Ann Creber recommends

Ann Creber has had a wonderful career as an author, journalist, editor, food consultant and stylist. Ann will be joining us for Book Bites at Croydon Library next week. Join us for a feast of contemporary Australian literature.

When: Thursday 9th July 12:30pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Ann has generously shared a few recommendations with us.

Cookbooks

My cousin Rosa by Rosa Mitchell (Sicilian cooking)
Pete's table by Pete Evans (Australian)
Serendip by Peter Kuravita (Sri Lankan)
Eating for eye health by Ita Buttrose & Vanessa Jones (sounds a bit dull I know, but very good recipes and ita was fun to interview!)
Ingredients by Skye Gyngell
Snowflakes & Schnapps by Jane Lawson (some of the recipes are pretty exotic but both the photography and presentation of the book are gorgeous!)

Factual/biographical/autobiographical/historical

Shooting balibo by Tony Maniaty
On paths of ash by Peter Townsend (POW story)
One for the road by Janelle McCulloch
Roots of civilization by John Newton (beautiful book - lovely to handle)
1788 by David Hill
Foxey's hangout by Cathy Gowie (includes recipes)
The well-dressed ape by Hannah Holmes
Strange places by Will Elliott (an exploration of of his schizophrenia)
The artists' lunch by Alice McCormack & Sarah Rhodes (published late last year but my favourite book for 2008)
Reunion by Andrea Goldsmith
The girl on the landing by Paul Tordray (favourite book so far)
The better woman by Ber Carroll (bit w/weekly but an interesting concept)
A lost life by Steven Carroll ( a really beautiful book to handle and an intriguing theme.... A "story" of T.S. Eliot and the woman who was the love of his life, as Steven interpreted it, juxtaposed with the tale of young lovers whose paths they crossed.

Crime

Close up by Esther Voerhoef (translated from the Dutch)


Other

Penguin anthology of poetry compiled by John Kinsella


Cheers, Maryanne

Rowville Community Library morning tea

Join us for morning tea to celebrate the new look library.

When: Thursday 23rd July 10:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
No need to book, just come along.

Cheers, Maryanne

Rowville Library front desk gone

It's amazing to see the Rowville Library without the front desk and display cabinet. It's going to make a big difference and open the library up. Check it out on the Rowville Library's Flickr.

Cheers, Maryanne

Valley Mobile

The Valley Mobile will not be visiting the Yellingbo or Gruyere sites tomorrow, however it will be attending Seville. Items may be returned to any of our libraries or renewed via phone (1300 737 277) or online if you have your PIN.

Cheers, Maryanne

The Moon

The Moon is a constant in our night sky. It has marked the passing of time and ruled the seas through the tides. How much do we know about our astronomical companion and what is there still to learn? On the 40th anniversary of the Moon landings learn more about the Moon in this fascinating talk by professional astronomer, Dr James Murray.


When: Wednesday 22nd July 7 pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Marvellous Melbourne at Millers

Join us for a series of three talks featuring an insight into Melbourne’s fascinating past. The venue will be lovely Millers’ Homestead in Boronia, itself a part of the history of Melbourne.

The talks will be followed by Devonshire tea in the warmth of dining room.

E W Cole: Chasing the Rainbow
Author Lisa Lang will introduce us to the fabulous world of E W Cole of Cole’s Book Arcade and Funny Picture Book fame.

When: Wednesday 15th July 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive Boronia
Cost: $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)
Bookings essential phone 9800 6409 or your local library


Making Modern Melbourne
Trace Melbourne’s early history from its pioneer beginnings to a thriving city with historian and author Jenny Lee.

When: Wednesday 22nd July 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive Boronia
Cost: $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)
Bookings essential phone 9800 6409 or your local library


Madame Brussels
Numbers 32 and 34 Lonsdale Street housed the first brothel owned by Caroline time Hodgson ‘Madame Brussels’. By the time of her death in 1908 she was the subject of legend. Join author Lenny Robinson for the life and career of ‘Madame Brussels’.

When: Wednesday 29th July 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive Boronia
Cost: $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)
Bookings essential phone 9800 6409 or your local library

Cheers, Maryanne

History of Puffing Billy Railway

Come and discover the history of the Puffing Billy Railway. Don Horsburgh will be the "driver" in this interesting presentation. Morning tea provided.

When: Saturday 18th July 11am
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne

Lilydale Library refurbishment

I've just found out that Lilydale Library will be closed for refurbishment from 4pm Sunday 19th July, re-opening 10am Monday 10th August. They will be putting up the nice blue shelving inherited from Rowville Library.

The bookchute will be open for returns during this period. You can borrow items from any of our branches, the closest libraries would be Mooroolbark, Montrose, Mt Evelyn and Croydon. View our library branches. Renewals can be done over the phone on 1300 737 277 (speak to staff at any library) or if you have your PIN, via the web catalogue.

Cheers, Maryanne