Christmas Hours 2009

Normal Hours resume on Saturday 2 January 2010.

Remember you can renew your loans 24 hours a day via the library website.

Want to return your items while the libraries are closed?

All libraries have after hours returns chutes. These chutes are open whenever the library is closed.

Gift a book this Christmas

Not sure what books to give as gifts this year?

Want to know which books will be the 'hot' books for summer and 2010?

Then come along to Balwyn Library and hear library staff talk about books to give this Christmas.

Readings Bookshop will be in attendance and will be offering a 10% discount on all books purchased on the night.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

To book, go to library bookings, or phone 9278 4666.

When: Wednesday December 2nd @ 7.30pm

Where: Balwyn Library
336 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn 3103.

System Upgrade - Monday 23 November

Due to a system upgrade, limited services will be available at the libraries on Monday 23 November 2009.

To minimise any disruption please note the following:

* Borrowers must have a library card to borrow

* PC/Internet bookings can only be made by phone or in person (with your library card)

* Items to be renewed must be brought into the library

* The library catalogue will be out of service

* Reservations cannot be placed

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

Help design the new Camberwell Library

Three years ago Camberwell Library moved into temporary accommodation in Inglesby Road.

We always said that that move was for three to five years and so as a consequence Council recently announced that the Camberwell Centre had been earmarked as the new permanent home for Camberwell library.

Council is about to begin the community engagement process for the initial design. We are in the process of hiring architects who will come up with a concept plan based on this initial feedback.

All libraries now have an e-kiosk with a touch screen survey which will be in the libraries for about a month.

Please take the time to fill in the survey - it is visual and fun to do.

The construction is scheduled to start in 2010 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.

The race that stops a nation

also stops the Boroondara Libraries.

All Boroondara Libraries will be closed on
Tuesday 3 November for the
Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday.

Normal hours resume on Wednesday 4 November.

Wolf Hall wins Man Booker Prize

Hilary Mantel has won the £50,000 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for Wolf Hall.

Wolf Hall has been the bookies' favourite since the longlist was announced in July 2009.

Wolf Hall is set in the 1520s and tells the story of Thomas Cromwell's rise to prominence in the Tudor court. Hilary Mantel has been praised by critics for writing ‘a rich, absorbingly readable historical novel; she has made a significant shift in the way any of her readers interested in English history will henceforward think about Thomas Cromwell.'

James Naughtie, comments ‘Hilary Mantel has given us a thoroughly modern novel set in the 16th century. Wolf Hall has a vast narrative sweep that gleams on every page with luminous and mesmerising detail.

‘It probes the mysteries of power by examining and describing the meticulous dealings in Henry VIII's court, revealing in thrilling prose how politics and history is made by men and women.

‘In the words of Mantel's Thomas Cromwell, whose story this is, "the fate of peoples is made like this, two men in small rooms. Forget the coronations, the conclaves of cardinals, the pomp and processions. This is how the world changes." '

(from the Man Booker website: www.themanbookerprize.com )

Click here to reserve Wolf Hall

Please let us know what you thought of the book by adding a review to our website.

Computer Savvy Seniors

Do computers, internet and email hold no fear for you?

Would you like to share your skills on the computer with others?

Computer Savvy Seniors is a peer training program for Boroondara seniors, learning computer basics.

The City of Boroondara Library Service is looking for volunteers to participate in a peer training project aimed at teaching older residents computer/internet/email skills.

We are seeking volunteers who are friendly, adaptable, empathetic, and who have good computer skills.

Volunteers will be provided with training.

If you are interested then contact our friendly staff on 9278 4666 or email: libraryenquiries@boroondara.vic.gov.au, or visit any of our libraries to pick up a volunteer registration form.

Futurewise: life choices for your future

Session One: Gardening into the 21st Century

Andrew Laidlaw is a popular gardening commentator on 774 ABC Radio. He is responsible for designing the popular Children’s Garden, Water Conservation Garden and the Long Island Indigenous Garden as well as many other award wining gardens for international flower and garden shows.

Andrew will draw on his extensive industry knowledge and experience to speak about water smart gardening.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Tuesday 8 September at 7.30pm
Where: Hawthorn Library, 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn



Session Two: Technology Petting Zoo
Iphone, Kindle, Ebook reader, twitter, facebook, apple, netbook, blackberry.

What does it all mean?

Join the Online Services Librarian and library staff as they show you the gadgets and tools that are making news today and for the future.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Thursday 10 September at 11am
Where: Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn



Session Three: Give your home a green makeover
Stuart McQuire is an environmental scientist committed to sustainable living and working. He is past President of the Alternative Technology Association and his house is the West Brunswick Sustainable House; a comfortable family home that has been transformed into one of Australia’s leading homes for environmental sustainability.

Stuart’s book Water not down the drain gives practical examples on how water can be captured and used effectively throughout your house and garden.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Monday 14 September at 7.30pm
Where: Ashburton Library, 154 High Street, Ashburton



Session Four: 'Financial planning for the future while investing in a better world'
"If we're marching in the streets against Gunns Ltd, why on earth would you want to support them with your savings and superannuation!"

Anne-Marie Spagnolo joined EIS in January 2000 and is a managing partner and owner of Ethical Investment Services. She specialises in advising clients on financial planning strategies and investments with an ethical overlay.

Anne-Marie is regularly invited to conduct seminars on the benefits of ethical investment and has participated in numerous television and radio interviews. Anne-Marie is also the author of The Ethical Investor, a handbook for ethical investors published by the Penguin Group in 2007.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Tuesday 13 October at 7.30pm
Where: Kew Library, Cnr Cotham Road & Civic Drive, Kew


To book for any or all of these sessions: Library Bookings or call 9278 4666

Hugo Award Winners

Hugo Award Winners 2009

Best Novel: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins; Bloomsbury UK)

Best Novella: ''The Erdmann Nexus'' by Nancy Kress (Asimov's Oct/Nov 2008)

Best Novelette: ''Shoggoths in Bloom'' by Elizabeth Bear (Asimov's Mar 2008)

Best Short Story: ''Exhalation'' by Ted Chiang (Eclipse Two)

John W. Campbell not-a-Hugo Award for Best New Writer: David Anthony Durham

Best Related Book: Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded: A Decade of Whatever, 1998-2008 by John Scalzi (Subterranean Press)

Best Graphic Story: Girl Genius, Volume 8: Agatha Heterodyne and the Chapel of Bones Written by Kaja & Phil Foglio, art by Phil Foglio, colors by Cheyenne Wright (Airship Entertainment)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: WALL-E Andrew Stanton & Pete Docter, story; Andrew Stanton & Jim Reardon, screenplay; Andrew Stanton, director (Pixar/Walt Disney)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Joss Whedon, & Zack Whedon, & Jed Whedon, & Maurissa Tancharoen, writers; Joss Whedon, director (Mutant Enemy)

Best Editor, Short Form: Ellen Datlow

Best Editor, Long Form: David G. Hartwell

Best Professional Artist: Donato Giancola

Best Semiprozine: Weird Tales edited by Ann VanderMeer & Stephen H. Segal

Best Fan Writer: Cheryl Morgan

Best Fanzine: Electric Velocipede edited by John Klima

Best Fan Artist: Frank Wu

Limited Service Saturday 8 August

Due to Council system maintenance, limited services will be available at the libraries on Saturday morning.

To minimise any disruption please note the following:

* Borrowers must have a library card to borrow
* You will still be able to use the website for enquiries, renewals, reservations, booking, databases
* PC/Internet bookings can be made via the website, by phone, or in person (with your library card)
* Council payments at Kew can only be taken if the payment is not overdue and the appropriate paperwork is provided

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

Did you know...?

That you can sign up to receive notification of forthcoming events via email?

We send out a weekly Youth Services newsletter which keeps you up to date with our programs and events for children and teens.

Every three or four weeks we send out an Adult Services newsletter which lets you know about upcoming booktalks, author talks and special events.

If you would like to sign up for the Youth Services newsletter click here.

If you would like to sign up for the Adult Services newsletter click here.

New charges from July 1st.

Library Thing

We have recently added LibraryThing to the library catalogue to help you find books that interest you.

What is LibraryThing?

LibraryThing is an online service to help people catalogue their books easily. Because everyone catalogues together, LibraryThing also connects people with the same books, comes up with suggestions for what to read next, and so forth.

LibraryThing allows you to:

Rate, review and tag books you have read.

Find new books to read based on books you have already read.

How to use LibraryThing from our catalogue

Now when you use our catalogue and click on the title of a book, you'll be able to:




Find new books to read by similar authors on similar topics.

Use the tags added in LibraryThing to to find other books you're interested in.

If it's reviews you want just clock on the LibraryThing entry on the screen and you'll be taken to the LibraryThing page for that book.




LibraryThing creates a different way of interacting with, and enhancing, the library catalogue and is a great way to discover new books and authors.

Click goes the Library – Family History

This session is aimed at the novice genealogist. It will cover getting started, popular sites, handy hints and tips, and more.

Explore how to use the internet and other resources to assist in your family history research.

Presented in conjunction with the Town Hall Gallery Public Program series, participants are invited to view the exhibition The Family Mould following the event.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Wednesday 15 July 11am-12noon
Where: Town Hall Gallery, Rear Entry, Lower Level, Hawthorn Town Hall, 358 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
How to book: 9278 4666 or online

甚麽是”谷歌”Google…?

Our libraries serve people speaking several languages. Here is one of them.

甚麽是”谷歌”Google…?
如何設立Google 免費電郵戶口? 怎樣利用翻譯網?
如何在網上查地圖?.......

免費講座地點:
BALWYN LIBRARY
336 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn 3103
免費講座日期:7月21日星期二, 下午2時
欲免向隅, 報名從速
留位電話(圖書館) : 9278 4666
華語查詢: 陳老師 0421 887 698 或 楊老師 0408 688 277

Queen's Birthday Public Holiday

ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΝΕΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΩΝ ΒΙΒΛΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΤΑΙΝΙΩΝ

Our libraries serve people speaking several languages. Here is one of them.


Η Βιβλιοθήκη της Boroondara πρόσφατα έχει αγοράσει εκαντοντάδες νέα βιβλία και DVDs. Η συλλογή αυτή εμπεριέχει πλατιά γκάμα θεμάτων, όπως μυθιστορήματα, μαγειρική, ιστορία, θρησκευτικά, βιογραφίες, επιμορφωτικά, ιατρικά και παιδικά βιβλία. Η συλλογή ταινίων εμπεριέχει τις πιο δημοφιλείς κωμωδίες, δραματικές σειρές και δοκυμανταίρ ποικίλων θεμάτων.

Θα γίνει ιδιαίτερη παρουσίαση και εγκαίνια της νέας συλλογής ελληνικών βιβλίων και ταινιών για τους Έλληνες συμπαροίκους και δημότες, καθώς και για τα παιδία τους, όπου θα προσφερθούν εδέσματα, στο

Εάν θέλετε να έρθετε, επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας στον παρακάτω αριθμό
9278 4666.

HAWTHORN LIBRARY
584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
Τρίτη 9η Ιουνίου 2009
7.30μμ

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LAUNCH OF NEW GREEK LIBRARY BOOKS & DVD COLLECTION

Hundreds of new titles have been recently acquired by the Boroondara Library Service at the Hawthorn and Balwyn libraries.

This new collection includes books from all genres, including fiction, best sellers, cooking, history, religion, biographies, self-help, medical and children’s titles.
The DVD collection boasts the most popular comedies and dramas and also documentaries of all genres.

We wish to celebrate this new collection with our Greek patrons and the community.

A light supper will be served

Please let us know if you can join us on 9278 4666.

HAWTHORN LIBRARY
584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn TUESDAY 9 JUNE, 2009
7.30pm

The Independent Type: Books & Writing in Victoria

The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria is a free exhibition that celebrates Victoria's rich and diverse written culture, highlighting the stories, the voices and the spirit of independence that have made our literature unique.

With this important exhibition the State Library of Victoria celebrates Melbourne's status as a UNESCO City of Literature. The exhibition traces Victoria's literary evolution from traditional Indigenous storytelling through colonial classics to the vibrant contemporary writing scene. This thread is interwoven with the grand narrative of Victoria's history, and of the people and events that made Melbourne marvellous.

The Independent Type: Books and writing in Victoria celebrates the work of award-winning contemporary authors such as Booker Prize winner Peter Carey, crime writer Peter Temple and young-adult novelist Sonya Hartnett, as well as non-fiction authors including Manning Clark and Germaine Greer. It also features important early writers such as Marcus Clarke and Henry Handel Richardson, and embraces literary 'rascals' like left-wing novelist Frank Hardy and controversies such as the notorious Ern Malley hoax.

The exhibition examines a diversity of 'literatures' – the printed book, electronic media, the spoken word and even a possum-skin cloak. It looks into Victoria's thriving literary niches, including poetry, theatre, literary journals and 'zines, and children's literature from I Can Jump Puddles to Animalia. It explores every aspect of the world of books and writing, from booksellers and publishers to literary awards and festivals. It tells the stories of passionate and enterprising figures such as State Library founder Sir Redmond Barry, the eccentric EW Cole and his Book Arcade, independent publishers McPhee Gribble, and Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler.

The exhibition comprises a fascinating display of rare books and original manuscripts, documents, photographs, artworks and installations. It showcases the richness of the State Library of Victoria's literary history collection, and draws upon the collections of individuals and organisations across the country.

The Independent Type: Books and writing in Victoria is curated by Steve Grimwade, Associate Director of the 2009 Melbourne Writers Festival and former editor of literary journal Going Down Swinging.

The exhibition is on at the State Library of Victoria from 24 April to 25 October 2009.

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Important information for this Saturday.

There may be some disruption on Saturday to phone communications and services due to Council building works.

To minimise any disruption please note the following:

• Borrowers must have a library card to borrow
• The phone service may be operating at reduced capacity
• You will still be able to use the website for enquiries, renewals, reservations, booking, databases
• Any reservation placed for available items placed online may not be followed up until after the weekend
• PC/Internet bookings can be made via the website or in person (with your library card)
• Council payments at Kew can only be taken if the payment is not overdue and the appropriate paperwork is provided

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

*** Delays on reserved items ***

Due to technical issues we are unable to check for reservations as regularly as normal. Your reserve may not be allocated to you for some time. However, we will still notify you when your reserve is available for pickup.

We thank you for your patience.

ANZAC Day - half day closure

The Library Service will be closed in the morning on ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April.

Opening hours are as follows:

Ashburton Library	1-5pm
Balwyn Library	1-5pm
Camberwell Library	1.30-5pm
Hawthorn Library	1-5pm
Kew Library	1-5pm

Easter Hours

Daylight saving ends tonight!

Remember to turn your clocks BACK one hour for the official end to daylight saving on Sunday 5 April, 2009 at 3am Standard Time (Eastern Standard Time).

Turn Your Clocks BACK One Hour.

Clocks, watches and alarm clocks.

Video, DVD, CD players.

DVD regions - what are they?

There are six DVD regions in the world.

Every DVD is given a number (1-6) to show which region it's from.

The six regions are:

Region 1. USA, US Territories, and Canada

Region 2. Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, including Egypt

Region 3. Southeast Asia, East Asia, including Hong Kong

Region 4. Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central and South America, the Caribbean

Region 5. Former Soviet Union, Indian sub-continent, Africa, North Korea and Mongolia

Region 6. China

Wherever possible Boroondara Library Service buys region 4 DVDs, however there are some region 1 and region 2 DVDs in our collection.

Some DVD players can play DVDs from more than one region - these are known as multi-region or multi-zone DVD players.

Your DVD player manual will tell you what region DVDs your player can play.

When borrowing a DVD from the library check that it is from a region that your DVD player can play.

The region number can usually be found on the back of the DVD cover.

For more information about DVD regions click here.

Meet the Author - Marina Larsson

Award-winning Melbourne Historian, Dr Marina Larsson has written and researched extensively on war and repatriation history.

Her new book, Shattered Anzacs: Living with the scars of War explores the untold stories of the thousands of Australian families who welcomed home soldiers physically and psychologically disabled by the First World War, bringing to light the daily struggles of Australia’s 90,000 ‘changed men’ and revealing the significant burdens carried by their families.

Admission is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Tuesday 7 April at 7.30pm
Where: Kew Library, Cnr Cotham Road & Civic Drive, Kew
Phone: 9278 4666 or book online

欢迎大家一起来庆祝3月21日的和谐日。 Join us on Saturday March 21 to celebrate Harmony Day

Our libraries serve people speaking several languages. Here is one of them.

欢迎大家一起来庆祝3月21日的和谐日。

Balwyn, Hawthorn 以及 Kew 图书馆将会推荐一系列新的成年人和儿童书籍让大家分享。

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A range of new adult and junior Chinese books will be available to be borrowed from Balwyn, Hawthorn, and Kew Libraries

Raise a Reader @ Balwyn Library

If you are a new parent or have pre-school or early primary aged children, and are interested in fostering a love of reading in your child, then come along to a Raise a Reader session at Balwyn Library.

The session will provide useful tips to assist you in developing your child's early literacy skills as well as encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Suitable books for different age groups will be discussed and on display, and a copy of the library's special kit will be given to each participant.

The session is free, however bookings are essential.

When: Wednesday 25 March at 7pm
Where: Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn
Phone: 9278 4666 or book online

This is the first Raise a Reader session for 2009. Further sessions will be held at our other libraries throughout the year.

Apologies for system and phone problems

The City of Boroondara Library Service apologizes to its users for problems with library systems and telephones today. These problems were the result of a scheduled power outage at Hawthorn Town Hall which was outside the control of the City of Boroondara Library Service. Hawthorn Library was particularly affected but telephones at all libraries were not functioning properly. All systems and phones are now working again.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

Public Holiday Closure

All Boroondara Libraries will be closed on Labour Day Monday March 9.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday March 10.

Power outage! Disruption to service!

Due to a power outage in Camberwell, the City of Boroondara Library Service currently has no telephones operating and is operating offline for all transactions except at Hawthorn Library. This situation is estimated to continue until at least 2.30 pm today. Please note the following:

• Borrowers must have a library card to borrow
• The library phones will not be operating
• You will still be able to use the website for enquiries, renewals, reservations, booking, databases
• Any reservation placed for available items placed online will not be followed up until after systems are restored
• PC/Internet bookings can be made via the website or in person (with your library card)
• Council payments at Kew can only be taken if the payment is not overdue and the appropriate paperwork is provided

The City of Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Buying and selling on Ebay

Click goes the Library series - eBay: an introduction to buying and selling

Enjoy the thrill of the chase and fossicking for treasures.

Learn to navigate the website, register as a member, list an item to sell, place bids to buy and discover some handy hints to make the most of your eBay experience.

The session is free but bookings are essential.

When: Monday 2 March at 7.30pm
Where: Ashburton Library, 154 Hight Street, Ashburton
Phone: 9278 4666 or book online

Blind date with a book

Did you know that February 14th is Library Lovers Day?

To celebrate why not go on a blind date with a book.

It's easy.

Visit your library and borrow a book that you wouldn't normally choose to read, and read it.

If you can't decide ask the librarian to suggest a book for you.

Let us know how you went.

Victorian Bushfires Information

The City of Boroondara is liaising with other councils and state government agencies to determine the best way to help communities affected by bushfires.

Council is also exploring whether staff can be offered in a voluntary capacity to help during these difficult times.

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Bushfire updates

• Victorian Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 240 667
• For fire information www.cfa.vic.gov.au
• For road closures www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Callers with hearing, speech or communication impairments with access to a TTY (teletext) machine can call during business hours on: TTY 1800 122 969.

Displaced residents

• Checking on family members or friends in affected areas 1800 727 077 or email enquiries@redcross.org.au.
• Overseas inquiries about family or friends in bushfire areas +61 3 9328 3716.

Financial assistance

• Department of Human Services - emergency assistance including grants www.dhs.vic.gov.au
• Centrelink disaster payment information 180 2211 or www.disasterassist.gov.au/

Donations

Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund

Relief organisations have reported difficulties managing the large influx of material aid (clothing, white goods, food etc) that has been generously donated.

At this time people are being asked to instead donate to the Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund launched by the Victorian Premier and the Prime Minister. It is being coordinated by the Red Cross and overseen by an independent advisory panel.

• Call the Red Cross on 1800 811 700 or donate online at www.redcross.org.au
• Donate at any Bendigo Bank or any branch of the ANZ, Commonwealth, NAB or Westpac banks.
• Donate at any Bunnings store or Australia Post outlet.

Note: Red Cross will not deduct any funds from this appeal for administration costs. All funds received will be kept in a Trust Fund set up by the Victorian Government. All interest earned on donations will be invested back into the Appeal.

• Urgent blood donations are not needed at this time. However people should continue donating over the coming weeks to maintain supplies. Call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or visit www.donateblood.com.au to fill out an online registration form.

Housing/emergency accommodation

The Department of Human Services is coordinating donations of billeting/housing and emergency accommodation for Victorian bushfire victims.

People wishing to donate accommodation should contact the Victorian Bushfire Public Accommodation Donation Line by calling 1800 006 468 between 8am to 8pm.

Personal support/counselling

• Lifeline 131 114 or www.lifeline.org.au
• Parentline 13 22 89 or www.parentline.vic.gov.au
• Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelp.com.au
• Department of Human Services www.dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency

Animal welfare

Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is responsible for animal welfare response and recovery activities with the support of the RSPCA and Department of Sustainability and Environment.

• DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 for advice on nearest DPI coordination centre.
• RSPCA temporary emergency accommodation for animals 03 9224 2222 or www.rspca.org.au. RSPCA is also providing wildlife assistance.
• Animal Aid in Coldstream (Yarra Ranges Shire) for care of domestic pets affected by fires. Contact 0418 982 070.
• Wildlife Victoria 24 hour contact for injured animals 1300 094 535 or www.wildlifevictoria.org.au.

Donations

• To make fodder donations for livestock, contact the Victorian Farmers Federation 1300 882 833 or www.vff.org.au
• To make pet food donations, contact your local RSPCA www.rspca.org.au

Volunteering

• Victorian Bushfire Volunteer Hotline:
  1300 366 356.
• Apply to be a volunteer at Volunteering Australia - Volunteering registration form.

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Camberwell Sunday Market offers bushfire relief

The Rotary Club of Balwyn with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Boroondara, the Rotary Club of Canterbury and Rotary Club of Kew on Yarra will donate all money collected at the Camberwell Sunday Market for the next four weeks starting from this Sunday 15 February 2009. A minimum of $100,000 or more will be donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

Normal services have resumed

All Boroondara libraries are back to normal after the restricted services of the weekend (caused by Council works needing to move the servers to a new home).

Here are some pics of the Council team who worked over the weekend to complete the move.

Important information for this weekend.

Due to Council works relocating the main server room the Library Service will be operating offline for all transactions on the weekend 7-8 February 2009.

• Borrowers must have a library card to borrow

• The library phones will not be operating

• You will still be able to use the website for enquiries, renewals, reservations, booking, databases

• Any reservation placed for available items placed online will not be followed up until after the weekend

• PC/Internet bookings can be made via the website or in person (with your library card)

• Council payments at Kew can only be taken if the payment is not overdue and the appropriate paperwork is provided

The City of Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Meet the Author - Sara Hardy

author of Dame Joan Hammond: love and music.

More information here

Tuesday 10 February 2009, 2pm.

Hawthorn Library

Meeting Room, 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn.

Phone: 9278 4666

Afternoon tea will be served.

Free event but bookings are essential.

How to book: by phone or in person at any Boroondara Library.

or Click here to book online.

Camberwell Library is open.

Thank you all for your patience during the unexpected weekend closure of Camberwell Library.

Camberwell Library closed this weekend.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Camberwell Library at 25 Inglesby Road, Camberwell, will be closed until 1 pm on Tuesday 27th January.

This is due to a potential safety hazard for our patrons and staff.

Please note that the after hours chute will also be closed during this time.

All other Boroondara libraries will be open as usual on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January, and closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 26th January.

Click here for information (hours and locations) on the other Boroondara libraries.

The Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience caused.

365 Library Days Project

Boroondara Libraries are taking part in an online photo project titled 365 Library Days.

The library aims to post 365 photos on Flickr in 2009. The photos aim to depict all aspects of library life - books, the buildings, the technology, and everything in between.

If you want a sneak preview of how we're going, scroll down to the bottom of the page and view our 365 library days slideshow.

Check us out on Flickr here.

Reading my way through the year.(2008): update

Emma, a Library Officer at the Boroondara Library Service, set herself the goal of reading 50 books in 2008.

As last reported, she had finished 48 and as Christmas approached, anticipation rose as to whether she would reach that magical goal.

Take a bow Emma. Yes, the 50^th book was laid aside with a big sigh of relief and a great sense of accomplishment.

The last two titles, nicely balanced with a fiction and non-fiction book, were A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway and The Promise: an Italian romance by Lisa Clifford.

It was rewarding to complete the number of titles and enjoy the diversity of writing which was presented in fiction, non-fiction, the classics and contemporary works.

However, this year Emma wants to concentrate more on a deeper quality of reading experience and more fully immerse herself in each book she chooses to read without the pressure of a set number of books to tick off the list.

Congratulations Emma!

Welcome to 2009

All the libraries are back to normal opening hours.

Come in and choose some summer reading.