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Library
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What's on in the Library
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The Greater Dandenong libraries offer a wide range of educational, fun and interesting activities for the whole community.
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Monday 20 May - Sunday 26 May
'Share your Story' is the theme for this year's Library and Information Week.
If you haven’t visited your local library for a while, it's a great week to come down - you might be surprised at all the great changes that have happened!
Our libraries have many new items, new ways of accessing information and new stories – and soon a new building in the heart of central Dandenong.
Whatever your information and reading needs are, our skilled library staff are always here to guide you through the many free materials and services available.
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1300 630 920
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Wednesday 22 May, 11am
Springvale and Danenong Library
Join us for our biggest National Simultaneous Storytime event ever! Thousands across the country will all be reading the Nick Bland children’s favourite The Wrong Book at the same time.
National Simultaneous Storytime is now in its 13th successful year. It's a colourful, vibrant and fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
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Monday 27 May, 10.30am – 11.30am
Dandenong Library
Learn about Victorian Koorie culture through the contemporary story "The Possum Hunt". Children will hear Aunty Iris retell her childhood adventures of possum hunting with her brother Charlie. Gain an insight into Indigenous Victorian Culture and find out what happens when Charlie climbs up the tree! Please note that this event is replacing the normal Storytime activities for the day.
| No bookings required, but limited places.
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Storytime is free and everyone is welcome. Attend the sessions best suited to your child’s age. Please note, sessions are not held during school or public holidays.
Dandenong Library
Every Monday, 11 February – 9 December
9.45am: Stories, songs, rhyme for 2 - 3 year olds
11am: Storytelling, songs and craft 4 years and over Springvale Library
Every Thursday, 14 February – 12 December
9.45am: Stories, songs, rhyme for 2 - 3 year olds
11am: Storytelling, songs and craft 4 years and over
| Free activity No bookings required
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For parents and babies 0-23 months Program 1: 20 February - 27 March
Dandenong Library, Wednesdays, 10.30 – 11am
Program 2: 26 April - 31 May
Springvale Library, Fridays, 10.30 – 11am
Program 3: 25 July - 29 August
Dandenong Library, Thursdays, 10.30 – 11am
Program 4: 15 October - 26 November
Springvale Library, Tuesdays, 10.30 – 11am
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No bookings required
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Monday & Wednesday, 10:30 – 11:00am
Springvale Library
For children aged 2-5 years
An interactive storytime session in Vietnamese and English. Fun for children and carers.
Please note that storytime sessions are not held during school holidays or on public holidays.
| Free activity No bookings
required
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Fortnightly
Springvale and Dandenong Libraries
The Coffee Club provides social interaction opportunities for frail older people, people with disabilities and/or their caregivers residing in the City of Greater Dandenong.
Council’s specialised community transport collects members from their homes, takes them to the Libraries where they can meet, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, borrow their books, and be driven back home again.
Library staff provide help in using the Library, locating books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and other materials to enhance the independent
living of Club members.
Club membership is free; however, eligibility criteria apply. For further information, assessment and bookings, contact the City of Greater Dandenong Community Care Information and Referral Officer on 8558 7902.
| Free event
Contact Community Care on
8558 7902
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Dandenong and Springvale Library have free wireless internet access for all library members.
Membership is free and to join all you need to do is come into the Library with photo ID with your name and current address. If you are under 18 you will need to have a parent or guardian sign you up.
More information
| Information & bookings:
Library hotline:
1300 630 920
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Why not start your local or family history research?
Resources available to assist you in your research, including microfiche and CD-Rom indices of Births, Deaths & Marriages, and Pioneer data, are available at Dandenong Library.
More information...
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