A month-long literary feast at Our Library this October

*** Download the Books and Writing Program fold-out poster! ***

Celebrate the written and spoken word at Our Library! Over 20 FREE talks, readings and workshops with popular and award-winning authors and poets – all month long – just for you!  

Throughout October, Our Library will present a celebration of the written and spoken word as part of the Shire’s Festival of Arts & Ideas: arts alive 2011.

The jam-packed Books and Writing Program includes over 20 free talks, readings and workshops with popular and award-winning authors and poets along with the chance for local writers to read and perform their work.

Special guests include Peter Bakowski, Steph Bowe, Cath Crowley, Joel Deane, Garry Disher, Mark Evans, Peggy Frew, Rosalie Ham, Joan Kilby, Lisa Lang, June Loves, Tim Pegler, Sally Rippin Candice Lemon-Scott and Michael Wagner – to name just a few.

Books will be available to purchase and have signed by the guest authors at each event, courtesy of Farrell’s Bookshop – the Official Bookseller for the Peninsula Festival of Arts & Ideas: arts alive 2011.

 Significant highlights include:
‘Wordfest! for Kids and Teens
There’ll also be the opportunity for children and teens to meet their favourite authors and hear them read from their latest books, including:

Meet Cath Crowley, the recipient of the 2011 PM's Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction for her novel, 'Graffiti Moon'!

• Cath Crowley will be in town to discuss her highly acclaimed young adult novel, Graffiti Moon: Friday 7 October (11am-12pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.
• Sally Rippin will talk about her new novel, Angel Creek: Thursday 6 October (2pm-3pm) at Rosebud Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1230.
• Tim Pegler will discuss his latest teen novel, Five Parts Dead: Wednesday 5 October (2pm-3pm) at Hastings Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1710.
• Michael Wagner will discuss his delightfully silly, magical adventure for young readers, Ted Goes Wild: Tuesday 4 October (11am-12pm) at Somerville Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5978 0834.
• Seventeen year old author Steph Bowe will also talk about her quirky debut novel, Girl Saves Boy: Saturday 8 October (2pm-3pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.

 ‘Peninsula Page-turners’
Hear leading local authors discuss their latest books and how the peninsula inspires them, including:

Find out how the Mornington Peninsula inspires award-winning crime writer, Garry Disher.

• Garry Disher who will discuss his latest whodunit, Whispering Death: Saturday 22 October (11am-12pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.
  • Internationally-successful romance author Joan Kilby who will discuss the Summerside Trilogy, published by Harlequin Mills and Boon: Tuesday 25 October (7pm-8pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.
  • ‘Hen Lit’ author June Loves who will discuss her bestselling novel, The Shelly Beach Writers’ Group: Friday 28 October (11am-12pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.

  
  ‘Between the Covers’
  Popular author Rosalie Ham will be in town to discuss her latest novel, There Should Be Dancing: Wednesday 12 October (2pm-3pm) at Rosebud Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1230.

  Musician and award-winning scribe Peggy Frew will talk about her debut novel, House of Sticks: Saturday 15 October (11am-12pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.

  

  'Dirty Deeds' is the first book about AC/DC written from the inside, by an insider - Mark Evans, the bass player who was part of the original line-up that featured legendary vocalist Bon Scott. Hear Mark Evans share his stories in this honest, gripping, sometimes laugh-out-loud account of a band that lived fast, played hard and broke every one of the rules.

  Mark Evans, the original bass player from AC/DC, will share his revealing and frank memoir, Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside and Outside of AC/DC: Saturday 22 October (2pm-3pm) at Mornington Library. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1820.

  ‘Tools of the Trade’
  Throughout October a series of practical and hands-on talks and writing and editing workshops will be on offer at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud libraries, which will be presented by Goldie Alexander, Joel Deane, Candice Lemon-Scott, Ed Marshall, Cathy Alexander and The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award winner, Lisa Lang.

  ‘Australian Poetry Omnibus’
  The Australian Poetry Omnibus will also be in town between 27-29 October, which is a touring library developed by Australian Poetry Ltd – the peak industry body that promotes and supports Australian poets and poetry locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The Omnibus will also present a series of events that include a poetry reading, panel discussion and workshop that involve Melbourne poets Peter Bakowski and Joel Deane along with Andrea Louise Thomas who is the Café Poet at Our Café @ Mornington Library.

  Download the Books and Writing Program fold-out poster!

Summer Creative Camp in Rosebud

Our Library and Southern Peninsula Arts Centre (SPAC) will present a special Summer Creative Camp over two days and in two locations during January.

Young people will be able to explore writing, drawing, manga illustration and spoken word poetry at the Summer Creative Camp, which will be held at Rosebud Library and Southern Peninsula Arts Centre (SPAC) between 21-22 January 2010.

Book today!
Don’t miss out on these cool events where you can express yourself. There are limited places available for the following sessions:

Join illustrator Myke Mollard for a how-to-draw workshop inspired by his beautifully illustrated book, An A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures

Drawing bush creatures with Myke Mollard
Thursday 21 January
10:00am-11:30am
@ Southern Peninsula Arts Centre (SPAC)
245 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud
Tickets: $22 per participant
Bookings essential: book online 
Suitable for children of all ages  

Learn about our native bush creatures as children’s book illustrator, Myke Mollard, gives an introduction on how to draw them. This how-to-draw workshop has been inspired by the beautifully illustrated book, An A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures. It is a fantastic opportunity to get a closer look at Myke’s illustration style – full of fun, colour and life. This workshop is not only a celebration of the skill of drawing but also highlights the beauty and diversity of Australia’s unique wildlife. 

Join Wendy Orr for this inspiring writing workshop

Turning ideas into stories with Wendy Orr
Friday 22 January
10:00am-11:30am
@ Southern Peninsula Arts Centre (SPAC)
245 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud
Tickets: $22 per participant
Bookings essential: book online
Suitable for children aged 8-11 years  

This workshop will use a fun and interactive approach for children to write the framework of a story and give them suggestions on finding ideas, keeping stories interesting, and the importance of editing. Participants will have access to pages of different drafts of Wendy Orr’s manuscripts and proof copies, to see the stages of a book’s development. 

Express yourself through poetry in a two hour workshop with Emilie Zoey Baker

Spoken word: Get heard with Emilie Zoey Baker
Friday 22 January
2pm-4pm
@ Rosebud Library
McDowell Street, Rosebud
Cost: Free!
Bookings essential: rosecirc@mornpen.vic.gov.au  
For young people aged 12-18 years
Snacks provided  

Explore your creative ideas in a non-competitive and constructive environment with poetry slam champion, Emilie Zoey Baker. You’ll also pick up basic poetry writing tips and learn different ways to perform your work.

Spoken word: Get heard

Teens will be able to express themselves through poetry when Emilie Zoey Baker, one of Australia’s leading spoken word artists, visits Rosebud Library on Friday 22 January.

Poet and spoken word artist, Emilie Zoey Baker

Emilie Zoey Baker will present a free two hour poetry workshop for teens called SPOKEN WORD: GET HEARD at Rosebud Library on Friday 22 January from 2pm-4pm.

In this workshop, Emilie Zoey Baker will help teens to explore their creative ideas in a non-competitive and constructive environment. Participants will also pick up basic poetry writing tips and learn different ways to perform their work.

Emilie Zoey Baker is co-collaborator of the sell-out 2009 Melbourne International Arts Festival show, Elemental at the Melbourne Planetarium. She has featured at many festivals and also toured in a live music and poetry collaboration with Sean M Whelan and the Mime Set to Castlemaine, for the Australian Poetry Festival, and to the Woodford Folk Festival. The winner of the 2006 Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup and a multi-Slam Champion, she recently performed at the Sydney Opera House for the Night Words Festival. Her poetry has been published widely in Australia and overseas. Emilie’s first collection of poetry, She wore the sky on her shoulders, was published in 2003 by Hit and Miss Press. She has also toured Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

Book today!
Spoken word: Get heard
Friday 22 January, 2pm-4pm
Rosebud Library, McDowell Street
Snacks provided
Free, but bookings essential: rosecirc@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Sizzling summer holiday fun at Our Library

We’re going wild at Our Library this summer holiday!

Our summer holiday program has hit the streets. It's filled with a grrrrrrreat range of free events for children of all ages.

Our fun-filled summer holiday program includes a range of free wild activities for children of all ages – from getting up close to Australian animals and making crafty creatures to learning about the environment – to name just a few.

We have around 30 special events and activities on offer throughout January. Significant highlights include:

>> A special performance by children’s entertainers, The Kazoos at Mornington Library on Saturday 9 January from 11am. Suitable for children aged 1-8 years.  Free, but bookings essential.

>> The Zoo Comes to You – a safe, interactive event where children aged 6-10 will be able to get up close to Australian mammals and reptiles. Presented at Hastings Library on Thursday 14 January from 11am. Strictly limited places! Free, but bookings essential.

>> Manga illustration workshop at Rosebud Library on Thursday 21 January from 2pm. Suitable for young people aged 10-15 years. Strictly limited places! Free, but bookings essential.

>> Spoken word: get heard – a two hour poetry workshop with slam champion, Emilie Zoey Baker. Presented at Rosebud Library on Friday 22 January from 2pm. Suitable for teens. Strictly limited places! Free, but bookings essential.

>> An inspiring jewellery making workshop where young people aged 10-15 get to create their own necklace or bracelet to take home. At Somerville Library on Friday 22 January from 2pm. Strictly limited places! Free, but bookings essential.

  Don’t miss out on all the fun! Check out the events calendar and book today.

Poetry writing workshop with Drew Dellinger (from the U.S.A.)

Here’s your chance to meet Drew Dellinger, a spoken word poet, professor, writer, activist and founder of Poets for Global Justice.

Alice Walker, acclaimed poet, essayist and novelist, has described Drew Dellinger as "... a deep and courageous poet"

Join Drew Dellinger for a writing workshop on using the art of poetry to explore avenues of personal, political and social expression. 

Drew Dellinger has inspired minds and hearts at hundreds of events in many countries, performing poetry and talking about justice, ecology, cosmology, activism, democracy and compassion. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet Drew Dellinger and to explore the power of story, the power of dream and the power of action.

Book today!
Poetry writing workshop with Drew Dellinger
Mornington Library
Community Meeting Room
Monday 7 December (1pm-3pm)
Light refreshments included
Bookings essential (limited places available): morncirc@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Another chance to meet Drew Dellinger
Mornington Peninsula Shire will also host the following special event, which may be of interest:
An evening with Drew Dellinger
Peninsula Community Theatre (PCT)
Corner Nepean Highway and Wilsons Road, Mornington
Melway ref: 145 E2
Light refreshments included
Bookings essential: 5950 1685

Hear Drew Dellinger perform his poetry and talk about ecology, social justice, art and the power of the human story.