July at Casey Cardinia Libraries
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July is jam packed at your local Library
July is jam packed with free activities at your favourite library - the School Holiday Program is on, join in on the Warm Winter Reads, sign up to be part of a Book Group, 'Sid the Sloth' Kids Membership Drive, NAIDOC Week events and more!
Our Staff Development Day last week was a success, and we thank you for supporting the closure of the libraries for one day. It has been a long time since our library team all got together in one room – three years in fact! I think it is clear in the picture above how much joy it gave us to see one another and work together as a whole team.
Casey Cardinia Libraries' Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, and we are excited to deliver on this plan over the coming months.
Please share the love and tell a friend who might not yet be a library member, they can join up at any of our library branches or online.
Drop into your local library this July, we have plenty to offer and best of all everything is FREE.
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Cardinia Libraries
Join a Book Group today
Book groups are a great way to meet like minded readers. You can also form your own group with a bunch of friends.
Each month members of the group read a different book, trying new authors and styles of writing.
Rather than going to the added expense of buying a new book each month, book groups can borrow group sets from their local library, so this becomes a free activity...WINNING.
This is a great way to carve out some 'me' time each week.
So what are you waiting for, register today!
Join today or refer a child to join today and WIN!
Maurizio is the LUCKY SECOND WINNER of our Sid the Sloth Kids Membership Competition.
All kids who sign up walk away with a Sid the Sloth special edition library card and bag AND go into the draw to win either a $250 Gumbuya World tickets or $250 Toymate voucher.
So far more than Casey Cardinia kids have joined the Library since we started our Sid competition and we couldn't be happier.
Join online or at your favourite library by 31 July… next prize will be drawn 1 July.
Have you signed up to be a library member OR referred a new library member?
Emerald Library Refreshed
Emerald Library had the pleasure of welcoming Deputy Premier James Merlino, Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane, Cardinia CEO Carol Jeffs; Cardinia Mayor Jeff Springfield and many other partners to help us officially launch the Emerald Library redevelopment.
We are grateful to the State Government Victoria Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, Cardinia Shire Council, Federation University Australia and Emerald Mechanics Institute for their support.
Come and check the library out when you're next in the area, we’d love to see you
Open Mic NightAre you creative? We want to hear from you! Either take charge of the stage with 5 minutes to showcase your music, theatrical, spoken word or comical talents OR be a part of the audience and support local talent. To be part of the audience you can book here. Performers can book below. This is a free event. Ages 16+. Pakenham Library 
The Cornucopia Immersive DinnerConsume an immersive fine dining experience like no other as we fuse dining, design and performance inspired by our beautiful Cornucopia Garden. Walk backstage through a transformed Bunjil Place at night and discover via food, beverages and storytelling the ancient, current and future foodways of Melbourne’s South-East. Guests will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu featuring some of the best produce that the region has to offer, crafted by Bunjil Place's in house chef. Tantalise your tastebuds in new and innovative ways with artistic designs from food creatives Post Dining, inspired by the work of Bompas & Parr. 
Free food at PakenhamPakenham Library works with Ultimate Asian Supermarket to provide FREE hot meals made with love Every Friday night to serve our community. This is an opportunity to come and enjoy healthy seasonal food, good company and the chance to meet new people. There's no need to book, just turn up. Pakenham Library 
Aboriginal Dance WorkshopJoin Wurundjeri female dance group, Djirri Djirri, for a fun and educational workshop during NAIDOC Week. Djirri Djirri represented Victoria at the 2018 Dance Rites competition. They won the Rites of Passage Award which was awarded to those who demonstrated the flowing on of knowledge to the next generation. These women know how to move, this is a free event book now to secure your spot. Ages 5-10. Pakenham Library |
Casey 360 BusThe Casey 360 Bus will be pulling up at Endeavour Hills and Doveton Libraries with a host of games and fun for you to chose from - everything from Giant Jenga to keyboard playing to the latest video games. Ages 10 – 17. Endeavour Hills Library 
Teen Photography CompetitionWhat does Winter look like to you? Warm hot chocolates, snuggly woollen hats and gloves, relaxing in front of a crackling fire (book in hand of course), these things scream Winter. This year, our Teen Photography Competition is a reflection on all things Winter. 
Australian Paranormal SocietyCome along and join us for a night with Bill Tabone, co-founder of the Australian Paranormal Society and one of the founders of Worlds Beyond TV. Bill's interest in the paranormal began when he was just a child and he has now been a paranormal researcher for over 35 years, getting involved in investigations across the globe including Gettysburg, Alcatraz, The Alamo to name a few. Bill and his team have also appeared in multiple newspapers, magazines, books, radio and television shows. Endeavour Hills Library 
This One Takes The Cake..In today’s episode of Things Found in Library Books, we have this gorgeous note from a young borrower. Rest assured they were notified that we don’t send out the SWAT team if you damage a book and that the library understands these things can sometimes happen - especially to kids books. Remember the library is FREE and we do not charge over due fines. Tell your friends! |
FREE online training - Yes please!
Access free video courses on a wide range of topics, free with your library card, via LinkedIn Learning. And you can do it on a laptop, computer or via your mobile device!
Tax time is coming and you need to organise your paperwork? LinkedIn Learning has a range of courses on Microsoft Office and you can learn all you need – from full expertise, to how to format one cell in Excel.
Not sure about how to use LinkedIn Learning? The library will be running some introductory events in Spring, but you can also ask staff for assistance when you visit the library, or you can contact us.
Save money using the library!
With interest rates going up as well as many other things like the price of food (AHH the price of an iceberg lettuce!) we have some library money-saving hacks for you:
1. Borrow don't buy, use our app to find books and place them on hold, collecting is easy and our libraries are now open pre pandemic hours.
2. Use the Digital Library, why pay for audiobooks? With your library membership you get access to FREE ebooks and audiobooks.
3. Space for study and work, come to our libraries to study and work, there is plenty of space and we have FREE WIFI and Computers... PLUS the heater is always on!
4. Join in on the Seed Library, Pakenham and Hampton Park have a Seed Library Program. Get down and grab some free seeds and share your own. It's time to get those veggies patches growing Winter veggies or prepped for Spring planting.
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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.
Casey Cardinia Libraries acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
