Casey Cardinia Libraries have lots to keep you busy as winter sets in
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Together We Can
Libraries change lives everyday and as proud participants of the Cardinia Together We Can initiative to stop, prevent and end family violence, we work alongside many other important services to help people live better.
Last week our staff participated in the Together We Can Community Leadership Summit, providing a wonderful opportunity to share the work that is taking place across our libraries in this space.
Casey Cardinia Libraries offer a range services for people seeking support, including service provider information, food and hygiene care packs, escape bags, free access to computers and WiFi as well as safe, welcoming and warm spaces to connect with others.
Collectively, we can make a difference, we encourage all people to stand up and say NO to family violence.
If you or a loved one need immediate support, please call 1800 RESPECT.
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Cardinia Libraries
What's On In Winter
The Winter What's On Guide has something for everyone – adults, teens, kids and babes to keep you busy as the weather cools down.
For adults we have Author Talks, Writing Workshops, Meditation, Parenting workshops and more.
For the kids we have Science Week events, Book Week events (get those costumes ready!!) and the School Holiday Program which launches Tuesday 14 June (put that date in the diary).
There are events for teens too, including Cartooning, Job Support, Casey 360 Bus and Drone Piloting.
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Endeavour Hills Library Upgrade
Endeavour Hills library is getting an upgrade with thanks to the City of Casey and the State Goverment Living Libraries Infrastructure Program grant.
Collectively, $90,000 is being contributed to bring our well loved library space to life!
With construction beginning in June this year and due for completion in December, the works will include a purpose fit and modernised service desk, a dedicated study and meeting room, improved lounge and reading spaces and increased accessibility for all.
Public libraries are essential to strong and resilient communities. Through this project we will be able to enrich experiences, connect people together and create flexible working and programming spaces which meet multi-generational needs, benefiting Casey residents for future generations.
Creativebug: YouTube for Crafters
As the colder weather starts, now is a great time to pick up that project that you put on hold, or to discover a new craft. Creativebug can help.
Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. Access it all for free with your library card!
Videos are produced by renowned artists and creative experts. Instructors bring a lifetime of practice, passion, and proven teaching methods. New classes from top artists are released every day. You can also access downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes.
New classes are released monthly. Check out these new classes recently released:
- Creative Correspondence
- 30 Structures in 30 days: a daily practice in bookmaking
- Make Resin paper weights
- Finishing embroidery projects: three ways
- Jewelry design with Scotchbonnet: creative product phoography
- Color Play: a daily practice in Watercolor and Colored pencil
Access Creative Bug via the library website – Online Resources – Learn
Casey CornucopiaBunjil Place have partnered with London-based creative studio Bompas & Parr to present a 24-day mini-festival as part of Casey's Winter Arts Festival. 
Warm Winter ReadIf you are looking for inspiration to help you create healthy reading habits this winter, we've got you sorted! Registrations are open now! |
Lismore City Library Says THANK YOUYour generosity in donating to our Lismore City Library campaign helped provide hundreds of books and $465 is to help in rebuilding their water damaged collections. Our community never ceases to amaze! 
Home Delivery comes to an endAll good things must come to an end and we will take our last Home Delivery order on Thursday 23 June. A massive $19,304 was donated by our community to provide support, which was a lifeline to many during ongoing lockdowns. Thank-you for your support, we couldn't have done it without you. |
Freedom Is Mine - An Evening With Manu KailomJoin Manu Kailom, an author and LGBTQIA+ peer support worker, as he discusses his experiences as a refugee and his work with Many Coloured Sky, including the creation of the Freedom Is Mine exhibition. Freedom Is Mine is on display in the Bunjil Place Library art space from 31 May to 26 June. These intimate portraits of LGBTQI+ refugees and people seeking asylum were photographed by Peter Casamento, capturing each participant in ways that help them to share their stories, challenges and hopes for the future. This event and exhibition are presented in celebration of Refugee Week and Pride Month. |
Refugee Week Storytime- Bunjil Place LibraryJoin us for a special storytime at Bunjil Place Library in acknowledgement of Refugee Week 2022. In the spirit of this year's theme: Healing, we will be hearing from storyteller and advocate Manu Kailom whose personal story of asylum has been lovingly turned into a picture story that incorporates significant imagery from his homeland of West Papua. Manu has contributed so much to supporting asylum seekers in Australia, especially those escaping discriminatory practices against LGBTQIA+ peoples. His story is one of sadness but also hope. Storytime followed by Q and A,
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SID the Sloth Member for Life Competition
Congratulations to Sarah from Endeavour Hills Library who is our first SID the Sloth Member for Life competition winner. Sarah was very excited to choose the $250 Gumbya World voucher and will be enjoying a fun day out with her family when she is not busy reading or attending one of our fantastic FREE events at the library.
The competition runs until the end of July and there are still 3 prize draws available. So what are you waiting for, join now!
Emerald Library is now open
After several weeks of service delivery from the Emerald Hills Hub, we are very pleased to announce that our Emerald library has re-opened and is bigger and better than ever.
We are grateful to Cardinia Shire Council and State Government Victoria who have helped us to fund a library space that will benefit the community for years to come.
We were delighted to open our doors on Friday 13 May, and welcomed back our community to the beautiful and expanded children's area, a purpose fit study room with lots of space for people to gather work and learn as well as some comfy places to lounge and read.
Next time you are visiting the Hills drop in for a visit, we look forward to seeing you!
All staff training day - All libraries closed Wednesday 8 June
Staff Development is important to Casey Cardinia Libraries.
We are going to close the doors to all libraries for one day - Wednesday 8 June - to invest in staff training, education, health and wellbeing.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused but don't forget our Digital Library is open 24/7 and our doors will be back open on Thursday 9 June at 9am.
We will be closed Wednesday 8 June for a Staff Training Day and
Monday 13 June for Queens Birthday Public Holiday
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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.
