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February 2019
Hot Rods
Author Alison Hadfield chats about her dad, Rod, the subject of her book, The Mad Scientist of Australian Hot Rodding, and creator of some of Australia’s most radical, yet immaculately engineered custom cars.
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Hot Rods
Author Alison Hadfield chats about her dad, Rod, the subject of her book, The Mad Scientist of Australian Hot Rodding, and creator of some of Australia’s most radical, yet immaculately engineered custom cars.
Find out more »Ink Painting Workshop
Paint delicate cherry blossoms, birds and bugs in this Chinese ink painting class designed for the absolute beginner.
Find out more »Genealogy Help
Join volunteers from the Melton Family History Group in Melton Library’s dedicated local and family history research area, and learn how to get started on your family history using free library resources.
Find out more »Genealogy Help
Learn how to get started on your family history using free library resources.
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Migrant Workers Job Help Workshop
Easy to understand information about migrant workers’ rights, how to look for local jobs, and templates for making a resume and cover letter.
Find out more »Street Art Party
Enjoy food and lively entertainment at this outdoor twilight party to celebrate the end of Summer of Street Art.
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Selling Your Craft on Etsy
Join Dee Wild, local crafter and organiser of the Wild About Melbourne Pop-up Makers Markets, as she takes you through the ins-and-outs of selling your own creations on the online marketplace, Etsy.
Find out more »Learn Beat Making & Song Writing
Whether you sing, rap, play instruments or make beats, take it to the next level as you learn the elements of song writing from the Sound of the Future team.
Find out more »March 2019
Mindfulness Mornings
This class will teach basic meditation methods and meaningful skills for personal practice.
Find out more »Creative Writing for Beginners
This creative writing group will provide a safe and inspiring environment to encourage you to write.
Find out more »After Schooligans!
Hang out with us after school - there will be something different to do every week! It could be art, craft, games, literary or STEM related activities.
Find out more »The Future of Work
Dr Jude Walker, labour market specialist, will provide a no-nonsense insight into how employment will change over the next ten years and how to prepare for it.
Find out more »English Conversation Class
Come along and improve your English speaking, reading and writing skills.
Find out more »Tech SOS – One on One Session
Get a free 30-minute one-on-one session to learn about your iPad, computer, smartphone or other device.
Find out more »Resume Review Service for Young Adults
Drop-in for resume and job application help.
Find out more »Chess Club
Learn how to play chess, become a better player or challenge an opponent.
Find out more »Job Lab at CS Library
Join our free regular sessions to improve your resume and job seeking skills with the help of a qualified careers advisor.
Find out more »Coding for Beginners
Learn the basics of coding, and work towards the creation of your own game!
Find out more »Job Lab at Melton Library
Join our free regular sessions to improve your resume and job seeking skills with the help of a qualified careers advisor.
Find out more »The Supremes & Andrews Sisters Tribute
This show features smooth vocals from Susi Tate, classy harmonies, 60’s choreography and beautiful costumes.
Find out more »Faces of Melton
Tamirat Gebremariam has painted striking portraits of 12 local residents, a tribute to diverse individuals living in a community where cultural identities are varied and complex.
Find out more »Sweet Treats Maltese Cooking
Guided demonstration on how to make a Maltese soufflé .
Find out more »Research, Preserve & Restore Old Photos
Learn how to look after your irreplaceable family photos, both print and digital.
Find out more »Explore the eCollections – Music and Film Streaming
These sessions focus on aspects of our eCollections - Music and Film Streaming.
Find out more »Charcoal Portraits for Beginners
Learn the basics of free-flowing charcoal portrait drawing.
Find out more »The Thrifty Gardener
Be inspired to use more recycled materials in your garden to help the environment and make your garden beautiful, functional and productive on a budget.
Find out more »Sharing your Garden with Wildlife
Learn how to become a ‘Champion for Wildlife’ by incorporating food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for our indigenous animals.
Find out more »April 2019
Seniors Music Event – Brian Muldoon
Listen, sing or tap your feet along to ‘blasts from the past,’ a collection of great classic hits played by Brian Muldoon.
Find out more »ADHD To the Power of Three
Author Carolyn Angelin is the mother of triplets with ADHD. Hear her discuss parenting, schooling and tips to deal with situations when life isn’t quite what you dreamt of.
Find out more »Melton’s Paranormal World
Be spellbound by stories of paranormal investigations, local and afar.
Find out more »Movin Round Melton
Bringing back our brand of fun with craft, games (of all sizes) and quirky activities.
Find out more »Draw your Family!
Artist Tamirat Gebremariam will guide kids through drawing a person they love, using fun materials.
Find out more »Stem Stations
Take the challenge to complete each science, tech, engineering and math activity in time!
Find out more »Foil Embossing
Be inspired by our designs or try a design of your own for a truly unique piece of art.
Find out more »Watercolour Art
Create a beautiful masterpiece using a technique that does not require any actual watercolour paints and take your finished work home.
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Making Home-Based Business Accessible
Hear how and where you can introduce digital technology tools to increase your small business performance using a real-life case study.
Find out more »Your Energy Broker
This Brotherhood of St. Laurence program helps you switch energy providers and save money. Learn how the program works and eligibility criteria.
Find out more »Hell Ship with Michael Veitch
Hear Michael Veitch discuss this calamitous voyage.
Find out more »May 2019
Explore the eCollections – E-books and E-audiobooks
These sessions focus on aspects of our eCollections - E-books and E-audiobooks.
Find out more »The Smart Home Experience
Play with a ‘smart’ speaker, vacuum and lights! Find out exactly what a ‘smart home’ is and throw your questions at Emagineering Computers experts, and technology commentator Vanessa Toholka from Triple R radio show, Byte Into It.
Find out more »Star Wars After Schooligans!
Come dressed as your favourite hero or villain from any of the movies and enjoy the Star Wars-themed activities and crafts.
Find out more »DJIWARR Opening Event
Photographer Wayne Quilliam presents a series of digital works which draw on textures and tones from nature to depict the female form.
Find out more »A Zero Waste Home
Tammy Logan, curator of popular blog ‘Gippsland Unwrapped’ will share practical solutions for zero waste living, leading to a simpler, healthier and happier life.
Find out more »Seniors Movie Screening – Casablanca
Join us at Melton Library for a free showing of the movie Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Find out more »Seniors Movie Screening – The Harvey Girls
Join us at the Caroline Springs Library for a free showing of The Harvey Girls starring Ray Bolger and Judy Garland.
Find out more »National Simultaneous Storytime – Alpacas with Maracas
Alpacas with Maracas, written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove, will be simultaneously read to families in libraries across Australia.
Find out more »Kids, Blokes and Science
Grab your dad, uncle, grandpa, step-dad, carer, the man in your life, and book in for weekly sessions with the Scientwists!
Find out more »Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Enjoy a cuppa, nibbles and a chat while checking out some of our latest books.
Find out more »The Life of Sir Hubert Opperman
Biographer Daniel Oakman discusses Oppy’s public and private life and the controversies of his later career.
Find out more »Scams Information Session
Join this session to learn about the most common types of scams and how to avoid them.
Find out more »Making IT!
Photographer Wayne Quilliam will share tips and tricks on developing your career as a young artist
Find out more »Explore the eCollections – Newspapers and Magazines Online
These sessions focus on aspects of our eCollections - E-books and E-audiobooks.
Find out more »June 2019
Photographers Tour with Wayne Quilliam
Wayne Quilliam presents stories about his illustrious photography career amidst his experimental photo art at CS Gallery.
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