WHAT’S ON Winter 2019
at Bayside Library Service
Get creative at our Comic Book workshop! See Page 13
n Create, Play, Learn n Words by the Bay
n Winter Holiday Program n eLearning and Technology
How to book an event Events that require a booking are noted in this publication. Bookings can be made by phoning (03) 9261 7851 or online. All events require payment at time of booking.
Library Closures We will be closed for the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday, Monday 10 June. Out of hours returns chutes are available at all branches for your convenience.
Library upgrade works starting August 2019 Sandringham Library will be expanded within the current footprint of the building located on the corner of Waltham St, Abbott St and Chalmers Avenue. The upgrade will create flexible study spaces, quiet reading areas and better meeting and program facilities. Construction works will be mostly internal with the building retaining its external appearance. The library service will run from a temporary facility at 92 Station Street Sandringham with a small collection of popular reads, DVDs and children’s books available for loan. Customers will also be able to order items online for collection at the pop-up library. Some of our regular programs such as book chats, book clubs and story time will continue. Construction is expected to be completed by July 2020.
Bayside Library Service Tel 9261 7851 baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library www.facebook.com/baysidelibraryservice
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What's on this Winter
Winter Highlights
Winter Holiday Program
4 Words by the Bay
8 Children’s Activities 10
12 Create, Play, Learn 16 eLearning and Technology
Technology 25 Other Programs and Services Support
26 Library Hours and Locations
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Winter Highlights
Look! Up in the Sky The Royal Flying Doctor Service Program, Look! Up in the Sky, is an interactive and engaging session featuring a life sized model of a Flying Doctor plane – an aeromedical simulator. The Aeromedical Simulator is fitted with a cockpit, complete with avionics and flight simulator. The Simulator is fully equipped with stretchers, communications, oxygen, suction and the equipment used by the doctors, nurses and pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. You will hear stories, land a plane in the outback, rescue a patient and most importantly, climb on board, strap yourself in and enjoy this unique experience. With an introduction by acclaimed children’s author George Ivanoff who will tell us about how he was inspired by the adventures of the RFDS to write a picture book and a series of children’s novels. Books will be available for sale and signing on the day. Sunday 7 July 2pm – 4pm Brighton Library Ages 7 – 99 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/494577
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Winter Highlights
Naidoc Week Mabu Mabu is a saying in the Torres Strait that means 'help yourself' – it's how we welcome people to a feast or dinner and is always followed by a joyous celebration of food and family. Join chef and Torres Strait Islander Nornie Bero for an immersive journey through the incredible native ingredients she uses every day at her deli at the South Melbourne Market. Nornie will be hosting two masterclasses in native spices followed by a cooking demonstration and tastings that show how easy it is to use Australian bush foods in your everyday cooking. Sunday 7 July 2 sessions available: Session 1, 1pm – 2pm Session 2, 2.30pm – 3.30pm Beaumaris Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/496603
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The Carp Productions 2019 Book Week Show The 2019 Book Week theme is “Reading is my super power.” Carp Productions will perform an interactive show based on this year’s Book Week nominees. This session will take a fun look at the nominated books. Children are strongly encouraged to participate in the reading and acting out of the stories. “Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s an awesome book! Grab your favourite 2019 Book Week Books and celebrate your secret power – reading! Use your reading skills to go on an adventure and solve a mystery! Remember – every hero has a story and you can too! Join us as we bring the newest Book Week Books to life! Thursday 22 August 10.30am – 11.15am Brighton Library Ages 4+ FREE No Bookings Required www.trybooking.com/494577
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Winter Highlights
Read to me: individual reading aloud for primary school children Being read to is an excellent stepping stone towards discovering the magic of reading. Viv Gyopar, an experienced Primary and Special Education Teacher, will read aloud to your primary school child, showing children and parents some basic skills to make reading easier, enjoyable and enticing. If you would like further information about this service, contact Vivienne Gyopar on 0438 345 945, or by email to vgyopar@where4kids.com.au Term 2. Monday 3, 17 & 24 June 4pm – 5pm 15 minute sessions available Brighton Library Ages 4 – 12 FREE Bookings essential https://where4kids.setmore.com
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Words by the Bay
Workshop – Memoir Writing
Panel Discussion – Turning life into fiction
Memoir Writing with best-selling author Vikki Petraitis will help people who are writing or thinking about writing their memoirs. This short course over two sessions will include components such as: where to start, what to include, how to structure your memoir, and how to write descriptively. There will be lots of tips and some opportunities to share your work with others.
Join writers Claire Halliday, Eleni Hale, John Tesarsch and Lee Kofman as they explore their skill of turning their life experience into well written fiction!
Tuesday 25 & Thursday 27 June 1pm – 3pm Beaumaris Library Cost $6. Bookings essential. www.trybooking.com/494177
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Thursday 6 June 6.30pm – 7.30pm Sandringham Library Cost $6. Bookings essential. www.trybooking.com/499442
Words on the Bay
How to earn money writing for a living – Workshop
Open Poetry Reading with Brian Nankervis
Carole Goldsmith, is an international journalist, who has been writing professionally for over 25 years.
Join the fabulous Brian Nankervis, for a Bayside Library Service poetry afternoon.
Carole will provide guidance on the many ways of writing for a living; the business side of writing, earning potential, pay-rates, invoicing and getting paid. This practical six-hour course over two sessions, will also cover writing and pitching article ideas to editors, interview techniques, writing markets, blogs, speeches, public relations / web content, e-books and writing groups to join. Notes provided. Please bring notebook, pen and your laptop, or iPad if you have one. Saturday 20 & Saturday 27 July 1pm – 4pm Brighton Library Cost $6. Bookings essential. www.trybooking.com/494006
Come along and hear local poets read their poems, interspersed with Brian reading a selection of limericks that have been sent in for judging. All ages welcome to step up to the mic and have some fun. You have 2 minutes to capture your audience – just you and the microphone! Winners decided by audience panel selected on the day! 1st Prize $150 2nd Prize $100 3rd Prize $50 Limerick prize as judged by Brian Nankervis $50. Got a fun limerick to share? Then send it to lhayton@bayside.vic.gov.au by 6 pm on Friday 9 August. Keep your limerick family friendly and come along to see if Brian selects your limerick as his top choice to read out on the day! Refreshments served. Sunday 18 August 2pm – 4pm Beaumaris Library FREE Bookings essential. www.trybooking.com/494151
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Children’s Activities Winter 2019 Story Sessions Please note: Toddler Story-times, Preschool Story-times and Baby Rhyme Times take a break during school holidays.
Baby Rhyme Time Baby Rhyme Time is held regularly at each branch and introduces your child to language, literature and the library. By exposing your child to a wide variety of the best books available and making reading an everyday part of life you will lay the foundations for a lifelong love of reading. Ages 0 – 18 months Beaumaris Library 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 2.30pm to 2.50pm 4 & 18 June 16 July 6 & 20 August Brighton Library 2nd & 4th Friday of the month 10.30am to 10.50am 14 & 28 June 26 July 9 & 23 August
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Hampton Library 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 10.30am to 10.50am 6 & 20 June 18 July 1 & 15 August Sandringham Library 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10.30am to 10.50am 3 & 17 June 15 July 5 & 19 August
Children’s Activities
Toddler Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Toddler Storytime caters for the changes in children’s development after 18 months. These sessions include stories, songs and rhymes.
Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes and an activity.
For ages 18 months – 3 years 10.30am to 11am Beaumaris Library 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 6 & 20 June 18 July 1 & 15 August Brighton Library 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 24 June 22 July 12 & 26 August Hampton Library 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 13 & 27 June 25 July 8 & 22 August
To maximise the benefits available from storytime it is important for you to listen to the stories with your children and participate in the activities. Ages 3 – 5 years 10.30am – 11.15am Beaumaris Library Monday & Friday Brighton Library Tuesday & Thursday Hampton Library Monday Sandringham Library Tuesday & Wednesday
Sandringham Library 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 7 & 21 June 19 July 2 & 16 August
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Winter holiday program Monday 1 July to Friday 12 July 2019 Bookings open on Tuesday 11 June 2019, 7pm All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Please bring your ticket with you.
Beaumaris Messy Morning Come along for an hour of messy play at Beaumaris! Wednesday 3 July 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 3 – 6 FREE No Bookings Required
Snow Party! Keep warm this Winter by joining Mr Cool the cheeky Snowman for a snow party – with all his wintry friends!
Kid’s movie and Popcorn night at Beaumaris Library Bring a cushion and settle in for an hour of fun. Watch some short fun animated movies while enjoying popcorn and hot chocolate! Please bring your own snack and drink if gluten/lactose intolerant. Tuesday 9 July 6pm – 7pm Ages 4 – 6 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493323
Presented by Carp Productions. Friday 5 July 2.30pm – 3.15 pm Ages 4 – 8 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493313
Winter Storytime and Craft! Warm up with some fun stories and create your own winter snowman and other craft to take home. Wednesday 10 July 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3 – 5 FREE Just turn up! www.trybooking.com/462081
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Winter Holiday Program
Brighton Bollywood Dance Workshop Introduction to the Bollywood film industry and Bollywood dancing. Students learn a fun and easy Bollywood dance routine with age appropriate content and movements. Costume demonstration of how to tie a sari and what men and women wear in India. Students will be invited to demonstrate their own dance steps. (Up to 6 colourful Indian scarves provided to students for demonstration). Tuesday 2 July 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 6+ Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493328
Comic Book Workshop Have you always wanted to create your own comic book but didn't know how? Now's your chance! Renowned Illustrator Steve Lo Casto will walk you through creating a comic book of your own. This exciting workshop gives you the tools and the confidence you need to create your own comic book. It's amazing what you can achieve with the basic essentials! Come along and bring your imagination! Learn about comic book history, what goes into a comic book, creating your own characters, setting and story to bring your comic book to life. All materials provided. Friday 5 July 10.30am – 12noon Ages 7 – 12 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/461917
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Winter Holiday Program
Brighton continued Owl Storytime Experience delightful stories about owls. Craft activity will involve some painting. Monday 8 July 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up!
Creative Play In partnership with Bayside Toy Library. Come to the library for a morning of relaxed play. Tuesday 9 July 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 3+ FREE Just turn up!
Anna George’s Creative Writing Workshop Do you want to write but don’t know where to start? Do you get lost halfway through writing your stories? Come along and learn how to plan and structure a story so that you won’t get lost writing it, and your readers don’t get lost reading it. Aimed at children 9 to 12 years old, Anna’s workshop will explore the key ingredients of good story telling and how stories work. Anna George is an award winning, bestselling local author. Thursday 11 July 10am – 12noon Ages 9 – 12 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493689
Bilingual Storytime Listen and participate in a bilingual (Mandarin/English) storytime. Friday 12 July 10.30am – 11.15am Ages 6+ FREE No Bookings Required
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Hampton
Sandringham
Wildlife Xposure presents Marine Life Coastal Critters
Winnie the Pooh Party Hats
The Ocean... to you. Discover miraculous aquatic creatures. Expose yourself to an unusual & mysterious hidden world. This live aquarium display and presentation provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Victoria’s coastal habitats and their rich biodiversity. View and touch live marine animals in a safe, ethical environment. Monday 1 July 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 5 – 11 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493390
Lovely Lacing Colour in some cute cardboard critters and decorate them with simple cross stitch and embroidery techniques. No sewing experience required! Thursday 4 July 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 8 July 2.30pm – 3.30pm Ages 7+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493405
No celebration in the Hundred-Acre-Wood is complete without these party hats! Come to this session and create a party hat of Pooh, Piglet or Tigger. Wednesday 3 July 2pm – 3pm Ages 6 – 11 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493465
Miniature Library Imagine and create in miniature a dream space for reading and relaxing, and add some mysterious titles to start your own collection of books. Tuesday 9 July 2.30pm – 3.30pm Ages 6 – 11 FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493642
Lizzy’s Lizards Lizzy's Lizards bring snakes, lizards, frogs' turtles and more to entertain and educate children in the holidays. The session runs for an hour and includes a very entertaining presentation, an activity and time to hold the animals. Thursday 11 July 10.30am – 11.30am Ages 5 – 11 Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/493470
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Create, Play, Learn Convert your slide collection to digital format
3D Print Miniature Minecraft World
Do you want to convert your film negative strips and slide collection to digital format to make them easier to view and print up? Capture your family’s memories onto a USB with the help of a friendly volunteer.
Have you ever wished you could live in your Minecraft world? Come along to this session to create and 3D print your world. Almost as good!
Wednesday 26 June Wednesday 24 July Wednesday 28 August 2pm – 3pm Beaumaris Library FREE Just turn up!
Create, Play, Learn at Home! We want to inspire learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Library members can borrow kits from the Create, Play, Learn collection for a period of 2 weeks. Kits can be reserved using the online catalogue. Kits need to be handed to a staff member on return. Check out our catalogue of kits at https://bit.ly/2TNJsQG We are looking at expanding our range of equipment that can be borrowed. Have your say on what you would like to lend from the library by completing this survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/SB7MZRN
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Tuesday 4 June Tuesday 18 June Tuesday 2 July Tuesday 16 July Tuesday 6 August Tuesday 20 August 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/459726
Create Play Learn!
Tee Off! 3D Print your own golf tees 3D print your own personalised golf tee and impress your friends! Wednesday 5 June Wednesday 19 June Wednesday 3 July Wednesday 7 August Wednesday 21 August 3pm – 4pm Beaumaris Library Ages 18+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/490219
Program and Battle Edison Robots Learn even more about robotics using our Edison programmable robots! Thursday 27 June Thursday 18 July 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooing.com/490253
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Create and print your own tee-shirt design Create or find a design then have it printed on transfer paper - simply iron on to your clothing of choice.
Explore Virtual Reality Take virtual reality to the next step and immerse yourself in an entirely new dimension with our Oculus Rift, a headmounted virtual reality display.
Friday 21 June Monday 8 July Thursday 22 August 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/436816
Wednesday 10 July Friday 16 August 4pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library Ages 10+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/490293
Take Off! Mini Indoor Drone Session
Introduction to the Craft Cutter
Come fly the friendly skies with our new Airblock drones. These devices are not only remote controlled but you will also learn to code them through a series of hair-raising stunts! Thursday 4 July Friday 5 July 2pm – 3pm Beaumaris Library Ages 18+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/490276
Sandringham and Beaumaris Library’s Craft Cutting machines are open for use by the public. To get started, attend one of our introductory sessions and learn how to cut paper, vinyl, heat transfers and more. As you grow in confidence you’ll be able to create your own pop-up cards, custom clothing, vinyl laptop or wall decals, scrapbook pages and paper toys! After you have attended the introductory session, you can use the Silhouette Cameo machine at any time during library opening hours. Don’t forget to bring your Silhouette mat and any craft materials such as paper or vinyl you may need. Note: You do not need to purchase a mat prior to attending the introductory session. See Trybooking link for dates and times Ages 18+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/436626
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Create Play Learn!
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
NBN Session
“Better Living through stitching together”
Do you have questions about the NBN rollout? This information session will explain how to connect to the network, what the equipment will look like, what choices you have, things to consider while switching, questions to ask your service provider and more!
Knitters and crocheters of all ages and abilities are invited to attend WWKIP Day at Sandringham Library! Work alongside other yarn enthusiasts from our area! What to bring: Bring only your love of knitting and a project. Beginners welcome, limited yarn and needles available. Saturday 8 June 1pm – 3pm Sandringham Library For all ages & abilities FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/490299
Learn to crochet a woolly warm scarf! Bring a big ball of wool in your favourite colour (8 ply) & a crochet hook and learn how to knit a woolly warm scarf! Tuesday 18 June 4.30pm – 5.30pm Brighton Library Ages 8+ FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/490063
Tuesday 16 July 1.30pm – 2.30pm Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/484852
MyGov Session Bayside Library Service, in partnership with the Department of Human Services will be running a session to help library members create a myGov account. Please make sure to bring along your Centrelink Concession card, Medicare Cards, Photo ID and have a valid email address. Friday 12 July 10am – 12noon Brighton Library FREE Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/490308
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eLearning and Technology Winter & Spring 2019
The Library runs a number of training classes on a variety of topics relating to iPhones, iPads, Windows 10 computers and the Library's online resources.
All our iPhone & iPad classes require that your device is using iOS 12 or later, which can be installed on any of these models.
Classes are held in the training room at Brighton Library (14 Wilson Street, Brighton) and in the small hall at Beaumaris Library (96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris).
iPhones iPhone X, XS, XS Max & XR; iPhone 8 & 8 Plus; iPhone 7 & 7 Plus; iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus; iPhone SE; iPhone 5s
All of our classes are conducted by experienced trainers, and have a maximum of eight participants. A set of notes for you to take home is provided for all classes.
iPads 12.9" iPad Pro 2nd generation & 1st generation; 10.5" & 9.7" iPad Pro; 9.7" iPad 6th generation (2018); iPad 5th generation (2017); iPad Air & Air 2; iPad mini 4, mini 3 & mini 2
You can book and pay for a class by cash, EFTPOS or cheque at any of our branches. Alternatively you can book and pay online at bayside.spydus.com/training.html, or by using the trybooking code for a class as detailed on the following pages. If you have any enquiries please contact Sue Doherty, Bayside Library Service on 9261 7851.
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You can check which iOS your device is using by tapping on Settings > General > About and looking at what is written next to Version.
eLearning and Technology
iPhones - settings, Calls & Texts
iPads – (Part 1) Basics, settings, Camera & App Store
Prerequisites A basic understanding of how to use your iPhone to make/answer a call, send/read a text, & take a photo with the camera. Please make sure your iPhone is fully charged.
Prerequisites Please make sure your iPad is fully charged and updated to the latest iOS (software). You must also know your Apple ID (email address) & Apple password.
ome along to this class and learn how to C organise your home screen, delete apps you no longer need, change & check some of your phone’s more important Settings, add frequently called phone numbers to Favourites, use Siri to make phone calls, fix typing mistakes, use the microphone to dictate text messages, save photos sent in a text message, and some new ways to use the camera. Brighton Library Wednesday 12 June Tuesday 30 July Thursday 29 August Friday 11 October 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/492006
This class will teach you the “basics” buttons on your iPad, icons on the home screens and different tapping/swiping techniques. You will then explore the Settings app, learn how to connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network, find out how much storage space you've used, explore the Notes app and learn some basic typing tips, and discover how to install some useful free apps from the App Store. Brighton Library Thursday 13 June Wednesday 7 August Thursday 5 September Thursday 10 October 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/492849 Beaumaris Library Wednesday 17 July 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/492868
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eLearning and Technology
iPads – (Part 2) Basics Safari (Internet), Mail (email) & Contacts Prerequisites A basic understanding of how to use your iPad. Please make sure your device is fully charged and updated to the latest iOS (software). You will also need to have an email account already set up on your iPad before attending this class. This class will teach you how to use Safari to search the Internet (Google) for information, identify links, retrace your steps (go 'back'), add useful pages to your Bookmarks and revisit them. You will also learn how to write and send Mail messages, reply to messages, delete messages, save photos attached to a message, and add/edit friends' email addresses in your Contacts. Brighton Library Thursday 20 June Wednesday 14 August Thursday 12 September Thursday 17 October 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440350 Beaumaris Library Wednesday, 24 July 10am – 12.30pm Cost $15. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/443262
iPhones, iPads & iCloud Prerequisites At least 3 months experience using your iPhone/iPad on a regular basis. Please make sure your device is fully charged and updated to the latest iOS (software). You will also need to know your Apple ID (email address) and Apple password.
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We will start off by discussing the difference between storage on your device vs iCloud storage, and the importance of iCloud Backup. You will then learn which iCloud settings work best for your needs and which can be safely turned off. Brighton Library Wednesday 5 June Tuesday 2 July Thursday 8 August Friday 6 September Tuesday 22 October 10am – 11am Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440354
iPhones, iPads & Photos Prerequisites AAt least 3 months experience using your iPhone/iPad on a regular basis. Please make sure your device is fully charged and updated to the latest iOS (software). At least one of your devices must be using iOS12. o you know how to use your iPhone’s or D iPad’s camera to take simple photos, how to view and delete photos, but not much else? This class will show you how to sync photos between your iPhone and iPad (if you own both), how to use the camera to take and view burst and live photos, edit your photos, create albums of important events, and some different ways to share photos including AirDrop. Brighton Library Wednesday 26 June Tuesday 6 August Thursday 19 September Wednesday 30 October 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440363
eLearning and Technology
Introduction to Windows 10 (using the laptops in our training room)
Family History Online
Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis.
This 2 hour class will demonstrate how to search for your ancestors in Australia and around the world using a wide range of free online websites.
This class will discuss changes in the appearance and features of Windows 10 (compared to earlier versions), and teach you about Live Tiles, the Start menu, locating installed Apps (such as OneNote), all tray icons including Microsoft Edge (Internet Explorer), File Explorer, the App Store, Notification & Action Centre. You'll also learn about the benefits of a Microsoft account and free cloud storage (OneDrive). Brighton Library Wednesday 19 June Thursday 15 August Wednesday 11 September Tuesday 15 October Wednesday 20 November 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440518
Ancestry - Library Edition
Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis.
Brighton Library Wednesday 21 August 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/491741
FamilySearch.org Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis. This one hour class will demonstrate how to search for your ancestors in Australia and around the world using the free online database www.familysearch.org. Brighton Library Wednesday 18 September 10am – 12noon Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/491752
Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis. This 2 hour class provides an opportunity to learn how to use this Library database which provides a collection of genealogical information including births, deaths, marriages, census and immigration records in Australia and overseas. Brighton Library Wednesday 17 July Wednesday 31 July 10am – 12noon Cost $12. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440526
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FindMyPast - Library Edition Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis. This 2 hour class provides an opportunity to learn how to use FindMyPast Library database to search birth, marriage and death indexes and many more UK family history records, as well as similar records for Australia and New Zealand. Brighton Library Wednesday 9 October Wednesday 16 October 10am – 12noon FREE Seniors Month. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/491761
Explore the Public Record Office Victoria database Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis. This 2 hour interactive class will help you to explore the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) which is the archive of the State Government of Victoria and holds records dating from 1830s right up to the present day. This essential genealogy resource includes records of immigration and shipping, criminal trials and prisons, premiers and governors, royal commissions, boards of inquiry, wills and probates and much more. These records hold stories of the key events and decisions that have shaped the history of the State of Victoria. Brighton Library Wednesday 23 October 10am – 12noon FREE Seniors Month. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/4409066
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Trove - National Library of Australia Prerequisites 3+ months experience using a Windows computer on a regular basis. This 2 hour class will help you to explore the National Library of Australia (NLA) service Trove. You will be shown how to effectively use this free resource to research various aspects of your family history using digitised Australian historic newspapers, print catalogues of libraries around Australia, sound and music files, pictures and photos, maps, archived web sites and much more. Brighton Library Wednesday 13 November 10am – 12noon Cost $6. Bookings essential www.trybooking.com/440534
Community Technology Support Programing: June – August 2019
Technology Support
Device Advice
eDigital HelpDesk
Do you have questions about using your digital device? Come along to our Device Advice sessions and we will help get you started. Device Advice is an informal, drop-in style session - just bring your device and your questions.
If you need a helping hand to access our library eResources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, book a 30 minute session with one of our library tech support staff. They can assist with basic information to help download e-books and e-magazines on your iPad, tablet, e-reader or other device.
Sandringham Library Please note that during the refurbishment of Sandringham Library, Device Advice will be held at Hampton branch. Wednesday 5 June Wednesday 3 July Wednesday 7 August 2pm – 4pm FREE Just turn up! Brighton Library Thursday 20 June Thursday 18 July Thursday 22 August 4.15pm – 5.15pm
Beaumaris Library Mondays 3pm – 3.30pm www.trybooking.com/436587 Brighton Library Fridays 4pm – 4.30pm www.trybooking.com/436604 Sandringham Library Fridays 3.30pm – 4pm www.trybooking.com/436621
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Other programs and services Book Chats If you like to talk about books you’ve read and share your ideas with like-minded people, why not come along to a Book Chat. There is no prescribed reading so just enjoy a chat with fellow book lovers and get some tips for your next reading experience. Beaumaris Library Every second Wednesday of the month 2pm – 3pm Brighton Library Every third Monday of the month 2.30pm – 3.30pm Hampton Library Every first Tuesday of the month 11am – 12 noon Sandringham Library Every second Thursday of the month 10am – 11am
Foodie chat Are you a passionate cook or an avid cookbook browser? Perhaps you like to read fiction based around a kitchen? Come into Sandringham Library and chat about all things foodie! Browse cooking books, magazines and recount your favourite food experiences and memories. Bring along your favourite tried and tested recipes to share with others. Staff will copy recipes for you. Wednesday 12 June Wednesday 10 July Wednesday 14 August 2pm – 3pm Sandringham Library FREE Just turn up!
JPs at your library Please check our website for upcoming dates and call the library to confirm the JP’s availability on the day. www.bayside.vic.gov.au/justice-peace-library
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Library Hours and Locations Brighton Library 14 Wilson Street, Brighton VIC 3186 Tel 9261 7840 Monday –Thursday, 10am – 8pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm Hampton Library 1D Service Street, Hampton VIC 3188 Tel 9261 7870 Monday & Tuesday, 10am – 6pm Wednesday Closed Thursday & Friday, 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 1pm Sunday Closed Sandringham Library 2 – 8 Waltham Street, Sandringham VIC 3191 Tel 9261 7810 Monday –Thursday, 10am – 8pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm Beaumaris Library 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris VIC 3193 Tel 9261 7820 Monday – Thursday, 10am – 8pm Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm Closed on public holidays and on the first Wednesday in March and October www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library baysidelibrary@bayside.vic.gov.au Tel 9261 7851
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