Barbara Gaskell-Denvil discusses e-book publishing

Barbara Gaskell-Denvil, is the author of two historical medieval fiction published as e-books. Both available through Amazon.

Come and talk to Barbara about her experiences publishing e-books,arranging graphics and her interest in history.

Refreshments provided.

When: Tuesday 31st January 1:15pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings appreciated phone 5967 1588 or book online - e-book

Cheers, Maryanne

Grab a bargain at Ringwood's Super Sizzling Summer Book Sale

Especially for children and teenagers - come and snag a bargain! Picture books, board books, graphic novels and more. Pick up an old favourite or find a new one.

When: Monday 23rd January 1-5pm & Tuesday 24th January 10am-3pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood

Cheers, Maryanne

When great minds don't think alike: helping children with learning difficulties

Join us for a one hour information session on helping children with learning difficulties including Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Neuro Developmental Delay, ADHD, Sensory Integration issues and language disorders. Presented by Nadine Shome from ReMinds.

All welcome.

When: Saturday 21st January 10:30am
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98700177 or book online - Learning

Cheers, Maryanne

Why some websites like Wikipedia won't be accessible tomorrow

SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) is a bill going through Congress at present. For more information about the bill and its implications read the following article from CNN:

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/17/technology/sopa_explained/index.htm

Tomorrow many companies will be participating in a protest by "going dark" for a day – their website content will not be available.

Sites participating in Anti-SOPA blackouts tomorrow:

http://allthingsd.com/20120117/list-of-sites-planning-sopa-protests-continues-to-grow/

Cheers, webgurl

Teddy Bears and Gumnuts Picnic at Melba Park tomorrow

There's still time left to book for the Teddy Bears and Gumnuts Picnic tomorrow. If you go down to Melba Park behind the new museum you can be sure of a big surprise.......

Bring your blanket, picnic and teddy and join us for storytime and the chance to dress your teddy in a special Dame Nelly Melba Tiara and a 1960’s costume.

There will be after fun back at the library for gumnut making activities
When: Thursday 19th January 10am
Where: Meet at Melba Park 35-37 Castella Street (Mel Ref 38F4)
Cost: Free event.....Cordial Provided
Bookings essential phone 9294 3120 or book online - Teddy Bear

Hosted by Eastern Regional Libraries and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Library's phones are now working

UPDATE Jan 18: Ringwood Library's phone service has been restored.
Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Library phone update: still have no phone service

UPDATE Jan 17: Ringwood Library are still awaiting a technician and are therefore unavailable by phone. Service isn't expected back until at least 12noon Jan 18. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For renewals and general enquiries you can call 1300 737 277 and select any other library.
Cheers, Maryanne

Ringwood Library have no phone service until 5pm today

Just advising that Ringwood Library currently have no phones. Their phone service isn't expected back until at least 5pm today (Jan 16). We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For renewals and general enquiries you can call 1300 737 277 and select any other library.

While I'm here may I say it's good to be back. For anyone wondering where I've been the last 10 weeks, I've been travelling around the US and Canada. I had a fantastic time, met some wonderful people and came home with a broken wrist, hence the extended leave. I missed you all and I'm excited to get back into developing and maintaining the website, blog and social networks.

Cheers, webgurl