2009 Poetry Writing Competition Presentation

Join us for a reading of the winning entries in the ERL National Poetry Writing Competition. Our special guest will be Alison Wong, New Zealand poet and author. A former Robert Burns fellow from the University of Otago, Alison published Cup, a collection of her poetry, in 2006. Her work, both fiction and poetry, has been published in journals across Asia and the Pacific. Alison published her first novel As the Earth Turns Silver in 2009 and she is the inner of the 2009 Janet Frame Fiction award.

Wine and nibbles will be served prior to the presentation at 7 pm.

When: Friday 4th December, 6.30 for a 7pm start
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 97547266

Regards,

Minerva

The Giving Tree

The Shire of Yarra Ranges Giving Tree is here again at Belgrave Library. The Giving Tree is a way of donating Christmas gifts to children in need. To participate, simply take a gift tag from the tree in our foyer. The tag indicates the age and gender of the child who will receive the gift. Return your unwrapped gift (with tag attached) to the library by Thursday, 10th December, 2009. The gifts will be distributed by Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief. Help us to ensure no child in the hills goes without a present this Christmas.

Belgrave Library closed - Monday 7th December

All branches of Eastern Regional Libraries will be closed on Monday 7th December from 2 pm. This will enable our staff to attend a region-wide training afternoon. We apologise for any inconvenience. Books can be returned through our library bookchute. Remember that you can renew or reserve your items online through the library website.

regards,

Minerva

After school Christmas craft

Fun Christmas craft for school aged children 5+

Christmas cards - Monday 30th November 4pm

Bon bons - Tuesday 8th December 4pm

Jigsaw mini wreaths - Monday 14th December 4pm

$3 per session

Bookings required ph: 9754 7266

Sue

Michael Cathcart for November Literary Lunch

When: Thursday 26th November 12:30pm
Cost: $10
Bookings phone 9754 7266 by Tuesday 24th November

Broadcaster, author and academic Michael
Cathcart will be known to many from his ABC
series Rewind and Rogue Nation. Currently he
can be heard on Radio National as the presenter
of Bush Telegraph. A sought after speaker, he
has appeared at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival
and the Sydney Ideas Lectures. The Water
Dreamers was published in August 2009.

Share lunch with Michael at Belgrave Library!

Tarzanna

Melbourne Cup Day - Library closed

Belgrave Library will be closed on Tuesday, 3rd November for Melbourne Cup Day. Items can still be returned through our bookchute. Don't forget that if you know your PIN you can renew items and place holds online through the library website. We will re-open at 10 am on Wednesday, 4th November.
regards,

Minerva

Belgrave Heritage Walk

Further to History Week, here's a great way to spend a Saturday morning.
On 14th November Dianne Kueffer of the Dandenong Ranges National Trust will lead an historical walk through the streets of Belgrave. Starting and ending at Earthly Pleasures Café, in the historic former Jorgensen home next to the library, the informative walk will last two hours.

When: Saturday 14th November. Walks start 11am and 1pm
Cost: $5
Bookings: phone 9755 2731

Regards, Tarzanna

Monthly booksale cancelled

Our September sale was the last of our monthly Belgrave library book sales. Keen bargain-hunters should watch this space for an update on your next opportunity to buy some of our wonderful pre-loved library books.

regards,

Minerva