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CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Baby Time 2010
Meet other carers in your local area and enjoy stories and rhymes with your baby. Baby Rhyme Time is for babies aged 12 months and under.
Clayton Tuesday at 2.00pm
Glen Waverley Wednesday at 2.00pm (New event: starts from February 2010)
Mount Waverley Thursday at 2.00pm (New event: starts from February 2010)
Oakleigh Monday at 2.00pm (New event: starts from February 2010)
Wheelers Hill Friday at 2.00pm
Sessions run for 20 minutes.
No bookings necessary.
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Toddler Time 2010
Bring your little ones (1-3 years) to a storytime that will delight them each week.
Sessions run for 45 minutes.
Clayton Friday 10.30am (New event: starts from February 2010)
Glen Waverley Tuesday 10.30am
Mount Waverley Wednesday 10.30am
Oakleigh Thursday 10.30 am
Wheelers Hill Wednesday 10.30 am (New event: starts from February 2010)
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Preschool Storytime 2010
For 3-5 year olds. Designed to foster a love of reading and books.
Sessions run for 45 minutes.
Clayton Monday 10.30 am
Glen Waverley Thursday 10.30 am
Mount Waverley Tuesday 10.30 am
Oakleigh Wednesday 10.30 am
Wheelers Hill Monday 10.30 am
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Note that all Preschool storytimes in 2010 will be held at 10.30 am.
Chinese and Greek Storytimes 2010
Chinese Storytime (in Mandarin) at Mount Waverley, 10.30am: Thursdays Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, and Nov 18.
Greek Storytime at Oakleigh, 10.30am: Tuesdays Feb 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, Jun 1 & 15, Jul 6 & 20, Aug 3 & 17, Sep 7 &21, Oct 5 &19, and Nov 2 & 16.
Sessions run for 45 minutes
Blast Off! 2010
Four branches host Blast Off ! at 4 pm on a selected day, as listed below.
Blast Off schedule for 2010
Clayton -Tuesdays: Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24, Sep 28, Oct 26, and Nov 23.
Glen Waverley -Mondays: Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 12, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6, Oct 4, and Nov 1.
Mount Waverley - Thursdays: Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, and Nov 11.
Wheelers Hill - Thursdays: Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, and Nov 18Sessions run for 1 hour.
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TEEN EVENTS (see also ADULT EVENTS)
Keys Please! Wednesday 17 February 2010
A positive and proactive program by VicRoads for learners and their parents/supervising drivers.
Introduces the different driving skills a learner needs to become a responsible and safe licensed driver.
Wednesday 17 February 2010 at Clayton Library
7.00 pm. A free event.
Book now on 9544 0668.
Homework Club at Clayton Library begins 2 February 2010
Join the Clayton Homework Club for secondary school students.
Need help with your homework? Need a place to work with fewer distractions? Join the Clayton Homework Club. Volunteers are available to encourage and support you with your homework, during term time, at Clayton Library.
Where? Clayton Library Cooke St, Clayton Phone: 9544 0668
When? From Feb 2 on Tuesdays 4pm-6pm and Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Homework Databases
These are some of our online databases that are particularly useful when doing homework and assignments. Use them at home with your library card, or in the library.
- Newspaper Reference Centre for newspapers, magazines and current events
- Biography Resource Centre for information about famous people and what they have done
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online for articles on a wide range of topics
- General Onefile for magazine and newspaper articles
- Grove Art Online for information about art and artists
- Science Resource Centre for information about science and scientists
- Ergo A practical guide, from the State Library of Victoria, to research, essay writing and studying: how to find resources, write great essays
- You can also use the 'Ask a Librarian' feature on our webpage. Have your library card ready to use with that and our other services.Login from home to use.
This free Homework Club is a joint project by Monash Public Library Service & Church of Christ Fellowship, Clayton.
Assignment due? Can't get to the library?
Try the Library's Online Resources
And Ask a Librarian
Access from home on the internet with your library card.
ADULT EVENTS
Monash Literature Festival Short Story Competition 2009
The 2009 Competition winners were announced at an Awards ceremony on 13 September 2009.
Winners List 2009 and stories online »
Winners List 2008 and stories online »
Winners List 2007 and stories online »
Winners List 2006 and stories online »
Winners List 2005 and stories online »
Summer Events at the Library
The Summer Read for Adults 2010 
Discover the magic of books this summer! Choose from a list of 10 great Victorian books (set in Victoria or by Victorian authors), including fiction, memoirs and true crime.
Maura the Clairvoyant Librarian will visit Mount Waverley Library on Friday 5th February from 6.30pm to 8.15pm. Maura will magically predict which books you’ll love to read. Share your own recommended reads and you’ll be in the running to win a prize!
See the list of books for Summer Read 2009-2010 linked on our catalogue.
The Summer Read is presented by Victorian Public Libraries and the State Library of Victoria, from 1 January to 26 March 2010
The Summer Read web site is at the State Library of Victoria.
Romance in the Library
Tell us your favourite romantic quote & win
Do you love reading? Fancy a bit of romance? Why not submit a passage from your favourite book and you could win a great prize in vouchers and chocolates.
The catch is...it must be a passage of 100 words maximum, describing a romantic love scene, and you will need to tell us in 20 words or less what it means to you.
Read about the prizes and conditions of entry.
Enter here online.
Celebrate Diversity
Chinese New Year Musical Performance
A Chinese New Year musical treat - join Wang Zheng-Ting in a performance which includes a brief history of Chinese music and a demonstration of its wind, percussion and string instruments.
Ting plays the magical Chinese mouth organs sheng and lusheng of which he is a master.
Friday 19 February 2010 at Clayton Library
7.00 pm
Book now on 9544 0668.
A free event.
Feng Shui
Join Sally Fischmann of the Ministry of Feng Shui for this informative talk and learn how to create a space filled with positive energy.
Tuesday 23 February 2010 at Wheelers Hill Library
1.30 pm
Bookings open 23 January.
Book on 9561 6211.
A free event.
Knitting Groups 2010
Like a good yarn? ... and knitting too?
Bring along your knitting and meet with fellow enthusiasts. Anyone can join in, regardless of level of skill and experience.
Dates as below. Please check with the group about public holiday meeting dates. Sessions will last 60 to 90 minutes. No booking required.
Clayton Library Thursday 7.00pm, beginning from 7 January.
Glen Waverley Library Every Wednesday at 7.00pm beginning 6 January.
Mount Waverley Library every first and third Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm beginning 5 January.
Oakleigh Library every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 3.00pm beginning 7 January
Conversation Circles 2010
Practise your English at our weekly Conversation Circles with the help o experienced volunteers. It's also a great opportunity to meet other people from your local area. Pop down for a chat and a coffee.
Clayton Library first and third Saturdays at 10.00am beginning February 6.
Glen Waverley Library Tuesdays at 7.00pm beginning 2 February.
Mount Waverley Library Wednesdays at 1.00pm beginning 3 February
Oakleigh Library Fridays at 11.00 am (except in school holidays) beginning February 5.
Sessions are for 1 hour. Free. No bookings required.
Book Chats 2010
If you enjoy chatting about your latest read, come along to our bookchat expression of interest meetings.Have your say about how the book chats should be run.
Clayton Library Tuesday 2 February at 11.00 am
Must book on 9544 0668
Glen Waverley Library 10 February at 7.00 pm
Must book on 9560 1655
Book Groups for Adults 2010
Book groups are a relaxed and enjoyable way to share your passion for reading!
Evening group at Mount Waverley Library
3rd Thursday of each month at 6.45pm. Begins February 18.
Contact the Mount Waverley Library 9807 5022 for further information, or to express interest in joining a group at this or any other branch.
Daytime group at Wheelers Hill library
3rd Tuesday of each month at 10.00 am Begins February 16.. No vacancies.
Evening Group 1 at Wheelers Hill Library
4th Tuesday evening of the month at 6.45 pm. Begins February 23.. No vacancies.
Evening Group 2 at Wheelers Hill Library
2nd Thursday evening of the month at 6.45pm. Begins February 11. Limited places available. Contact the Wheelers Hill Library 9561 6211 for further information, or to express interest in joining a group at this or any other branch.
Internet Sessions and Tutoring
Group classes are held from time to time and will be announced here.
Individual classes can be arranged by contacting your local branch. The fee for a one-on-one session, tailored to suit you, is $42.40Payment must be made within 24 hours of booking. Please phone the branch where the session is to be held to make a booking. Pay at any branch within 24 hours