Learn eBay tricks and tips with Cathy at Boronia this week

Do you have things lying around which you would like to sell?

Are there some treasures you would like to buy but dont know where from?

Come along and learn some tips and techniques of how buy and sell on Ebay with Cathy.
When: Friday 16th March 2pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - ebay tips

Cheers, Maryanne

Colin Penrose discusses home brewing - Mainly for Men

Colin Penrose is passionate about home brewing. So much so, that he has set up a busy online supplies business.

He is very keen to show people how to get the best out of this art, whether beginner or experienced home brewer.

When: Wednesday 21st March 7pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 92948140 or book online - home brewing

Cheers, webgurl

Finding your way around e-books and e-Library with @LibraryGod

Want to download an audiobook or an eBook? Have a smart phone, iPad or eBook reader?

Paul Burden aka @LibraryGod will share his experiences with this exciting new technology. Come along and learn all about it at our information session right here at Lilydale Library.

It's easy!

When: Tuesday 14th March 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 92943120 or book online - e-books

Cheers, Maryanne

Find out what herb aids digestion at this month's Gully Gardeners

Do you know which herbs are good for promoting good skin? Or which herb aids digestions?  Or which herbs make great teas?

Carol Hooper is very knowledgable about herbs and will encourage you to make medicines from your garden. Plus you will be given free hardouts.

This month's Gully Gardeners will meet at Coonara House, 20 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully.

Refreshments provided
When: Thursday 1st March 2:30pm
Where: Coonara House, 20 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
Cost: Gold coin donation appreciated
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, webgurl

Confused by your mobile phone? Get help at Rowville Library

On the first Thursday of the month at 9:30am staff and friends from the Stud Park Telstra Shop will be available at Rowville Library to assist you with any brand of phone or carrier.

Book in for tomorrow's session. All welcome.

When: Thursday 1st March 9:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or online - Mobile Phone

Cheers, webgurl

Ask our expert: Finding your way around eBooks and eLibrary

• Ready - choosing the right device
• Set - Loading the correct program
• Go - Checking out our catalogue

Paul Burden will share his experiences with this exciting new technology.

When: Friday 17th February 1pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - eBooks
Cheers, Maryanne

2012 Year of the Water Dragon - what it means for you

Join Edgar Lok Tin Yung Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui expert for secrets on what 2012 Year of the Water Dragon means for you.

When: Wednesday 15th February 6:30 pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Year of Water Dragon

Cheers, Maryanne

Feng Shui workshop - how it can work for you

This ancient Chinese practice is believed to utilise the laws of heaven (astronomy) and earth (geography) to improve life by receiving positive Qi (energy).

Find out more about how Feng Shui can work for you, with Edgar (Lok Tin) Yung, Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology expert.

All Welcome!

More information about this fascinating topic can be found on Edgar’s website www.loktinfengshui.com.

When: Tuesday 14th February 7pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 9870 0177 or book online - Feng Shui

Cheers, Maryanne

Feng Shui in the Year of the Water Dragon, a workshop with Sally Feishman

2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon – the year of enlightenment. Sally covers the yearly influences and basic principles of Feng shui, using the laws of Heaven and Earth to improve life.

When: Friday 10th February 6pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - Feng shui

Cheers, Maryanne

Photography Focus - Ron Silvester - Spectacular photos with quirky results

Ron Silvester is a man who actively enjoys taking spectacular photographs with quirky results. He'll attempt to answer the questions "can you take a photograph that will achieve high level of interest from the viewer" and "is post processing of images necessary".

Come along and enjoy this unique session plus view some of the photographs taken on the annual Gully Gardeners' bus trip to Karen Meeuwissen's garden at Hoddles Creek last October.

Refreshments available

When: Thursday 9th February 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Mainly for Men - BYO timepieces for a talk on rare and antique clocks

Phillip Gore, Ferntree Gully's own horologist, will share his passion in his collection of rare and antique clocks, pocket watches and wrist watches.

Included in his display will be an 18th century chronometer, which revolutionised maritime navigation by enabling ships to accurately determine longitude.

Feel free to bring your own curious timepiece.

This session marks the start of Ferntree Gully Library's 2012 Mainly for Men program.

When: Wednesday 8th February 7-8pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings requested phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Jim & Liz Reid share their Trans-Siberian railway adventures

Jim and Liz Reid have travelled extensively throughout the world. One of their favourite holidays was on the Trans-Siberian Railway. They travelled from Beijing to St Petersburg - the longest railway journey in the world.

You are invited to join us to view their fantastic photographs and hear tales from an incredible journey of a lifetime.

Refreshments provided.

When: Thursday 9th February 6pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Railway

Cheers, Maryanne

Gully Gardeners - Ann Creber discusses relishes, chutney, jams & sauces

Ann Creber is one of Melbourne’s most knowledgeable and passionate foodies. She is an acclaimed author, food writer, food stylist, restaurant reviewer, food consultant and radio announcer.

Ann will discuss ways to cull your plentiful food crops to create wonderful relishes, chutneys, jams and sauces.

Join us to launch Gully Gardeners for 2012. 


When: Thursday 2nd February 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Gold coin donation appreciated
Bookings essential phone 92948140or book online - Ann Creber

Cheers, Maryanne

Barbara Gaskell-Denvil discusses e-book publishing

Barbara Gaskell-Denvil, is the author of two historical medieval fiction published as e-books. Both available through Amazon.

Come and talk to Barbara about her experiences publishing e-books,arranging graphics and her interest in history.

Refreshments provided.

When: Tuesday 31st January 1:15pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings appreciated phone 5967 1588 or book online - e-book

Cheers, Maryanne

Mooroolbark Growers & Weeders Lunch at Paperbark Cafe - Kuranga Native Nursery

The Mooroolbark Growers & Weeders will celebrate the end of our gardening year with a lunch and guided tour of the Kuranga Native Nursery.

Kuranga Native Nursery is a retail nursery specialising in Australian native flora. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost native nurseries, Kuranga has been propagating and selling Australian native plants since 1983.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with our gardening group, browse through the huge range of Australian native plants, maybe pick up a Christmas present or two in the gift shop.

When: Wednesday  30th November 1pm
Where: Meet at Kuranga Native Nursery, 118 York Road Mt Evelyn at 1pm. (Melway ref: 52 K3)
Cost: Lunch at own cost
Bookings essential phone 97268200 or book online - Kuranga

Cheers, Maryanne

Lifestyles in the Library - Ideas to decorate your Christmas treats with Jill Hess

Jill will show you decoration ideas and techniques for your sweet treats at Christmas time

When: Thursday 24th November 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Antiques evaluation with Lester Devere

Back by popular demand, Lester Devere. Bring along a piece or two for Lester to evaluate.

When: Wednesday 23rd November 6:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Antiques

Cheers, webgurl

An evening in Antarctica, Marion’s spin on the frozen continent

Join expert spinner Marion Wheatland as she talks about her adventures and take the opportunity to donate to Mawson’s Hut Foundations to help preserve Antarctica’s history. All welcome.

When: Friday 18th November 6:30pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - Antarctica

Cheers, Maryanne

What makes the perfect pavlova? Find out with the Boronia Cooking Club

Join the ladies of the CWA and find out how to make the perfect Pavlova

When: Friday 18th November 2pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Pavlova

Cheers, Maryanne

Calling all quilters for a quilt-in at Rowville

Calling all quilters and those who aspire! Join us at Rowville Library for a session of quilting – including demonstration, show and tell and sharing. BYO quilting projects to this relaxed and informal afternoon. All welcome.
When: Friday 18th November 2pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - quilting

Cheers, webgurl