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Seniors Week - Morning Melodies and light lunch with Jen and Phil

Seniors Week

Get Crafty and ‘Imagine’

John Lennon released the song ‘Imagine’, on the 8th of October 1971. On the 44th anniversary of this famous song, we are celebrating its words and sentiment during Seniors Week.

If you are arty or crafty, bring along something you have made which recalls for you John Lennon’s words. You might win a mystery prize!

All craft entries will be displayed at the library for all to enjoy until the end of October, with your permission of course.

Thursday 8 October at 10.30am
Footscray Library

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Morning Melodies and light lunch with Jen & Phil

Come along for a light lunch and be entertained by the ever popular musical duo Jen Hawley and Phil Carroll. Take a trip down memory lane with songs from around the world and across the decades.

Thursday 8 October at 10.30am
Footscray Library

Housebound Library Service Volunteer Information Session

housebound

The library is interested in expanding the Housebound Library Service through the use of volunteers. The Housebound Library Service is available to eligible residents who are unable to attend the library due to illness, disability or frailty and do not have someone who can do this for them.
Home library visits are scheduled on a regular basis, usually once a month.
The library is now seeking suitable volunteers who have a positive approach, desire and an interest in working with aged, frail and disabled residents.
Interested applicants are required to attend an initial information session.
This session will be held at the Footscray Library Conference Room on Friday 20th November from 10-11 am. Please register HERE to attend this session or phone 9688 0290

Knitting Groups

Women Wept: Knitting Groups

We are seeking community minded residents to participate in knitting groups across all library branches and community centers. All are welcome from beginners to experienced knitters.

The knitting groups will be launched in August across all centres, with groups potentially meeting weekly to talk about projects and techniques over a cup of tea.

A special event “Women Wept” an Anzac centenary project funded by the Australian Government under the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program will provide an initial focus for the groups, to commemorate the role of women in WW1.

Weekly knitting groups meeting at all library branches:

Tuesdays 6-7pm | Yarraville
Wednesdays 2-3pm | Footscray
Thursdays 10-12pm | Braybrook
Thursdays 2-3pm | West Footscray

Please contact your local library branch for further information.


New Braybrook Library - Now Open

New library and community hub - come along and see the Community Hub and all new facilities.

The Women Wept Project

The Women Wept

The WOMEN WEPT project is looking for family stories handed down by mothers and grandmothers about women and war.

Knitting groups at our libraries and community centres will be the focal point for the FAIR group to draw out stories and memories from people of all ages and backgrounds.

Come along and join your local knitting group, meeting weekly at each library branch. For more information, just ask your friendly local library staff.

ANZAC Centenary

Sherryl Clarj - ANZAC centenary tribute

We are seeking your WW1 family stories

We are looking for local stories of World War 1. Stories of how the war touched the men, women and children of Maribyrnong.
Perhaps you have your own story to tell, or have researched a local one.

You may have photographs, letters or postcards to share, Bring them along to any library branch to join the centenary commemoration.

AMES Online English Courses

Learn English with AMES online courses, accessible for free from home or the library 24 hours a day. There are three exciting modules to choose from.

WORLD WIDE ENGLISH
Learn English from beginner to intermediate level - for work, life and study in Australia and global environments.

LIVING IN AUSTRALIA
Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills - gain the confidence to use English in everyday situations, for work and study. Learn about Australian society and culture.

JOBSEEKERS ONLINE
Learn jobseeking skills to find work in Australia. Practise writing a résumé and cover letter. Prepare for the interview and making cold calls to employers.

Issues in English AMES Learn English Online

Your favourite magazines are now digital!

Zinio digital magazines

Zinio allows you to read your favourite magazines on your home computer, iPad, Smartphone, and other devices.
Choose from a great range of titles on Food, Gardening, Wellbeing, Sport, Travel, Fashion and Home Design.

These magazine are free from your library - and all you need is your library card!

Try it today

IELTS - Learning English

Practice for IELTS exams

General and Academic Modules

Practice IELTS listening tasks under timed conditions
View sample videos of speaking tests, highlighting good and less good practice
Develop vocabulary and techniques for writing tasks 1 and 2
Work on authentic texts for the reading test as in the real exam
Develop vocabulary in topic areas commonly used in the IELTS exam.

Connect to free IELTS learning now .

Event Bookings

Maribyrnong Library Service hosts a wide variety of events. If you wish to book for any of our upcoming events, scan through the calender below to find the event you're interested in and click the register button to make your booking. To view a list of all upcoming Maribyrnong Library Service events that require bookings, visit our Eventbrite page.

More Upcoming Events

Come along to events at the library. Go to our Events and News page for more information.

For more information contact:
The Library
9688 0290
library@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
or complete the Contact the Library Form

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