Back by Popular Demand - Boronia Fashion Parade

Boronia Library is once again hosting their very popular Fashion Parade. In conjunction with the Brotherhood of St Laurence, the Fashion Parade will feature a range of gorgeous and affordable couture that can be found in op-shops. A range of styles and sizes will be on show, with all items on display being available for purchase (and much more!) on the night. Last year raised over $700 for our charities, so we're hoping to top it this year!

There is also a chance to win two tickets to the Fashion Meets Fiction - Darnell Collection Exhibition at Burrinja Cultural Centre opening later this year.

Special guest fashionista, Erica Louise will also be available on the night for free up-cycling advice for your wardrobe. So with a glass of champagne, a fashion consultant and a catwalk presentation - looking good for less was never this much fun.


When: Friday 12th October 7:00pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: $5 (with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation)

Bookings essential phone 9762 4099 or book online.

Cheers, Jess

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 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

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

The Man from Snowy River a popular choice in Boronia Library's 366 event

Recently Boronia Library offered members a unique opportunity to participate in an event to promote reading in the National Year of Reading - 366 people reading The Man from Snowy River simultaneously.

In excess of 300 people participated in two locations (another location was added due to the inclement weather).

Thanks to all who participated, including staff and students from Boronia K12 College, St Joseph's Primary School, CWA, Fernwood Gym, Wesley Do Care, Home Library Service, Outer Eastern Literacy and library members.

Everyone read from The Man from Snowy River for one minute. Participants at the library enjoyed it so much they continued reading.

Well done!

Cheers, webgurl

Be one of the 366! Unique reading event tomorrow, support your library

2012 has been designated The National Year of Reading. 

Boronia Library is seeking 366 individuals from across the community to come together on one day – March 1st, to take part in a reading event whereby all participants read aloud from the same text, at the same time, for one minute. 

There's still time to register!

When: Thursday 1st March 11am
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
If you would like to be part of this event, please register your interest with one of our branches, or call Linda on 9762 4099

Cheers, webgurl

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

Bright Star for Babies 4-6 months

Share songs, rhymes and stories with your baby in this special six week program.

Places limited.

When: Wednesday 1st February 2pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential. For further information and bookings contact Bernadette on 9762 4099 or book online - Bright Star

Cheers, Maryanne

Busy during the week? Bring the kids to Saturday Storytimes at Knox, Boronia & Rowville Libraries

Come along and share storytime fun with your children on Saturday mornings at Rowville, Knox or Boronia Libraries.

Experience the delight of stories, songs and rhymes. Help your children become lifelong readers! Parents, grandparents, all welcome!

When: Every Saturday 10:30am (Starts Saturday 4th February)
Where:

Knox Library

425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South.
Melways Ref: 63 K11 Google Map Knox

Boronia Library
Park Crescent, Boronia.
Melways Ref: 64 K10 - Google Map Boronia

Rowville Library

Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville.
Melways Ref: 81 K1 - Google Map Rowville

Cost: Free event
No need to book, just come along.

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

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

Boronia Library's Fashion Parade raised $700 for the Salvos

Last Friday night Boronia Library hosted the popular Salvos Fashion Parade. The night was a great success for everyone with The Salvos raising about $700.

Thanks again to 'my' models - Judy, Bernadette, Jessica, Jasminder, Lauren (Judy's niece) & Emma (a member's daughter).

Here's a few photos from the night:

Emma

Judy

Lauren

Cheers, Linda
Boronia Library

Look good for less - come along to The Salvos Fashion Parade

'Look good for less' with The Salvos and Eastern Regional Libraries. All the fashion paraded is pre-loved and available for sale on the night. Seating is limited so bookings essential.

When: Friday 28th October 7-8:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099

Cheers, webgurl

Fancy spinning a yarn? Marion Wheatland demonstrates this craft

Marion Wheatland will demonstrate spinning and speak about her recent experiences in Antarctica.

When: Wednesday 14th September 6:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Spinning

Cheers, Maryanne

Perfect for beginners and experienced cooks - Boronia Cookery Club presents Cooking with the CWA

Join the CWA Ladies for tips to make a perfect hearty casserole. Mmmmmm....

When: Wednesday 7th September 6-7pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Gold coin donation

Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Casseroles

Cheers, Maryanne

Can't make it during the week? Come to our Saturday Storytime

Bring Mum and Dad and come to our special Saturday Storytime.

Our very Special Saturday Storytellers have loads of exciting tales to tell. Choose your library and time and come and join us.


Saturday 1st October
11am - Boronia Library
1:30pm Rowville Library

Saturday 15th October
11am - Ferntree Gully Library
1:30pm - Knox Library

Saturday 5th November
11am - Boronia Library
1:30pm - Rowville Library

Saturday 19th November
11am - Ferntree Gully Library
1:30pm - Knox Library

Cheers, Maryanne

Come to the Father's Day events at our libraries

Come along to the Father's Day events at our libraries.

Father's Day Workshop 
Crafty Kids @ Boronia - Make Dad something special for Father's Day

When: Wednesday 31st August 4pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: $3
Ages: 5+ years
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Father's Day workshop


Father's Day Storytime
Bring the whole family to celebrate Father's Day with a special storytime and activity. Dads, uncles, grandfathers, etc. all welcome! This is an opportunity to share the library storytime with your children, especially if you are unavailable during weekdays.

When: Friday 2nd September 7pm & Saturday 3rd September 2pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - Father's Day storytime

Cheers, Maryanne

Time for Tea - a talk on the history of tea and tea making

Join us for a fascinating talk on the history of tea & tea making. Includes afternoon tea and a display of tea cosies.
When: Friday 2nd September 2pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: $3
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Tea

Cheers, Maryanne

DVD fans will love the new Boronia DVD club

Do you like watching DVDs? Boronia Library are starting a club - borrow the latest library DVDs, have a cuppa and a chat about any DVDs you have watched or would like to recommend. Free reservations.

Dates for 2011: 27th July, 31st August, 28th September, 26th October and 28th November (Christmas breakup)

When: Last Wednesday of the month 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Enquiries phone 9762 4099

Cheers, Maryanne

Join us for the National Simultaneous Storytime

The National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event to promote literacy and reading. On Wednesday 25th May at 11am (my birthday) libraries from around Australia will read Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement to thousands of children.

Eastern Regional Libraries is participating with storytimes at the following branches:

• Boronia
• Knox
• Mooroolbark
• Healesville
• Yarra Junction

When: Wednesday 25th May 11am
Where: At the libraries above
Cost: Free event
No need to book. All welcome.

Cheers, Maryanne