WiFi down at Yarra Junction until further notice

Hello all,

The WiFi is currently down at Yarra Junction library until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience!

If you need to access the Internet, please feel free to book a PC at Yarra Junction or visit own of our neighbouring branches.

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Thanks,
The Virtual Team

Yarra Junction Library's events are featured in May's National Year of Reading newsletter

Yarra Junction Library appeared in May's National Year of Reading May newsletter:

"Yarra Junction Library, part of Eastern Regional Libraries in Victoria, is running three events each month for the National Year of Reading. There’s a bag-a-book competition, to win a mystery Australian book by answering clues; a local writer is chosen each month to be an ambassador for reading, and there’s a monthly discussion about one of the Victorian book nominations from the Our Story program we ran earlier in the year."

National Year of Reading Newsletter May 2012

Well done Yarra Junction staff and members.

Cheers, Maryanne

Join in the National Simultaneous Storytime Wednesday 23rd May 11am

Join 170,000 children at over 1,100 locations across Australia and share a
heartwarming tale about friendship, sacrifice and learning that appearances
aren’t important.

Story: The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland

When: Wednesday 23rd May 11am
Where:
Belgrave Library - Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Boronia Library - Park Crescent, Boronia
Healesville Library - 110 River St, Healesville
Knox Library - 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Yarra Junction Library - Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction

Ferntree Gully Library will be having their storytime on Wednesday 23rd May 2pm 

Cost: Free event
No need to book! Come along.

Cheers, webgurl

Ask our expert: Finding your way around eBooks and eLibrary

• Ready - choosing the right device
• Set - Loading the correct program
• Go - Checking out our catalogue

Paul Burden will share his experiences with this exciting new technology.

When: Friday 17th February 1pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - eBooks
Cheers, Maryanne

Barbara Gaskell-Denvil discusses e-book publishing

Barbara Gaskell-Denvil, is the author of two historical medieval fiction published as e-books. Both available through Amazon.

Come and talk to Barbara about her experiences publishing e-books,arranging graphics and her interest in history.

Refreshments provided.

When: Tuesday 31st January 1:15pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings appreciated phone 5967 1588 or book online - e-book

Cheers, Maryanne

The Comfort of Water: A river pilgrimage by Maya Ward

Maya walked from the sea to the source of the Yarra. In her personal, poetic and impassioned story, she weaves together the natural and cultural history of the Yarra, ancient Wurundjeri dreaming stories and will share with you new ways of understanding the land we live within.

Some of our local identities feature in this special story.

When: Saturday 22nd October 10:30am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - Maya Ward

Cheers, Maryanne

Do you love fashion design & designers? Ann Dixon presents Great Fashion

Join Ann Dixon for her talk and display of clothes and accessories from the great designers including Worth, Chanel, Fortuny and Dior.

When: Wednesday 21st September 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - great fashion

Cheers, Maryanne

Photo credit: dr (StockXchng) 

Feng Shui for the Home - Year of the Metal Rabbit

Meet Sophie from the Ministry of Feng Shui to hear how Yin Metal and Rabbit influence your home.

Afternoon tea provided


When: Wednesday 14th September 1pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings appreciated phone 59671588 or book online - Feng Shui

Cheers, Maryanne

Bill Handley's back to teach you the fast, easy way to learn a language

Join Bill Handley, author of Fast easy way to learn a language, as he explains his methods to:

• have fun building a vocabulary in record time
• get the most from the Internet
• enjoy learning with comic books

When: Saturday 10th September 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - languages

Cheers, Maryanne

Lost searching Military History databases? Get the results you want

Discover some of the Military History databases available on the Eastern Regional Libraries website. Find out where to search for World War One Australian service records, WW2 Nominal Rolls, details of soldiers killed in WW1 & WW2....plus much more.

When: Thursday 23rd June 6:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle St, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588or book online - military history

Cheers, Maryanne

On Wednesday at Yarra Junction, unleash your creative potential with Gail Goodwin from Body Soul Spirit

Meet Gail from Body Soul Spirit, author of A Dialogue with the Soul and be inspired to unleash your creative potential. Understand who you are and why you are here, drawing on your personality archetypes.

When: Wednesday 8th June 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle St, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 59671588 or book online - Gail Goodwin

Cheers, Maryanne

Art exhibition with Yarra Junction Mixed Media group - meet the artists for tips

Local artists Garry Bell, Sandy Carroll, Pam Kroese and Jennifer Knight from the Yarra Junction Mixed Media group are exhibiting their work.

Includes:

• Oil
• Watercolour
• Pastel
• Acrylic
• Charcoal
• Colour and graphite pencil

Meet the Artists for discussion and tips. Free viewing. All welcome

When: Saturday 4th June 10am-1pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free
Enquiries phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne

Join us for the National Simultaneous Storytime

The National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event to promote literacy and reading. On Wednesday 25th May at 11am (my birthday) libraries from around Australia will read Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement to thousands of children.

Eastern Regional Libraries is participating with storytimes at the following branches:

• Boronia
• Knox
• Mooroolbark
• Healesville
• Yarra Junction

When: Wednesday 25th May 11am
Where: At the libraries above
Cost: Free event
No need to book. All welcome.

Cheers, Maryanne

Join us for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and help raise money for Cancer research

Join us again this year for our major fundraiser for Cancer Council, The Biggest Morning Tea. The following events are being held in our branches:


Rowville
When: Tuesday 24th May from 10:30am

This is a great opportunity to enjoy morning tea in the library and make your donation to the worthy cause of cancer research. Everyone is welcome. Bookings are not required but you are! Please help the library to make this a most successful fundraiser. Which library staff member will make the best waiter/waitress?


Boronia
When: Thursday 26th May from 10am

• Bottomless tea and coffee, yummy snacks. Gold coin donation.
• Come dressed in Rockabilly if you wish. Prize for the best dressed.
• Teddy bears picnic for children.

Gold coin donation. Larger donations can be made, prizes from The Cancer Council. A fun day for all.

Slices with Jill Hess
When: Thursday 26th May 11am
Cost: $5
Jill Hess will demonstrating how to make some easy slices at 11am. Please book for this event. All proceeds go to The Cancer Council.
Book online - Jill Hess

Ferntree Gully
When: Thursday 26th May 10am-12noon

• Come and enjoy a cuppa and morning tea while listening to the musical talents of Stax the Didgeman. Listen to the unique sound of a didgeridoo plus many other interesting instruments.
• Plant sale and lucky prizes
• Gold coin donation - all proceeds to Cancer Council Victoria to help tip the balance in the fight against cancer. All welcome
  

Lilydale
When: Thursday 26th May 10:30am

It's Morning Tea time. Join us for a cuppa and morning tea at Lilydale Library. Help us to raise funds to fight cancer. All proceeds to the Australian Cancer Council.

All welcome. Gold coin donation.

Yarra Junction

When: Thursday 26th May 11am-12:30pm
Morning Tea with scones provided by Amanda's Cafe and Barbara Jeffrey playing on a Celtic Harp.


Knox
When: Friday 27th May 10am
Cost: $4 per person
Join us again this year for our major fundraiser for the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea.

• Make-up Artist & Image Coach Dianne Harris will demonstrate How to Look 10 Years Younger.
• Choose & wear make-up for a radiantly youthful look
• Choose the best foundation for a luminous fresh face
• Get the perfect canvas for a glowing look
• Get the best brow shape that is as good as a "brow lift"
• Make your eyes look fresh & radiant
• Achieve full luscious healthy lips

Book online - Dianne Harris

Bottomless tea/coffee and biscuits. Bookings Essential. Proceeds donated to the Cancer Council.

Cheers, Maryanne

Wagon rides and historical commentary around Yarra Junction Timber Tramway Routes

Join the Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society for a gentle 20 minute ride during their annual Crank Up.

When: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd April 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle St, Yarra Junction
Cost: Adult $10, Children over 10 years $5, Children 10 - 5 $2, Family - 2 adults and 2 children $22
Children must be accompanied by an adult . Pay on the day.
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - wagon rides

Cheers, Maryanne

Everyone has the brains for Mathematics. Find out how to solve problems quickly

Bill Handley from Learning Unlimited Australia will demonstrate how to:

• Solve problems simply and quickly using his speed mathematics system
• Master multiplication tables in minutes
• A simple method to check answers

Ideal for students, parents and teachers.

When: Saturday 26th March 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings appreciated phone 59671588 or book online - Mathematics

Cheers, Maryanne

Want to do 2 hours study in 10 minutes? Bill Handley will show you how

Saturday 12th March 11am -- Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction --

Bill Handley from Learning Unlimited Australia will demonstrate how to overcome exam nerves, learn more in less time, with less effort. You'll be able to memorise what you read as you read it, what you hear as you hear it, and recall it under pressure. You'll improve your concentration and understanding

Students will be using the methods immediately.

BOOKINGS: Free event! Bookings essential
Phone 59671588 or book online - Bill Handley

Cheers, Maryanne

Update: Croydon closed, Yarra Junction open but with no public PCs

After yesterday's deluge and flooding, Croydon Library is closed today. There is flooding to 2/3 of the library. The only dry areas are the front desk and by the window near the pond. They hope to have a restricted opening tomorrow for returns only.

Yarra Junction Library is open today but there will be no public PCs and that area will be off limits.

All other libraries are open as usual.

Cheers, Maryanne

Yarra Junction Library closed for the rest of the day

Yarra Junction Library has also fallen victim to the rains today. Water has fallen down onto the public PCs and desks. Unfortunately we have had to close for the rest of the day.

Paul.

Composting and worm farming, create a more sustainable household

Join Shannon,our Shire Waste Collection Officer for an informative talk on worms and create a more sustainable household.

Morning tea provided.

When: Saturday 6th November 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle St, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne