Over $2900 raised for the Cancer Council for the Biggest Morning Tea! Well done!

Eastern Regional Libraries staff and members strongly supported the Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for Cancer research. Some of our branches hosted special events with demonstrations, choirs and musicians.

In total we raised $2925.75. Special mention must go to Ferntree Gully who raised $1018.65, Rowville who raised $770.20, Boronia who raised $535, Yarra Junction who raised $266 and Mooroolbark who raised $150.

Cheers, Maryanne

Biggest Morning Tea - Have a cuppa with us & support the Cancer Council

This year the Biggest Morning Tea will be hosted at the following branches:

Rowville

When: Tuesday 22nd May 10:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
Cost: Free. Donations to support the Cancer Council greatly appreciated.

Morning tea will be served from 10:30am and music will be provided by the wonderful guitarist, Ramon.

Ferntree Gully

When: Thursday 24th May 10am
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Gold Coin donation appreciated.

Join us for a cuppa and morning tea while listening to the smooth, relaxing vocals and guitar playing of Alex Legg.

Enjoy two craft demonstrations this year with pottery by Helena Griffiths and jewellery by Yvonne Jonas.

There will also be plant sales and lucky prizes!

Mooroolbark

When: Thursday 24th May 10am
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station St, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free. Donations to support the Cancer Council greatly appreciated.

Help us raise money for Cancer research and prevention programs by coming along to the Mooroolbark Biggest Morning tea.

While you are having your cuppa, enjoy the enchanting songs of the St Peter Julian Eymard Primary School Childrens Choir.

Children from Grades 3-6 will be singing songs from their repertoire leading up to their singing competition in August. Choir will commence approx. 10.45am.

Boronia

When: Thursday 24th May 10am
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cr, Boronia
Cost: Gold Coin donation. Finger food demonstration by Jill Hess - $5 donation. Book online - Jill Hess

Come along and join us for the annual fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Bottomless tea and coffee and morning tea snacks. Gold coin donation

Finger food demonstration by Jill Hess at 11:00am - $5 donation.

Bookings required for Finger Food demonstration.

Cheers, webgurl

Join us for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and help raise money for Cancer research

Join us again this year for our major fundraiser for Cancer Council, The Biggest Morning Tea. The following events are being held in our branches:


Rowville
When: Tuesday 24th May from 10:30am

This is a great opportunity to enjoy morning tea in the library and make your donation to the worthy cause of cancer research. Everyone is welcome. Bookings are not required but you are! Please help the library to make this a most successful fundraiser. Which library staff member will make the best waiter/waitress?


Boronia
When: Thursday 26th May from 10am

• Bottomless tea and coffee, yummy snacks. Gold coin donation.
• Come dressed in Rockabilly if you wish. Prize for the best dressed.
• Teddy bears picnic for children.

Gold coin donation. Larger donations can be made, prizes from The Cancer Council. A fun day for all.

Slices with Jill Hess
When: Thursday 26th May 11am
Cost: $5
Jill Hess will demonstrating how to make some easy slices at 11am. Please book for this event. All proceeds go to The Cancer Council.
Book online - Jill Hess

Ferntree Gully
When: Thursday 26th May 10am-12noon

• Come and enjoy a cuppa and morning tea while listening to the musical talents of Stax the Didgeman. Listen to the unique sound of a didgeridoo plus many other interesting instruments.
• Plant sale and lucky prizes
• Gold coin donation - all proceeds to Cancer Council Victoria to help tip the balance in the fight against cancer. All welcome
  

Lilydale
When: Thursday 26th May 10:30am

It's Morning Tea time. Join us for a cuppa and morning tea at Lilydale Library. Help us to raise funds to fight cancer. All proceeds to the Australian Cancer Council.

All welcome. Gold coin donation.

Yarra Junction

When: Thursday 26th May 11am-12:30pm
Morning Tea with scones provided by Amanda's Cafe and Barbara Jeffrey playing on a Celtic Harp.


Knox
When: Friday 27th May 10am
Cost: $4 per person
Join us again this year for our major fundraiser for the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea.

• Make-up Artist & Image Coach Dianne Harris will demonstrate How to Look 10 Years Younger.
• Choose & wear make-up for a radiantly youthful look
• Choose the best foundation for a luminous fresh face
• Get the perfect canvas for a glowing look
• Get the best brow shape that is as good as a "brow lift"
• Make your eyes look fresh & radiant
• Achieve full luscious healthy lips

Book online - Dianne Harris

Bottomless tea/coffee and biscuits. Bookings Essential. Proceeds donated to the Cancer Council.

Cheers, Maryanne

Biggest Morning Tea

Join us to raise money for Cancer Council Australia. You can also donate online using the links below.

Donate $10 for an entry in the draw to win a holiday to Europe. Guests that attend the events as well as those donating online are eligible.

Rowville
Join us for morning tea whilst listening to some beautiful music from singer guitarist Michael Lloyd. Enjoy a cuppa and help us to raise funds for the fight against cancer. All welcome. Donations to support the Cancer Council Australia

When: Tuesday 25th May from 10:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville

Donate online - Rowville


Knox
Come and enjoy a cuppa and cake while listening to music performed by harpist, Cath Connelly. Help us in the fight against cancer.

When: Thursday 27th May 10am
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: $2.50 each. Proceeds go to Cancer Council Australia

Donate Online - Knox


Ferntree Gully
Come and enjoy a cuppa and morning tea while listening to gentle guitar music performed by guitarist Graham Trevor.

Plant Sale and lucky prizes (including draw for $100 of seedlings)

When: Thursday 27th May 10am-12noon
Where: Ferntree Gully Library 1010 Burwood Hwy Ferntree Gully
Cost: Gold coin donation. All proceeds to Cancer Council Victoria to help tip the balance in the fight against cancer. All welcome. Gold coin donation.
Enquiries phone 9294 8140

Donate Online - Ferntree Gully


Mooroolbark
Come and join us for a cuppa and morning tea at Mooroolbark Library and help tip the balance in the fight against cancer.

Let's make 2010 our best year ever! Everyone welcome

When: Thursday 27th May 10am-12noon
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station St, Mooroolbark
Enquiries phone 9726 8200


Croydon
Come and join us at the library for a warm cuppa and morning tea and support the fight for cancer.

When: Thursday 27th May 10:30am-12noon
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Bookings essential phone 9294 5640


Boronia
Jill Hess is demonstrating decorating cupcakes in the library. Look & learn and enjoy a cuppa with friends all to help out a very worthy cause. Take home a cupcake and recipe sheet.

When: Thursday 27th May 11am
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: $5 a head to be paid at time of booking. All proceeds go to The Cancer Council.
Bookings essential phone 9762 4099


Yarra Junction
Join Sunni and her original music for a cuppa from our CWA ladies and raise money for cancer research.

When: Thursday 3rd June 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Enquiries phone 5967 1588

Donate online - Yarra Junction

Cheers, Maryanne

Biggest Morning Tea

Next week many of our libraries will be participating in the Biggest Morning Tea, raising money for The Cancer Council Australia

When: Monday 25th May 12noon
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Gold coin donation to Cancer Australia
Bookings essential phone 97547266

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 (donated to The Cancer Council Australia)

Cheers, Maryanne

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

Cheers, webgurl

Cupcake Biggest Morning Tea

Join Jill Hess for a Cupcake decorating demonstration and stay for morning tea. If you make a donation on the day and leave your details you'll go into to the draw for a lovely teapot. All funds raised for The Cancer Council.

When: Tuesday 20th May 11am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Cupcake morning tea $5 (includes cupcake, tea and donation), Cupcakes for sale $3. Gold coin donations also accepted during the day.
Bookings preferred phone 9294 1300

Cheers, Maryanne

Living Library Biggest Morning Tea

Celebrate the Biggest Morning Tea in a very special way. Everyone has a story, and our living library books have all been chosen for their interesting life experiences. Take the opportunity to borrow a living book, have a talk and share in their story. The books are free, the experience is priceless!

Enjoy morning tea, proceeds to the Cancer Council.

When: Thursday 22nd May 10am
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Gold coin donation
Bookings phone 97624099

Cheers, Maryanne