Join in the National Simultaneous Storytime Wednesday 23rd May 11am

Join 170,000 children at over 1,100 locations across Australia and share a
heartwarming tale about friendship, sacrifice and learning that appearances
aren’t important.

Story: The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland

When: Wednesday 23rd May 11am
Where:
Belgrave Library - Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Boronia Library - Park Crescent, Boronia
Healesville Library - 110 River St, Healesville
Knox Library - 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Yarra Junction Library - Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction

Ferntree Gully Library will be having their storytime on Wednesday 23rd May 2pm 

Cost: Free event
No need to book! Come along.

Cheers, webgurl

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

Literary Lunch - Meet Dolores Bellemo, author of Crazy for Italy

Dolores Bellemo was born in Malta and arrived in Australia at the age of seven. Whilst Australia is home she has a love affair with Italy. Dolores studied Italian at university and first visited that country in 1975. Since then she has been back many times and her book Crazy for Italy celebrates her love for the country its inhabitants. The book is illustrated by her husband architect and artist, Aldo Bellemo.

Dolores is the author of a number of other works and currently teaches Italian at Emerald U3A

When: Thursday 24th November 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Discover aromatherapy for health and wellbeing

Join us to learn more about the safe and personal applications of pure essential plant oils, known as Aromatherapy, for home and family use. Jane Margaret is a Health Educator and Clinical Therapist in Aromatic Medicine. She offers supportive treatments using oils, flower essences, health counselling and therapeutic massage. Jane is currently writing books for publication on her experiences and successes in this work, with treatments which can be safely used to support health and wellbeing.

When: Thursday 17th November 2pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Aromatherapy

Cheers, Maryanne

Continental Christmas recipes with chef Stephen Wilson

Australia does not have snow for Christmas but we can have some of the delicious dishes that are loved by generations of European families. Stephen Wilson will show you some fabulous recipes which will become part of your Christmas traditions too.

When: Thursday 17th November 10:30am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event or cost
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Continental Christmas

Cheers, webgurl

Literary Lunch - Author Adrian Hyland discusses the heroes of the 2009 bushfires

"This is a masterpiece of storytelling about the most terrifying natural disaster in Australia’s recorded history."

Kerry O’Brien

Adrian Hyland’s latest book Kinglake-350 records the experiences and heroism of those caught in the 2009 bushfires. The book has garnered warm praise from readers and reviewers alike.

Adrian’s two previous books, Diamond Dove and Gunshot Road are set in Central Australia and feature Aboriginal sleuth Emily Tempest. Diamond Dove was the winner of the Ned Kelly Award for First Fiction in 2007.

Adrian is a lecturer at La Trobe University.

When: Thursday 27 October 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Family History talks for beginners and beyond

Whether your just starting out or have been researching your family's ancestry for a while we've got some great talks you'd be interested in. 

Using Find My Past in your research

When: Thursday 20th Oct 1:30pm
Where: Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59624423 or book online - Find My Past

Frustrated with not getting the most out of FindMyPast.uk and FindMyPast.au? Join us at Healesville Library for this informative talk presented by Gail White.



Beginning Family History

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

When: Thursday 20th Oct 2pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Beginners

Cheers, Maryanne

Hard times, great food - nutritious meals on a budget

The family budget is under pressure but that should not mean that meals become less varied or nutritious. Stephen will give you some ideas to stretch the budget further and still create delicious meals.


When: Thursday 13th October 10:30am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Budget meals

Cheers, Maryanne

Lost in Space - kids take a tour of the Solar System with Dr James Murray

Take a tour of the solar system with James Murray.  Learn how to draw the planets and even make models!

When: Friday 30th September 11am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Ages: Primary school children
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Belgrave's Literary Lunch - Enter the World of Jane Austen

To recreate the world of Jane Austen actor Lise Rodgers has undertaken considerable research. Lise will share her knowledge and love of Jane Austen’s works in this enjoyable lunch.

Lise Rodgers has worked in theatre, film and television in addition to winning awards for her audio book readings. Lise will be performing as Jane Austen in a series of presentations for the Johnston Collection later this year.

When: Thursday 29th September 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Jane Austen

Cheers, Maryanne

Want to do 2 hours study in 10 minutes? Bill Handley shows you how

Join author Bill Handley who will teach us how to study effectively.

• Learn how to overcome exam nerves
• Learn more in less time with less effort
• Improve concentration and understanding

Great for students of all ages.

When: Thursday 8th September 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Bill Handley

Cheers, Maryanne

Come Dine with Us – Fresh and fabulous veggies and salads

Delicious vegetables and crisp salads are perfect on their own or as the accompaniment to any meal. Join chef Stephen Wilson for some fabulous dishes that you can prepare for your family and friends.

Stephen Wilson is a chef with over twenty five years of experience in a career that has taken him around the world and includes time spent at the Savoy and the Hilton in London. He has now returned to Melbourne where he is the proprietor of Chilled Out Catering.

When: Thursday 8th September 10:30am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Stephen Wilson

Cheers, Maryanne

Using Ancestry in your research

Frustrated with not getting the most out of Ancestry.com library edition, then attend this talk presented by Gail White.

When: Thursday 18th August 2pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Ancestry

Cheers, Maryanne

Ikebana - creating art with flowers & ceramics

Ikebana means 'living flowers' and you can learn more about this popular form of flower arrangement with a demonstration from Lara. More than simply putting flowers in a container, Ikebana is a disciplined art form using the power of live materials and the beauty of ceramics.

Discover more about the history and the basic principles of Ikebana and see why it is still practiced today in 60 countries.

When: Thursday 11th August 6pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Is there another Earth out there? Dr James Murray discusses the possibilities and more

Astronomy is entering a golden age. We have found hundreds of planets orbiting other stars, and are finding more each day. What are these new worlds like? Is there another Earth out there? Have these and more questions answered by former professional astronomer Dr James Murray.

When: Thursday 9th June 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Planets

Cheers, Maryanne

Lantern-making workshops to be held at Belgrave and Ferntree Gully libraries in June

In preparation for the annual Lantern Parade, Belgrave and Ferntree Gully libraries will play host to several lantern-making workshops.

The Lantern Parade is a community participation event with the parade going down Main Street.

Lantern Parade is on Saturday 18th June 5:30pm. Belgrave Library will be open and there will be a storyteller entertaining children at 7pm.

Workshops

Belgrave Library
When: Saturday 4th June 10am-1pm, Sunday 12th June 1-4pm, Saturday 18th June 10am-1pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Enquiries phone 97547266

Ferntree Gully Library

When: Friday 10th June 10am
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Enquiries phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

It's Library Week! #LIW2011 Do you know someone that's not a member? Do they like scary movies?

To celebrate Library Week 2011 we're running a couple of promotions in the Belgrave area.

Belgrave Railway Station
When: Tuesday and Wednesday morning 7-8am
Where: Belgrave Railway Station, Belgrave

Library staff will be at Belgrave Railway station handing out free library bags and copies of Good Reading magazine. On Wednesday they'll be handing out free cupcakes too, to support the Biggest Morning Tea.

Join the library!

We're having a membership drive in the Belgrave area. Six traders in Main Street are displaying special yellow library membership forms -

Earthly Pleasures, Green Bean Cafe, Puffing Billy Cafe, Belgrave Book Barn, Through the looking glass secondhand books, Belgrave Pharmacy

1. Fill out one of the yellow membership forms
2. Hand into Belgrave Library this week and you'll receive a movie ticket to the Cameo cinema in Belgrave (not just for scary movies either).

Literary Lunch with Toni Jordan

Toni Jordan's first book Addition (2008) was published to critical acclaim and the publication rights have been sold around the world. Her second book Fall Girl (2010) has received similar positive responses. Please join us for an entertaining lunch.

When: Thursday 26th May 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential 9754 7266 or book online - Toni Jordan

Cheers, Maryanne

Privacy Victoria's Diversity officer, Hanan Noura, will speak about Victoria's privacy laws and rights

Privacy Laws give you privacy rights and help protect the privacy of your personal information.

Privacy Victoria invites you to attend this free information session to learn about your privacy rights, including:

• How Victorian government, including local councils, should collect and handle personal information.
• What you can do if you believe your information has been misused. 
• How you can make a complaint. 

When: Thursday 12th May 7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Privacy

Cheers, Maryanne

Literary Lunch – Meet actor, comedienne, musician and author Jane Clifton

Actor, comedienne, musician and author Jane Clifton is all of these things in one unique person. With her third book about to be published in May 2011, Jane will share with us the books she loves, her reflections on the writing process and some of the experiences that have formed part of her fascinating life.

Please join us for a very enjoyable lunch.

When: Thursday 28th April 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Belgrave Library re-opens today with new carpet

After three days closed, Belgrave Library re-opens to the public with a new look in the form of black carpet.

So if you've missed the staff and library, be sure to drop by and check it out.

Cheers, Maryanne