June 2024 What's On Benalla Library

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WHAT'S ON AROUND THE GLOBE THIS MONTH

National Reconciliation Week

Pride Month

World Environment Day

World Oceans Day

Best Friend’s Day

Men's Health Week

World Blood Donor Day

Learning Disability Week

World Refugee Day

World Music Day

International Day of Yoga

Winter Solstice

Insect Week

27 May - 3 June 1 - 30 June 5 June 8 June 8 June 10 - 16 June 14 June 17 - 23 June 20 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 24 - 30 June

Come in and participate with our selected displays and activities.

Breastfeeding welcome here

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

Iron Flame

Rebecca Yarros

Set in a world of dragons and fierce warriors, this gripping tale follows a young woman who defies all odds to rise in a male-dominated society. Amidst political intrigue and epic battles, she discovers her true strength and destiny. With vivid world-building and a blend of romance and adventure, this story captivates readers, immersing them in a realm where courage and resilience are key to survival.

Wool

Hugh Howey

In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors live in an underground silo, forbidden to venture outside. Secrets unravel as characters uncover the truth about their environment, leading to intense suspense, complex relationships, and thoughtprovoking revelations.

The Prodigal Sister

Darry Fraser

Set in 1880s Australia, two estranged sisters navigate challenges and uncover family secrets, exploring themes of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of familial bonds amidst the rugged and unforgiving outback landscape, finding unexpected allies.

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

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Talk to your kindergarten, play group, or school about organising a special visit to your local library!

Online Services

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

WHAT’S ON ONGOING

Early Years

Take Home Packs

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

MondayTuesday

Cushion Concert

6 months - 3 years 10.30am - 11am

Friday

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.

Story Time

3 - 6 years 10.30am - 11am

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

Migration(2023) Tuesday2July, 10am-83mins

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Wonka(2023) 10amTuesday9July, -117mins

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SpacePups(2023) 2.30pmThursday4July, -92mins

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SCHOOL

Sonicthe Hedgehog2 (2022) 2.30pmThursday11July, -132mins

SonicandTailsteam uptostopDr. Knuckles'Robotnikandchaos.

CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST HAVE A CARER PRESENT.

WINTER WINTER SCHOOL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS

THURSDAY 11 JULY, 10:30AM

NAIDOC Week 2024 is all about celebrating Indigenous culture. It's a time for Indigenous People to showcase their heritage. Come join us for a special NAIDOC craft.

Ages 6+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist.

NAIDOC CRAFT SPINTRONICS

MONDAY 1 & 8 JULY , 10AM & 11:30AM

FRIDAY 5 & 12 JULY , 10AM & 11:30AM

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!

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist.

TURING TUMBLE

MONDAY 1 & 8 JULY , 10AM & 11:30AM FRIDAY 5 & 12 JULY , 10AM & 11:30AM

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of logic and problem-solving with our school holiday event inspired by Turing Tumble. Unleash your inner engineer and have a blast with this captivating educational game.

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist.

SPECIAL SIR WEARY STORYTIME

AND BIRTHDAY PARTY

FRIDAY 12 JULY, 3PM

In celebration of Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s birthday, we will run a special story-time and craft, followed by a birthday party!

Ages 3-7. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

D&D INFO & CHARACTER SESH

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY, 2 - 4PM

Interested in trying Dungeons and Dragons? Come create a character to play next week or ask any questions regarding the game!

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist.

D&D ONE SHOT

WEDNESDAY 10 JULY, 2 - 4PM

Join us for a two-hour “one shot”. Try a new race or class, but know it is for one game only!

All players must create characters during 3 July session to participate.

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist.

WHAT'S ON

JUNE 2024

Saturday 22 June 2024

10am - 11.30m

Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop Learning Centre

2 Fawckner Drive, Benalla

Free – Please RSVP (03) 5762 2069

Meet authors Alice Crichton, Parminder Singh, and Punarji Gunaratne at our upcoming author talk, where they will present their new book, "A Benalla Story".

This bilingual publication, beautifully illustrated by Swarangi Bhave, tells the story of Siva Singh, an influential trader and community supporter in Benalla.

Through this narrative, children will gain insight into Australia's history and the experiences of an Indian migrant during the Federation era.

Please visit the library or call (03) 5762 2069 during business hours to reserve your spot and to help ensure this event's success.

WHAT'S ON junior ONGOING

audiobooks,FindjuniorTV,movies,books,music,andcomicsfor freethroughBorrowBox,Libby, Hoopla,anduLibrary ONLINESERVICES

CREATIVEWRITINGGROUP

Tuesday,4.30pm-5.30pm

Ages:8-13

Asocial,fungroupforcreativityand socialisingwithlikemindedkids.

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

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Ages: 8 - 13 Are you interested in junior chess? We would love to run weekly or fortnightly sessions. Let us know! ?

Wednesdays

Group A: Even Weeks, 4pm - 5pm Group B: Odd Weeks, 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Sessions will be held fortnightly alternating between Group A and Group B weekly. D&D improves all sorts of learning skills, including maths, as well as social-emotional skills... but not to mention, is great fun!

Is there something you would like to see here?

INTEREST TODAY!

Please note: Ongoing Junior programs take a break during school holidays

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!

Please note: Ongoing Teen programs take a break during school holidays DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW PROGRAM OR EVENT? LET US KNOW! WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS!

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is an annual international day to celebrate and honour people forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. The event shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees.

The number of people in urgent need of resettlement growing every day due to unprecedented global crises - in countries like Syria, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Congo, Ukraine and now the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Australia has a long history of providing refuge to those fleeing persecution because their lives are under threat — the resettlement program began in the 1940s after World War II, but now we ask ourselves: can we help more?

More information can be found at unhcr.org/au/world-refugeeday-australia-new-zealand-andpacific

DID YOU KNOW?

A staggering 110 million people are currently displaced. People who are forced to leave everything they’ve worked for and flee for their lives.

Teen Recommended Reads This Months TRR Topic: Refugee Day

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 World Refugee Day, we are choosing from books that centre stories of or by refugees for this month's Teen Recommended Reads. Choose a book from this theme and let us know what you think. This month we recommend:

More book suggestions can be found at refugeecouncil.org.au/books/

PowerRangers (2017)

4pmFriday7June, -124mins

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D.E.B.S. (2005)

Friday21June, 4pm-91mins

Ahigh-schoolteam defenceofelitenational thespiessave day.

Jennifer’sBody (2009)

4pmFriday14June, -102mins (Patronsmustbe15+)

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Pride (2014)

4pmFriday28June, -120mins

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Yum! Yum! Yum!

FRIDAY

Monday

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 Morning

Tuesday Chatty Cafe Communi-tea

10am - 12noon

Each Tuesday morning the Biography section will turn into a Chatty Cafe. Come have a cuppa, conversation, and connect with someone. Conversation starters and board games available.

ADULTS What’s On

All events are free to attend.

Tuesday & Thursday

Walking TalkingBook Club

9am - 10am

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 Weekly

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

ONGOING

Regular programming to look forward to. Everyone welcome.

Bookings required

Monday & Wednesday

Crafternoons

1pm - 3pm

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!

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.

Saturday

4, 18 May; 1, 15, 29 June 2024 and more 9.30am - 11.30am

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.

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

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!

ADULTS What’s On Monthly

All events are free to attend.

Library Lovers Social

Second Wednesday 5pm - 6pm

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.

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!

Regular programming or activities to look forward to.

Everyone welcome. Bookings required for scheduled events

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!

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.

Borrow books, audiobooks, comics, magazines, scholarly articles, and shows through our supported apps.

UPCOMING

AUTHOR TALKS

Please RSVP to save your place and help ensure the success of these free events. Refreshments provided.

Vikki Petraitis

Wednesday 12 June, 5.30pm

Discover criminal investigations and storytelling with renowned author Vikki Petraitis.

Léonie Kelsall

Wednesday 10 July, 5.30pm

Meet Léonie Kelsall as she discusses The Blue Gum Camp and her journey from a rural upbringing to a career in counselling and writing.

Joe Matera

Friday 2 August, 2pm

Join Joe Matera as he discusses 'Louder Than Words' and shares stories from his career, including performances with Steve Harley and The Animals.

WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY

Saturday 8 June 2024

10am - 11am

Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop Learning Centre

2 Fawckner Drive, Benalla

Free Event

Celebrate creativity and community at our library's World Wide Knit in Public Day!

Join fellow knitting enthusiasts for a day filled with vibrant yarn, friendly conversations, and the shared joy of crafting. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting, this event is for everyone.

Bring your knitting needles and projects to showcase your skills, exchange tips, and inspire others. Refreshments will be provided to keep the energy flowing.

Let's come together to celebrate the timeless art of knitting and make beautiful memories. Don't miss this chance to knit, chat, and connect with our wonderful community. See you there!

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

Visit the Creativebug website through the link on our online library page: https://tinyurl.com/hclnonline 1. Enter your library card number and PIN.2.

Enter some basic information to create your account .3.

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Start exploring on the web or in the app! You can browse classes by category, skill level, or instructor. 4.

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.

Safe blood saves lives.

Blood is needed by women with complications during pregnancy and childbirth, children with severe anaemia, often resulting from malaria or malnutrition, accident victims and surgical and cancer patients.

Thank you, blood donors. Your selfless donations have had a profound impact on the lives and well-being of hundreds of millions of people, as well as their families and communities across Australia and the world.

HOME LIBRARY

DELIVERED THE BOOKS YOU LOVE BROUGHT TO

WHO WHAT WHY

AGED CARE AND HOME BOUND BENALLA RESIDENTS CAN ACCESS THIS FREE MONTHLY SERVICE WITH THEIR LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP

LIBRARY STAFF TAILOR SELECTIONS BASED ON EACH PATRONS PREFERENCES BOOKS LARGE-PRINT DVDS AUDIO-BOOKS MAGAZINES

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

OUR WALKING TALKING-BOOK CLUB

ENQUIRE NOW TO JOIN US ON OUR NEXT WALK

14,100 METERS WALKED IN APRIL

19,685 STEPS WALKED IN APRIL

189 MINUTES LISTENING TO OUR AUDIOBOOK TOGETHER

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 9AM

Benalla Library’s “Walking TalkingBook Group” listens to uLibrary’s monthly book club while taking in some fresh air, getting some vitamin D, and improving our heart health.

In April, we listened to The Very Nice Box by Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman We give it:

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BookClubs

FREE to join and use

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! Alternatively, you could join our “Walking Talking-Book Club”!

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 Hoopla, Libby, or uLibrary!

LetsTalkBooks

Each month we choose from the 70+ book club sets within the High Country Library Network. These sets are available to patron book clubs at no cost and include discussion questions and prompts. We will let you know what we think and hopefully inspire a book club of your own.

For more information on Book Club sets, talk to one of our friendly staff today!

LIBRARYSTAFFBookClub

With so many sets to choose from, you never know what we will be reading next!

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

400 pages

Historical fiction

Ashley James Kay Ramey

OURVERDICT: Anabsolutemustread!

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

A captivating tale of Hollywood glamour, love, and scandal, centred on an ageing movie icon revealing her hidden past and deepest secrets to a young journalist.

Our book club read a fascinating story about a fictitious famous Hollywood actress, Evelyn Hugo. The book takes us through her glamorous and complicated life, exploring themes of love, ambition, and identity. We loved the vivid characters and the emotional depth of the story - even admitting to cry once or twice! Evelyn’s resilience, strength, and vulnerability shone through and kept us enthralled... much like the countless men in this story.

Overall, we gave this book an average of four and a half stars.

It's a great read and we recommend this book to anyone!

ComingUpNext

Elizabeth Macarthur

Michelle Scott Tucker

This biography explores resilience and pioneering spirit in Australia's colonial history.

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

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.

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

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Supporting people with print disabilities

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

Ways we can help:

Print disability friendly accessibility options on all public computers, including text magnifier, contrast, and screen reader

Accessible computer available with large print keyboard, bone conductive headphones, and ergonomic mouse

Braille children's books available

Text magnifiers available for loan

Vision impaired chess and Sudoku games available for use

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

eBooks with increased font size or dyslexic friendly font

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

Audiobooks and eAudiobooks available

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

Textmagnifiers availableforloan

Braille children’s books available

NEW INCLUSIVE ACCESS COMPUTER Disability is not a barrier at your local library

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.

Accessible additions:

Large print, high contrast keyboard

Ergonomic trackball mouse

Wrist-rest mouse pad

Bone conduction headphones

Ease of Access display options

Let us know how we could support you more

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.

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Discover more at your library:

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!

BorrowBox

CloudSource OA

Hoopla

Libby

MyCareerMatch

PressReader

StoryBox Library uLibrary

OPENING HOURS

9.30am - 6pm 9.30am - 6pm 12noon - 7pm

9.30am - 6pm 9.30am - 5pm 9am - 12noon

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

2 Fawckner Drv, Benalla 03 5762 2069

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