Knox Festival Living Library

Everyone has a story to tell and the Living Library allows you to ‘borrow’ a human book and have a conversation about their life stories.

Memories Volume 2

When: Saturday 27th February 1:30-2pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully

A Living Library of locals share memories of the migrant experience and the new home they made in post war Upper Ferntree Gully.


The Living Library
When: Saturday 27th February 2-3:45pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully

Make an appointment to borrow a ‘living book’.  Share in the experiences of people who now call Australia home. Countries represented are Afghanistan, Germany and Sudan.


The Living Library Part 2
When: Sunday 28th February 2-3:45pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully

Another chance to hear from fellow Australians with a special story to tell.
Countries represented will be Hungary, Iran and Sri Lanka. For children there will be a special chance to find out about an Iranian childhood.

Book a conversation at any session on 9294 8140 or visit the Festival and make a booking.


Cheers, Maryanne

Knox Festival

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February

Ferntree Gully Library is the place to be at the Knox Festival with the following great activities. Also on both days from 11am-1pm I will be at the library demonstrating the online resources and website to anyone interested.

Both days

• Make a sand mandala, or create a sculpture with the Tashi Lhumpo monks
• Have your face painted
• Learn your Chinese Destiny with Letina Wong-Russell
• Create a cartoon with artist Bradfield Dumpleton
• Decorate some Artrageous art
• View the My Place houses
• See the I.D Secondary Schools T-shirt Project
• Wifi and Internet Café

Saturday

1pm - Launch of Memories Volume 2
memoirs of local identities

1:30-2pm - Memories of Upper Ferntree Gully
Locals share their stories

2-3:45pm - The Living Library
Make an appointment to borrow a ‘living book’.  Share in the experiences of people who now call Australia home. Bookings 9294 8140

Sunday

1pm - Boyz Rule Girlz Rock – Meet Phil Kettle
Phil Kettle is the author of some of Australia's most popular children's series, Toocool, Boyz Rule and Girlz Rock. His books appear regularly on booklists such as the Premier's Reading Challenge. Phil is the host of the new children's DVD series Kidz Book Club. Come and meet Phil at the Knox Festival.

2-3:45pm The Living Library
Make an appointment to borrow a ‘living book’.  Share in the experiences of people who now call Australia home   Bookings 9294 8140


Ferntree Gully Library
Address: 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, 3156.
Melways Ref: 74 B5
Parking is at St Joseph's Regional College in Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully


Cheers, Maryanne
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Swinburne Living Library...... with webgurl

Swinburne are having a special event in October - the Swinburne Living Library. Come in and spend 15 minutes chatting to a living, breathing book. In other late breaking news, I have just been asked to be one of the books and speak to readers about cybersafety.

When: Friday 29th October 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Swinburne University Library, Wantirna Campus, 369 Stud Rd, Wantirna
Cost: Free event
No need to book, just come along.

Cheers, Maryanne

Discover the Living Library

Eastern Regional Libraries and Yarrunga Community Centre are offering an exciting Living Library program throughout May. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from some amazing speakers. There are still a few spaces left, so book now.

Where: Living Library at Yarrunga Community Centre
76-86 Croydon Hills Drive
Croydon Hills VIC 3136
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97228942

Week 1 Thursday 7th May
Kathy Smalley ‘Tracing Your Family Tree’
Discover the how, what, when and why of family history research with family historian Kathy Smalley.

Week 2 Thursday 14th May
Stephen Powell Wildlife Painter
Artist Stephen Powell recently returned from a painting safari to Africa. Stephen will be showing some of his superb photographs and paintings from the trip.

Week 3 Thursday 21st May
Coffee
Learn how to savour the taste, aroma and complexities of this amazing beverage with an expert barista and coffee importer.

Week 4 Wednesday 27th May
Let’s Talk about Books
Celebrate Library Week with the staff of Eastern Regional Libraries. Take a look at some of the latest books. Bring along your Library card, or join up and borrow.

Week 5 Thursday 4th June
Joy Serwylo - Mosaics in the Garden
Want some ideas to brighten up your garden? Join artist Joy Serwylo and get some great ideas for garden mosaics.

Week 6 Wednesday 10th June
Grace Molluso - Winter Warmers
Grace Molluso shares some traditional Italian recipes. Session followed by a delicious tasting.

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