Full Steam Ahead, Model Trains

Come along to the first of our Antiques and Collectables talks for 2010.  Listen to Steve from Branchline talk about Model Railways and all that they involve, their care and value.

Refreshments provided. 

When: Wednesday 24th March 7pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne

Let's Cook! Launch - Allan Campion

Celebrate the launch of the ERL Let's Cook Competition with one of Melbourne's most celebrated 'foodies', chef, reviewer, author and tour guide, Allan Campion.

Allan will demonstrate how you can create a fabulous family meal with a minimum of effort. For this afternoon's session Allan will be preparing roast duck rice paper rolls and a delicious prawn noodle salad.

When: Thursday 18th March 2pm *still some places left*
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: $5
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

No more Chatterbook

I've just been advised that Knox Library have cancelled the monthly Chatterbook meetings.

If you're looking for a bookchat group there are several meeting in our libraries. perhaps the nearest are:

Rowville Book Chat
When: 1st Monday of the month 2pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville

Thursday @Your Library
Join our Bookchat group. Learn about new authors, and browse some of the latest titles.
When: Third Thursday of each month 1pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy Ferntree Gully 3156. 9294 8140

Regards, webgurl

Cultural Diversity Week & Harmony Day at Ringwood Library

Join us at Ringwood Library to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day.

Program:

• Maroondah Mayor Cr Alex Makin will open Harmony Day at 11:15am
• Facepainting
• Sudanese dance & song
• Multicultural storytime at 11:30am & displays
• World music
• Henna painting
• Hair braiding
• Cultural dance
• Launch of the Cultural Partnership for Harmony funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship

When: Thursday 18th March 11am-3pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event, no need to book
Enquiries phone 98700177

Cheers, Maryanne

Sissys Gourmet Delight

Sylvia is going to conduct a 2 hr demonstration including colouring of easter eggs, textured chocolate  and hollow eggs & figurines and also solid eggs. The demonstration includes sampling and some will try their hand at pouring eggs.

When: Wednesday 24th March 7pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 9762 4099

Cheers, Maryanne

Harmony Day morning tea

Join us for a morning tea to celebrate our cultural diversity. All welcome, no need to book.

When: Saturday 20th March from 10:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event

Cheers, Maryanne

Easter Entertaining - A Cook's Kitchen event

Join Jill Hess for some great ideas for simple, light, savoury and sweet goodies for Easter entertaining.
When: Thursday 18th March 1:30pm
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
Cost: $5
Bookings essential phone 59624423

Cheers, Maryanne

Our Monster Book Sale

What's bigger than an elephant?

Eastern Regional Libraries 
Monster Book Sale

Ex-library and donated fiction, non-fiction and children’s books at bargain prices. All proceeds from the sale will go back into the purchase of new library books. Be sure to bring plenty of bags to carry your bargains or buy a library bag on the day.



When: Saturday 13th March 10am-3pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon (Map of Croydon Library in Google maps)

Cheers, Maryanne