Benalla Library April 2024 What's On

WHAT'S ON AROUND THE GLOBE THIS MONTH

Breastfeeding welcome here Adopt

Come in and participate with our selected displays and activities.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respect to their Elders past and present.

Benalla Library respects patron pronouns and celebrates all patron identities.

WHAT WE RECOMMEND BOOKS, DVDS & MAGAZINES

PARANORMAL ROMANCE HISTORICAL THRILLER FICTION

Bride

Ali Hazelwood

Misery, the fiery daughter of a powerful vampire councilman, finds herself caught in a web of obligation and forbidden passions

Forced into an arranged marriage with a werewolf alpha to maintain a fragile peace between the two species Faced with an impossible choice, Misery agrees to the marriage, not out of duty or love, but as a strategic move Misery grapples with her conflicted emotions and a yearning for a life beyond the constraints of her birthright

Mr Einstein’s Secretary

Matthew Reilly

This thrilling narrative unveils the adventures of a young secretary working for the legendary physicist, diving into a world of secrets, espionage, and groundbreaking discoveries

It masterfully blends historical facts with fiction, creating an enthralling and unforgettable read

Every Seventh Wave

Daniel Glattauer

The previous book, Love Virtually, ended as Leo abruptly departed for a new life in the United States, determined to end once and for all the intense cyberexchange that threatened Emmi's marriage and his own happiness

Let us know what you think or give us program ideas with our satisfaction survey.

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WHAT'S ON

Talktoyour kindergarten,play group,orschoolabout organisingaspecial visittoyourlocal library!

WHAT’S ON ONGOING

Find stories read by famous Australians on Story Box Library or eAudiobooks anytime on BorrowBox, Libby, or uLibrary!

Monday

Cushion Concert

6 months - 3 years 10.30am - 11am

Friday Online Services Take Home Packs

Rhyme Time 0 - 3 years

10.30am - 11am

We know family is your child's first teacher These programs can help supplement your child's learning at home and encourage social development.

Early Years Take Home Packs can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime! These packs are designed to aid in early learning

Story Time 3 - 6 years 10.30am - 11am Early Years

Tuesday

Special South East Asian New Year Story Time

Friday 12 April, 11:30am

Please note: Ongoing Early Years programs take a break during school holidays

ONLINESERVICES

Find juniorTV, movies,books, udiobooks, music, and comicsfor freethroughBorrowBox,Libby, Hoopla, and uLibrary

WHAT'S ON junior ONGOING

CREATIVEWRITINGGROUP

Ages:8 -13

Tuesday,4.30pm -5.30pm

A social,fun groupfor creativityandsocialisingwithlikemindedkids.

BOARD GAMES, CARD GAMES, AND PUZZLES AVAILABLE ANYTIME (JUST ASK AT THE COUNTER)

Are you interested in junior chess? We would love to run weekly or fortnightly sessions Let us know! ?

Regular programming for younger patrons to look forward to weekly. Bookings required.

Dungeons and Dragons

Ages: 8 - 13

Wednesday, 4pm - 5pm

Sessions will be held fortnightly alternating between Group A and Group B weekly

D&D improves all sorts of learning skills, including math, as well as social-emotional skills but not to mention, is great fun!

Is there something you would like to see here?

EXPRESS INTEREST

Please note:

Ongoing Junior programs take a break during school holidays

AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

WHAT'S ON BENALLA LIBRARY EASTER EGG HUNT

Monday 25 March -

Friday 12 April

TheAnnualBenallaLibrary EasterEggHuntisback! Comeinanytimeduring openinghours,collectan activitysheet,andfindasmany eggsasyoucan!

AnEastereggrewardforevery completedsheet!

Allages.Childrenunder12must haveacarerpresentto superviseorassist

SPINTRONICS & TURING TUMBLE

Friday 5 April 10am & 11.30am

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Ages10+.Childrenunder12musthaveacarerpresenttosuperviseorassist.

Wednesday 10 April 2:30pm

Would you like to paint without using any paint? Try yarn painting! This is a really low mess, easy art activity, that is fantastic, fun, and totally mesmerising!

Allages.Childrenunder12musthavea carerpresenttosuperviseorassist

WETLANDS AT THE LIBRARY

Tuesday 9 April, 2 - 4pm

The team from the Winton Wetlands School Hub will be coming to the Benalla Library to share details of the critical work they are performing. This event will include reading from picture books that honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and promote deeper connections with country. There will be a video that features ongoing conservation efforts as well as displays that include some of the tools that ecologists use for their field work and research. For those creatively inclined, there will be a guided craft activity.

Reading and craft: 2pm-2.30pm Presentation, science communication, and art activity: 2.30pm-4pm

All ages Children under 12 must have a carer present to supervise or assist. Limited space. Please book.

NOW SHOWING

10 30am 95 mins

The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)

Thursday 4 April 2 30pm 120 mins

Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)

Tuesday 9 April 10.30am 91 mins

Clifford The Big Red Dog (2022)

Thursday 11 April 2.30pm 97 mins

B O O K I N G S E S S E N T I A L

B A S I C S N A C K S P R O V I D E D F O R S C R E E N I N G

Mary and (2009)

Tuesday 2 Apr 2.30pm 92 mins

In 1976 Melbourne, a lonely 8-year-old girl strikes up a correspondence with an unlikely pen pal: a severely obese 44-year-old New Yorker with Asperger's syndrome Yum! Yum! Yum!

WHAT’S

ON TEEN YA

ONGOING & REGULAR PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO. BOOKINGS REQUIRED.

FIND TV, MOVIES, MUSIC, BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, AND COMICS FOR FREE THROUGH BORROWBOX, LIBBY, HOOPLA, AND ULIBRARY ANYTIME ANYWHERE!

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW PROGRAM OR EVENT? LET US KNOW! WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS!

Please note:

Ongoing Teen programs take a break during school holidays

Autism Awareness Australia

Autism Awareness Australia’s goal is simple: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them. They ensure autistic individuals, and their families, have access to free, credible, evidence-based information, resources, and tools to empower them to support themselves or their loved ones on the spectrum. They also provide targeted educational programs to families, professionals, and the broader community. More information can be found at autismawareness.com.au/

DID YOU KNOW?

According to UCLA, experts are realising that almost as many females as males may have autism recent research shows that nearly 80% of autistic females are still un-diagnosed as of age 18.

Teen Recommended Reads

This Months TRR Topic: Autism Awareness

Each month, Teen Recommended Reads explores a central theme or topic of discussion. Teens are encouraged to find an age appropriate novel that shares this topic and discuss how this novel relates to the theme and general questions.

In recognition of Autism Awareness Day, we are choosing from books that centre neurodivergent characters and their stories for this month's Teen Recommended Reads. Choose a book from this theme and let us know what you think.

This month we recommend:

Whether used for bedtime, classroom discussions, or as a read-aloud model, Story Box Library serves as a valuable resource to improve children's lives. Our goal is to ignite children's enthusiasm for reading, stimulate their imaginations, and make exploring stories a fun and enriching experience. Regular reading aloud positively impacts language and literacy development, addressing the gap for children who may not receive frequent read-aloud opportunities storytellers from various backgrounds, including sportspeople, musicians, grandparents, teenagers, comedians, and actors, all sharing past and present book titles through the medium of film.

Story Box Library, established in 2013, is committed to promoting storytelling to enhance children's language and literacy skills during their early developmental years. Through our platform, children can access a diverse array of engaging Search 'StoryBox' in your app store, or scan the QR Code.

Discover Creativebug with your library card!

Enjoy FREE access to thousands of art and craft video classes

From knitting to painting, there's something for all skill levels with new classes weekly

Not a member yet? Visit our library to get started. Unleash your creativity today!

Follow these steps to get started

1.

Visit the Creativebug website through the link on our online library page: https://tinyurl.com/hclnonline

Enter your library card number and PIN 2

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4.

Enter some basic information to create your account

https://tinyurl.com/hclnonline

Start exploring on the web or in the app! You can browse classes by category, skill level, or instructor.

Thank you Wangaratta Library for sharing this amazing resource with the network!

Search 'Creativebug' in your app store, or scan the QR Code

You must create an account using the steps above before logging into the app.

Monday

Morning Mah-jong

10am - 12noon

Mah-jong has been associated with improvements in short term memory, attention, and logical thinking, but most of all it is fun Join us for a weekly competition and socialise with friends

Monday

Learn Spanish Express Interest Today More information coming soon!

ADULTS What’s On

Weekly

All events are free to attend.

Tuesday & Thursday

Walking TalkingBook Club 9am - 10am

Tuesday

Chatty Cafe

Communi-tea 10am - 12noon

Each Tuesday morning t Biography section will tu into a Chatty Cafe. Come have a cuppa, conversa and connect with someo Conversation starters an board games available

Starting at the back of the library, join us for a 2 4km or approx 35min walk while listening to each month’s uLibrary audiobook book club. Cuppa and chat in the library following the last Thursday walk BYO water, sun protection, and listening device

Wednesday

Online Library Help Session 4pm - 4:30pm

Need help with BorrowBox, Hoopla, Libby, PressReader, uLibrary, or Story Box? Ask questions and find tips and tricks in this weekly session

ONGOING

Everyonewelcome.

Bookingsrequired

Monday & Wednesday

Card Game Club

2pm - 3pm

Who doesn’t love the humble deck of cards?

Come join us for weekly card games! Half an hour will be dedicated to learning a new game each week for a month, then half an hour for a game of our choice!

Bonus points if you can teach us a new game!

Friday Thursday

Silent Reading Sprints

10am - 11am

Feel like you need help reaching your reading goals? Maybe “Reading Sprints” are for you! Come join a group for a quick chat and cuppa, then read for 25mins straight, then if you want to go for another round - all the better! Share what you ’ re reading and enjoy meeting your reading goals!

Crafternoons

1pm - 3pm

Crafting is a fantastic way to relax and alleviate stress, build satisfaction and self-esteem, and improve your cognitive and fine-motor skills

Bring your current project and work creatively with others

Beginner to intermediate.

Craft materials available, if you don’t have a project to bring along

Thursday

Scrabble

10am - 12noon

Scrabble helps improve well-being, bonding, cooperation, and confidence while building your vocabulary, strategic thinking skills, and creativity.

Chess Club

First Tuesday 2pm - 4pm

Come once a month to our chess social and organise games throughout the month - leading to an end of year Chess Tournament in December. Winners names to be memorialised within the Benalla Library.

ADULTS What’s On Monthly

All events are free to attend.

Family History Research Support

Third Thursday

10am - 11am

Come with your family names and places prepared for some helpful hints on using Ancestry Library

Spintronics

Second Friday

2pm - 3pm

Library Lovers Social

Second Wednesday 5pm - 6pm

Spintronics is a game where players build mechanical circuits to solve puzzles Perfect for keeping problem-solving and engineering skills fresh or building these skills!

As a way to combat loneliness and isolation, patrons are invited to come chat and relax in the librarycasual unstructured social event Light finger food provided.

Basic Digital Help

Last Friday 2pm, 2.20pm, 2.40pm

Need one-on-one help working out how to reset a password or download an app? Book one of our 20min oneon-one help sessions.

* Staff are unable to assist with larger tasks or sensitive information

Anytime ONGOING

Board Games

Ask at counter

Engaging in board games allows us to unplug from our digital devices, be social, and be fully present in the moment. The immersive nature of board games requires concentration and focus, which promotes mindfulness while connecting with others

Lego

Ask at counter

Lego is not just amazing for children’s developments, it is fantastic for adults too! They're fun, creative, and offer a great sense of satisfaction when completed Lego can help reduce stress, improve cognitive function and problemsolving skills, and can even delay dementia symptoms!

Puzzles

Ask at counter

Studies have shown that jigsaw puzzles can help improve visual-spatial reasoning, short-term memory, and problemsolving skills as well as combat cognitive decline, which can reduce risk of developing dementia. There are also mental health and social benefits to puzzling... not to mention, it’s fun!

Card Games

Ask at counter

Card games engage a variety of cognitive skills, such as concentration, attention, and critical thinking, as well as facilitating beneficial social interactions. By regularly exercising these skills through card games, people can keep their minds sharp and maintain mental health.

UPCOMING

AUTHORTALKS

Lee Lehner

Wednesday 17 April, 6pm

Explore the magical realms of Anithia with author Lee Lehner, as seen in Good Reading Magazine.

Discover ancient wisdom and captivating storytelling with us!

Kylie Orr

Friday 3 May, 10:30am

Discover Kylie Orr's dark, twisty tales at her author talk.

Explore "The Eleventh Floor" and her journey in contemporary fiction.

Amanda Hampson

hursday 9 May, 2:30pm

plore the mystery and humour

"The Cryptic Clue" with manda Hampson must for cosy crime fans!

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FOLLOW OUR WALKING TALKING-BOOK CLUB

ENQUIRE NOW TO JOIN US ON OUR NEXT WALK

24,250 METERS WALKED IN FEB

31,896 STEPS WALKED IN FEB

335.2 MINUTES LISTENING TO OUR AUDIOBOOK TOGETHER

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 9AM

BenallaLibrary’s“WalkingTalkingBookGroup”listenstouLibrary’s monthlybookclubwhiletakingin somefreshair,gettingsomevitamin D,andimprovingourhearthealth

In February, we listened to Becoming Ted by Matt Cain. We give it:

Book Clubs

Join one or create your own!

Book Clubs through Benalla Library are free and easy!

We all know, after the last few years, connecting with people is extremely important to our mental health and overall well-being.

Book Clubs are a great way to relax and connect with friends regularly or meet new people.

Sign up to our Benalla Library "Library Lovers" 2024 Book Club and meet new people or gather a group of friends to enjoy reading with!

Plan your year and choose from over 70 Book Club sets to get you going. Each set comes with ten books, most containing one Large Print copy, and suggested questions.

Physical books not your thing? Try digital clubs on Libby or uLibrary!

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AUDIO-BOOKS MAGAZINES

BENALLA LIBRARY IS A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE PLACE FOR ALL, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON

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Supporting people with print disabilities

A print disability is a difficulty or inability to read printed material du a perceptual, physical or visual disability. The reasons for print disability vary but may include: visio impairment or blindness, dyslexia, physical dexterity problems such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disea arthritis or paralysis.

Ways we can help:

Print disability friendly accessibil options on all public computers including text magnifier, contr and screen reader

Accessible computer available large print keyboard, bone con headphones, and ergonomic mo

Braille children's books availab

Text magnifiers available for Vision impaired chess and Sud games available for use

Dyslexic friendly children's bo available (like this font)

eBooks with increased font siz dyslexic friendly font

Text magnifiersavailable for loan

Large print fiction and non-fic books available, including light weigh options

Braille children’s books available

Audiobooks and eAudiobooks availabl

eAudiobook book clubs available and large print copies available in most physical book club sets

Disability is not a barrier at your local library

NEW INCLUSIVE ACCESS COMPUTER

Libraries serve as essential, inclusive spaces where individuals from diverse backgrounds can learn and connect. As accessible community hubs, we offer quiet, safe environments for everyone to engage with materials and each other. Recognising the importance of accessibility, our library ensures that everyone has the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow together.

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Magazinesavailable inlibraryandonline. Comeinandbrowse ourcollectionor downloadathome withPressReader!

uLibrary is a cutting-edge digital platform that offers patrons an extensive collection of over 340 audiobooks. With its user-friendly interface and advanced search functionality, uLibrary makes it easy for users to find and enjoy the content they want Whether you ' re an avid reader or just looking for something new to listen to on your commute, uLibrary has something for everyone. Plus, with its mobile app and offline access capabilities, you can take your library with you wherever you go. So why wait?

Install the uLibrary app or visit hcln ulverscroftulibrary com today and start discovering a world of knowledge and entertainment at your fingertips!

Search 'uLibrary' in your app store, or scan the QR Code.

High Country Library Network is pleased to announce that from February, its members will have access to a new online service –“hoopla Digital”.

hoopla is a versatile online streaming platform provides patrons with immediate access to a wide range of materials, including:

eBooks A vast selection of titles across various genres, suitable for all ages

eAudiobooks An extensive collection of narrated books, ideal for on-the-go listening.

Bookclub A new title each month in eBook and eAudiobook format, including a discussion guide and author Q&A.

Music A wide array of music albums spanning different genres and artists.

Movies A diverse range of films, from blockbusters to independent cinema.

TV Shows Various television series, including both classic and contemporary shows.

Comics A colourful assortment of comic books and graphic novels for all comic enthusiasts.

Search 'hoopla Digital' in your app store, or scan the QR Code.

Tune into the mesmerising evolution of Taylor Swift’s sound across all eras—now available on hoopla for an unforgettable listening experience!

ALL THE ERAS

Taylor Swift

Enjoy our climate control in the heat or cool.

Book into our free programs and events.

Book in and use one of our free computers or use our free wifi 24/7.

Print, scan, photocopy, or fax from our equipment

Research topics that interest you in library or online on CloudSource OA

Get creative with our free colouring in sheets and junior take-home packs

Hang out in our children’s area and watch StoryBox Library story-time any time of day

Play a board game, create with LEGO, discover new card games, or piece together a puzzle.

Borrow a graphic novel or manga comic book.

Borrow a DVD film or TV series or get us to clean your discs on our machine.

Borrow a audiobook on CD, MP3, or digitally.

Read our selection of newspapers and magazines physically or digitally.

Check out our online resources listed below!

www.hcln.vic.gov.au

www.benalla.vic.gov.au

library@benalla.vic.gov.au

facebook.com/benallalibrary

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