Reader Events @ YPRL

Ivanhoe Library

Bedside Reads: Gets Cozy
Monday 20 July
10.30am - 11.30am
Curl up with a cozy mystery. A monthly bookchat to share and extend your reading experiences

Bedside Reads
Monday 17 August
10.30am - 11.30am
Monday 24 August
7.30pm - 8.30pm
A monthly bookchat to share and extend your reading experiences. This month explores the book worlds of science and science fiction.

Community Reads: Creative writing group
Friday 21 August
10.30am - 11.30am
Love to write? Join this supportive group and improve your writing skills. Bring samples of your own work to share in a relaxed, friendly environment

Rosanna Library

Twilight Night
Wednesday 8 July
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Calling all Stephanie Meyer fans. Vampire chat, music and reading suggestions. Pizza and drinks provided. Suitable for 12+ Bookings required on 9459 6171

New books morning tea
Thursday 23 July
10.30am - 12noon
Borrow from our new books collection while enjoying the soothing sounds of harpist Margaret Crichton

Watsona Library

Bedside reads: Evolution of the vampire
Thursday 16 July
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Juliet Peniston-Bird chats about her book Evolution of the vampire. Prepare for spine tingling imaginings as we discuss the vampire genre.

community reads: Writing autobiographical fiction
Thursday 13 August
7.00pm - 8.30pm
A writing workshop with Kay Arthur. Learn to turn experiences into ideas for short stories. Refreshments served.

bedside reads: Secrets of the zodiac
Tuesday 25 August
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Learn how astrology can help us grow and how it influences what we read. Hosted by Michele Finey

Lalor Library

bedside reads: bookchat
Wednesday 29 July
12noon - 1.00pm
In July we read Tim Winton's The turning. Informal chat about the book. Register to get your copy at 9465 2353

bedside reads: bookchat
Wednesday 29 August
12noon - 1.00pm
In August we read a sci-fi book. Informal chat about the book. Register your interest in the title at 9465 2353

Mill Park Library

Community Reads: Mill Park Library Writers Group
Wednesday 1 July & 5 August
6.30pm - 8.00pm

Thursday 9 July & 13 August
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Are you a budding author or just enjoy writing? Want to share your writing? Bring your writing and join the group.

themed reads: Crime and Mystery
Monday 20 July
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Read any crime and mystery books? Share your experiences with other readers. Bring along a book for "examination"

community reads: Writing and publishing - get your book off the ground
Monday 24 August
6.30pm - 8.00pm
Get a jumpstart on your novel with Anthony Santoro, detective fiction writer, Writers' Resource Centre founder and co-author of Get your book off the ground.

Thomastown Library

Preserving your old books
Wendesday 22 July & 19 August
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Join staff member Diane as she shows you how to prolong the life of your favourite books

Macedonian new material launch
Thursday 6 August
10.00am - 12noon
Seelct from the new macedonian language items including DVD's, CD's magazines and books

Diamond Valley Library

Sharing your experiences of Black Saturday
Monday 13 July - Friday 17 July
Share your experiences and photos of Black Saturday with others. Learn how to record your stories on the Wikinorthia website.

Eltham Library

Jack the ripper a study in fear
Thursday 2 July
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Adrian Puckering revists when Jack the Ripper was on the loose. Supper provided. Bookings required.