February at Casey Cardinia Libraries
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There Is A Buzz At Your Local Library.. Come And Say Hello
I hope you are still riding the summer wave as we settle into 2022. We are keen to help our community recover and reconnect with each other, and rediscover the joy of visiting our libraries.
Many industries are struggling to keep their doors open as the pandemic affects workforces across the state. However, I am proud to say that we are still here for you with plenty for loan, quality information services, and library programs that are better than ever.
Some of the big-ticket favourites are now back – Storytime, Tinies Time, after-school clubs and Health and Wellness events for adults. If you haven’t had a chance yet to reconnect with your local library, now is the perfect time – check out our current opening hours and events on offer here.
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Cardinia Libraries
Library Opening Hours
Opening hours for our libraries will be a little different over the coming weeks due to the effects of Covid-19. We want to provide as safe an environment as possible for our community and our staff.
From January 17 through to 27 February, our opening hours across all libraries will be different and can be viewed by clicking here.
To read up on the latest information and requirements when visiting your library, click here.
Book Matters Podcast Summer Series
The Book Matters Podcast presents the Summer Series for 2022 as we take a look back at some of our favourite episodes and interviews from last year.
We'll be speaking to a variety of bestselling Australian and International authors and our team will have plenty of reviews and recommendations for you to check out.
The podcast was recently listed at number 13 in the Top 35 Australian Book and Writing Podcasts in 2022 By Feedspot, another great reason to head to our website, or your chosen podcasting platform and listen now.
Casey Cardinia Residents Help To Deliver Joy
Casey Cardinia - you are amazing. THANK YOU.
You donated more than $17,000 worth of gifts and non-perishable food items in the lead up to Christmas 2021, this generosity is almost DOUBLE what was donated in 2020, which is incredible considering the challenging times we have all been facing.
Donations went directly to seven local charities, including Transit Outreach Service, The Andrews Center, Cranbourne and Casey North Center for Information and Support Service (CISS), Hampton Park Primary School, Emerald Lions Club and the Salvation Army (Pakenham), who ensured the donations were distributed to those who needed them most.
THANK YOU to all that donated and helped those in need.
* Image courtesy of STAR News
In Conversation with Mary-Anne O'ConnorCelebrate Library Lovers' Day as we welcome Australian historical fiction author, Mary-Anne O'Connor on Zoom on Tuesday 15 February at 7:30pm. We'll be chatting to her about all things romance and her new novel Dressed By Iris. This is a live event and there will be the opportunity to ask Mary-Anne questions. 
Plenty For Parents At The LibraryDo you have children at Kinder and/or primary school? Get yourself down to your local library and take part in a range of services for all the family. Read with your child, attend one of our Multilingual storytimes or join in on one of our Baby Rhyme Time sessions and enjoy singing along with your child to nursery rhymes and children's songs. Remember, if you're not a member you can join anytime for FREE. |
Most Popular Books For 2021As we waved goodbye to another year of lock downs and library closures, our services remained as popular as ever with our Casey Cardinia community and none more so than our books. We've put together the most popular titles for 2021 across different genres including Adult Fiction, Junior Fiction and a range of non-Fiction titles too. Check them out and see how many of the tiles made your own list for 2021 and reserve your next favourite read! 
Celebrate Library Lovers' Day |
Help For Students – Available Online with Studiosity
School has been even tougher the last two years and students don’t always have enough access to their teachers to get the help they need. Your library can help!
With your library card, you can access Studiosity, an online student help service, that operates every day during school terms.
Available for students in Grade 3 through to Year 12 in the subjects of Maths, English and the Sciences in particular, the tutors are all police checked and have the expertise required to help your child achieve the answer they need.
Using a combination of chat, screen sharing, file sharing and whiteboard, this service is free to Casey Cardinia Libraries members.
Each library member can connect to help up to 10 times per month. As well as personal assistance, Studiosity also has practice exams and worksheets, including Naplan tests, that are free to access anytime.
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Library membership is free! We do not charge overdue fines. Casey Cardinia Libraries provide public library services in Melbourne’s South East.
Our libraries are located at Cranbourne, Doveton, Emerald, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park, Narre Warren and Pakenham. Our mobile library provides a weekly service to Bunyip, Cockatoo, Garfield, Gembrook, Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang, Maryknoll, Nar Nar Goon, Tynong and Upper Beaconsfield.
If you would like to donate or support your library service please click here for more information. Casey Cardinia Libraries has DGR status with the ATO.
