New non-fiction titles @ our branches

The following are the latest non-fiction titles available at our branches. Search for them through our library website.

Kirstie Alley ~ How to lose your ass and regain your life : reluctant confessions of a big-butted star
Julie Myerson ~ Not a games person
John Sergeant ~ Maggie : her fatal legacy
Robyn Annear ~ A city lost and found : Whelan the Wrecker’s Melbourne
John Anthony ~ Leckey Low, degraded broots? : industry and entrepreneurialism in Melbourne’s Little Lon, 1860-1950
Marian Keyes ~ Further under the duvet
Edward Klein ~ The truth about Hillary : what she knew, when she knew it, and how far she’ll go to become President
Andy Shea ~ Petria Thomas : swimming against the tide
Bill Carter ~ Fools rush in : a true story of war and redemption
Wayne Howell ~ Killer excuses
Anonymous ~ A woman in Berlin : diary 20 April 1945 to 22 June 1945
Tim Latham ~ Norfolk : Island of secrets : the mystery of Janelle Patton’s death
Christine McCabe ~ A garden in the hills : a tale of selling up, digging in and growing things
Mark Latham ~ The Latham diaries
Phil Cleary ~ Getting away with murder : the true story of Julie Ramage’s death
Ian McPhedran ~ The amazing SAS : the inside story of Australia’s special forces

Cheers, Maryanne

New fiction titles @ the branches

These are the new fiction titles that are at our branches. Search for them through the library website.


Henning Mankell ~ The man who smiled
David Gemmell ~ Lord of the silver bow
Charlotte Bingham ~ Friday’s girl
Jack Higgins ~ Without mercy
Anne River Siddons ~ Sweetwater Creek
Terry Brooks ~ Straken (Book 3 High Druid of Shannara)
James Lee Burke ~ Crusader’s cross
Michael Dibdin ~ Back to Bologna
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles ~ The colonel’s daughter
Anna Jacobs ~ An independent woman
Graham Masterton ~ Manitou blood
Sarah Harrison ~ The next room

Cheers, Maryanne

Introduction to Tai Chi

Interested in learning more about Tai Chi? Come along to a free introductory class with Elaine Davidson, an experienced Tai Chi teacher who has taught for many years.

When: Thursday 27th October 11.00am.
Where: Mt Evelyn 50 Wray Crescent Mt. Evelyn in the Mt Evelyn Community Room
Bookings on 97363851.

Cheers, Maryanne

Courtyard Gardens

Planning a new garden or updating an old one? Marilyn Gray from Karwarra Australian Plant Garden, will talk about Courtyard Gardens, using Australian plants.

My courtyard garden is looking a bit worse for wear. I think I desperately need to go to this talk.

Supper provided.

When: Thursday 20th October 7.30 pm.
Where: Belgrave Library Reynolds Lane Belgrave.
Bookings on 9754 7266.

Cheers, Maryanne

Brewing Beer

Making home brewed beer with Eric Walters from the Grand Ridge Brewery. Eric will be presenting a range of pure beers for tasting and orders can be arranged on the night.

When: Thursday 20th October 7.00pm.
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square Croydon.
Cost: $5.
Bookings on 9294 5640.

Cheers, Maryanne

The Art of Beaded Jewellery Making

Join Ro Bailey who will demonstrate the art of beaded jewellery making. Learn more about the techniques involved, the tools required and where to buy your beads. Bring along your own lunch - tea and coffee supplied.

When: Friday 14 October 12pm.
Where: Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway Wantirna South.

Cheers, Maryanne

Black Box: David Warren and the creation of the cockpit voice recorder

We tend to take inventions like the 'Black Box' for granted, not thinking about the huge impact it's had on air travel and safety in our skies.

Join author Janice Witham as she speaks about her book “Black Box: David Warren and the creation of the cockpit voice recorder” which chronicles the human aspects of the cockpit voice recorder story – the inspiration, the setbacks, the encouragement and the disappointments.

When: Wednesday 12 October 7.00pm.
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia.
Book on 9762 4099.

Cheers, Maryanne

Family History for Beginners

Ann Dixon will show you how to begin tracing your family history. Light refreshments included.

When: Thursday 6th October 1.30-3.30pm.
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Highway, Healesville.
Bookings on 59624423.