The Science of Science Fiction

Warp speed... space battles… matter transport… artificial gravity…. universal translators… time travel. Have you ever wondered how much science fact there is in your favourite science fiction novel?

Join professional astronomer and public educator Dr James Murray on a tour of the possible and the impossible in his latest evening lecture.

When: Thursday 18th February 8pm
Cost: $4
Bookings phone 9754 7266


Regards,

Minerva

February Literary Lunch - Ally Blake

This February, the lovers' month, we have a romance writer...

On graduating from university, Ally Blake traded her text books for a leotard and became a cheerleader with the Brisbane Broncos. After a stint on the Footy Show and the Gold Coast Rollers, she decided to search for another career., becoming a writer of romance novels for Harlequin Mills and Boon. To date she has sold 1.5 million books and been published in 30 countries.

Join Ally to celebrate the romantic novel.

Belgrave Library
Thursday 25th February: 12.30
Cost : $10 includes gourmet sandwich lunch
Bookings required by Tuesday prior
Phone: 9754 7266

Regards, Tarzanna

The Summer Read

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ THIS SUMMER?

Choose from a list of ten great books from the State Library summer reading program. These books include fiction, memoir and true crime and are either set in Victoria or written by Victorian authors.
Come to the library to browse or borrow your favourites or place a free reservation if the ones you want are not available when you visit.

Share your own recommended reads and you'll be in the running to win a prize.

This year's featured books are:

Things We Didn't See Coming by Steven Amsterdam

Look Who's Morphing by Tom Cho

Unparalleled Sorrow by Barry Dickins

Sold by Brendan Gullifer

The Contract by Brett Hoffman

This is How by MJ Hyland

Cooee by Vivienne Kelly

Infiltration by Colin McLaren

Lovesong by Alex Miller

The Lost Mother by Anne Summers

You can also pick up an entry form and enter the draw to win great prizes by telling us one of your favourite reads.

Regards Sue

Featured Author - Peter Temple

Acclaimed Australian crime writer Peter Temple is the winner of five Ned Kelly awards as well as the Duncan Lawrie Dagger (for his 2007 novel The Broken Shore). The South African born Temple has written a number of novels, including his very popular Jack Irish series. With the publication of The Broken Shore he moved into even darker territory, examining themes of racism and sexual abuse in a small coastal town. His new novel Truth is a sequel to The Broken Shore but focuses on the character of Inspector Steven Villani. The writing has a stark economy and the narrative is propelled forward with a grim intensity, only relieved by Temple's pitch-black laconic humour. Set in a Melbourne haunted by corruption and violence against the background of a bushfire summer, Truth is compelling from the very first page.

Regards,

Minerva

Wi-Fi at Belgrave Library

Did you know that Belgrave Library provides free WiFi internet access to library users?
What do you need to access WiFi? Firstly you'll need a device with a wireless network adapter like a laptop, PDA or phone. Secondly you'll need your User ID and PIN (library staff will be able to look this up if you don't know). If you aren't a library member yet, you can join up as a special Internet member to access these services. Ask library staff for details.


regards, Minerva

News from the Children's corner

Don’t forget to make the most of your holiday reading by joining our Summer Reading Club. Read as many books as you can and collect fun rewards along the way . Once you have finished at least 10 books you can go into the draw for some great prizes as well as receiving an invitation to the Summer Reading Club party at Ferntree Gully!

All storytime sessions have now finished for the year but we still have lots of new books arriving so make sure you come in and have a look.

Here are just a few:

PICTURE BOOKS
Harold (a Dog’s Best Friend) by Henri Goldman- This is a cute story about how Harry the dog helps his pet human, Harold, to become more comfortable in his own skin.
Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? by Shel Silverstein- Three young children are trying to sell their rhinoceros . They list all of his outstanding features but there are just so many of them that in the end they change their mind.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Emily Chichester Clark- As you would expect from this author/illustrator this is a delightful new version of a classic tale
Fearless by Colin Thompson- This is a beautifully illustrated book about a little pup who just doesn’t fit his name!

JUNIOR FICTION
A Belt Around My Bum by Martin Chatterton and Gregory Rogers- In the latest of the Willy Waggledagger books, poor Willy is being picked on by a bloke who thinks he is King of the Faeries. In this exciting adventure Willy must steal from the Queen, stop a man from marrying a tree and save Yorick. Can he do it?
Thing by Robin Klein- When Emily accidentally picks up a dinosaur egg in the park, it leads to all sorts of adventures!

Chris

School Holiday Program

FANTASTIC FLYING KITES

When: Tuesday 12th January 11am
Cost: Free event

Ages:4 +

Make the most of those summer breezes with these fun and simple kites.

CRAZY EGG CARTON CRITTERS

When: Monday 18th January 11am

Cost: Free event
Ages: 3+

What can you make using some egg cartons and a little imagination?

Bookings phone 97547266

Regards Sue

Summer Reading Club for kids

READ ON THE WILD SIDE

When: Tuesday 1st December 2009 to Friday 15th January 2010
Where: Belgrave library
Cost: Free event
Visit the library to register and read at least 10 books to receive rewards, be eligible to attend the SRC party and be in the running for more prizes! Reading Records must be handed in by Friday 15 January 2010.
The Summer Reading Club Party will be held at Ferntree Gully Library on Tuesday 19 January at 11am. There will be party bags, fun and laughs including a performance of 'Snow White and the Eighth Dwarf'.

Regards
Sue & Chris