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Book Week, Science Week and a Generous Donation to the Library
There’s a real buzz in our libraries where you’ll find people reading, learning, working, relaxing and discovering everything we have to offer.
August is shaping up to be an exciting month, with a range of programs and events for all ages. We’re celebrating both Children's Book Week and Science Week with author visits, a costume competition and hands-on science activities that the kids will love.
For adults, we’re running Code Club for Parents, as well as creative writing workshops in partnership with Writers' Victoria—just a few of the many ways we support lifelong learning and skill-building in our community.
If you haven’t visited us in a while, now is the perfect time. Join the library for free, explore our collections and book into one of our upcoming events.
Please note that all Connected Libraries locations will be closed on Tuesday 9 September for a Staff Development Day. Our return chutes and Digital Library remain open 24/7.
See you at the library!
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Connected Libraries
Generous Donation from City of Casey Locals
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to long-time library supporters Robin and Arnis, who have made a generous donation to Connected Libraries.
Thanks to their incredible support, we’re able to:
🔹 Provide 9 laptops and Wi-Fi dongles for members to borrow free of charge
🔹 Create hands-on learning experiences in areas like coding, design, and craft
Robin said; “We hope it helps people learning English or starting to use technology.”
This donation is already making a meaningful difference, helping to bridge the digital divide and support lifelong learning across our community.
Do you want to help create more opportunities for your local community?
Children's Book Week Costume Competition opens
Saturday 16 August
Show us your best Children's Book Week costumes and enter our Costume Competition to be in with the chance to win some great prizes.
How to enter?
Take a photo of your child dressed as their favourite book character.
On Saturday 16 August, visit our Facebook page and find the official competition post.
Comment on the post with your photo, your child’s first name and the character and book they’re dressed as.
That’s it! Your child will be entered into the draw to win one of three book packs.
Entries open: Saturday 16 August at 9am
Entries close: Friday 22 August at 5pm
National Science Week at the Library
Celebrate National Science Week* at Connected Libraries with some special science-y kids programs.
Get Sciencetwisted at Bunjil Place Library
So much science to learn with bubbles! Can they be square? Find out with your own bubbleator and bubble sculpting challenges.
📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Wednesday 13 August
⏰ 4.15pm-5.15pm
Bubblemania: A Science Workshop by Twisted Science
Non-stop fun, laughter, and mind-blowing science that families will love.
This show includes demonstrations exploring vacuums, Bernoulli's principle, chemical reactions, centripetal force, static electricity, chemical sponges, and much more.
📌 Hampton Park Library
📅 Thursday 14 August
⏰ 4pm-5pm
*A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring Victoria program.
Meet the author and Illustrator: Heidi McKinnonJoin Melbourne children’s author and illustrator Heidi McKinnon as she chats about how she creates her characters and guides them with some simple drawing tips to give characters different emotions. Heidi's books have been published around the world and have received numerous award nominations. 📌 Cranbourne
Library 
Meet the author and Illustrator: Lucinda GiffordJoin a lively presentation, where Lucinda will share her creative secrets, give valuable drawing tips and draw a wacky drawing for the audience. Lucinda loves to draw and especially enjoys improvised sketching with groups of children because – through the chaos – wonderful things can emerge. 📌 Endeavour
Hills Library |
Getting Started with Ancestry and Find My PastLearn how to research your family history for free, using library resources. These sessions provide an overview of how to use Ancestry and Find My Past, which you can access with your library membership. 📌 Cranbourne Library 📌 Bunjil Place Library 
Don't miss out, |
Writing your Personal Narrative: Personal vs PoliticalThe workshop will explore narrative structure, characterisation, argument, place-making, dialogue, under and overstatement, and context. Learn to narrativise your truths in a way that is compelling yet not self-indulgent and understand the ethical implications of writing in the non-fiction genre. 📌 This is an online event 
Code Club for ParentsIf your kids are learning coding and you want to understand the language yourself, this program is for you. 📌 Endeavour Hills Library 
You've Got a MacBook- |
Prepare For Your Australian Citizenship TestThis 8-week course will prepare you for the Australian Citizenship test by developing your knowledge of the Australian political and legal systems, norms, rules and questions likely to be in the test. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a sample online quiz. 📌 Doveton Library 
Sensitive StorytimeA special Storytime session that is adapted to assist children aged three years and over with sensory processing or developmental challenges and children on the autism spectrum to feel more comfortable and have fun. 📌 Endeavour Hills Library 
Yong Live |
We're Hiring!
Connected Libraries is looking for a progressive, innovative and purpose driven library manager to work as part of our senior leadership team at Cranbourne Library.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the senior leadership of Cranbourne Library, our Library Lounges and our Digital Literacy Team.
If you or someone you know would be a good fit, apply now.
All libraries closed on Tuesday 9 September
Please note that all libraries will be closed on Tuesday 9 September for a Staff Development Day. We will reopen on Wednesday 10 September.
Return chutes and online resources are available 24/7.
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