Monash Public Library Service

A free program for community members from non-English speaking backgrounds to improve their English language skills, connect with other residents and learn more about Australian culture. Reading materials will need to be provided. Sessions are aimed at Beginner Level. Bookings open one week prior to each date. You do not have to book for all sessions.

A free program for community members from non-English speaking backgrounds to improve their English language skills, connect with other residents and learn more about Australian culture. Reading materials will need to be provided. Sessions are aimed at Intermediate Level. Bookings open one week prior to each date. You do not have to book for all sessions.

Develop your creative writing skills with author Melissa Gijsbers. Sessions include fun writing activities, meeting other young writers and feedback on your writing. For writers aged 11-18 years.

Develop your creative writing skills with author Melissa Gijsbers. Sessions include fun writing activities, meeting other young writers and feedback on your writing. For writers aged 11-18 years.

Do you get little opportunity to speak in Mandarin? Come to our free monthly program and work with a Chinese speaking staff member who will assist you with your pronunciation and enhance your verbal and listening skills. Participants are required to already have a basic knowledge of speaking Mandarin. For adults and teenagers. Limited spaces available 如果您说普通话的机会有限，我们每月一次的免费活动将为您提供 提高语言能力的机会. 我们的中文协助者 将帮助符合条件的成年人和青少年，纠正他们的发音，提高口语和听力能力. 参加者需要能够讲基本普通话.

If you are a native Mandarin speaker and you would like to practice your English reading and speaking skills, join our free Basic English for Mandarin Speakers program. Sessions will help you to improve your English and to make connections with other Chinese residents. Reading material will be provided and sessions will be facilitated by Mandarin speaking library staff. Bookings required and open one week before each date.

Join this session to learn about writing a good resume - what should (or shouldn't) be included, how to tailor your resume for the job and how to format a resume to make it stand out from the rest.

All adults are welcome to come and take part in this book chat every month in our newly re-designed community library. Each month, we'll center our discussions on a particular theme. It's also your opportunity to share your thoughts on recent reads, and discover brand new ones. Afternoon tea provided. Booking required.

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. Bookings open 1 week before each session. For ages 5+

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. Bookings open 1 week before each session. For ages 5+

Learn sustainable Japanese fabric wrapping ! With a few basics, you can be creative with wrapping all shapes of gifts, from wine bottles to a basket ball! Also learn about Japanese wrapping fabrics Furoshiki and Tenugui that have many other versatile uses, including for wearing, display and even cleaning.

In this workshop you will learn how to create your own little journal using recycled paper and other materials.

Do you use the internet or have a digital device? Our important documents, accounts and memories are increasingly stored online and these can be lost if we don't plan for what happens to them. This session will explain what is meant by a Digital Legacy and how you can manage your digital assets as part of your estate. Important: This session does not provide legal advice, but will give you some handy things to think about when planning what happens to your online presence.

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. Bookings open 1 week before each session. For ages 5+

A good cover letter can make your application stand out from the rest! Join this session to learn about writing a cover letter - what should (or shouldn't) be included, how to tailor your cover letter for the job and how to answer selection criteria.

Join us for a fun Bedtime Storytime (Zoom session). Enjoy songs, rhymes & stories galore. Don't forget to wear your pj and bring your teddy bear! For children and their families. Bookings open one week before session. Bookings essential: only one booking required per household.

Join us for an hour of fun whilst we're exercising our brains! You'll be solving puzzles, brain-teasers whilst working in teams.

Since 1939, the State Trustees have been protecting the interests of Victorians by providing clients with financial and legal assistance for every stage of their lives. Join us for this free information session on learning more about setting up a will and how a power of attorney works.

An interview is your chance to shine and land the job. This session will help you prepare, from strategies to give clear and concise answers to interview questions, what research to do beforehand, and how to leave the best impression on the interviewers.

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. Bookings open 1 week before each session. For ages 5+

The Monash Seed Library program launching in Autumn 2023 will allow you to plant and grow food and plants from home; improve your knowledge of gardening; and to harvest and then share seeds with others. Taking part in the Seed Library is an opportunity for families to learn together and to be a part of sustainable gardening practices. This exciting new program will be available from several of our Monash Libraries as well as some of our local Neighbourhood Houses. Please use this link to register your interest in taking part in the program. You will be contacted in early 2023 with more information. Please note this link is to register for further information - there is not an event on 1 March.

This session will introduce participants to computers, outlining the advantages of technology and providing an insight into how they work.

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. Bookings open 1 week before each session. For ages 5+

Menopause is experienced by one half of the population yet little is spoken of this profound stage in a woman’s life when significant physical, psychological and spiritual change occurs. The more we share, talk, and listen to menopausal experiences the more we breakdown the menstrual & menopausal taboo. We invite you to listen to the voices of women as they share their menopausal experiences and journey.

Each month, a beginners sewing class will offer a simple new project for attendees to gain or further their sewing skills. Attendees are required to read and sign a privacy statement and the terms and conditions of Sew Fantastic, prior to the session commencing. March project: Easter treat bags April project: Library tote bag (Bookings open 10:00 am, 3/3/23) May project: Plastic bag holder (Bookings open 10:00 am, 14/4/23)

Join historian Sam Everingham as he delves into the fascinating history of Freeman Cobb and the establishment of the Cobb & Co stagecoach company, which traces its roots to the Victorian Goldfields. Presented in partnership with the Monash Libraries Family History Group. Event can be attended either in person or watched online from home Hybrid - In person or Zoom

Join historian Sam Everingham as he delves into the fascinating history of Freeman Cobb and the establishment of the Cobb & Co stagecoach company, which traces its roots to the Victorian Goldfields. Presented in partnership with the Monash Libraries Family History Group. Event can be attended either in person or watched online from home Hybrid - In person or Zoom

On the first Monday of each month we're screening a classic murder mystery movie in the Wheelers Hill Library's Meeting Room. Immerse yourself in the film noir and watch with bated breath for the twist to see who dunnit. Bill Collins won't be there, but we'll present some intriguing trivia as a bonus.

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. Bookings open 1 week before each session. For ages 5+

Learn to build a basic website from scratch using Wordpress including: · creating a structure · writing content · purchasing a domain name · creating pages · uploading images Intended for those with an intermediate understanding of technology

Research suggests that the majority of women do not feel comfortable talking about menopause and sharing their experiences. Menopause is one of the most profound stages in a woman’s life when significant physical, psychological and spiritual changes occur. Join the makers of the film Giving Voice to Menopause as we discuss how we can open up conversations that encourage people to lean in, listen and reflect on their own journey and the stories and experiences of others experiencing menopause.

This session will introduce participants to internet, and include guidance on how to use the internet but also some basic guidance on how to stay safe on the internet.

In Garden Like a Nonno, Jaclyn Crupi shares everything she learnt about productive gardening from her nonnos, Michele and Vincenzo. In this talk, Jaclyn shares their knowledge about soil health and improvement, composting, worm farms, and fertilisers you can make at home. She also will explain how to save seeds from your own vegetable plants to use next season, germinate seeds, plant seedlings and protect them until they are laden with produce. Keeping chickens, maintaining gardening tools and preserving what you grow will also be touched on. This talk is suitable for complete beginners as well as seasoned green thumbs.

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, we present this film documenting the personal experiences of five adopted people as they reveal how adoption has affected their lives. This emotion-charged documentary dispels many myths which have kept adoptees silent for decades and helps unite them as a community working for better lives. A not-to-be-missed documentary for anyone touched by adoption.

This session will introduce participants to email, including guidance to setting up an email, how to send and receive emails, and awareness of email security and safety.

Since 1939, the State Trustees have been protecting the interests of Victorians by providing clients with financial and legal assistance for every stage of their lives. Join us for this free information session on learning more about setting up a will and how a power of attorney works.

Let's find out from Jeanette from Mountain Pilates which exercises we can do to strengthen our bodies, enhance our mobility and help us relax while at our desk, to help us stay strong and healthy.

Join us for an hour of fun whilst we're exercising our brains! You'll be solving puzzles, brain-teasers whilst working in teams.

This session will introduce participants to social media, explaining a number of the more popular social media sites, their purpose, and how to safely use them.

Andrew Kwong was only seven when he witnessed his first execution. The grim scene left him sleepless, anxious and doubtful about his commitment as a revolutionary in Mao's New China. Yet he knew if he devoted himself to the Party and its Chairman he would be saved. That's what his teacher told him. Months later, it was his own father on trial. This time the sentence was banishment to a re-education camp, not death. It left the family tainted, despised, and with few means of survival during the terrible years of persecution and famine known as the Great Leap Forward. Even after his father returned, things remained desperate. Escape seemed the only solution, and it would be twelve-year-old Andrew who undertook the perilous journey first. This is the poignant, resonant story of a young boy's awakening – to survival, education, fulfilment, and eventually to a new life of freedom.

This session will introduce you to advanced ways of protecting your privacy and personal information online. Discover how to manage your passwords with a Password manager and install antivirus software to protect your devices from viruses and other malicious threats. You’ll also learn some other top tips for keeping you safer online. This event is being held to mark Safer Internet Day.

This morning tea will provide an opportunity to learn some information about safely navigating on the Internet, as well as an opportunity to ask your own cyber-safety questions. Refreshments will be provided. This event is being held to mark Safer Internet Day.

Professional genealogist Shauna Hicks will highlight a wide variety of tips and tricks that researchers can use to save themselves time and money when researching their family history. Presented in partnership with the Monash Libraries Family History Group. Use this link to book if attending the session in person at Wheelers Hill Library.

Professional genealogist Shauna Hicks will highlight a wide variety of tips and tricks that researchers can use to save themselves time and money when researching their family history. Presented in partnership with the Monash Libraries Family History Group. Use this link to book if attending the session from home via Zoom.

Create your own piece of collage art on canvas. Ages: 11-15 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Don’t miss the chance to tell your story! As part of the Untold Stories project funded by a Libraries for Health and Wellbeing Grant, we are holding two workshops for youth connected to the LGBTQIA+ community. Workshop 1: Writing Workshop with Jess Walton - Tuesday January 17, 2023, 2-4 pm Jess Walton is a trans, queer, disabled writer and teacher who recently published a graphic novel for teens, ‘Stars in Their Eyes’. Her workshop will take attendees through a variety of writing exercises designed to prompt short creative writing pieces. Workshop 2: Poetry workshop with Ren Alessandra - Tuesday January 24, 2023, 2-4pm Ren is a national award-winning spoken word artist and English teacher who merges her love of both arts into active, engaging, and empowering writing workshops and performances. Her workshop will introduce attendees to poetry and guide them toward crafting poems to highlight their own experiences.

Make your own dinosaur. Ages: 7-10 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Year of the Rabbit! Make your own rabbit puppet. Ages: 6-11 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Learn to draw animals characters with author/illustrator Lucinda Gifford. Ages: 8-12 Cost: $4.40 ($3.90 + $0.50 ticket fee) Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to attend an event. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund will be issued to all patrons except for the Trybooking ticket fee of 50c. Bookings essential

Enjoy video and board games. Includes snacks and surprises. Ages: 10-15 Time: 10.30am-12pm Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Learn how you can use recycled materials for craft activities. Presented by Sustainable Monash. Ages: 5-11 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Make a special dough that air-dries in the sun, and decorate it with sea glass. Ages: 5-12 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Don’t miss the chance to tell your story! As part of the Untold Stories project funded by a Libraries for Health and Wellbeing Grant, we are holding two workshops for people connected to the LGBTQIA+ community. Workshop 1: Poetry workshop with Ren Alessandra - Saturday January 14, 2023, 2-4pm Ren is a national award-winning spoken word artist and English teacher who merges her love of both arts into active, engaging, and empowering writing workshops and performances. Her workshop will introduce attendees to poetry and guide them toward crafting poems to highlight their own experiences. Workshop 2: Writing Workshop with Jess Walton - Saturday January 21, 2023, 2-4 pm Jess Walton is a trans, queer, disabled writer and teacher who recently published a graphic novel for teens, ‘Stars in Their Eyes’. Her workshop will take attendees through a variety of writing exercises designed to prompt short creative writing pieces.

Enjoy video and board games. Includes snacks and surprises. Ages: 10-15 Time: 10.30am-12pm Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Learn about the biodiversity of Melbourne and how to protect it. Meet some of the animals native to the area. Ages: 5-13 Cost: $4.40 ($3.90 + $0.50 ticket fee) Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to attend an event. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund will be issued to all patrons except for the Trybooking ticket fee of 50c. Bookings essential

Develop your creative writing skills with author Melissa Gijsbers. Ages: 11-18 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

A relaxed paper-craft session. Materials provided. Ages: 4-6 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Develop your creative writing skills with author Melissa Gijsbers. Ages: 8-12 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Roll the dice to determine what you will paint! Bring your own art smock or old shirt. Ages: 10-15 Time: 2.30pm-4pm Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Make a collage with colour diffusing paper flowers. Ages: 5-9 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Chat about your favourite books, chomp on some snacks! Ages: 8-13 Time: 3.30pm-4.15pm Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Join us for a fun mystery movie (Rated PG). Hint: this movie was inspired by the Mexican holiday 'Day of the Dead' (contact the Wheelers Hill Library if you want to confirm the title!). A small snack will be provided. Ages: 7+ (recommended age, movie rated PG, age minimums will not be enforced) Movie length: 105min Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Get up close to some Australian animals and learn about their habitats. Ages: 5-12 Cost: $4.40 ($3.90 + $0.50 ticket fee) Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to attend an event. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund will be issued to all patrons except for the Trybooking ticket fee of 50c. Bookings essential

Be surprised by the amazing and magical tricks of Felix the Magician. Ages: 5-12 Cost: $4.40 ($3.90 + $0.50 ticket fee) Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to attend an event. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund will be issued to all patrons except for the Trybooking ticket fee of 50c. Bookings essential

Join us for an interesting dumpling-making workshop as we prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year. You will get your hands into the dough and learn how to fold dumplings in many ways. This workshop is designed to demonstrate dumpling folding techniques, the fillings used will not be edible. Recipes will be provided after the session to take home. This workshop is suitable for ages 10 years and over.

Join us for a fun mystery movie (Rated G). Hint: this movie is about a bear who likes marmalade sandwiches (contact the Wheelers Hill branch if you want to confirm the title!). A small snack will be provided. Ages: 6+ (this is a recommended age, movie rated G, age limits will not be enforced) Movie length: 95min Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Join artist Echo Wu and learn Chinese brushpainting techniques. Create an artwork to take home. Ages: 8-14 Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: $4.40 ($3.90 + $0.50 ticket fee) Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to attend an event. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund will be issued to all patrons except for the Trybooking ticket fee of 50c. Bookings essential

Collect your mystery activity to enjoy at home. Ages: 5-8 Collection: 10am-5pm Wednesday 11 January Clayton Library Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Learn the basics of machine sewing and make your own library bag (three session program). This program runs over three weeks. Book for the first session and you are booked for all three sessions. Dates: 10th, 17th & 24th January Ages: 8-12 Time: 2.30pm-4pm Cost: FREE

Celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year with this special paper-cutting workshop. Paper-cutting is an artwork that is often used to decorate doors and windows during traditional festivals in Chinese culture. Participants will learn basic skills of paper-cutting and create a Chinese New Year themed paper-cut to display in their homes. This workshop is suitable for ages 10 years and over.

Learn folding techniques to turn old books into book sculptures to take home. Ages: 8-12 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Make a colourful spinning paper-craft to enjoy at home. Ages: 7-11 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Discover how cars and bodies are alike and how you can look after them. Children will also make superhero masks. Ages: 6-9 Cost: FREE Bookings essential

Collect your mystery activity to enjoy at home. Ages: 3-12 Cost: FREE Collection: Mulgrave Library 10am-5pm Monday 9 January Bookings essential

Join One Spirit Africa for an interactive drumming, storytelling and cultural experience. Parents wishing to participate with their child must also book their own ticket. Ages: 5+ Cost: $4.40 ($3.90 + $0.50 ticket fee) Tickets are not refundable if you are unable to attend an event. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund will be issued to all patrons except for the Trybooking ticket fee of 50c. Bookings essential

Monash Libraries are offering private and inclusive Sensitive Santa sessions that are tailored for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Sessions run for 15 minutes each and allow the child and their family to engage with Santa. Each sitting with Santa is carefully planned, scheduled and tailored to your family. There is one family per 15 minute session, please register for one session only.

Join us for a fun, engaging and inclusive storytime in English, Chinese and Italian. Lots of songs and stories! BOOKINGS OPEN A WEEK BEFORE EACH SESSION Bookings essential for all attending (except those under 12 months).

Get creative with Lego at Lego Club. The club operates from 4pm - 5pm. For ages: 6-12

Join Wendy for stories, songs and activities Toddlers and preschoolers can sing songs & rhymes, share stories and learn early social skills at Storytime. For ages 1-5 BOOKINGS OPEN AT 10AM TWO DAYS PRIOR TO EACH SESSION Bookings essential for all attending (except children under 12 months)

Develop your creative writing skills with author Melissa Gijsbers. Sessions include fun writing activities, meeting other young writers and feedback on your writing. For writers aged 11-18 years.