Realm Library is now a Pickup Location

The courier service has started delivering items to and from the new Realm Library in Ringwood. As a result we have re-instated it as a pickup location. We have renamed the pickup location to Realm Library. It may take a day for the name change to be displayed in all areas of the catalogue and Library Apps.

Realm, Ringwood

Members wishing to change their pickup location for existing holds may do so via My Account on the web catalogue. Navigate to Holds, select the holds you wish to change, click the Edit Pickup Location button and select the new location.

If you're visiting Realm for the first time, check the Map of Eastland on their website. Realm is located next to David Jones, on Level 3.

UPDATE: Staff at Realm are checking in and shelving all of the new stock. Until this has been completed Realm items themselves are not available for holds.

Ringwood Library's phones are currently down

Ringwood Library's phones are currently down and are expected to be down over the weekend. Phone renewals, PC bookings and enquiries can be made by contacting any branch. Phone 1300 737 277 and select any other branch.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Cheers, Maryanne

Feng Shui workshop - how it can work for you

This ancient Chinese practice is believed to utilise the laws of heaven (astronomy) and earth (geography) to improve life by receiving positive Qi (energy).

Find out more about how Feng Shui can work for you, with Edgar (Lok Tin) Yung, Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology expert.

All Welcome!

More information about this fascinating topic can be found on Edgar’s website www.loktinfengshui.com.

When: Tuesday 14th February 7pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 9870 0177 or book online - Feng Shui

Cheers, Maryanne

Literature Local - Meet Inge Meldgaard & discover how she got started. Free lunch!

After a varied career which included youth work, community development and information technology, Inge was able to indulge her lifelong interest in writing. Her first book Cicada (2009) a thriller set in the year 2450, has been followed by a sequel Death in the Making (2011)

Literature Local will be a feature of the National Year of Reading 2012. We hope to introduce you to authors who live in the area covered by Eastern Regional Libraries. In future there will be a charge for the lunches, but for this, the very first in the series, lunch is included.

When: Thursday 9th February 12:30 pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Inge Meldgaard

Cheers, Maryanne

Grab a bargain at Ringwood's Super Sizzling Summer Book Sale

Especially for children and teenagers - come and snag a bargain! Picture books, board books, graphic novels and more. Pick up an old favourite or find a new one.

When: Monday 23rd January 1-5pm & Tuesday 24th January 10am-3pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood

Cheers, Maryanne

When great minds don't think alike: helping children with learning difficulties

Join us for a one hour information session on helping children with learning difficulties including Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Neuro Developmental Delay, ADHD, Sensory Integration issues and language disorders. Presented by Nadine Shome from ReMinds.

All welcome.

When: Saturday 21st January 10:30am
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Learning

Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Library's phones are now working

UPDATE Jan 18: Ringwood Library's phone service has been restored.
Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Library phone update: still have no phone service

UPDATE Jan 17: Ringwood Library are still awaiting a technician and are therefore unavailable by phone. Service isn't expected back until at least 12noon Jan 18. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For renewals and general enquiries you can call 1300 737 277 and select any other library.
Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Library have no phone service until 5pm today

Just advising that Ringwood Library currently have no phones. Their phone service isn't expected back until at least 5pm today (Jan 16). We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For renewals and general enquiries you can call 1300 737 277 and select any other library.

While I'm here may I say it's good to be back. For anyone wondering where I've been the last 10 weeks, I've been travelling around the US and Canada. I had a fantastic time, met some wonderful people and came home with a broken wrist, hence the extended leave. I missed you all and I'm excited to get back into developing and maintaining the website, blog and social networks.

Cheers, webgurl

Russ Haines talks murder and death in Ringwood

Russ Haines (President of the Ringwood & District Historical Society) will speak on murder in Ringwood. Russ has been researching an episode in the history of Ringwood, which led to lengthy litigation.

When: Monday 24th October 7pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Readers’ Café - Meet author, editor & social commentator Sophie Cunningham

Since commencing her career as an editor at McPhee Gribble Sophie Cunningham has established herself as a respected writer, editor and social commentator. Sophie spent from 2008 to 2010 as the editor of Meanjin magazine.  She is the author of two novels, Geography (2004), Bird (2008) and has recently finished her third book, Melbourne, a work of non-fiction.

Sophie is a sought after guest for her skills as a speaker and interviewer. Please join us for a fascinating literary lunch.

When: Thursday 13th October 12:30pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Sophie Cunningham

Cheers, Maryanne

Some Croydon stock is still in storage at Ringwood Library

We wish to advise members that Croydon stock is still being returned after being in storage at Ringwood during the refurbishment. Some items will show on shelf but actually might not be at Croydon. Members will not be able to access these items until they are returned to Croydon Library.

The return of items to Croydon will take about a month due to the large number of items in storage.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Cheers, Maryanne

Family History resources move from Ringwood to Croydon Library

Setting up the Family History room

All Family History resources that were housed at Ringwood Library have now be relocated to the Croydon branch as from Monday 4th July.

This includes all books, magazines, fiche and the CDROMs that were on the Genealogy PC, as well as the microfiche scanner and printer, and readers.

There are still two readers, fiche and a genie PC with CDROM records at Ringwood, including BDM for Victoria. However these records are limited.

Kathy Smalley, the Family History Librarian, will now be working at the Croydon branch - her 2 days there are Wednesday 12noon - 8pm and Thursday all day.

Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Family History room is unavailable until Monday 4th July

Due to some Family History microfiche and CD records being relocated to Croydon Library, the Ringwood Family History room will be unavailable from Friday 24th June to Monday 4th July.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Cheers, Maryanne

As from Monday 4th July Croydon and Ringwood libraries will open at 9am

As from Monday 4th July 2011 both Croydon and Ringwood libraries will be opening at 9am Monday to Friday. Weekend hours will not be changing. The early bird catches the worm, as they say.

Cheers, Maryanne

Reading Cafe - Meet award winning author Chris Womersley

Former radio journalist Chris Womersley has been steadily building a reputation as a must read author. His first book The Low Road won the 2008 Ned Kelly Award for the Best First Novel, whilst his short story The Possibility of Water won the 2007 Josephine Ulrick Literature Prize. His latest book Bereft (2010) has been nominated for the Indie Awards.

When: Thursday 14th April 12:30pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Chris Womersley

Cheers, Maryanne

Join us for an evening with Henry Lawson..well at least his poetry

An evening of entertainment and open readings based around the iconic writer and poet Henry Lawson. Bring your favourite.

When: Monday 4th April 7pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Henry Lawson

Cheers, Maryanne

Join Eastern Regional Libraries in celebrating Harmony Day - Everyone Belongs!

Harmony Day is celebrated around Australia on 21st March each year. It's a day where all Australians celebrate our cultural diversity. The day is also the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

About Harmony Day

We will be celebrating Harmony Day with activities in several branches

Ringwood Library

When: Wednesday 30th March
10:30am - Concert performed by students from Blackburn English Language School
11am - Toddler Time
11:30am Refreshments
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
No bookings necessary. Come and join us.  All welcome. Enquires 98700177

Rowville Library

Join us for morning tea to celebrate our multicultural community. BYO mug.

When: Monday 21st March from 10:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
No bookings necessary

Cheers, Maryanne

Love Story - a Literary Lunch with a difference with Anne E Stewart

We all enjoy a good story told by a really great storyteller. Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with storyteller Anne E Stewart as she weaves some magic tales of love and lovers from today and yesterday.

Why should children have all the fun of a good story?

When: Thursday 10th February 12:30pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Love Story

Cheers, Maryanne

Not sure where to start with Family History? Come to Beginning Family History

Interested in researching your family history but not sure how to begin? Start the hunt for your ancestors with Ann Dixon

When: Friday 15th October 10am
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Ringwood Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Family History

Cheers, Maryanne