Awards, two Premier’s Awards and earned her both an Order of Australia and a place on the list of 100 Greatest Living Treasures compiled in 1997.

Maggie Millar is an Honours graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where she won the Gertrude Lawrence Award for Best Performance. Maggie has performed with the Old Vic Theatre Company, the Elizabethan Trust and JC Williamson to name but a few. Television viewers will recognise her from her roles in Bellbird, The Sullivans, Prisoner and most recently as Rosie Hoyland in Neighbours. Maggie brings to life the writings of some of our best loved authors.

Maggie is not only an actor but an accomplished artist, advocate and public speaker.

Join us for a meeting of these two remarkable women.

When: Thursday 10th November 12:30pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851 or book online - Jolley

Cheers, Maryanne

Mainly for Men - Before the iPod, a history of mechanical music

Retired engineer John Wolff has long been fascinated by technical antiques, especially mechanical calculating machines and self-playing musical instruments. He has amassed a significant collection of both calculating and musical machines during his travels around Australia. John has restored many of these machines to working order, and has documented their history and mechanisms in a popular website.

In this session he will talk about some of the mechanical instruments that provided folk with recorded music in the days before iPods, LPs, or wind-up gramophones. The focus will be on the technical and social history of "mechanical music", with plenty of hands-on examples. There will be opportunities to examine and play some of the typical domestic instruments of the time.

Refreshments available

When: Wednesday 9th November 7pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Any birdwatchers? Come to Birds of the Yarra Catchment

Peter Mason will talk about the new publication Birds of the Yarra Catchment: and where to find them.

"An excellent guide for birdwatchers visiting or living around Melbourne. Stretching from the mountains to the sea, the Yarra River catchment covers an area of approximately 4,000 square kilometres.  For each selected habitat along the river, there is a selection of birds that are likely to be seen, with particular attention given to "local special" birds."

Peter, along with other members of the Yarra Valley Branch of BOCA (Bird Observation and Conservation Australia) have been heavily involved in producing this informative book. Copies of this publication will be for sale - would make a great Christmas present!

Tea & coffee available

When: Tuesday 8th November 1pm
Where: Montrose Library Corner, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Road & Swansea Road, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97284224 or book online - Birds Yarra

Cheers, Maryanne

Beginning Family History - get started with Ann Dixon

*Update: Apologies but we have had to cancel this event....webgurl, 7/11/2011

Interested in researching your family history but not sure how to begin? Start the hunt for your ancestors with Ann Dixon.

When: Tuesday 8th November 1pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640 or book online - Family History

Cheers, Maryanne

Congratulations to the winners of our National Poetry Competition

Thanks to every person who participated in this year's National Poetry Competition. The winners and commendations are:

Open Section: $1,000
Winner: Nelson, Parkdale – On Testicular Failure

Commended:
Nelson, Parkdale – Stardust
S J, St Kilda – Blowhole
Caitlin, Heidelberg Heights – Generation Now
John, Ashfield NSW, - Alla Noia
Gita, Kew – Night Kitchen


Local Section: $500
Winner: Donald, Belgrave – Dick and Jane on TV

Commended:
Ron, Kalorama – In the Buffet at the Station
Jenny, The Patch – What Job Do You Do?
Lia, Upwey – Hypatia’s Lost Theorem on Love
Marian, Belgrave Heights – Mission to Narnia


Teenage Section: $300
Winner: Christel, Three Bridges, - Australian Serenity

Commended:
George, Wesburn – Creating God
Rhianna, Wheelers Hill – Undine Song
Genevieve, Tecoma – Remember
Damien, Mt Waverley – Grand Final and Diversity (two commendations)


Junior Section: $200
Winner: Taman, Upwey – Defying Gravity

Commended:
Simone, Chirnside Park – War Horse
Gaia, McMahons Creek – Prophecy
Antonia, Hawthorn – Waiting
Roland, The Basin – The Castle
Dewmi, Mount Gambier – The Cottage

The Presentation Ceremnony is on Thursday 10th November 6:30pm at Croydon Library. Cr Samantha Dunn will be presenting the prizes and Alicia Sometimes, the Judge for the Competition, will read her report.

Cheers, webgurl

Ranges Mobile will not be on the road today

The Ranges Mobile will not be on the road on Monday 7th November. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Items may be returned to any branch or mobile or renewed once online via the catalogue.

Cheers, Maryanne

Boronia Library's Fashion Parade raised $700 for the Salvos

Last Friday night Boronia Library hosted the popular Salvos Fashion Parade. The night was a great success for everyone with The Salvos raising about $700.

Thanks again to 'my' models - Judy, Bernadette, Jessica, Jasminder, Lauren (Judy's niece) & Emma (a member's daughter).

Here's a few photos from the night:

Emma

Judy

Lauren

Cheers, Linda
Boronia Library