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November at your local library
Have you been to a free event at your local library lately? Check out what is going on at the library this month, we have lots of events for people of all ages to enjoy.
If you haven't signed up for the 1000 Books Before School now is the time. Joining is free and its a great way to encourage reading with your little ones. Nulara is seen above, she and her sister Nuthara completed the challenge this month.
The Sid the Sloth Membership Competition continues until 16 December with more than 6000 new members signing up since it began in April 2022. If your child does not have their own library card yet then drop into your local library and ask about it. Each child gets a Special Edition Sid the Sloth Library Bag and Library Card to encourage their enjoyment of reading.
This weather has been incredible for growing food (and weeds - annoying!) at home. Every library now has a Seed Library where you can get seeds for FREE and start your very own veggie patch at home.
See you at the library!
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Cardinia Libraries
Author Event - Diana Gabaldon
We are excited to welcome number 1 best selling author Diana Gabaldon for an author talk in November in a very special online event.
The author of the acclaimed Outlander Series, inspiring the world wide hit TV Show, will be joining us online via Zoom to discuss her latest release.
Diana's books blend multiple genres, including Historical Fiction and Romance to Science Fiction and Fantasy amongst others.
Diana's books have been published in thirty-eight languages and sold in one hundred and fourteen countries.
Don't miss what should be a fascinating talk with an award winning author on Thursday 17 November at 7pm.
Local History Donations Wanted
We've been running a donation drive in October to collect the history of Casey and Cardinia for our local history archive, and the results have been incredible.
Lots of photos, books and maps have been donated by our wonderful community - thank you for your fantastic support. These items tell a story of different places and people, revealing what life was like in Casey and Cardinia in times gone by.
Donated items will now go into the local history archive and will be available for access to other community members. You can access these by making an appointment with the local history librarians below.
As October ends, we want you all to know that you can offer donations to the archive year-round.
If you have books, pamphlets, photos or any other records of Casey or Cardinia and its people and places contact us today.
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Gardening TimeWith Spring and more sun it's the perfect time to get out into the garden. Whether that means doing battle with some weeds, or perhaps getting more water wise, we've got some great events to help you: H.E.A.L Foods & Cardinia Shire Present-Waterwise Gardening |
Endeavour Hills Library Open Endeavour Hills Library has been revamped and is now back open with regular hours. If you haven't been to this sunlit library now is the perfect time to pay a visit - it's never looked better. The children's area has new seating and easy to access book stands for our little library members. The back sunroom also now has doors so it can be used to study and work quietly. We can't wait to welcome you back to the newly revamped space, drop in soon and say hello. 
Smart Casey Innovation FestivalThe City of Casey is launching the annual Smart Casey Innovation Festival in November, with a series of free events providing opportunities to learn about smart city sensors, open data, circular economy partnerships, innovation projects and more. After the success of the 2020 and 2021 Smart Casey Innovation Festivals, the 2022 Festival aims to connect and inspire the community to drive innovation across Casey. Get involved in a range of free activities to spark your curiosity, connect with each other, and get inspired to create positive change.
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Temporary pause on access to Public Libraries Victoria Network resources (Intralibrary and Interlibrary loans)
Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) is part of the Public Libraries Victoria shared collections and services.
The current courier service used by Public Libraries Victoria to transport resources between libraries around Victoria is at the end of its contract and a new state-wide courier service needs to be found.
From Monday 17 October until further notice there will be no new Intralibrary loans available, whilst there is a new courier service appointed.
During this time interlibrary loans will also be temporarily unavailable. These are the items that are held in libraries outside of the Libraries Victoria Network and not found via our catalogue.
Casey Cardinia Library and Myli Members will continue to share resources through this period. You can continue to place holds from both services to collect from your CCL or Myli library of choice.
We will provide regular updates and further information as it becomes available to us.
Choice Online
With the cost of living putting pressure on households, it's more important than ever that we get the best deals possible. When purchasing new appliances, changing our utility providers or buying groceries we need to make good choices.
Choice is the magazine of the Australian Consumers Association. Choice online is the searchable, digital home of Choice magazine, with the current issue immediately available and with access to back issues dating to 2015.
Choice online offers reviews of the best home appliances, services and other domestic goods, from fridges to dishwashing liquids, solar panels to peanut butter and everything in between.
Reviews are based on testing and surprisingly, the most expensive is not always the best, so it need not cost a fortune and is well worth a look.
Choice Online is FREE to access with your library card so make the most of this research tool.
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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.
