Join us for Australia’s Biggest Storytime and a very special reading of The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland – a heartwarming Australian tale that explores the importance of friendship and accepting our differences. Suitable for children aged 3+.
Free, but bookings essential:
Mornington Library Vancouver Street: 5950 1820
Rosebud Library McDowell Street: 5950 1230
Somerville Library 1085 Frankston-Flinders Road: 5978 0834
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Join us for The Big Read at Hastings Library – an amazing range of fun activities and events to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2012!
Australia’s most popular children’s writer, Andy Griffiths and celebrity chef, Paul Mercurio will be two of the big name guest presenters to headline The Big Read, a jam-packed fun day for all ages at Hastings Library on Saturday 30 June from 9am to 2pm.
This special free all-ages event will offer eight fun and inspiring activities to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2012, including:
Side-splitting fun with Andy Griffiths
11am-12pm
Join Andy Griffiths, Australia’s wildly popular children’s writer, for a hilarious talk about his latest book, Just Doomed! Written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton, the Just! series of books are funny, fast-paced short stories told by young Andy, who considers himself the world’s greatest, craziest, most annoying, and most stupid practical joker.
Andy Griffiths is the author of over 20 books, including nonsense verse, short stories, comic novels and plays. He is best known for writing books that delight, amuse and disgust the whole family – including the much-loved Just! series and The Day My Bum Went Psycho. Andy Griffiths is also one of the Ambassadors for the National Year of Reading 2012. Books will be available to 
purchase and be signed by Andy Griffiths, courtesy of Farrell’s Bookshop. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1710.
Tasty treats with Paul Mercurio
1pm-2pm
Foodies will relish the chance to meet celebrity chef, Paul Mercurio, who will talk about his new book, Cooking with Beer. Paul will share some of his delicious recipes, which display a depth of knowledge about the flavours and qualities of various beers and the dishes they best complement. The 80-plus recipes featured in Cooking with Beer include both bold and subtle dishes, from the traditional to the unexpected.
Paul Mercurio is best known for his lead role in the Baz Luhrmann blockbuster, Strictly Ballroom but he is a jack of many trades. His television cooking show, Mercurio’s Menu was a worldwide hit and he is a beer judge at international beer awards and food festivals. Books will be available to purchase and be signed by Paul Mercurio, courtesy of Farrell’s Bookshop. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1710.
Join in the Story Circle
10:15am-10:45am: with Jeannette Rowe (SmartyCat)
A special storytime with bestselling children’s author and illustrator Jeannette Rowe and creator of the hugely popular SmartyCat series who will make a special appearance. Jeannette Rowe is also Ambassador of Our Library’s Ready Set Read early literacy outreach program. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Free! No bookings required.
12:15pm-12:45pm: with Coral Vass (Goodnight Possum!)
Local author Coral Vass who will captivate the young audience with a special reading of her latest picture book, Goodnight Possum! Suitable for children aged 4-7 years. Free! No bookings required.
Digital /e-demonstration: Digital Downloads
12pm-12:30pm
Find out about Our Library’s new digital books. Learn how to search, borrow, reserve, download and access them. Intermediate or advanced computer skills required. Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1710.
The Big Read Book Market
11am-1pm
Drop in and meet a range of local writers at The Big Read Book Market. Choose to “borrow a writer” and hear them read, find out more about their writing practice or purchase their books. Free! No bookings required.
Meet SmartyCat!
10:15am, 12pm, 1pm
Come along and meet SmartyCat – our favourite curious kitten and popular book character by local children’s author and illustrator, Jeannette Rowe. Free! No bookings required.
Face Painting
10am-12pm
With Diane the Face Painting Lady. Free! No bookings required.
WHEN: Saturday 30 June 2012, 9am-2pm
WHERE: Hastings Library – 7 High Street, Hastings (Melway Reference: 154 J11)
Media Enquiries:
Fiona MacNaughton, Hastings Library Service Coordinator,
Fiona.MacNaughton@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950-1711
Come dressed for Christmas and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Then make a Christmas decoration to take home!
Celebrate Christmas at Rosebud Library with these special storytime events for the whole family!
Suitable for children aged 3-5 years.
Monday 19 December, 10:30am
or
Thursday 22 December, 10:30am
Rosebud Library
McDowell Street
Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1230 or email us!
Come along to a special Bedtime Storytime session to celebrate Christmas!
Dress up for Christmas and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Then make a Christmas decoration to take home!
Suitable for children aged 5-8 years.
Tuesday 20 December, 6:30pm
Rosebud Library
McDowell Street
Free, but bookings essential: 5950 1230 or email us!
Wednesday 8 June, 1pm
Mornington Library
Vancouver Street
Free! Bookings essential: 5950 1820 or email us
Brrr – it’s cold outside!
Warm up with a special Storytime session at Mornington Library - suitable for children aged 3-5 years!
Visit Mornington Library for a special Storytime to celebrate Winter. Enjoy a range of wet, wild and windy stories to make you laugh and keep you warm, including Buster Keeps Warm by Rod Campbell.
Plus, take home a paper doll snowman for you to design his colourful hat and scarf.
Suitable for children aged 3-5 years.
Posted in Children's events, Storytime
Celebrate Children’s Week at Our Library from 24 October to 1 November. You and your child will enjoy these special free events:
Enjoy the magic of bedtime storytime with your child during Children's Week
Mornington Library
Vancouver Street
Tuesday 27 October, 6:30pm
Bookings essential: 5950 1820 or morncirc@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Halloween bedtime storytime
Spooky stories to scare your socks off!*
Suitable for children aged 4-9. Dressing up encouraged for all children, adults and others.
Don't miss the spooky halloween fun at Rosebud Library on Thursday 29 October
*If you scare easily, please don’t wear socks!
Rosebud Library
McDowell Street
Thursday 29 October, 6:30pm
Bookings essential: 5950 1230 or rosecirc@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Little Rockin Robins
Fun-filled interactive music sessions for you and your child, which develop skills in listening, singing, movement, imagination and creativity. Limited places are available so make sure you don’t miss out!
