Library Week 2009

LIBRARY WEEK 25th - 30th May

Well, not only is the 25th May my birthday, but it also kicks off Library Week. Join in the festivities at our branches.

Biggest Morning Tea
Just to be different, start Library Week with morning tea at midday. Help a great cause, Cancer Australia.
When: Monday 25th May 12noon
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings essential phone 97547266


A Conversation with Kevin
Join ERL’s Library Week Ambassador author and reviewer Kevin Rabalais for a lunch to celebrate the joy of reading. This is a chance to hear a truly excellent speaker and not to be missed.
When: Monday 25th May 12:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Cost: $7.50
Bookings essential phone 92948140


Bag a Book
Meet ERL Library Week Ambassador Kevin Rabalais and spend the library's money to purchase a special book for your branch. Take the opportunity to do some personal shopping, Borders are offering a 15% discount on items purchased on the evening (conditions apply). There will be giveaways, quizzes and cake and lots of beautiful books.
When: Tuesday 26th May 6:30pm
Where: Borders, Knox City Shopping Centre
Bookings essential phone 98006409


Cooking the Books
Everyone has a favourite cookery book. Join celebrity foodies Ann Creber and Ben Higgs from Wild Oak Café for a talk about their favourite cookbooks. Bring along your own favourite cookery book to share with the group. Afternoon tea will be served
When: Wednesday 27th May 1:30pm
Where: Healesville Library, Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Cost: $3
Bookings essential phone 92948140


Biggest Morning Tea
Donations and proceeds to Cancer Australia
When: Thursday 28th May
Times:
Ferntree Gully 10am
Munch to the music of Scottish fiddler Pria Schwall-Kearney. Plant sale courtesy of the Gully Gardeners.
Cost: Donations to The Cancer Council Australia

Knox 10am
Cath Connolly plays the Celtic harp, whilst you enjoy morning tea.
Cost: Donations to The Cancer Council Australia

Boronia 10am
Enjoy a delicious morning tea and be inspired to dance it all away with belly dancer Aileen.
Cost: Donations to The Cancer Council Australia

Croydon 10am
Morning tea, new books and music from the Croydon Secondary College.
Cost: Donations to The Cancer Council Australia

Yarra Junction 10am
Sunni will serenade with women’s songs, morning tea will be provided by the CWA – Yum!

Mooroolbark 10am
Join the Bookchat group and stay on for ‘The Perfect Scone’ with Jill Hess at 11am, scones, jam and cream are a certainty!
Cost: Donations to The Cancer Council Australia

Lilydale 11am
BMT Café with Scottish singer, songwriter Alex Legg. Experience the talents of a very gifted musician whilst enjoying the delights of a late morning tea.
Cost: $5.00


Literary Lunch – Jarad Henry
Author Jarad Henry has drawn upon his experience as a strategic advisor for the Victoria Police to create two award winning popular crime novels. He is an excellent speaker and presenter and this will be a fascinating literary lunch.
When: Thursday 28th May 12:30am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $7.50
Bookings essential 9754 7266


Price It! Antiques Evaluation with Lester DeVere
Celebrate the launch of Croydon Library’s new collection of books for antique enthusiasts. Antiques expert Lester DeVere will be on hand to value your special treasures. One item per person please.
When: Friday 29th May 10am
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free
Bookings essential 9298 5640

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