August at Casey Cardinia Libraries
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August at your local Library
Our libraries have been bustling which is just how we like it.
More than 3000 new members (all kids!) have joined the library as part of the Sid the Sloth Membership Competition. We are thrilled about this and have decided to extend the competition through to the end of December, check out the story below for the details.
You, our incredible community donated more than $2800 in goods in June for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, they said "Truly an amazing effort..." and were basically speechless. So a BIG THANK YOU.
Quiet Hour kicks off this Friday 29 July at most of our libraries. This will allow those with sensory needs one hour every Friday 9am - 10am. Lights will be dimmed, phones and PC’s turned down, movement reduced and conversations kept low. This is just the start of a bigger program where we support the community who have sensory needs so keep an eye out on our website for updates on this.
We can't wait to see you at the library.
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Cardinia Libraries
Quiet Hour at your library
Our libraries are going quiet..
Fridays
9am – 10am
Lights will be dimmed, phones and PC’s turned down, movement reduced and conversations kept low.
Quiet Hour kicks off Friday 29 July and will run EVERY FRIDAY at Bunjil Place, Cranbourne, Doveton & Pakenham libraries.*
Are you someone or do you know someone who has sensory needs and perhaps likes things a little quieter, a little calmer? Spread the word.
Everyone is welcome!
This is just the start of something even bigger in us supporting our community with sensory needs. So keep an eye out for more, including opportunities to extend outside regular opening hours.
*From Friday 9 September Quiet Hour will also run at Emerald, Endeavour Hills & Hampton Park libraries.
Share the DignityCasey Cardinia Libraries is pitching in to assist women and girls experiencing poverty or homelessness by helping to collect personal hygiene products as part of the August Share the Dignity Drive. Share the Dignity is a charity organisation founded by Rochelle Courtenay that seeks to provide the basic essentials for women and girls in crisis by sending the call out for unopened packets of pads, tampons and personal hygiene products to distribute to women nationwide. We are delighted to support this campaign by providing collection points in all of our libraries for donated pads, tampons and personal hygiene products. Just look for the pink collection boxes at your local library. 
Online ResourcesYour library card is your FREE ticket to a great range of online resources. From ebooks to family and local history, kids, education, crafts, movies and more. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some happy members said: 
Children's Book WeekJoin us to celebrate CBCA Book Week from 20 – 26 August 2022. And of course Book Week wouldn't be complete without getting into character...so make sure you join our Book Week Dress Up competition on Facebook. |
Science WeekIt's National Science week from 13-21 August. How will you explore science this week? With a heap of awesome programs in your library of course. Join in on our STEAM clubs, Lego Clubs, The Monday Project, and Little Planeteers Environmental Club for some fun learning. Also don't miss Mad About Science who will bring us Wicked Weather (where you can make your own weather) and Beyond Glass where you'll make your very own sustainable glass structure to take home. 
Literacy PlanetIf your child needs a little help with their literacy skills, Literacy Planet can help. Literacy Planet helps your child to improve their pre-reading, phonics sight words, reading, spelling, comprehension and grammar. Using games, Literacy Planet has activities for all ages and levels from pre-school to Year 9. The games use feedback and rewards to encourage ongoing independent learning. The activities are aligned to the Australian Curriculum and are easy to navigate and play. 
Join today or refer a child to join today and WIN!Darcy (2 years old!!!) is the third winner of the Sid the Sloth Kids Membership Competition. When asked about the library they said: "We visit Bunjil, Pakenham, Endeavour. We love the library!" Due to the success of this competition we are EXTENDING IT until December 2022. This competition is open to NEW members or EXISTING members who refer a new member. There is a $100 Lunar Drive Inn voucher or a $100 Toymate voucher to be won every month from August through to December. So, what are you waiting for? New library members also get a Sid the Sloth special edition library card and bag. |
6 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do As A Library Member
1. Collect seeds
Are you keen to start your own garden at home? Join our free seed library and start planting! Seeds can be collected from Pakenham or Hampton Park libraries.
2. Get technology help
Looking for help with technology? No problem! From email set up to e-book downloads, assistance with online forms, to Facebook accounts, drop into our regular digital support sessions in our libraries. Our patient and friendly staff have the right skills to help you.
3. Delve into your family history or discover local history
The past always has a story to tell. Learn about your family history whilst you're in the library, with Ancestry or Find My Past. Find out more about the local history of the Casey Cardinia regions on our website or contact one of our History buff Librarians here.
4. Stream a movie
Bored of Netflix and looking for something a bit different to watch? Choose from over 30,000 titles free on Kanopy. From thoughtful cinema release titles to documentaries, educational kids flicks to informational content, there’s something for everyone.
5. Borrow without coming into the library
Want a good read without leaving home? Explore a great range of ebooks and eaudiobooks from home or on the go. Use free apps from Borrowbox, Libby, or read magazines or newspapers from PressReader or Choice.
6. Return books to any Casey Cardinia Library
Looking to return your books somewhere more convenient? You can return library items to any library within Casey Cardinia. That's right, if you borrow from Bunjil you can return to Cranbourne or Doveton or wherever suits you.
Temporary Winter Opening Hours
Staffing shortages over winter means we need to reduce library opening hours temporarily.
Between Monday 18 July and Friday 2 September 2022 the following libraries will be open 10am - 6pm weekdays:
Doveton*
Hampton Park
Endeavour Hills
Emerald
*Doveton will remain open from 9am - 5pm on Fridays.
There are NO changes to Bunjil Place, Pakenham or Cranbourne Library opening hours during this period. These libraries are operating business as usual.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, this is only temporary.
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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.
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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.
