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Events for the week beginning 8th November, 2009

  • Shake, Rattle and Rhyme

    When: Occurs from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM every 2 weeks on Monday, from 12 Oct 2009 until 8 Dec 2009
    Location: Preston Library

    Have fun with your baby and remember songs, finger plays and rhymes from your childhood.

    Songs and rhymes provide many lifelong benefits to help your child with their language and develop an appreciation for rhyme and rhythm.

    For children aged 0 - 2 years.

  • Babytalk

    When: 9 Nov 2009, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Location: Northcote Library

    Babytalk is an introduction to the library and the many benefits and joys of reading for parents with new babies.  Read on for more information.

    Bookings are not required.  N.B.  Each session is identical in format and presentation.

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    Living Libraries

    When: 11 Nov 2009, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: Preston Library

    The Living Books at this month's Living Libraries event provide a fascinating combination of talents and life experiences and include a writer, a refugee and international student, a professional organiser and T.V. presenter and more. For some lively conversation with these Living Books, come along to this free event.  Bookings not required.

    Profiles of the Living Books at this event are available, just click on the name below to read on:

    Lissanne
    Shafy
    Dorota
    Ridhwan
    Kathy
     

    Read on for more information about the Living Libraries concept.

  • Chinese Storytime

    When: 13 Nov 2009, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
    Location: Preston Library

    Bring your preschool children along to our storytime sessions conducted in Mandarin Chinese.  There will be stories, rhymes and songs presented by our Chinese Storyteller, Ligia. Each session will be followed by a craft or play activity.

    Friday 16 October
    Friday 13 November
    Friday 11 December
    10.30am

  • The Sounds of Vietnam

    When: 14 Nov 2009, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Location: Preston Library

    Discover the unique sounds of traditional Vietnamese instruments, played by popular performer Neil Ta and accompanied by vocalist Nghiem Le.

    New Vietnamese DVDs, CDs and books will be available for loan for the first time on the day.