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There is lots happening in March at your local library and we can't wait to see you.
The Sid the Sloth Kids Membership Competition was such a great success in 2022 that we are extending it! The competition is open to new members who visit the library at least three times between March and May to go into the draw to win a $300 Toymate Voucher. There are also monthly prizes to be won! Drop into your library or go here to find out more.
There are some great authors coming to Bunjil Place Library this May. Fiona and Ilsa Evans will chat about their latest novels "The Money Club" and "Family Baggage", whilst Jonathan Butler will tell us about his debut book, combining true crime, memoir, family history, and queer history. It's a great lineup of talent, so don't miss out!
We're proud to once again be an official collection point for the Share the Dignity drive during the month of March, in aid of those experiencing period poverty. Just look for the pink collection boxes at your local library to donate items.
We now have free COVID-19 RAT kits for Casey residents available at all of our libraries, so pick up a kit if you are running low.
See you at the library!
Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Cardinia Libraries
Autumn Events Guide Out Now!
Summer may be winding up but our events and programs are still going strong, and our Autumn guide is available to view on our website or in our libraries.
Remember the guide is just a snapshot of the events we are running so check our events calendar for a full listing.
Find events including:
- Author Events
- Cooking, Home & Garden
- Health & Wellness
- IT & Technology
- Regular programs for kids
- School holiday program
The School Holiday Program runs from 11 to 23 April, and books out quickly, so make sure you check out the program and book your spots. Bookings for the program open Monday 27 March at 9am.
Edible Weeds 101If you can’t beat them, eat them! Weeds are all around us, but they have an interesting history and some surprising uses. Come along to this free talk to learn how we can harness them both in the garden and kitchen. You could save money and put those weeds to good use at the same time! 
Multicultural Family HistoryHave you tried to research your family history on Ancestry or Find My Past only to find nothing? Or maybe you have non-European ancestry, which can make tracking down your history harder. Don't worry, we can help you uncover your story. Come along to this free session for some great tips and tricks about researching multicultural family histories. Hampton Park Library 
Landscapes of Casey Photography CompetitionCalling all photographers – be part of recording the City of Casey as it is now, for future generations! Enter our Landscapes of Casey photography competition this Autumn and help us collect images of the City of Casey current landscapes, for tomorrow’s history. Photos submitted will be kept in our Local History Archive and used for historical projects in the future. Competition opens 1 March and runs until 31 May, 2023. Visa Gift Cards are up for grabs! |
Free RAT KitsWe are now offering free RAT Kits for Casey residents. RAT's are a fast, easy and convenient way to detect COVID-19 as we head into the cooler months. Residents can collect:
Please note: If you are experiencing cold/flu/COVID-19 symptoms, please wait until you have visited a GP and have recovered, or send someone else to pick up a kit for you. 
In Conversation With Jonathan ButlerJonathan Butler combines true crime, memoir, family history, and queer history in his debut book The Boy in the Dress, nominated for The Age Book of the Year 2022. The book documents the story of Warwick, intertwined with the story of Butler himself, and also sheds fresh light on Australia’s queer and military history. Butler will share insight into the story and the archival research he conducted for the book, in conversation with local history librarian Kate Davis. This event is presented in celebration of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia). 
Share The Dignity DriveWill you join us in assisting women and girls experiencing poverty or homelessness? We are delighted to support the Share the Dignity campaign by providing collection points in all of our libraries for donated pads, tampons and personal hygiene products. 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. Just look for the pink collection boxes at your local library. |
Writing Short Fiction and Creative Nonfiction
Writer and editor Adalya Nash Hussein will help adult workshop participants find inspiration, inhabit their characters and settings, think about craft and discover the editing and publishing process.
Whether you’re just getting started, or looking to hone your craft, this workshop will be an engaging and fun way to get your creative juices flowing.
Participants will also have the opportunity to send the tutor a 500-word excerpt for feedback after the conclusion of the workshop,
You will learn:
- How to get ideas and words onto the page
- How to play with voice to draw distinctive characters
- How to ground your writing in convincing settings
- Techniques for pacing your writing
- Editorial processes and pathways to publishing
Free Online Study and Resume Help
Did you know students and job seekers can find help online, free with a library card?
Studiosity connects you live with a tutor or editor to give you help right when you need it.
Got a maths problem that you need to finish before school tomorrow? Connect with a maths tutor online and work through it together until you understand the problem and get to the answer.
Have to write an essay and you don’t know how well it is going? Upload your draft to Studiosity and you will get feedback in 24 hours.
Need to update your resume, but don’t know how to ensure it gets the attention of potential employers?
Studiosity can help there too with its writing feedback.
Tutors are police checked and experts in their subject, so you can get the help you need, when you need, using their secure online portal. Chat, share files or use a whiteboard to get the answer you need.
Studiosity also provides free practice tests, study survival guides, calendars and organisers and and an assignment calculator to help students navigate their study experience.
Studiosity is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through their website or via the Studiosity app. Access is free with your Casey Cardinia Libraries card.
All libraries will be closed on the public holidays: Monday 13 March (Labour Day),
Friday 7 April (Good Friday), Saturday 8 April (Saturday before Easter Sunday),
Sunday 9 April (Easter Sunday) , Monday 10 April (Easter Monday),
Tuesday 25 April (Anzac Day).
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