Storywriting Competition closes today

Well the Storywriting competition closes today so to answer all of your questions I thought I'd compose a little last minute FAQ section.

1. How can I get my story to you in time?

A. Stories may be submitted to any branch of Eastern Regional Libraries today, Saturday or Sunday. They can also be hand delivered today to the library administration building at 7B Eastgate Court, Wantirna South (behind the Knox City Council Offices).

In addition entries that have been postmarked today will also be accepted. Please take them into a Post Office to ensure they are postmarked with Friday 15th September.

2. How can I pay for my entry?

A. Registration fees per entry form are $5 - Open and $2 - Junior/ Teenage. We prefer payment for the entry in cash, however we can accept a cheque.

3. How do I submit my entry for the Local Award?

A. All Open entries submitted by residents within the City of Knox, Maroondah or the Shire of Yarra Ranges are automatically considered for the Local Award.

4. When are the winners announced?

A. The winners are contacted by phone before being publicly announced on the website & blog. There is no set date (it depends on the number of entries and the time taken to judge) however it usually occurs at the end of October/start of November. Once all winners have been informed they are announced on the library website and in the blog.

Good luck!

Cheers, Maryanne

Manga Art Workshop

Teenagers can learn how to draw those amazing Manga illustrations with our Manga Art Workshop. This is a hands-on session so BYO pencil, pad and eraser.

When: Thursday 28th September 2pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville

Ages 12+
Bookings Essential, phone 92941300.

Cheers, Maryanne

p.s. Thanks to Fawkes for the fantastic Manga painting titled Angelface on StockXchng

The Eastern Regional Library Show

Each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm Lesley Conway does a radio show on Eastern FM 99.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Just in from Lesley.

On Wednesday's show

Music to enjoy in the spring sunshine, could be Max Bygraves : sing-a-long with Max, or the sultry Lena Horne doing a very different version of A fine romance from Fred Astaire's rendition, on her self-titled album Lena. Or you could try Pino Danielle's album Amore senza fine, pour yourself a strong espresso, close your eyes and imagine you are in Rome. The CD we didn't get to play today, but is worth listening to is Johnny Cash's latest and last album American V : a hundred highways. If you are interested in more CDs, DVDs or videos in the Italian language, Lilydale Library has a collection in the Italian language.

Cheers, Maryanne

Next week @ ERL

Monday 11th September 12:30pm
Reading Cafe - Jane Clifton - Lilydale Library - Fully booked

Tuesday 12th September 7pm
Stephen Powell Wildlife Artist - Belgrave Library
7:00 pm

Wednesday 13th September 1:30 pm
Feltmaking - Boronia Library

Thursday 14th September 6pm
Beginning Family History - Ferntree Gully Library

Thursday 14th September 7pm
The Unusual Life of Edna Walling with Sara Hardy - Rowville Library

Saturday 16th September 2pm
Beautiful Smile - Family Dental Care - Chinese - Knox Library

Cheers, Maryanne

Meet Kate Holden

Well the last Kate Holden talk at Rowville booked out so fast that I thought I'd better blog this event fairly early so you all get a chance to book.

Kate is the author of In my skin, a searingly honest and wonderfully written account of a life on the streets, on drugs and on the skids. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

When: Thursday 5th October 7:30pm
Where: Knox Library, Knox City Shopping Centre, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Bookings 9801-1422

Gold coin donation. Wine and cheese included.

Cheers, Maryanne

The Eastern Regional Library Show

Each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm Lesley Conway does a radio show on Eastern FM 99.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Just in from Lesley.

On Wednesday's show

Attractive detectives such at Richard Jury and Lara McClintoch keep readers coming back for more, even if they don't seem to age over 20 years of novels, or if their love lives are irritatingly unresolved. The latest Richard Jury is The Old Wine Shades, and suitably intriguing, as long as you can handle the talking dog. Lara McClintoch travels to the Orkney islands in search of a scam in antique furniture, and is pulled into a mystery surrounding an ancient Viking saga.

Also reviewed by Lyn Baines today was The second wife by Elizabeth Buchan, a sequel to Revenge of the middle-aged woman. The first novel follows Rose through the drama of her husband leaving her for the attractive young woman who is her work assistant, the second describes the difficulties of Minty, the femme fatale of Revenge, in dealing with life as a second wife and mother.

Cheers, Maryanne

Fully booked events

The following events are fully booked:

Monday 11th September - Jane Clifton - Lilydale Library
Saturday 28th October - Camera to computer - Yarra Junction Library

Cheers, Maryanne

Vibrant Valley Vegies

Join Sazan Halit again and learn how to prepare the garden bed, compost, use chook manure, reclaim seeds and freeze your own vegies.

When: Saturday 23rd September 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction

Bookings appreciated Ph: 5967 1588

Cheers, Maryanne