Library staff members Lyn Baines, Jessica Bonner and Pia Butcher run a
radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The
Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next week for a great show.
On Wednesday's show
Next week is History Week & there are a number of talks on local history happening around ERL.
Lyn focussed on history with some new books just arrived on the shelves. Athelstan by Sarah Foot is about an Anglo-Saxon king whose achievements have been overshadowed by his famous grandfather, Alfred the Great. Matilda by Tracy Borman is the biography of Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror. Young Henry by Robert Hutchinson tells the story of Henry VIII's childhood & his first glorious years as King before he became best known for executing his wives. A N Wilson's The Elizabethans is a survey of life & society in the reign of Elizabeth I.
History Week events range from Murder & Death in Ringwood with Russ Haines to Tall Tales of the Yarra Valley with Ernest Buckmaster. All the details are on our website at www.yourlibrary.com.au - just click on Calendar of Events on the right.
---- Lyn
Showing posts with label history week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history week. Show all posts
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
History Week: Travel back in time with Marion from the Mooroolbark History Group
The Mooroolbark History Group are compiling a book on the history of Mooroolbark. Marion will talk about Mooroolbark's history, the heritage listed english style village of Bickleigh Vale, which was landscaped by Edna Walling and the history of the Mooroolbark Station.
Share some memories, bring along your memorabilia and have a cuppa and a chat with other local residents.
Tea and coffee provided.
When: Thursday 27th October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred but not essential phone 97268200 or book online - Mooroolbark
Cheers, Maryanne
Share some memories, bring along your memorabilia and have a cuppa and a chat with other local residents.
Tea and coffee provided.
When: Thursday 27th October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred but not essential phone 97268200 or book online - Mooroolbark
Cheers, Maryanne
Monday, October 25, 2010
History Week 24th - 31st October - come along to the fantastic events at the library
It's History Week this week and the library, in conjunction with various historical societies, is putting on a range of events.
Check out the History Week program of events
Events include:
The Cup: history and fashion
Thursday 28th October 2:30pm at Ferntree Gully Library
Ann Dixon will discuss the history of women’s fashion at the Melbourne Cup, showing fashion images from the races and women’s fashions from 1860-1960. Ann will bring a selection of fashion items.
Price It! Antiques appraisal and valuation
Friday 29th October 12noon at Knox Library
Bring along ONE treaure to be appraised and valued by antique expert Lester DeVere.
Cheers, Maryanne
Check out the History Week program of events
Events include:
The Cup: history and fashion
Thursday 28th October 2:30pm at Ferntree Gully Library
Ann Dixon will discuss the history of women’s fashion at the Melbourne Cup, showing fashion images from the races and women’s fashions from 1860-1960. Ann will bring a selection of fashion items.
Price It! Antiques appraisal and valuation
Friday 29th October 12noon at Knox Library
Bring along ONE treaure to be appraised and valued by antique expert Lester DeVere.
Cheers, Maryanne
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Melbamania: A Diva's Day Out - Sue Thompson chats about Australia's first diva
Melba was Australia’s royalty and rock star of the 1900s. When it was announced she would return to Lilydale during her visit to Australia since becoming famous on the world stage in the 1880s, the whole town galvanised into action.
Writing of her one-day whirlwind visit on November 8, 1902 the Punch magazine report said Melbamania had hit Lilydale.
Author Sue Thompson spent many months researching that visit for her book A Diva’s Day Out and will give a talk about the phenomena that is Melba and why she became our nation’s first Diva and was treated like royalty and mobbed like a rock star by the masses of Melburnians.
A History Week special event presented by the Lilydale & District Historical Society.
When: Saturday 23rd October 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92943120 or book online - Melba
Cheers, Maryanne
Writing of her one-day whirlwind visit on November 8, 1902 the Punch magazine report said Melbamania had hit Lilydale.
Author Sue Thompson spent many months researching that visit for her book A Diva’s Day Out and will give a talk about the phenomena that is Melba and why she became our nation’s first Diva and was treated like royalty and mobbed like a rock star by the masses of Melburnians.
A History Week special event presented by the Lilydale & District Historical Society.
When: Saturday 23rd October 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92943120 or book online - Melba
Cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Join us for History Week
Discover the wonders of Victoria's past during
History Week 25th October - 1st November
We have a busy week of exhibitions and events including:
Belgrave Library
Monbulk Historical Society
Photographic display of the artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Research queries
General research queries answered.
When: Wednesday 28th October & Thursday 29th October 10:30am-1pm, Friday 30th October 2-5pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Croydon Library
Military History group - Hidden military tunnels
Local amateur archaeologist Mark Rawson will give a talk about the hidden military tunnels from the areas of Mt Evelyn, Merri Creek & Dandenong Ranges.
When: Friday 30th October 2pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Sq, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Croydon Historical Society
Heritage walk leaving from Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
When: Thursday 29th October 10am
Where: Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Historic display
Historic display in the Museum Room, Croydon Library Complex
When: Saturday 31st October
Where: Museum Room, Croydon Library Complex, Civic Sq, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Healesville Library
Healesville & District Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Tuesday 27th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Knox Library
Knox Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna Sth
Cost: Free event
Lilydale Library
Lilydale & District Historical Society
Help with research queries
When: Sunday 25th October, Saturday 31st October, Sunday 1st November
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson St, Lilydale.
Cost: Free event
Guided tour of the Lilydale Cemetery
When: Thursday 22nd October 1:30pm
Where: Meet at the main gate Lilydale Cemetery, 120 Victoria Rd, Lilydale
Cost: $5 per tour
Contact Ruby on 97350294 or Beth on 97395466
Churches & pubs tour
When: Thursday 22nd October 1:30pm
Where: Meet at the Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St, Lilydale
Cost: $5 per tour
Contact Ruby on 97350294 or Beth on 97395466
Montrose Library
Montrose Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Montrose Library, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Open Day
When: Saturday 31st October
Where: Historic Montrose Cottage, (Montrose Town Centre, near library) Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Antiques & Collectibles appraisals
When: Saturday 31st October 12noon - 4pm
Where: Montrose Town Centre, near library, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Mooroolbark Library
Mooroolbark History group
Memorabilia & photographic display celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mooroolbark Community Centre and the Red Earth festival.
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station St, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Mt Evelyn Library
Mt Evelyn History group
Mt Evelyn through the Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre (aka the library), 50 Wray Cr, Mt Evelyn
Cost: Free event
Wandin & District Historical Museum Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre (aka the library), 50 Wray Cr, Mt Evelyn
Cost: Free event
Ringwood Library
Warrandyte Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Ringwood Historical Society
Photographic display focusing on a drive for material on North Ringwood for the upcoming North Ringwood Heritage Weekend. The Ringwood Historical Society are undertaking a number of oral histories of ex-North Ringwood residents.
When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Book Launch - From horseshoes to High Fashion, a history of Eastland by Richard Carter
When: Tuesday 27th October 8pm
Where: Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Yarra Junction Library
Upper Yarra Living History group
Photographic display for identification. Help identify local photos.
When: Tuesday 27th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Cheers, Maryanne
History Week 25th October - 1st November
We have a busy week of exhibitions and events including:
Belgrave Library
Monbulk Historical Society
Photographic display of the artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Research queries
General research queries answered.
When: Wednesday 28th October & Thursday 29th October 10:30am-1pm, Friday 30th October 2-5pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Croydon Library
Military History group - Hidden military tunnels
Local amateur archaeologist Mark Rawson will give a talk about the hidden military tunnels from the areas of Mt Evelyn, Merri Creek & Dandenong Ranges.
When: Friday 30th October 2pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Sq, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Croydon Historical Society
Heritage walk leaving from Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
When: Thursday 29th October 10am
Where: Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Historic display
Historic display in the Museum Room, Croydon Library Complex
When: Saturday 31st October
Where: Museum Room, Croydon Library Complex, Civic Sq, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Healesville Library
Healesville & District Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Tuesday 27th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Knox Library
Knox Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna Sth
Cost: Free event
Lilydale Library
Lilydale & District Historical Society
Help with research queries
When: Sunday 25th October, Saturday 31st October, Sunday 1st November
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson St, Lilydale.
Cost: Free event
Guided tour of the Lilydale Cemetery
When: Thursday 22nd October 1:30pm
Where: Meet at the main gate Lilydale Cemetery, 120 Victoria Rd, Lilydale
Cost: $5 per tour
Contact Ruby on 97350294 or Beth on 97395466
Churches & pubs tour
When: Thursday 22nd October 1:30pm
Where: Meet at the Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St, Lilydale
Cost: $5 per tour
Contact Ruby on 97350294 or Beth on 97395466
Montrose Library
Montrose Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Montrose Library, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Open Day
When: Saturday 31st October
Where: Historic Montrose Cottage, (Montrose Town Centre, near library) Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Antiques & Collectibles appraisals
When: Saturday 31st October 12noon - 4pm
Where: Montrose Town Centre, near library, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Mooroolbark Library
Mooroolbark History group
Memorabilia & photographic display celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mooroolbark Community Centre and the Red Earth festival.
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station St, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Mt Evelyn Library
Mt Evelyn History group
Mt Evelyn through the Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre (aka the library), 50 Wray Cr, Mt Evelyn
Cost: Free event
Wandin & District Historical Museum Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre (aka the library), 50 Wray Cr, Mt Evelyn
Cost: Free event
Ringwood Library
Warrandyte Historical Society
Photographic display
When: Monday 26th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Ringwood Historical Society
Photographic display focusing on a drive for material on North Ringwood for the upcoming North Ringwood Heritage Weekend. The Ringwood Historical Society are undertaking a number of oral histories of ex-North Ringwood residents.
When: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Book Launch - From horseshoes to High Fashion, a history of Eastland by Richard Carter
When: Tuesday 27th October 8pm
Where: Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Yarra Junction Library
Upper Yarra Living History group
Photographic display for identification. Help identify local photos.
When: Tuesday 27th October - Saturday 31st October
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Cheers, Maryanne
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