Ashburton Library Closed!!

Would everyone please note that Ashburton Library has closed due to a general power failure in the area? As the power provider estimates that the outage may continue until 7.30-8.00pm this evening, a decision has been made to close the library for the rest of the day. Boroondara's other four libraries at Balwyn, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Kew will remain open until 5pm today. You can also use our online presence at www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries to search the catalogue and reserve and renew items.

Ashburton Library will reopen for business at 10 am on Tuesday 4 January 2011.

The City of Boroondara Library Service apologizes for any inconvenience caused and wishes all of our customers a happy New Year!

Opening hours durng the festive season

Dates	Ashburton	Balwyn	Camberwell	Hawthorn	Kew
Friday 24 December	10am - 5pm	10am - 5pm	9am - 5pm	10am - 5pm	10am - 5pm
Saturday 25 December	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Sunday 26 December	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Monday 27 December	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Tuesday 28 December	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Wednesday 29 December	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	9am - 5pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm
Thursday 30 December	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	9am - 5pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm
Friday 31 December	10am - 5pm	10am - 5pm	9am - 5pm	10am - 5pm	10am - 5pm
Saturday 1 January	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Sunday 2 January	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Monday 3 January	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed

Christmas Advent Calendar Surprise at Ashburton Library

Check out Ashburton Library this Christmas to see a beautiful advent calendar created by Ashburton staff member Pene.

Each day a staff member gets to take off a piece of window, door or chimney to reveal a good holiday read underneath.

Ashburton staff member Rachael, who was first in line to take off the first piece of the Advent Calendar.

Visit Ashburton Library this December to check it out!

Balwyn Library Closed on Sunday 28 November.

Due to major works on local power supply being conducted, the Balwyn Library will be closed on Sunday 28 November. 

Normal service will resume on Monday 29 November at 10am.

All other Boroondara libraries will be open as normal.

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

Inter-Library Loans

Did you know that if we don't have the book you're after we can get it in from another library for you? This service is called an Inter-Library loan and details can be found on the library website.

Please note this service will be unavailable on Sunday 12 December from 6pm - Midnight.

Stephanie Alexander on Libraries

‘My interest in a career in libraries commenced when I was about thirteen.

My father, Winston Burchett, worked very hard with the initial committee to establish the first ratepayer-funded public libraries in Victoria.

One of the first was the Peninsula Regional Library. In its early days there was not enough council funds to open the library on a Saturday night. My father decided that he would man the library at this time for no cost and invited me to help.

I loved handling the shiny new books, and stamping the pages when someone came to borrow a book.

Several years later I decided to train as a librarian and worked in a number of different libraries before forsaking library work for hospitality’.

Stephanie Alexander is a cook, restaurateur, food writer and champion of the quality & diversity of Australian food.

Borrow a living book!

Have you ever wanted to spend 20 minutes one on one with crime writer PD Martin, Arresting Woman Senior Constable Pru Lombardi, QC Julian Burnside or artist Caroline Carruthers? As part of the celebrations of 150 years continuous public library service in Boroondara the library is holding its very own Living Library.

A Living Library is a community project which, by calling people 'Living Books' and listing them in 'catalogues' for a 20 minute loan, offers a light-hearted, fun approach to serious issues: increasing social cohesion, breaking down barriers between people belonging to different groups in society and offering the chance to listen to one another.

If you have ever wondered what life is like for people with backgrounds, lifestyles and occupations which differ from your own then why not visit our Living Library at Boroondara Library Service. We are holding the following events:

Ashburton Library Wednesday 10 November, 10am – 1pm

Hawthorn Library Thursday 11 November, 6pm – 8.30pm

Read more details about and book the Hawthorn event and the Ashburton event by clicking on the links.

Come and enjoy a one-on-one conversation with an intriguing person! This is a free event, but bookings are essential.

Some of the Living Books that you might like to talk to!

· Elizabeth Porter - Ordinary Woman, Extraordinary Life

· Julian Burnside AO QC - Human rights, Better Life

· PD Martin - A Passion for Crime

· Liz Corbett - Aspiring Author

· Cr Coral Ross - Leading Women Locally

· Dr Wouter Schellart - Adventures in the Earth's Crust

· Judy Duff - Individuals with a Disability Leading Everyday Lives

· Robyn Peck - Poetry and Performance

· Paul Fuller - Behind the News

· Caroline Carruthers - A Life in Art

· Lester DeVere - Life in the Antique Trade

· Senior Constable Pru Lombardi - An Arresting Woman

· Rina Chia - Business Bestseller

Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

All our libraries will be closed for the Melbourne Cup Holiday on Tuesday November 2, 2010.

Normal hours will resume on Wednesday November 3, 2010.

Remember you can renew your items, check the library catalogue, place reservations via our online catalogue. Click here for the catalogue.

All libraries have returns chutes that are open when the libraries are closed.

Raise a Reader @ Balwyn Library

An information session for parents or carers of babies, preschoolers and early primary school aged children.

The session will provide useful tips to assist in developing a child’s early literacy skills as well as encouraging a lifelong love of reading.

Suitable books for different age groups will be discussed and a copy of our special kit will be given to each participant.

Please note, this session is not about teaching your child how to read, rather about making the transition to reading an easier and happier path.

This event is free but bookings are essential.

Friday 22 October at 10:30 am
Location: Balwyn Library,
336 Whitehorse Road,
Balwyn 3103
Contact: 9278 4666

Internet unavailable at Balwyn Library today

Due to circumstances beyond our control internet access will not be available at Balwyn Library today.

This outage will also affect the library catalogue at Balwyn

All other branches have normal internet and catalogue access.

The Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience caused.

We have tried to contact all users who have computers booked at Balwyn today.

The Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Ashburton & Balwyn This weekend.

Due to circumstances beyond our control internet access will not be available at Ashburton & Balwyn Libraries this weekend.

This outage will also affect the library catalogue at these branches.

All other branches will have normal internet and catalogue access.

The Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Online safety

Hot Tips for Cool Parents Series: Internet Safety
Tuesday 5 October at 07:30 pm

Location: Kew Library
Corner Civic Drive & Cotham Road,
Kew 3101.
Phone: 9278 4666


ThinkUKnow is an internet safety initiative which aims to raise awareness of the issues which young people face online and while using mobile phones. It is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia.

This presentation from ThinkUKnow will cover topics such as how young people are using technology to have fun, online grooming, cyber-bullying, inappropriate content and e-security.

Learn more about how you can help young people stay in control on the net, how to minimise risk and how to report a problem.

These sessions are free but bookings are essential.

Follow a library on twitter

Ted Baillieu on Boroondara Libraries

The Leader of the Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition and Liberal Member for Hawthorn, Ted Baillieu had this to say about libraries:

"A good library is the heart of a good society.

"Libraries, in all their contemporary forms, nurture knowledge, exploration and dreams.

"The better the library, the better the future.

"Public libraries put everyone within reach of their goals.

"I am proud that my own family has long supported Victoria's libraries."



Ted Baillieu is the Leader of the Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition and Liberal Member for Hawthorn.

Phillip Adams and Boroondara Libraries

Phillip Adams on Boroondara Libraries

Phillip Adams (AO) has fond memories of Boroondara Libraries. Here is what he had to say as part of our sesquicentenary celebrations.

"My formal education was exceedingly brief and seemed to compound my ignorance.

But the local library?

The East Kew sub branch of the Kew Municipal Library?

That's where I really learned. That's where the world was revealed. That's where I learnt the power and magic of books. I owe that little local library everything and continue to regard the public library service as one of Australia's greatest achievements.

So happy 150th to Boroondara!"

Phillip Adams is a broadcaster, social commentator, film producer, writer and satirist.

Mobile library catalogue

You can now search our catalogue using your web-enabled mobile phone from wherever you are.


Just point your phone's browser at:

mobile.boroondara.spydus.com

Email Notification Service.

Register to receive courtesy reminders, reservations, overdue notices and issue slips via email.

This is an easy way of keeping track of your current loans and reservations. However, if you do not check your email account on a regular basis, the Library Service does not recommend this service.

To register your email address, login to your library account, then:

• select the tab Personal Details
• add your email address under Contact Details
• make sure to select the box Receive library notices via email
• click Update.

Once you have provided your email address, it will be used solely to deliver library notifications - and new items alerts if requested.

Happy Birthday Kew Library

Today we celebrated 150 years since the first public library opened in Kew.

There were balloons.

Unfortunately there were balloon casualties

There was another superb cake

The Library Manager made a presentation to the first new member of the day.

There were some balloon escape attempts

There was memorabilia on display

And staff members old and new

Happy Birthday Hawthorn Library

It was 150 years ago today...



Today we celebrated 150 years of continuous public library service to the municipality at Hawthorn Library.

There was birthday cake.



There were balloons.



and more balloons.

The Library Manager cut the cake.

There was a display on the history of the Hawthorn Library.

Staytuned for more sesquicentenary celebrations.

Fees & Charges 2010 - 2011

City of Boroondara Library Service

Please note that borrowing rights are suspended if:

* Items are more than 21 days overdue

* Unpaid overdue fines total $20.00 or more

* Overdue fines have been deferred more than 10 times or 6 months


Fees and charges from 1 July 2010


Overdue charge - 30c per day per item

Inter-Library Loan - $4.60 Plus any additional charges from the lending library

Lost membership card- $4.60

Lost items - The cost of the item plus a processing charge of $15.00

Debt collection charge - $15 in addition to outstanding debts referred to debt collection agency

Printing - 25c per A4 page

Photocopying
Black & white A4 - 25c per copy
Black & white A3 - 40c per copy

Colour A4 - $3.00

Colour A3 - $4.20

USB memory stick - $10.00

(All GST inclusive)

Change in our renewal policy

From July 1st 2010 the policy for renewals will change.

Under the new policy, when you renew an item, the item will be due 21 days from the renewal date (not 21 days from the due date).

Who is in the photo?

Many people have been asking who is in the photo on the front of the five favourite books nomination form.

The woman featured in the photograph on the front of the nomination form is Mrs Carbines who was appointed as the Hawthorn Library Manager during WW2, when it was decided that she'd be "okay" until a man was available to take over.





Not only was Mrs Carbines "okay", she was an innovative forward thinker and luckily for Boroondara she stayed in the position for over 10 years and helped develop the library service into what it is today.

5 favourite books - 5 days to go.

Have you put in your nominations for your five favourite books?

Nominations close on June 26 2010.

Click here to go to the nomination form.

Library Link unavailable July 10.

Due to scheduled maintenance work, Library Link will be unavailable on Saturday July 10^th, between 4pm and 8pm, AEST .

We expect the outage time to be no more than an hour and a half, and it will occur as late as possible within the maintenance window.

Not sure what Library Link is?

Click here to find out more.

Public Holiday closure

All Boroondara Libraries will be closed on Monday June 14 for the public holiday.

Need to return your books when we're closed?

Not to worry all branches have after hours returns chutes which are open whenever the libraries are closed.

Need to renew your items when we're closed?

Click here to access the library website to renew items.

All libraries resume normal hours on Tuesday 15 June.

Study Skills Seminars

STUDY SKILLS SEMINARS
Presented by ICS Learning Group for the Boroondara Library Service

The following seminars introduce senior students (Year 10 to VCE) to the need for independent study sessions in addition to their normal homework assignments.

UNIT ONE: Time Management

This unit will help students make better use of their time and to lay foundations to maintain good homework and study routines.

It will also show students that there is time for them to have a social life, for relaxation and sporting activities.

Students will be shown tools for time management, to-do lists and study plans.

Monday 10 May 7.30pm -9pm


UNIT TWO: Note Taking

This unit will present students with a proven study method for note taking from texts.

Mind mapping will also be introduced as a means of taking notes, remembering and recalling information.

The session will also look at linear and grid notes.

Monday 17 May 7.30pm - 9pm

Phyllis Hore Meeting Room @ Kew Library
Corner of Cotham Road and Civic Drive, Kew
9278 4666
www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries

Bookings are essential

www.boroondaralibraryevents.eventbrite.com

Anzac Day 2010.

The libraries will be OPEN normal hours on Sunday 25 April 2010.

The libraries will be CLOSED on Monday 26 April 2010.

Remember you can renew your items on line (even when we are closed)

If you want to return your books when the libraries are closed there are external book chutes at all branches.