John Harms is a well known media personality whose first three books celebrated variously cricket, horse racing and football. John has written extensively for sports journals and newspapers and is a regular contributor to The Age. Familiar to viewers of the ABC Outsiders program with his entertaining in Harm's Way segment, John is a sought after public speaker. His latest book is The Pearl: Steve Renouf's Story.
When: Monday 10th September 12:30pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: $7.50 includes lunch
Bookings essential Ph: 9294 3120. Books available for sale and signing.
Cheers, Maryanne
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Boys 'n' books
Join Glenn Manton for the launch of the great new program, Boys 'n' Books, which aims to increase reading awareness.A 200 game player with the Carlton and Essendon football clubs, Glenn is a co-founder of the charity Whitelion providing mentoring opportunities for some of the most at risk youth in the community. A former teacher, he is now a broadcaster and author with a commitment to helping young people acquire the life skills they need to achieve success.
Find out how you can get your sons reading.
When: Tuesday 18th September 7pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Bookings phone 98700177
Cheers, Maryanne
Adult Learner's Week
Next week is Adult Learner's Week and it's a good time to venture out and see the wide range of courses in your local area.
Eastern Regional Libraries
Eastern Regional Libraries offers the following regular courses:
University of the Third Age
U3A are running the following session at Knox Library. Come along and spread your wings with U3A Knox - University of the Third Age. Brochures and information available.
Tea, coffee, biscuits provided
When: Friday 7th September 11am
Where: Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway Wantirna South Ph: 9801 1422
Other courses
Don't forget these great sources for courses:
eHow (e.g. How to lay out a curving path or plant bed border)
So make an effort to learn at least one new thing next week, then send me a comment to tell me all about it.
Cheers, Maryanne
Eastern Regional Libraries
Eastern Regional Libraries offers the following regular courses:
University of the Third Age
U3A are running the following session at Knox Library. Come along and spread your wings with U3A Knox - University of the Third Age. Brochures and information available.
Tea, coffee, biscuits provided
When: Friday 7th September 11am
Where: Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway Wantirna South Ph: 9801 1422
Other courses
Don't forget these great sources for courses:
- Short Courses Victoria
- Neighbourhood houses in Knox, Maroondah, Yarra Ranges
eHow (e.g. How to lay out a curving path or plant bed border)
So make an effort to learn at least one new thing next week, then send me a comment to tell me all about it.
Cheers, Maryanne
Gully gardeners
Join Susie for a talk on Companion planting and beneficial insects in the garden.
When: Thursday 6th September 1:30pm
Where: Coonara House, 22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully, 3156
Mel Ref: 74 D7
Bookings Ph: 92948140
Cheers, Maryanne
When: Thursday 6th September 1:30pm
Where: Coonara House, 22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully, 3156
Mel Ref: 74 D7
Bookings Ph: 92948140
Cheers, Maryanne
Investing for a Successful Retirement
Come along to a free investment education seminar with Michael Ferguson from SMIG Education that will provide an introduction to stock market investment and risk management.
Learn to:
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Light meal will be provided
Bookings essential. Ph: 9294 1300
Cheers, Maryanne
SMIG Education is a registered training organisation (No 21728) providing nationally accredited education and training.
Learn to:
- plan your retirement
- understand your superannuation
- manage your risk
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Light meal will be provided
Bookings essential. Ph: 9294 1300
Cheers, Maryanne
SMIG Education is a registered training organisation (No 21728) providing nationally accredited education and training.
National Simultaneous Storytime
The National Simultaneous Storytime is on next week. Staff at libraries around Australia will read the same book at same time to participants in their storytime. This year's book is
The Magic Hat Written by Mem Fox
When: Thursday 6 September 2007 at 11am
Where: every branch of Eastern Regional Libraries
The simultaneous storytime aims to promote reading, Australian authors and storytimes in public libraries so come and join in the fun.
Cheers, Maryanne
The Magic Hat Written by Mem Fox
When: Thursday 6 September 2007 at 11am
Where: every branch of Eastern Regional Libraries
The simultaneous storytime aims to promote reading, Australian authors and storytimes in public libraries so come and join in the fun.
Cheers, Maryanne
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Review - A long way down by Nick Hornby
On a cold New Year's Eve in London, four very different people meet on the 15th floor of Toppers Tower, a notorious suicide location. You could not imagine a more diverse group - a middle aged TV presenter who has lost his family, job and self-respect; a single mother with a severely disabled teenage son; eighteen year old Jess who seems determined to self-destruct; and an American rock 'n roll musician whose band and girlfriend have deserted him. They decide to postpone the moment and go in search of Jess's no-good boyfriend, since this is all she wants to make her life worth persevering with. The gradual building of fragile trust and hope is fascinating, funny and moving.---- reviewed by Lesley
I'm working on a few changes with the library website and one of the things I'd like to include are members book reviews. Just wondering, would you read a review blog/wiki and send in some reviews? Please send me a comment...cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Two Eastern Regional Library shows in one day
Library staff member Lesley Conway runs a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next Wednesday for a great show.
We're a little tardy with last week's entry and super-prompt with this week's one so you get two for the price of one....hehe.
On last week's show
This week I was joined by Pia Butcher and Jill McCallum to give an overview of the books which were shortlisted, and those which won, in the Children's Book of the Year Awards. I have added a link to the web page for the Children's Book Council so that you can go and investigate for yourself.
Jill was a member of the panel which judged the Eve Pownell Award for Information Books and she brought along with her a book called Queenie : one elephant's story, which has special resonance for Melbournians. Queenie was a famous attraction at Melbourne Zoo during the 1930's and 40's, and her story has been passed on with the generations.
One of the remarkable qualities of books nominated for the Awards is that they often are a worthwhile read, whatever your age. Another pleasure is to read a book to the children in your life, and these books would all be a joy for both reader and listener. If you would like to browse through the shortlisted titles, most of our branches have displays at the moment, and copies can be reserved for junior borrowers (under 18 years) for free.
Children's Book Council.
--- Lesley
On today's show
Music to suit every taste is available from all our branches. I indulged in music from some of our recently arrived CD's today. From the album Now : Winter 2007 I played silverchair's Straight Lines, and then to something completely different, Andre Rieu's album Celebration! and the track Tea for two. The third track played was from Pat Benetar's album Greatest Hits, Heartbreaker.
It's easy to keep up with the latest arrivals in the library, all you need to do when you go to the Catalogue on our library website is check the bar above the Quick Search box for the New Titles link. There you have the option to look for new cds, dvds, fiction, non-fiction for both junior and adult collections, and new large-type books.
Another option is to nominate subjects/authors you are interested in, so you can be alerted via email to new arrivals. To do this you need to login to the Catalogue, and when you have the details of a specific item on screen, you will see an option on the screen to either Tell me when new materials by this author are available or Tell me when new materials on these topics are available. The other way to do this is to go via the My Account link on the Catalogue page where you can nominate authors and subjects under the My Profile button.
---- Lesley
I will be activating the Profiles feature soon so you should start receiving emails once this is done. I'll advise everyone through the blog once this is activated.
Cheers, Maryanne
We're a little tardy with last week's entry and super-prompt with this week's one so you get two for the price of one....hehe.
On last week's show
This week I was joined by Pia Butcher and Jill McCallum to give an overview of the books which were shortlisted, and those which won, in the Children's Book of the Year Awards. I have added a link to the web page for the Children's Book Council so that you can go and investigate for yourself.
Jill was a member of the panel which judged the Eve Pownell Award for Information Books and she brought along with her a book called Queenie : one elephant's story, which has special resonance for Melbournians. Queenie was a famous attraction at Melbourne Zoo during the 1930's and 40's, and her story has been passed on with the generations.
One of the remarkable qualities of books nominated for the Awards is that they often are a worthwhile read, whatever your age. Another pleasure is to read a book to the children in your life, and these books would all be a joy for both reader and listener. If you would like to browse through the shortlisted titles, most of our branches have displays at the moment, and copies can be reserved for junior borrowers (under 18 years) for free.
Children's Book Council.
--- Lesley
On today's show
Music to suit every taste is available from all our branches. I indulged in music from some of our recently arrived CD's today. From the album Now : Winter 2007 I played silverchair's Straight Lines, and then to something completely different, Andre Rieu's album Celebration! and the track Tea for two. The third track played was from Pat Benetar's album Greatest Hits, Heartbreaker.
It's easy to keep up with the latest arrivals in the library, all you need to do when you go to the Catalogue on our library website is check the bar above the Quick Search box for the New Titles link. There you have the option to look for new cds, dvds, fiction, non-fiction for both junior and adult collections, and new large-type books.
Another option is to nominate subjects/authors you are interested in, so you can be alerted via email to new arrivals. To do this you need to login to the Catalogue, and when you have the details of a specific item on screen, you will see an option on the screen to either Tell me when new materials by this author are available or Tell me when new materials on these topics are available. The other way to do this is to go via the My Account link on the Catalogue page where you can nominate authors and subjects under the My Profile button.
---- Lesley
I will be activating the Profiles feature soon so you should start receiving emails once this is done. I'll advise everyone through the blog once this is activated.
Cheers, Maryanne
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