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School holiday bookings, a visit from Candice Fox and competitions!
With school holidays just around the corner, bookings for our popular school holiday programs are now open. Have a browse through all we have to offer to keep the kids busy over the break and book your spots to avoid missing out!
We are very excited to be hosting crime writer Candice Fox at Bunjil Place Library in October. Candice will be interviewed by local author Kerryn Mayne and signing books after the event. Bookings are essential for this event.
The Chatty Cafe is coming to Hampton Park Library and we are looking for volunteers.
As a Chatty Table volunteer, you will initiate conversations between community members who are looking for a chat, ensuring everyone feels included. Submit your application here.
Celebrate Doveton with loads of kids' activities on Friday 4 October. There will be a magic show at the library! More details here.
Did you know that we have an e-newsletter just for book recommendations?
It's called Read Next and it is a great way to learn about the newest books in our collection. Click here to sign up.
See you at the library!
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Connected Libraries
In Conversation with Candice Fox
New York Times bestselling author Candice Fox is coming to Bunjil Place Library.
Local author Kerryn Mayne (Author of Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder) will be chatting to crime writing superstar Candice Fox about her latest thriller 'High Wire'.
Candice is also the creator of the hit series "Crimson Lake" which was adapted to the major ABC TV series "Troppo".
This is a free event, but bookings are necessary, it's sure to be a sellout.
Book sales and signings will be available on the night.
📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Thursday 17 October
⏰ 7pm-8.30pm
Celebrate 'Get Online Week' with 3D Printing and Laser Cutting
Everyone deserves the opportunity to safely participate in our digital world.
Get Online Week helps people to improve their digital skills through fun, local community events.
We have two exciting workshops coming up to celebrate Get Online Week.
3D Printing Workshop
Join us for our first 3D Printing and Laser Cutting classes using Connected Libraries Snapmaker 2.0 printers.
📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Monday 14 October
⏰ 3pm
Laser Cutting Workshop
Design your own key chain or ornament and watch the printer in action.
📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Friday 18 October
⏰ 2pm
Manga ClubCome and share your passion for Manga and Graphic Novels with the Manga Club at Bunjil Place Library. 📌 Bunjil Place Library 
Real Pigeons LIVE!Come celebrate the pending release of Andrew MacDonald and Ben Wood's newest edition of the 'Real Pigeons'! Come dressed as your favourite Real Pigeons character and get a SUPER COO prize! 📌 Bunjil Place Library 
Writing for AI: Creating better promptsAI can produce fantastic results and terrible ones. Perfect your use of it by providing prompts designed for computer learning. See live results of how better prompts will create better results with free tool demonstrations. 📌Cranbourne Library 
Christmas Card Competition for KidsLooking for a free school holiday craft activity? Calling all Casey Kids, we need your help to design a Christmas Card for our Home Library Service Members. Download the template, create a masterpiece then upload your design here or hand it into the library. This competition is open until: 
Library on the road, Storytimes come to you📌Manna Gum Community Centre 📌Orana Community Place 📌Casey Central (Woolworths End) Pop up Toddler Time 
Digital Literacy |
Yoga for WellnessJoin yoga instructor Sam Gandhi and be guided through a series of basic asanas aimed at increasing strength and flexibility while also promoting health, harmony and well-being. This session is suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis. 📌 Hampton Park Library 
Free Songwriting WorkshopYoung people aged 16-21 who are interested in music-making are invited to a FREE holiday workshop. 📌 The Factory, Cranbourne East 
Buildings of Casey |
School Holiday Bookings are now open
Spring has sprung...and there's double the fun at your local library this upcoming season.
Bookings are now open for our school holiday programs, including Real Pigeons LIVE!, Cactus Garden, Elio the Magician, Poké-Party, Teen Karaoke, Zine Making and Grandparents Drop-in Day.
We've got so may programs lined up, we've split them conveniently into two booklets - one for the kids and teens, and one for the adults.
Check out the What's On Guide for Adults here.
Check out the What's On Guide for Kids and Teens here.
Library Closure
Please note that all libraries will be closed on Friday 27 September for the Grand Final public holiday, but the Digital Library is available 24/7. All libraries will reopen on Saturday 28 September.
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