Events

Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime

19 May 2021 National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries and many other places around the country.
All branches
No need to book, just come along.
All branches, 11am – 12 pm

Morrnington Peninsula Libraries, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

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Be Connected: Getting set up for video calling - Somerville Library

19 May 2021 We'll introduce you to the equipment you need and show you how straight forward it is to video call on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Bookings are required.

Somerville Library, 1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville 3912

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Be Connected: Getting set up for video calling - Hastings Library

19 May 2021 We'll introduce you to the equipment you need and show you how straight forward it is to video call on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Bookings are required.

Hastings Library, High Street, Hastings 3915

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Story dogs reading program - Hastings Library

19 May 2021 Suitable for children aged 7 - 10
Story Dogs is a fun and unique reading support program that improves children’s reading and communication skills by children reading to a trained companion dog and its handler.

Children must be able to attend for 15 minutes on a weekly basis during school term and be accompanied by an adult. The program will begin Wednesday 21 April.

Hastings Library, 7 High Street, Hastings 3915

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Be Connected: Getting set up for video calling - Rosebud Library

20 May 2021 We'll introduce you to the equipment you need and show you how straight forward it is to video call on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Bookings are required.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

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Story dogs reading program - Rosebud Library

20 May 2021 Suitable for children aged 7 - 10
Story Dogs is a fun and unique reading support program that improves children’s reading and communication skills by children reading to a trained companion dog and its handler.

Children must be able to attend for 15 minutes on a weekly basis during school term and be accompanied by an adult. The program will begin Thursday 18 March.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

5 more dates

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Author talk - Samantha Wood - Rosebud Library

21 May 2021 Recommended for adult audiences.
Do you enjoy reading psychological thrillers?
How about if they were set on the Mornington Peninsula?
Then you're invited to join us when Samantha Wood, a Sorrento-based author of psychological thrillers, visits the Rosebud Library.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

Tagged as: , Books

Workshop: Introduction to wellness - Mornington Library

21 May 2021 Recommended for adults

This workshop is designed to give you some simple tools to help get you started on your health and wellness journey.
Topics of discussion include tips on Nourishment, Hydration, Routine and Mindset.

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

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Technology class - Streaming services - Rosebud Library

21 May 2021 Recommended for adult audiences

The Streaming revolution has arrived!
During 2020, Streaming services kept entertainment alive with some of the most popular shows around and new subscriptions were added at an astonishing rate during lockdown.

Want to know more? Learn about what streaming is, how to stream, free and paid content and what the various platforms offer.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

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Online Zoom Author Talk - Felicity Lewis

22 May 2021 Recommended for adult audiences

What's It Like To Be Chased By a Cassowary? (Fascinating answers to perplexing questions) - with Felicity Lewis
Join writer Claire Halliday, chatting with author Felicity Lewis as they explore life's wondrous and wacky questions.

We will send you out a Zoom Link prior to the event.

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