Maintenance on the server

We're just doing some maintenance on some of our servers at the moment and some features of the website will be temporarily unavailable. This includes the Bookmarks forum, Who Writes Like lists, Sequel Search as well as the community databases we host. We hope to have them back up and running very soon. This will also affect access to the Swift Forum.

Cheers, Maryanne

The Eastern Regional Library Show

Library staff member Lesley Conway runs a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 99.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next Wednesday for a great show.

On yesterday's show

Do you have an interesting family history story to share? If you do, you might like to join staff members Ann Dixon and Gail White for Family History is fun at Ringwood Library on 7th of August from 7.30pm. Ann and Gail have spent many years educating the public in family history matters, and Ann confessed today on the show that she began her personal family researches in 1967, and is still going. She can claim 7 convicts in her family tree, and had an interesting story to relate about one of them -- but you will have to go to the event if you want to hear it.

Ann brought us up to date with the Genie Exchange dates (go to our Family History link to find these), and mentioned that towards the end of July there will be an Introduction to Family History workshop which is not yet on our Calender, but should be within the week.

Another useful suggestion was to make use of the extensive resources of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, who have libraries in various locations in Melbourne, some quite close at hand. You can go to their web page www.familysearch.org for addresses, and a great deal of other helpful information about family history research, but I have included the locations which are easily accessible from the eastern suburbs.

Blackburn Australia
55 Whitehorse Road
Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 61-3-9878-7414
Hours: T,Th,F 10am-2pm; T 7pm-9.30pm; Sat 1pm-4pm

Braeside Australia (specialises in Scottish records)
894 Springvale Road
Braeside, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 03-9706-3205
Hours: T, W, Th 10am-2pm, 6.30pm-9:30pm, Sat 9am-4pm (2nd & 4th Th 6:30pm-9:30pm by appt)

Croydon Australia
62-64 Hewish Road
Croydon, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 03-9723-9087
Hours: T,W, Sat 10am-2pm

Maroondah Australia (specialises in Irish records)
76 Cathies Lane
Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 61-3-9887-3786
Hours: M,W 10am-2pm; T,Th 7pm-9.30pm; Sat,10am-4pm

Cheers, Maryanne

Home Fire Safety

CFA Community Safety liaison officer (Lynda) will talk about home fire safety during the Winter season.

When: Saturday 30 June 10:30am
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Ph: 9801 1422

Cheers, Maryanne

Local for Locals : The Bargain Hunter

Meet Local Collector George Leeves. He'll provide tips on how and where to spot a bargain. Bring along your books and collectables. Free free to ask questions.

When: Saturday 30th June 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction

Bookings appreciated Ph 59671588
Refreshments provided

Cheers, Maryanne

Friday @ Your Library - How To Create An Energy Smart Home

What is the best way to save energy? What is a passive solar home? Do low voltage down lights really use less power?

Find out all the answers at this friendly, practical session sponsored by Knox City Council.

When: Friday 29th June 12noon
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Bookings essential Ph 9801 1422
Tea/Coffee provided

Cheers, Maryanne

Literary Lunch - Tony Birch

Tony Birch is a widely published and versatile author who has written short stories, poetry and non-fiction. He was Senior Curator of the Koori Voices exhibition at the Melbourne Museum's Bunjilaka Centre. Tony has a Master of Arts in Creative Writing and PhD in Urban cultures and Histories. He currently teaches creative writing at Melbourne University. His recent book Shadowboxing was voted amongst the five most popular books in the Reading Victoria campaign.

When: Thursday 28th June 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $7.50 includes lunch
Bookings essential Ph: 9754 7266

Cheers, Maryanne

Keeping Chooks

Chooks are great in the home garden, not just as providers of fresh eggs, but as part of the garden eco system. Join Judy Witney, Secretary of the Victorian Rare and New Breeds Society and her feathered friends for this fascinating introduction.

When: Friday 28th June 10am
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cres, Boronia. 97624099

Gold coin donation

The activity is run by the The Basin/Boronia Sustainable Living Group
The Basin Community House
1221 Mountain Highway
The Basin
97610209

Cheers, Maryanne

Winter Warmers with Jill Hess

Warm up your winter with these fabulous cookery demonstrations with Jill Hess.

When: Monday 25th June 12:15pm - Soups
Monday 23rd July 12:15pm - Casseroles
Monday 20th August 12:15pm - Frittatas and Risottos
Where: Mt Evelyn 50 Wray Crescent Mt. Evelyn
Bookings essential Ph 9736 3851

Cost $7.50 includes lunch

Cheers, Maryanne