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Events
CBCA 2019 Book Week Celebrations
Junior Fiction Author Talks
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Neill JonesJoin Neill as he launches books 2 and 3 of his Fearless Four series. This series is derived from his working life as a Teacher, devoted to encouraging reluctant boys to read and write stories. He always tried to lead his students by example. What better example to encourage boys that it’s okay to write than to write and publish your own series! |
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Alex MilesTo celebrate Children's Book Week 2019, Ballan Library will be hosting Alex Miles. Alex draws on her experiences in writing the Olive Black and Zac Powers series as she explores the journey of a story from idea, to bookshelf. |
Book Cover Competition
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Redesign your favourite book cover for your chance to win a prize. Entries will be divided in to three categories:
Designs must be A4 size and will be judged on their artistic skill, originality, use of colour and relevance to the book. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 23 August 2019 and can be submitted at Ballan Library, Lerderderg Library and the Moorabool Mobile Library. |
BacchChat
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A free monthly interactive forum, where experienced presenters facilitate enlightening conversations on social issues, philosophy, wellness and life matters with practical applications. Sessions are held the first Saturday of every month (except January) from 10.00am - 12.00noon at the Lerderderg Library. September BacchChat Bush Foods - Presented by Saturday 6 September, 10am - 12noon James Young Rooms, Lerderderg Library |
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Audio Recordings, with thanks to Apple FM Audio of August BacchChat - Historical True Crime: Captain Moonlite Audio of May BacchChat- Itchy Feet Audio of April BacchChat- Forever Young Audio of March BacchChat- The Search for Other Worlds Audio of February BacchChat- Human connections in a digital world |
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Movie Events
Programs
The Paperwork Lounge
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The Paperwork Lounge is opening in August Would you like some help with:
Contact Lerderderg Library on 5366 7100 for more information regarding times and locations.
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Moorabool Makers
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Love Craft? Share your passion and skills, have a break from the kids and join like-minded crafters for creativity and fun. Bring your own craft and we will provide the refreshments. Moorabool Makers support the charity KOGO in their campaign to “knit-one-give-one”.
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BookChats
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Australian Reading Hour 2019 - Evening Book ChatJoin us for a cup of tea, bookish conversations and dessert for our special Reading Hour Book Chat. Lerderderg Library: Thursday 19 September 2019 from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. |
Childrens Programs
School Holiday Program
Stay tuned for our Spring School Holiday program activities
Fathers Day Storytime
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Join us as we celebrate the Dads, Grandads and father figures in our lives with a special story time. At both our Ballan Library and Lerderderg Library on Saturday 31st August at 10am. |
Pirate Storytime
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Dress up in your finest seafaring outfit and sail the seven seas into Moorabool Libraries for a special Talk like a Pirate Storytime. Ballan Library - Wednesday 18 September 2019 10am-11am Lerderderg Library - Thursday 19 September 2019 10am-11am. |
1000 Books Before School
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1000 Books Before School, is a program which encourages parents and carers to read 1000 books with their children before they begin school. Reading to preschool-aged children has been shown to develop early literacy by building vocabulary and language skills essential for learning to read. Given that the average picture book takes just five minutes to read, spend just 15 minutes reading three books with your child each day and you will read 1000 books in a year. Even if you only have five minutes a day, you can reach that milestone in three years. Visit any Moorabool Library Service or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au to join the program. You will then receive your first reading record pack for your child. |
Baby Bounce / Rhyme Time / Story Time
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Library Services and Resources
| Home Library Service | The Home Library Service is an outreach program that provides a delivery service to those who are physically unable to access the library directly. Please ask our friendly library staff for more information and to register. Apply Now |
| Free Technology Help |
Free group technology help sessions are provided by our friendly volunteer Ian, every Wednesday at the Lerderderg Library from 9.00am - 12noon. We can help you with computer basics, basic internet searching, Microsoft Office, email set up, Ipads and android devices, digital photo uploads, facebook basics and online buying and selling tips. He cannot help you with any online banking, repairs to hardware, software updates, e-tax or internet connection issues. Contact the library for more information. No bookings required. Please bring along your device that you require help with. |
| Justice of Peace @ Lerderderg Library |
A document signing station is available every Wednesday in the Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh, between the hours of 10.00am and 12 noon. A registered JP will be available to certify documents, witness statutory declarations, affidavits, enduring power of attorney or signatures. This is a free service. |
Resources
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Storytime Pods
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Children and parents can explore and engage in a range of short and fun age specific digital storytelling books for kids, through our new Storytime Pods at the Lerderderg Library. Available in various languages and themes, children can touch the screen and choose from a variety of books to listen to, some featuring famous authors. Older children can explore the basics of programming through the blocky games series. They can learn programming skills through simple puzzles, mazes, animations and movie design. Don’t forget that these stories also contribute to your 1000 books before school reading record! |
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Games, Gaming and Puzzles
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A variety of classic and modern board games and puzzles are available for in-library play at Ballan and Lerderderg Library by children, teens, adults, and families. The Lerderderg library also offers children and young adults in-library use of video gaming systems. These include Nintendo Wii, PlayStation and X-box with a variety of games. |
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Sports Equipment
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A variety of sports equipment is availabe for loan at both Ballan and Lerderderg Libraries. |
Online Resources
Central Highlands Libraries offer a number of online information and databases relating to art, craft and antiques, computers and technology, family history, health, homework help, languages, law, multicultural services, newspapers, magazines and journals.
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Tween and Teen Reading Visit Inside a Dog, a website that is run by the Centre for Youth Literature at State Library Victoria. Inside a Dog is a community hub for bookish teens aged 12-18yrs where they can share their love of reading and books.You can create blogs to share creative writing, discuss your favourite books and invite friends to collaborate. You can also:
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Free video streaming for library card holders We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. |
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Free access from public computers @ Lerderderg Library Ancestry.com.au, Australia and New Zealand's leading family history website, offers members access to one billion searchable Australian, New Zealand and UK family history records. |
Public Policies
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- Unattended Children in the Library Policy
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