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The Big Summer Read, Sensitive Santa and Deliver Joy!
As we approach the end of the year, our libraries are busier than ever – and we have loads of things to do over the summer.
Deliver Joy kicks off after Melbourne Cup and we are proud to be partnering with 5 local charities to donate non-perishable items, unwrapped toys and toiletries to Casey locals in need. Last year more than $17 000 in food, toys and toiletries was received so we are aiming to crack $20 000 this year!
We are also welcoming Sensitive Santa back into our libraries this year. Sensitive Santa is trained in communicating with children with sensory needs while they get their photo taken with Santa. Sessions are free but bookings are limited so don't delay and book today.
Big Summer Read is here again, an initiative that encourages kids to continue reading over the school holidays to stop the 'summer slide' in their literacy skills. There are great prizes and incentives up for grabs to tempt reluctant readers!
A reminder that libraries will be closed on Tuesday 7 November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. All libraries will also be closed Thursday 30 November for a staff professional development day where our team have a full day of training so that we an deliver the best library service we can for you.
While our libraries are closed for the day, return chutes are always open at all libraries 24/7, so return your materials anytime.
See you in the library.
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Connected Libraries
Big Summer Read
The Big Summer Read is a Victorian summer reading campaign for children, developed to encourage children from ages 0-18 to continue reading over summer.
The Big Summer Read addresses the loss of literacy that often occurs over the long Summer break when children are not regularly reading.
We encourage children to participate by reading and logging a minimum of 10 books read over the summer holidays on the Beanstack App.
Statewide prizes provided by the Big Summer Read, as well as prizes provided by our libraries including a $50 Robinsons Bookshop voucher for each library and the grand prize of a Nintendo Switch!
Registration opens on Monday 6 November, and the challenge runs from Friday 1 December until Wednesday 31 January.
Sensitive Santa is visiting Cranbourne and Endeavour Hills Library!
Sensitive Santa allows children who are neuro-diverse and/or with developmental disabilities (including Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, Cerebral Palsy) to access Santa in a
sensory friendly environment.
Lights are dimmed, noise is restricted and there are no crowds. Santa is trained on communicating with children who experience sensitivities.
Photos will be put on a USB and given to the parent after the session. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
16 days of activismConnected Libraries is proud to support the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender based Violence campaign. The 16 Days of Activism campaign runs from Saturday 25 November to Sunday 10 December. In honour of the campaign, we will be running these special events:
Details of these events are available by clicking the button below. 
Adult Library Tote |
Storytime at Orana Community PlaceOrana Community Place... 
Museum in a Van- Dinosaurs and FossilsCome face to face with some of Melbourne Museums Dinosaur Fossils as the Museum in a Van visits Bunjil Place Library. 
Bunjil Place Annual SurveyWhat do you think of Bunjil Place? It doesn't matter if you visit every week, you've only been once or you haven't been at all, we want to hear from you in our annual survey. The survey will take 5-10 minutes and everyone that completes it goes into to the draw to win one of four $150 Eftpos vouchers. The survey closes Friday 17 November. |
Deliver Joy to Casey locals this festive season
Connected Libraries has partnered with five local charities to help ensure no member of the Casey community is left out this festive season.
Our five libraries are collecting non-perishable food items, toiletries, and new (unwrapped) toys in their packaging to donate to each of these charities. Simply drop the items off at your favourite library.
If you have a lost or damaged library item you can visit your local library in November or December and make a donation to a local charity via our tap points and we’ll waive any charges.*
Bunjil Place Library is collecting items for Transit Outreach Service.
Cranbourne Library is collecting items for Community Information and Support Cranbourne.
Doveton Library is collecting items for Manna4Life.
Endeavour Hills Library is collecting items for The Andrews Centre.
Hampton Park Library is collecting items for St Vincent De Paul Society- Berwick Soup Van.
*Connected Library items only, borrowed at Connected Libraries
Please note that our libraries will be closed on:
Tuesday 7 November (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday)
Thursday 30 November (Staff Development Day)
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