AUTUMN 2021

WELCOMEFollowing the easing of restrictions, we have been

incredibly excited to see the smiles of our young and older members as we welcome the community back to our local libraries. If you haven’t had a chance to visit our Parkdale or Cheltenham branches you’ll notice some big changes when you do, with new furniture and lay-outs. Drop into the

redeveloped Dingley Village Library too and see the wonderful new community space that has now been officially opened.

There’s plenty of new programming coming in 2021 as well with some

exciting new clubs and activities for ages 15+ including Brain Training, Tech Tryouts and our Book Chatters group. Kids are invited to try some of our new After School Children’s Programs including Xbox Meet, Kid’s Movie Club and Lego free play as well as the return of some firm favourites. Keep an eye out for our special new programs to watch out for like Sensitive Storytime, designed for children with additional needs. There’s plenty of reasons to pop into your local library this Autumn.

Cr Steve Staikos, Mayor

Chelsea Library Wednesday 10 March | 4.30pm-5.30pm

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us with a special talk from Melbourne Vixen’s netballer, Kaylia Stanton, about what it takes to be a professional athlete.

Can’t make it to the branch? Join us for a live stream at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/live

Suitable for ages 8 and up. Bookings required.

Fun events for the whole community

The Life of a Professional Netball Player Kaylia Stanton

Programming is subject to government health regulations. Programs listed as in-branch may revert to online or be placed on hold if regulations require.

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WHAT’S ON AUTUMN 2021Bonds forged in WW2 Outlast the Battles Exploring Friendship between Australian and Greek People

Online event via Zoom Wednesday 24 March 7pm

Join us for this special Cultural Diversity Week event.

Inspired by interviewing veterans and Greek people, the writer and director of Blood and Bone – a WW2 play - Demetra Giannakopoulos and Meg McNena, discuss how this history of strangers helping each other at great risk resonates with their migrant backgrounds and speaks to a troubled world.

Video presentation of play followed by Q&A.

Bookings required.

Fun events for the whole community

ALL WHAT’S ON EVENTS ARE FREE – Book events in person at any library branch or online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/events, or phone 1300 135 668.

As we ease into the new COVID Normal world, stay tuned for news about the bigger and better Chelsea Twilights coming your way later in 2021.

Chelsea Library will again be participating on Tuesday evenings, with extended opening hours and an expanded range of activities on offer. Movie screenings, trivia nights, book chats and guest speakers are just a taster of what will be on offer.

The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham: Join us for 2 fun afternoons of love, hate and haute couture. Watch the film and hear Rosalie talk about the sequel

Patterson Lakes Library Film: Tuesday 11 May, 2pm Talk: Tuesday 18 May, 2pm

Bookings required.

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Available from Kingston Libraries

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster Bill Gates

Troubled Blood Robert Galbraith

The Royal Correspondent Alexandra Joel

AUTUMN READS

Do you enjoy talking about different books you’ve read? Come and join our Book Chatters group at Cheltenham or Parkdale Library once a month. Bring along a favourite book or one you have just finished and chat with fellow book lovers and share tips about the next book to read. There is no set title each month.

Cheltenham 3rd Wednesday of the month from 17 March 6.30pm-7.30pm

Parkdale 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9 March 6.30pm-7.30pm

NEW

BOOKGROUPSThe Library runs several book groups in our branches. To check if spaces are available go to kingston.vic.gov.au/library/book-groups.

You can also join our virtual book group on Facebook and engage in the conversation at a time and place that suits you.

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Read out all your favourite authors or binge-watched all your favourite series and want help finding more? Would you like to experience something different?

Receive personalised reading or watching suggestions from our expert staff by filling out the form on our web page at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/Library-Services/Selection-Service. We will get back to you within five working days with three suggestions (or ten if children’s picture books), including holds placed for you if you request that option.

Let the library choose for you.

Do you read about new technologies or hear others talking about things like 3D printing, virtual reality, QR codes or Spheros and wonder what the heck it’s all about? Think computers and technology are only for the kids? Think again and wonder no more.

This is your chance to explore, discover and most importantly have a go at using technology and products that are fast becoming part of everyday life. At Tech Tryouts, the grown-ups have permission to play.

Parkdale Library 3rd Thursday of the month from 18 March 2.30pm-3.30pm

Chelsea Library 4th Friday of the month from 26 March 10:30am-11.30am

Cheltenham Library 2nd Friday of the month from 12 March 2pm-3pm

Tech Tryouts

PROGRAMMING IN 2021NEWJOIN US FROM MARCH FOR THE FOLLOWING NEW PROGRAMS IN OUR BRANCHES. (AGES 15+)

Want to learn new skills and have a laugh with a like-minded adult group?

Come along and give your brain a workout with activities such as quizzes, memory puzzles and word search.

Dingley Village Library Weekly on Mondays from 1 March 10.30am-11.30am

Chelsea Library Weekly on Wednesdays from 3 March 1pm-2pm

Cheltenham Library Weekly on Mondays from 1 March 2pm-3pm

Parkdale Library Weekly on Tuesdays from 2 March 10.30am-11.30am

BRAIN TRAINING

If your community group or club is looking for inspiration or assistance with designing and publishing promotional material, one of our Promo Primer sessions just might be the ticket (or flyer).

Let our experienced staff guide you through using online graphic design website, Canva©, and Council resource, My Community Life. Promote your group, club or cause with high quality, eye-catching posters, brochures, social media images and more. We can come to your group - online or in person - or you can book a place at one of our semi-regular sessions through the year.

Make sure your next event or membership campaign is the best it can be with the help of Promo Primers. Call 1300 135 668 for more information.

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Can’t make it to one of our in-branch sessions but still want to connect with fellow crafters? Join our Facebook group, Kingston Creators.

Kingston Creators provides our adult community members with a space to share a diverse range of creative pursuits and connect creators across Kingston.

If you’re a crafter/creator/maker, you can join the discussion.

Is Writing More Your Thing?

Kingston Write Now is an online writing group that gives you a chance to express your writing creativity as well as connect with fellow writers. Each week we post exercises, challenges and prompts to help stimulate and strengthen your writing skills.

Novelty Writers is a friendly writing group for unpublished authors meeting in-branch.

Check available spaces at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/novelty-writers

Bookings required. Come and share your latest project with the group, or just sit and craft with others who enjoy similar hobbies and interests. See new art and craft resources coming into the libraries and swap ideas and techniques while enjoying great company.

Parkdale 2nd Friday of the month 10.30am-12 noon beginning 12 March

Chelsea 3rd Friday of the month 10.30am-11.30am beginning 19 March

Cheltenham 4th Thursday of the month 10.30am-11.30am beginning 25 March

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MAKERS MORNINGS

NOVELTY WRITERS

Find your next great read. Search this database crafted by experts to discover books by age group, read-alike recommendations, genre, appeal or theme. Access it through the Reader’s Choice section of Kingston Library’s e-library kingston.vic.gov.au/library/eLibrary#ReadersChoice

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NEW 2021 AFTER SCHOOL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

MovieClubKids

Dingley Village Library 1st Wednesday of each month 4-6pm School terms only

Enjoy a monthly movie screening at Dingley Library just for kids. A great opportunity for primary school aged kids to get together and relax with some snacks and a movie. Movies will be rated either G or PG.

PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED KIDS

ALL AGES

Drop-in sessions

Looking for a casual drop-in activity to do at the library after school? Then Makerspace is for you. Hands-on activities with things for you to explore, make or do. It could involve craft, construction or new technology – there’s always something interesting going on.

Mondays 4pm Parkdale Library Tuesdays 4pm Westall Library Tuesdays 4pm Cheltenham Library Wednesdays 4pm Patterson Lakes Library Thursdays 4pm Chelsea Library Thursdays 4pm Highett Library Fridays 4pm Dingley Village Library

Dingley Village Library 2nd Thursday of each month 4-5pm School terms only

If you love gaming, competition and having fun with like-minded friends, then Xbox Meet is for you. This is a monthly club for older children aged 10+ which allows kids to participate in and learn a variety of games on Xbox One. Includes tournaments and competitions – are you up for a challenge?

For full details collect a copy of our Children’s and Youth Services Program Guide Feb-Jun 2021 from your local branch or check online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library/kids-activities.

Note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult while in the library.

AGES 10+

XBOX MEET

ALL AGES

Dingley Village Library Saturdays 12-2pm

Drop in at the branch each Saturday afternoon for free play with LEGO® and DUPLO® - a fun, casual and creative activity for families.

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With April school holidays at Kingston Libraries this special theme will take children to the zoo, space adventures, explore, play and create, and two movie days.

For more information check out kingston.vic.gov.au/library/kids-activities or pick up a flyer at the Library. Bookings will open on Friday 19 March at 9am.

For preschool children 0-5 years.

Share 1000 books with your child in the years before they start school to prepare them for formal learning and nurture a love of books, reading and language. Reading helps support brain development, social and communication skills, as well as sparking their imagination and helping them understand change or new events in their lives. It’s never too early to start reading to your child – even newborns. You can read a thousand different books or read one book a thousand times. Books experienced at library story time sessions, preschool, day care and playgroup can also be counted towards your child’s total.

You’ll get a free library bag when you register, there are milestone rewards to collect as you progress through the program and of course there’s a certificate at the end. The program is completed when your child reaches 1000 books or they start school.

For 3 - 10 year olds

Kids can now enjoy digital books in over 29 languages, together with English translations, from the comfort of home.

To access:

• Visit loteonline.com.au/kingston-libraries

• Login using your library card barcode number

• Select a language and enjoy a story

APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

MAD ABOUT SCIENCE & SPACE ADVENTURE

1000 BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOL

LOTE ONLINEFOR KIDS

We’d love to get feedback, so please tell our staff what you want to see

in your library.

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STORYTIMESENSITIVE STORYTIMENEW*

Dingley Library Mondays 9:30am

Sensitive Storytime is designed for preschool aged children with additional needs or those who simply prefer a quieter, calmer, more subdued session. Sensory needs around sound and light are taken into consideration and visual cues are used to help children follow what comes next in the session. Enjoy short stories and songs, followed by simple sensory play activities in this 30 minute activity.

And don’t forget AUSLAN STORYTIME, 2nd Friday of each month, 10.30am at Cheltenham Library – also live-streamed.

Saturday Storytimes alternate between Chelsea and Cheltenham Libraries on a fortnightly basis, at 10.30am. Perfect for families with children aged 0-5 years

Chelsea Library6 March1 May29 May26 June

Cheltenham Library20 March17 April15 May12 June

SATURDAY STORYTIME

BEDTIME STORYTIME 6:30pm Fortnightly For families with young children

Cheltenham Library1 March15 March29 March

Parkdale Library10 March 24 March

Take advantage of the longer days during daylight savings. Put on your pyjamas and bring your teddy along for some story time fun with books and rhymes at the library before going home to bed.

NEW

Dingley Library and Aspendale Gardens Community Centre

Wednesday 19 May 11.00am

Bookings required for both children and adults.

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

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DINGLEY VILLAGE LIBRARY

Come visit the redeveloped Dingley Village Library and Neighbourhood House Precinct and help us celebrate this wonderful new

community facility.

OFFICIALLY RE-OPENS

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OUR NEW LOOK LIBRARY BRANCHES

PARKDALE

CHELTENHAM

If you haven’t been into our Parkdale or Cheltenham branches for a while you’ll notice some big changes.

Need a New Job..? or just Looking to Change Direction?

My Career Match is an online career and resume service free to members of public libraries, so you will need your library membership number to access. Spend 15 minutes filling out an online questionnaire and you will receive in return:

• A report explaining what you’re good at and the careers that match your personality type

• A report advising how to write a resume and cover letter, how to read a job advertisement and how best to apply

• A Resume Writers eBook covering all aspects of resume writing

• An Online Resume Builder to help you produce a terrific resume that attracts attention.

To access, visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library/JobHelp All the best with your career.

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Welcome to the world of Nintendo with Kingston Libraries’ NINTENDO SWITCH COLLECTION, with OVER 50 of Nintendo’s finest games FEATURING the critically acclaimed Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Enjoy endless family fun with Nintendo’s classic MARIOKART 8: Deluxe. And escape with Nintendo’s most popular and best-selling game of 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

We also have Xbox and Play Station games.

Lynda.com has been upgraded to LinkedIn Learning for Libraries. This means you now have access to over 16,000 free courses, including those in other languages.

MORE JOB-SPECIFIC TECH SKILLS COURSES NOW AVAILABLE

CONSOLEGAMES

FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCHChelsea: 1 Chelsea RdCheltenham: 12 Stanley AveClarinda: 58A Viney StDingley Village: 31C Marcus RdHighett: 310 Highett RdMoorabbin: Shop 5, 1 Taylor StParkdale: 96 Parkers RdPatterson Lakes: 54 Thompson RdWestall Library: 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South

Kingston Libraries Mobile App Library in your Pocket

DOWNLOAD IT NOW

If you previously had an account with Lynda.com this account has been carried over to LinkedIn. If you didn’t, why not join up and start upgrading your skills today? kingston.vic.gov.au/library/comp-help

PLEASE NOTE: Programs listed in this edition are correct at time of printing. For further information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library or ph 1300 135 668. Popular events may offer a waiting list. Speak to your friendly library staff for assistance.