Mt Evelyn Library re-opens May 1st 2014

Yarra Ranges Council has just posted a press release on their website announcing the following:

Eastern Regional Libraries has been asked by Yarra Ranges Council to manage library services from the Mt Evelyn Library Station House from Thursday 1 May 2014.

The Library will be open to the public and staffed by Eastern Regional Libraries. PCs and WiFi will be available and the after-hours chute will return.

Opening hours
Monday: 10.00am-1.00pm
Tuesday: 10.00am-1.00pm
Wednesday: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Thursday: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Friday: 2.30pm-5.30pm

The Reading Room will be closed from Monday 14th April - Thursday 1st May to prepare the library. 

Outstanding loans
Members with outstanding loans from Mt Evelyn may either return the items to another ERL branch (Lilydale and Montrose are the closest) or return the items to Mt Evelyn after 1st May and no overdue charges will be applied.

We apologise for the short notice and will update members as any further news comes to hand. If you have any queries you can contact the Yarra Ranges Council on their Facebook Page or via phone on 1300 368 333.

The Virtual Team

Morrison's House Closure at Mt Evelyn

The Shire of Yarra Ranges has issued the following statement regarding the Morrison's House closure in Mt Evelyn.


MORRISONS CLOSURE SAD NEWS FOR THE YARRA RANGES

Yarra Ranges Council was saddened to learn that the Board of Morrisons has determined to cease operations as of 30 April 2014.

Yarra Ranges Director Social and Economic Development Ali Wastie said since Morrisons establishment in 1975, it had become a well respected community education provider.

“Morrisons has a proud history of offering quality learning and engagement opportunities for our community,” Ms Wastie said.

“Over the years Council has enjoyed a strong partnership with Morrisons to deliver a range of programs and activities that support life long learning and social inclusion,” she said.

Ms Wastie said Morrisons would be sadly missed by community members when it closed in April.

“We understand there will be a disruption to services currently offered by Morrisons.

“Council officers will continue to engage with Morrisons, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Department of Human Services and other community organisations to help minimise any impact on the community.”



At the moment the Community Reading Room at the Station House will continue to operate as normal.

If you have any queries you can contact the Yarra Ranges Council on their Facebook Page or via phone on 1300 368 333.



The Virtual Team

Congratulations to the winners of the Mt Evelyn Book Cover contest

There were so many amazing entries in the Mt Evelyn Library Book Cover contest (19 altogether), that it was a tough choice.

Rowanne and Andrea presented the prizes to the winners and Gil, an artist with Community Link, gave a talk on the merits of each winning entry.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Bethany (Winner 14-16 years)
Sylvia (Winner 12-13 years), Neal (Runner-up 12-13 years)
Lien (Winner 10-11 years), Ava (Runner-up 10-11 years)
Emily (Winner 8-9 years), Kyle (Runner-up 8-9 years)
Oscar (Winner 5-7 years), Sarah (Runner-up 5-7 years)
Josh special encouragement award

Bethany (Winner 14-16 years)

Lien (Winner 10-11 years)

Emily (Winner 8-9 years)

Sarah (Runner-up 5-7 years & the youngest entrant)

Cheers, webgurl

Celebrating Mt Evelyn Library's 25th birthday - check out the photos!

Last Friday morning Mt Evelyn Library hosted a birthday celebration for the library.

Acting Team Leaders Andrea Ramsey and Suzanne Allan were joined by councillors Tim Heenan and Len Cox, local historian Paula Herlihy, students and teachers from Mt Evelyn Primary School, library members and Corporate Manager - Customer Services, Lorraine Seeger and Web Administrator - webgurl.

Local Historian Paula Herlihy educates everyone about the history of the Station House in Mt Evelyn, the railway and even stamps.

Students from Mt Evelyn Primary School entertained councillors, staff, parents and library members with songs including our favourite, a song about reading.

Group photo with students from Mt Evelyn Primary School, historian Paula Herlihy, Councillors Heenan and Cox, Acting Team Leaders Andrea Ramsey and Suzanne Allan

Thanks to:

• Suzanne and Andrea for organising the event and putting on an amazing morning tea
• Mt Evelyn Primary School students and teachers for a fantastic performance
• Historian Paula Herlihy for an informative talk on the history of the Mt Evelyn Station House
• Councillors Tim Heenan and Len Cox for their support of the library and attendance.
• Parents and library members.

Cheers, webgurl

Tell Tales of the Yarra Valley - The A.M.E. Bale Mystery

Artist Ernest Buckmaster said he was encouraged to live in Mt Evelyn by the artist A.M.E. Bale, after seeing a sketch of the house Grantully in her home. He later bought the house with his Archibald Prize money.

A.M.E. Bale maintained that Grantully had belonged to Governor La Trobe, but it has taken a long while to establish that this might have been the case.

Who was A.M.E. Bale, and what did she know about Mt Evelyn that we don’t? Art historian Liz Ward will talk about the woman who is emerging from the oblivion women artists often experienced in the past. A book about the work of A.M.E. Bale is to be published this year.

Refreshments provided.

When: Tuesday 25th October 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92943120

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn Library closing for 7 weeks from Monday 10th January 2011

The Station House - Mt Evelyn Library will be closed for major structural work (new toilets and relocating the air conditioning) from Monday 10th January and will re-open on Monday 28th February. We apologise for the short notice.

• I have arranged to have the due date for items extended until the 1st March 2011. This will also include items recently checked out at Mt Evelyn that would be due in January. They will now also be due on the 1st March.
• The after hours book return chute will NOT be available during this time.
• Reservations can be collected from Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale during the closure
• Holiday activities will not be run at Mt Evelyn. New holiday program
• WiFi will still be available at the café but public PCs will not be available

The nearest libraries are:

Montrose Library
Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road & Swansea Road Montrose 3765
[Mel Ref 52 D7]

Lilydale Library
Anderson Street Lilydale
[Mel Ref 38 F5]

Cheers, Maryanne

Celebrate Children's Week 2010 with author Lee Fox & the Ten Little Hermit Crabs

Join in the adventures of the Ten Little Hermit Crabs presented by author Lee Fox. Suitable for ages 0-6 years.

When: Saturday 23rd October 11am
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851 or book online - Lee Fox

Cheers, Maryanne

Succulent Italian Sauces

Grace will demonstrate how to prepare some traditional tasty Italian sauces. Tastings included.

When: Friday 18th June 12:30pm
Where: The Station House - Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: $10 (light lunch provided)
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

New heating/cooling system at Mt Evelyn Library

Just saw the fantastic news that Mt Evelyn Library will be having an upgrade to its heating/cooling system. You can read more details in the Star News Group article.

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn cooking club - Mothers Day treats

Make Mother's Day special with delicious recipe ideas from Jill Hess.

When: Monday 19th April 12:30pm
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn Cookery Club - Christmas gifts with Jill Hess

Nothing is quite as personal as a homemade Christmas gift. Jill will demonstrate some great cooked gifts. Light lunch and lots of tasting included.

When: Monday 9th November 12:30pm
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: $10
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

New hours at Mt Evelyn

Mt Evelyn Library has some new hours to go with the new look.

Mon. 10am-5pm
Tues - Thurs. 1pm-5pm
Fri. 10am-5pm
Sat. 10am-12noon
Sun. Closed

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn & Rowville Libraries' refurbishment

Sorry I was a bit incommunicado last week, was off sick for a few days. Slowly catching up with everything and that includes the Mt Evelyn and Rowville refurbishments.

Mt Evelyn Library re-opened today to lots of members with lovely positive comments about the recent refurbishment. They said it was more open but still retained the lovely feel it always had. I've uploaded the latest photos sent to me of the library. You can check them out at Mt Evelyn's Flick site.

Rowville Library has now closed for it's refurbishment and will be re-opening Monday 20th July. I will be starting a Flickr account for them as well and will edit this post as soon as I have the address.

Rowville refurbishment photos at Flickr

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn closed

Just a reminder that Mt Evelyn Library is currently closed for refurbishment and will re-open on Monday 22nd June at 10am. I have created a Flickr account and we will be uploading photos throughout the refurbishment. I have added a badge to the Reading in the Ranges and What's New blogs.

Montrose/Mt Evelyn Libraries Flickr

Cheers, Maryanne

Winter entertaining with Kristen

Watch Kris demonstrate how to prepare his delicious winter recipes. Kris has a wealth of knowledge about food and nutrition and welcomes any questions.

Price includes light lunch and recipes to take away.

When: Monday 18th May 12:30pm
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: $10
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn library closure in May/June

Mt Evelyn Library will be closed for refurbishment from Friday 22nd May 5:30pm, reopening Monday 22nd June.

During this period the bookchute will be closed. Items may be returned to any of our branches or renewed online if you know your PIN or via the phone at 1300 737 277. You'll find that the normal loan period at Mt Evelyn Library has been extended so the items are due once the library is open.

As with our other refurbishments I'll be setting up a Flickr account to display the photos on the Reading in the Ranges and What's New @ your library blogs.

Cheers, Maryanne

Library update Tuesday 3rd March 2009

I've just received a list of library closures for Tuesday 3rd March. As information comes to hand this information may change.

The following libraries and mobiles are closed for the day:

• Belgrave Library
• Healesville Library
• Yarra Junction Library
• Montrose Library
• Mt Evelyn Library
• Ranges Mobile (no services provided to Wamsley, Kirkbrae, Macclesfield)
• Valley Mobile (no services provided to Poweltown, Milgrove, East Warburton and Warburton)

The Knox Mobile will be visiting Bayswater and Knoxfield, however there will be no visit to Upper Ferntree Gully.

All other libraries are open as per their usual timetables. View branch opening hours.

If you can't visit any of our other branches, items may be renewed via the web catalogue if you know your PIN or call us on 1300 737 277 and select a branch that is open - Boronia, Croydon, Ferntree Gully, Knox, Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Ringwood or Rowville.

A list of school and child care centre closures can be found on the Dept of Education & Early Childhood Development website.

Cheers, Maryanne

Easy gourmet vegetarian

Get some fantastic recipes, both easy and nutritional. Meet our chef Kris who is passionate about healthy and tasty vegetarian cooking. Forget the reputation for vegetarian food being bland, taste test these really delicious recipes.

When: Monday 16th March 12:30pm
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: $7.50 including afternoon tea
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Holiday booksale

Mt Evelyn Library are having a special holiday booksale during January. Books are $1 each or 3 for $3. What a bargain.

When: Monday 5th - Friday 30th January
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Enquiries phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Mt Evelyn Cookery club - Christmas cooking

It's seems very scary to be advertising Christmas activities around the end of October, however I guess if you're cooking for all of those family events you need to be prepared. So on that note, be ready for Christmas with some delicious festive fare with Jill Hess.

When: Monday 17th November 12:30pm
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt. Evelyn
Cost: $7.50 including afternoon tea
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne