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Children's Programs and Events
Baby Time Song lists 2012
Children's Storytimes
Children's Storytimes in other languages
School Holiday Programs
Blast Off!
Adult Events
Wordfest 2012
Teen Events
Short Story Competition
Conversation Circles
Knitting Groups
Book Groups & Chats
Holiday Activities for Children
Internet & Email Classes & Events
Addresses
and maps for branch locations
Meet other carers in your local area and enjoy stories and rhymes with your baby. Baby Time is for babies aged 12 months and under.
Clayton Tuesday at 2.00pm
Glen Waverley Wednesday at 2.00pm
Mount Waverley Thursday at 2.00pm
Oakleigh Monday at 2.00pm
Wheelers Hill Tuesday at 2.00pm
Sessions run for 20 minutes.
No bookings necessary.
Baby Time songs list and download
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Bring your little ones (1-3 years) to a storytime that will delight them each week.
Sessions run for 45 minutes.
Sessions for 2012 start from week beginning 9th January 2012
Clayton Friday 10.30am
Glen Waverley Tuesday 10.30am
Mount Waverley Wednesday 10.30am
Oakleigh Thursday 10.30 am
Wheelers Hill Wednesday 10.30 am
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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
Note: AUSLAN Storytime for hearing-impaired and all children is every third Tuesday of the month at Glen Waverley. Last date for 2011 is November 15 2011
Download AUSLAN brochure (pdf file 200kb)
Mount Waverley Tuesday 10.30 am
Oakleigh Wednesday 10.30 am
Wheelers Hill Monday 10.30 am
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Chinese Storytime (in Mandarin) at Mount Waverley. 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am except for school holidays. Thursdays Feb 16, Mar 22, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15. Not run in school holidays. Sessions run for 45 minutes. No booking required.
Chinese Storytime (in Mandarin) at Clayton. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 1.15pm except for school holidays. Mondays Feb 6 and 20, March 5 and19, April 16, May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18. Not run in school holidays. Sessions run for 45 minutes. No booking required.
Greek Storytime at Oakleigh. The sessions run the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month except for school holidays. 10.30 am. Sessions run for 45 minutes. No booking required.
Italian Storytime at Clayton with Anne Marie Messina.Sessions at 10.30 am: on these Wednesdays :22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun. Download flyer for Italian storytime 2012 288 kb pdf file 1 page
A fun, free monthly story and craft activity for primary school children aged 5-12. Four branches host Blast Off ! at 4 pm on a selected day. The program runs in school terms, as listed below.
Clayton - 4th Tuesday: Feb 28, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 26, Jul 24, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 27
Glen Waverley - 1st Monday: Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4, Aug 6, Sep 3, Oct 1 and Nov 5.
Mount Waverley - 2nd Thursday : Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, and Nov 8.
Wheelers Hill - 3rd Thursday: Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15
Sessions run for 1 hour. Not run in school holidays.
Download the Blastoff 2012 dates.(pdf file:135kb)
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School holiday activities are run within the Libraries at each school holiday break. Details are available on this site and from the libraries at the approach of each holiday period.
Other holiday programs are run in conjunction with the City of Monash. Brochures for these are available in the Libraries and at the council office before each holiday period.
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
When? Tuesday 4:30pm-6:30pm and Thursday 6pm-8pm from 21 February 2012.
Phone? 9541 3120
Homework Club flyer (pdf file 258 kb 1 page: same content as in this listing.)
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.
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.
The 2012 competition will be launched on 31 May 2012 after which date the entry forms will be available online and in library branches. Go to the Wordfest 2012 pages for more details.
There are 3 categories (12-14 years; 15-17 years; and adult. Prizes of up to $500 are awarded each year.
Winners List 2011 and stories online »
Winners List 2010 and stories online »
Learn about local places and resources to help you improve your computer knowledge. Speakers from AMES, Neighbourhood House, U3A, Monash Short Course Centre andthe Library.
Oakleigh library - in the Auditorium upstairs
Wednesday 23 May, 2012
2.00 pm—3:30 pm
A free event.
Book on 9563 4138
Flyer for the Computer Information event » (pdf file:360 kb: 1 page: same content as above)
Join us as we launch the 2012 WordFest Program and Short Story Competition. Special guests include Mayor Stefanie Perri, Our Australian Girl series authors Alison Lloyd and Gabrielle Wang, and Off the Shelf, the National Year of Reading Choir.Monash Gallery of Art.
Thursday 31 May, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Book on 9561 6211.
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.
Please call the relevant branch to check the sessions for 2012. Sessions will last 60 to 90 minutes. No booking required.
Glen Waverley Library Wednesdays at 6.30pm.
Mount Waverley Library First and third Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm.
Oakleigh Library Second and fourth Thursday of the month at 3.00pm.
Wheelers Hill. Every Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Knitting Groups 2012 flyer (pdf file 250 kb)
Practise your English at our weekly Conversation Circles with the help of experienced volunteers. It's also a great opportunity to meet other people from your local area. Come in for a chat.
Conversation Circles will recommence beginning from 6th February 2012
Clayton Library Saturdays at 10.00am. Not run on school or public holidays.
Glen Waverley Library Wednesdays at 11.00am Not run on school or public holidays.
Mount Waverley Library Mondays at 11.00am. Not run on school or public holidays.
Oakleigh Library Fridays at 11.00 am. Not run on school or public holidays.
Oakleigh Library Conversation Circle for Greek speakers. First and third Mondays at 12 noon. Not run on school or public holidays.
Wheelers Hill Library Thursdays 11.00am Not run on school or public holidays.
Sessions are for 1 hour. Free. No bookings required.
View flyer Conversation Circles 2012 pdf file 218kb 1 page or view flyer as web page picture Conversation Circles 2012
Your chance to tell others about your favourite books and get their recommendations in return. No booking required. Sessions last an hour and will have a staff facilitator.
Mount Waverley - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm. Starts 14 Feb.
Teen Chat - Mount Waverley, 1st Friday of the month, 4.00pm
In 2012 Monash Public Library Service will again host book clubs at our Wheelers Hill branch and the Mount Waverley branch.
Book groups are a relaxed and enjoyable way to share your passion for reading!
Daytime group at Wheelers Hill Library
3rd Tuesday of each month at 10.00 am Begins 21 Feb 2012. No vacancies.
Evening Group 1 at Wheelers Hill Library
4th Tuesday evening of the month at 6.45 pm. Begins 24 Jan 2012. No vacancies.
Evening Group 2 at Wheelers Hill Library
2nd Thursday evening of the month at 6.45pm. Begin s9 Feb 2012. No vacancies.
Contact the Wheelers Hill Library 9561 6211 for further information, or to express interest in joining a group at this branch.
Daytime group at Mount Waverley Library
1st Monday of each month at 12.30pm. No Vacancies.
Daytime group at Mount Waverley Library
1st Friday of each month at 2.00pm. No vacancies.
Evening groups at Mount Waverley Library
4th Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. Vacancies.
Contact the Mount Waverley Library on 9807 5022 for further information, or to express interest in joining a group at this branch.
Evening group at Mount Waverley Library
2nd Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm. Vacancies.
This group is aimed at readers aged 18 to 35.
Contact the Mount Waverley Library on 9807 5022 for further information, or to express interest in joining
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Group classes are held from time to time and will be announced on our events pages. Seniors classes will run again in July 2012 with bookings taken from 25 June 2012.
Individual classes can be arranged by contacting your local branch. The fee for a one-on-one session, tailored to suit you, is $43.50Payment 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
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