Melbourne Games Week, Meet Jane Harper and Crafty Workshops!

This month there are plenty of ways to get involved with the library.

Whether you're into games, authors or craft - it's all on offer at the library! We've highlighted some of our events below, and if you'd like to see our full range of offerings, visit the events page of our website.

We also have a range of free assistance programs to support the wellbeing of our community with programs that offer legal help, information about aged care and how to get in contact with particular support services thanks to the City of Casey Link Worker team.

Please note that the library will be closed on these dates but don’t forget you can return items 24/7, and our online resources are always available:
Friday 26 September (Friday before the AFL Grand Final)
Tuesday 4 November (Melbourne Cup)

See you at the library!

Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Connected Libraries

Melbourne International Games Week

Get ready gamers! Connected Libraries are proud to be part of Melbourne International Games Week — a celebration of games, creativity and culture.

In collaboration with Bunjil Place, we are offering hands-on activities, tournaments and workshops such as VR Tasters, Friday Night Board Games and Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator Games!

📌 Bunjl Place Library and Bunjil Place Plaza
📅 Wednesday 1 October - Wednesday 10 October

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Take your device out of the library and into nature.

We're celebrating Get Online Week with these programs:

Nature Phone Photography
Learn how to identify plants, insects, fungi and wildlife with your phone.
📌Wilson Botanic Park Berwick, 668 Princes Hwy, Berwick, Victoria
📅 Monday 20 October
⏰11am - 12pm

Flora and Fauna Apps: Identifying Nature
We'll teach you the basics of your phone's camera, how to get creative with the various features, and some tips for taking beautiful nature photos.
📌Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (Cranbourne Gardens), Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, Victoria
📅Thursday 23 October
⏰1pm - 2pm

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Meet Jane Harper!

Meet Australian author Jane Harper and listen to her speak about her newest novel 'Last One Out'.

We are excited to host Jane locally in the theatre at Casey Grammar School (5 mins from Cranbourne Library).

Bring along a Jane Harper book for her to sign or purchase one on the night.

📌 Casey Grammer School
📅 Friday 24 October
⏰ 6.30pm-8pm

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D&D Adventurers Wanted!

Participate in a custom Dungeons and Dragons adventure.

This monthly after-school program is for kids interested in learning the mechanics of Dungeons and Dragons.

Choose from a variety of characters or bring your own.

📌 Doveton Library
📅 Thursday 14 October
(Every second Tuesday of the month)
⏰ 4pm-4.45pm

Book Here

Induction:
Digital Memory Station

In October we will be launching our Digital Memory Stations where you can digitise photographs, documents, negatives, VHS tapes and more.

Learn how to use the equipment before you book a session to digitise your family memories in your own time.
Induction sessions are now available to book.

📌 Cranbourne Library
📅 See available dates here

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Brush Lettering
Beginner Workshop

Ever wanted to try brush lettering and modern calligraphy?

Learn the basics with calligrapher Jaidy Noceda of Nox Calligraphy.

You will learn the foundations of brush lettering, how to write your name and other words in modern calligraphy.

📌 Blind Bight Community Centre
📅 Saturday 11 October
⏰ 11am-12pm

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Floristry Workshop

Learn how to create a lush, romantic bouquet in the whimsical garden style.

Using fresh, locally sourced blooms and natural foliage, you’ll design a hand-tied bouquet that looks like it was just gathered from a blooming garden.

Perfect for beginners or flower lovers wanting to refine their skills — all materials provided.

📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Saturday 25 October,
⏰ 11am-12.30pm & 1pm-2.30pm
💲 $20

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Author Chats with Sinead Stubbins & Kate Halfpenny

On the Book Matters podcast, we chat to Kate Halfpenny about her memoir Boogie Wonderland. When Covid hit Melbourne, Kate decides to move to a small coastal town to live the beach lifestyle. She didn't give much thought to how different it would be.

Then Sinead Stubbins tells us about her novel Stinkbug, where Edith is sent to a deeply unhinged work retreat in the mountains. Sinead turns her keen but empathetic eye on the lies we tell in order to belong.

Search 'Book Matters' on your favourite podcast platform to listen now.

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Free Legal Help

Do you have a legal problem that you need help with?

Bring your questions along and chat to a friendly member of the South East Monash Legal Service to find out how they can help you.

Information provided at this session is general legal information only.

📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Thursday 9 October
⏰ 10am-12pm

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Presenting with PowerPoint

We've all made lackluster PowerPoints but with a few skills you can make them pop!

In this session we will show you how to have consistent branding, create better transitions and utilise more than text and images.

This session is targeted to those who have used the Microsoft PowerPoint before. Essential skills include ability to copy, paste and select.

📌Cranbourne Library
📅 Monday 13 October
⏰ 6pm-7pm

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Demystifying Aged Care
Care Finder Info Session

This program will support people who want to learn about, apply for and set up support services.

This free information session will cover:

How to register for aged care services
The assessment process for aged care services
Different types of funding available to support you to remain living at home
Who can access care finder program and what support is available

📌 Cranbourne Library
📅 Wednesday 15 October
⏰ 11am-12.30pm

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Meet the Link Worker Team

Get help sourcing information and connections to maintain wellbeing such as aged care and disability systems with Casey's free link worker program.

From helping you through hardship, navigating aged care services or finding free activities in our community, there is support available for you.
Light refreshments provided.

📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Thursday 23 October
⏰ 11am-12pm

Book Here

Public Holiday Closure

Please note that the library will be closed on these dates but don’t forget you can return items 24/7, and our online resources are always available:
Friday 26 September (Friday before the AFL Grand Final)
Tuesday 4 November (Melbourne Cup)

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