CALENDAR at a glanceJUNE

Minecraft Club Patterson Lakes Thu 2 3.45pm

Book Bugs Parkdale Tue 7 4pmmyGov workshop Parkdale Wed 8 10am

Book Bugs Cheltenham Wed 8 4pm

Book Bugs Chelsea and Clarinda Thu 9 4pm

Tea&Tech Club Cheltenham Thu 9 10.30amAuslan Storytime Cheltenham Fri 10 11am

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

All branches Closed Mon 13

Short story Competition opens Thu 16Get Resume Ready! Chelsea Fri 17 1.30pm

Searching for a Job Online Chelsea Wed 22 1.30pm

Readz event – Dean Rankine comic book artist

Cheltenham Thu 23 4pm

Book Busters Chelsea Thu 23 4pmSCHOOL HOLIDAYS BEGIN SAT 25 JUN

JULY

Minecraft Club Patterson Lakes Thu 7 3.45pm

Auslan storytime Cheltenham Fri 8 11am

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS END SUN 10 JULBook Bugs Parkdale Tue 12 4pmBook Bugs Cheltenham Wed 13 4pmBook Bugs Clarinda Thu 14 4pmTea&Tech Club Cheltenham Thu 14 10.30amLeigh Hobbs Clarinda Wed 20 4pmGet Resume Ready! Cheltenham Fri 22 2.30pm

Searching for a Job Online Cheltenham Wed 27 2pm

Book Busters Patterson Lakes Thu 28 4pm

AUGUST

Minecraft Club Patterson Lakes Thu 4 3.45pm

Book Bugs Parkdale Tue 9 4pmBook Bugs Cheltenham Wed 10 4pm

Book Bugs Chelsea & Clarinda Thu 11 4pm

Tea&Tech Club Cheltenham Thu 11 10.30amAuslan Storytime Cheltenham Fri 12 11am

Readz writing workshop Cheltenham Thu 25 4pm

Book Busters Chelsea Thu 25 4pmMeet Morris Gleitzman Cheltenham Tue 30 4pm

National Year of Digital Inclusion

GET RESUME READY!Chelsea Library Friday 17 June 1.30-2.30pm

Cheltenham Library Friday 22 July 2.30-3.30pmFor beginners. Bring a pen and paper and learn how to produce a quality resume in this workshop run by Career Way Consulting.

Bookings required.

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SEARCHING FOR A JOB ONLINEChelsea Library Wednesday 22 June 1.30-3pm

Cheltenham Library Wednesday 27 July 2-3.30pm There are many jobs listed online. This presentation will assist you with getting started and making your search more efficient. We will demonstrate some of the popular sites such as Seek; show you how to refine your job search; set up job alerts to get a mix of jobs that are suitable to you; apply for jobs online, and some useful tips.

Presented by Stay in Touch.

Bookings required.

MYGOV WORKSHOP Parkdale Library Wednesday 8 June 10-11.30amNeed help signing up to myGov? At this workshop staff from the Department of Human Services will help you get set up.

Hands-on session: use the library PCs, or bring your own laptops, tablets or phones.

Requirements:Basic computer skills Email address Library card

Bookings required.

find your nearest branchWHAT’S ONKingston Libraries

Programs listed in this edition are correct at time of printing. For further information drop into your nearest branch or visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library. Popular events may offer a waiting list, speak to your friendly library staff for assistance.

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Chelsea 1 Chelsea RdCheltenham 12 Stanley AveClarinda 58A Viney StDingley 31C Marcus RdHighett 310 Highett RdMoorabbin Shop 5, 1 Taylor StParkdale 96 Parkers RdPatterson Lakes 54 Thompson Rd

1300 135 668 kingston.vic.gov.au/library

2016 WINTEREDITION

LEIGH HOBBS, MORRIS GLEITZMAN COME TO KINGSTON LIBRARIES

SEARCHING FOR A JOB ONLINE WORKSHOPSINK ABOUT IT SHORT STORY COMPETITION

WHAT’S ONKingston Libraries

Kingston Libraries is participating in the National Year of Digital Inclusion (NYDI) in 2016. We invite you to join us!

Story Times: for more details go to www.kingston.vic.gov.au/library/Kids-Place/Kids-Activities.

NYDI is an integral component of Go Digi, a four year national partnership of Infoxchange and Australia Post aimed at improving the digital literacy of over 300,000 Australians.

Do you have specific questions on using a computer or ipad? Book a one-on-one session with Library staff today!

3D Printing is now available at Parkdale Library!Kingston Libraries currently uses a Zortrax M200 for 3D printing jobs.

Printing is available in ABS plastic only and only in specified colours, subject to availability.

Limit of one job per customer per week.

For pricing and further information please visit our website:

kingston.vic.gov.au/library

Tea and TechNEW in 2016! Join our Tea and Technology Club

Cheltenham Library Second Thursday of the month, 10.30am

Cheltenham Library is hosting a free monthly technology morning tea. Ask questions and share experiences with others about your iPad, Tablet or Laptop.

Library staff will be on hand for assistance. BYO device or borrow an iPad from the Library.

Tea and coffee provided.

Bookings are not required for this event.

Community Bus ServiceThe Kingston Community Bus service brings eligible Kingston residents to our three main branch libraries, Chelsea, Cheltenham and Parkdale once a fortnight. This is an opportunity to socialize and borrow from the Library.

For more information phone the Intake and Response team on 9581 4876.

Kingston Libraries also provides free deliveries of library materials to members of the public unable to visit their local public library due to frailty, disability or injury. For more information contact the Home Library Service Coordinator on 1300 135 668. Apply online at kingston.vic.gov.au/homelibraryservice.

Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book from your local library. When it is cold and raining outside winter is also a great time to get your kids involved in the many free activities on offer at your local library, including story times, author talks and school holiday programs.

I encourage young people to get involved in the Ink About It writing competition. This year the competition’s theme is ‘hero’ with entrants invited to write a short story or poem on their ideas of a ‘hero’. I can’t wait to read some of the entries from our talented young residents!

Our libraries continue to offer some great events as part of the National Year of Digital Inclusion, which can help you get your resume ready, search for jobs online and navigate your myGov profile. Pop into your local library branch to find out more.

Cr Tamsin Bearsley, Mayor

1 WelcomeFrom Saturday 25 June to Sunday 10 July Kingston Libraries will be running holiday activities at a variety of branches. Activities will include sand art, a picture book workshop with Michael Wagner and Jane Godwin at Chelsea and Parkdale, a movie screening at Cheltenham and more. For more information check out kingston.vic.gov.au/library or pick up a flyer at the Library.

June/July SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

PUBLIC HOLIDAYQueen’s BirthdayJune 13

All Kingston Libraries will be closed for the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday on Monday 13 June. Return chutes will continue to operate at all Library branches.

CHELSEA LIBRARY MAINTENANCE WORKS – CHANGE OF DATE!

Chelsea Library will now be closed for painting and maintenance between July- August.

MEET MORRIS GLEITZMAN! Cheltenham Library, Tuesday 30 August, 4-5pm, Ages 9-12

Talk and book signings.Morris, the author of After, Boy Overboard and many other stories for children, is one of Australia’s most experienced and successful children’s authors. His talks about the writing process are infused with the same humour and emotion that make his books so unforgettable.Bookings required.

READZ: DEAN RANKINECheltenham Library, Thursday 23 June, 4-5pm, Ages 12-16

Dean Rankine has been writing and drawing comics for over 20 years. His credits include: working on Simpsons and Futurama comics (the only Australian to ever do so), Australian MAD Magazine, the iconic Dandy and Beano magazines for DC Thomson (UK), and Mania, K-Zone, Krash, Pursuit, Challenge and Explore magazines. Bookings required.

READZ: WRITING WORKSHOP WITH JAMES PHELANCheltenham Library, Thursday 25 August, 4-5pm, Ages 12-16

James Phelan is the Melbourne-based author of many novels, including thrillers, young adult, and middle grade fiction. He is noted for a fast-paced writing style that appeals to boys and girls alike.Bookings required.

Readz is a bi-monthly teen club jointly sponsored by Kingston Libraries and Kingston Youth Services.

INK ABOUT IT - WRITING COMPETITION Enter for some great prizes! Running from 16 June to 15 October. Entries are invited in the following age categories: 5-8, 9-12, 13-17 and 18-25 years.

Entry forms with full details including the awards ceremony will be available at all library branches, Kingston Youth and Family Services and on kingston.vic.gov.au/library from 16 June.

Presented by Kingston Libraries and Kingston Youth Services.

WEEKEND STORYTIMES FROM MOTHER’S DAY TO FATHER’S DAY!All sessions are held at 11am

Ages 2+

First Saturday of the month – Parkdale Library

Third Saturday of the month – Chelsea Library

Fourth Saturday of the month – Cheltenham Library

Runs from Saturday 7 May until Saturday 3 September.

MEET LEIGH HOBBSClarinda Library Wednesday 20 July 4-5pm Ages 7+

Talk and book signings.

Meet Australia’s Children’s Laureate Leigh Hobbs in this fun, interactive drawing event. Create your own Old Tom and Mr Chicken and your own unforgettable characters. Bring a pencil, A4 paper, something to lean on and get ready to express your own creative talents.

Bookings required.

ALL WHAT’S ON EVENTS ARE FREE!Book for any event 1300 135 668, in person at any library branch or online kingston.vic.gov.au/library

ADDITIONAL STORYTIME AT HIGHETT!Highett is now running back to back storytimes on Mondays: First session: 10.30am, Second session: 11.15am

NEW! AUSLAN STORYTIMESCheck back calendar for details or kingston.vic.gov.au/library

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT KINGSTONYOUTH.ORG.AU