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

Book now for 3 amazing events in Oct/Nov - Holly Kerr Forsyth, Lise Rodgers, Di Morrissey

Eastern Regional Libraries is excited to have the following guests in October/November:

Brunch with Holly Kerr Forsyth
When: Sunday 24th October 10am
Where: Rose Cottage, 251 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Monbulk
Cost: $30 ($27 conc) includes a delicious brunch

Garden designer, historian & author. Holly's gardens have been featured in Vogue Living, Home Beautiful and Country Style. Holly writes a regular column for the Weekend Australian.

Book online Five Star Holly


The Three Rs According to Jane: Reading, Writing & Romance
When: Friday 5th November 7pm
Where: Montrose Town Centre, 935 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose
Cost: $30 ($27 conc) includes dinner

The charm of Jane Austen is captured in this, the latest performance by actor Lise Rodgers

Book online Five Star Lise


Morning Tea with Di Morrissey
When: Tuesday 9th November 10am
Where: Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood East
Cost: $10 ($7 conc) includes morning tea

Take this opportunity to meet one of Australia’s best loved and biggest selling authors over morning tea at the Karralyka Centre. Di will talk about her latest book Plantation. Copies of Di’s books will be available for sales and signing. This is a great chance to buy that early Christmas gift.

Book online Five Star Di

More details:
Five Star Series brochure (PDF, 2 pages 722KB)

Cheers, Maryanne

Eastern Regional Libraries presents At Home with Jane Austen

Using Jane Austen’s own words actress Lise Rodgers recreates the world of Georgian England.

Lise Rodgers is an accomplished Melbourne actress whose interest in the world and characters of Jane Austen, is the inspiration behind her series of "Jane" performances.

When: Sunday 20th September 10am
Where: Rose Cottage Restaurant, 251 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk
Cost: $20 includes a delicious brunch
Bookings essential phone 98006409

Cheers, Maryanne