ONGOING ADULT ACTIVITIES
- Bookchats
- Bookclubs
- Booksales
- Cooking clubs
- Friendship groups
- Games
- Gardening clubs
- Homeschooling
- Writing
bookchats
Book Worms with Alan HolmanA discussion on issues of interest for anyone who loves reading.
When: First Friday of the Month at 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle St, Yarra Junction
Tea /coffee provided
Croydon Bookchat
Join us around the Big Table on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm for a chat about your latest favourite book. Hear what others have enjoyed reading.
When: 1st Thursday of the month 2 - 3pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Ph: 9294 5640
Knox Chatterbox
Keen readers are invited to get together each month in the library to chat about books! Watch out for your favourite library staff with their latest selection of good reads. Free event. Bookings phone 98011422
When: Second Tuesday of each month 2pm
Where: Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway Wantirna South.
Mooroolbark BookChat Group
Chat with other keen readers, take a look at the new books and borrow as many as you like.
When: Second Thursday of the month 10am
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark 97268200
Reader2Reader
Share your love of reading with others in this informal discussion group. Library staff will join in and show you some new books too.
When: 3rd Wednesday of the Month 10:30am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave 97547266
Rowville Book Chat
When: 1st Monday of the month 2pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
Thursday @Your Library
Join our Bookchat group. Learn about new authors, and browse some of the latest titles.
When: Third Thursday of each month 1pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy Ferntree Gully 3156. 9294 8140
bookclubs
Mooroolbark Library Book club
Come and join Mooroolbark Library's Book club. We meet monthly on a Tuesday evening at Mooroolbark Library. All welcome. To join or for inquiries please ring Mooroolbark Library on 9726 8200.
When: Monthly on a Tuesday evening
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street Mooroolbark.
Rowville Thursday night bookclub
When: 2nd Thursday of the month 7pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
Rowville Friday night bookclub
When: Last Friday of the month 7pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
booksales
Belgrave Library Book sale
Belgrave Library has a booksale on the last Friday of every month.
When: Last Friday of the month (except December!)
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Croydon Library Book Sale
Croydon Library has a booksale the first weekend of every month.
Hardbacks 50 cents.
Paper backs 20 cents.
Magazines 10 cents.
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon.
Knox Library Booksale
Ex-library books and donations for sale.
When: First Friday of the month from 10am **new day**
Where: Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway Wantirna South.
Rowville Booksale
When: 2nd day of the school holiday program from 10am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
cooking club
Mt Evelyn Library Cookery Club
The aim of the club is share & learn about cooking from other dedicated 'foodies' and have fun at the same time.
When: 3rd monday of every month
Where: Mt Evelyn 50 Wray Crescent Mt. Evelyn, 3796.
Cost: gold coin donation
Bookings essential on 9736 3851.
friendship groups
Rowville Chinese Friendship Group
When: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 10:30am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
games
Board Games in the library
Play board games, chess & card games in the library.
When: Every Friday 2:30 - 4:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction.
Tea /coffee provided
gardening clubs
Montrose Gardeners
Come and enjoy a chat with other local gardeners.
When: Third Tuesday of each Month 1pm
Where: Montrose Library Corner Mt. Dandenong Tourist Road & Swansea Road Montrose.
Mooroolbark Library Growers & Weeders
Come and enjoy a chat with other local gardeners, exchange plant cuttings, discuss your garden queries and browse our gardening books. Our friendly group meets
When: Last Wednesday of the month 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark 97268200
homeschooling
Home School Program
A collaboration between library staff and parents to provide an educational /social experience.
When: First Friday of the month 1:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle St, Yarra Junction
Refreshments provided
writing
Around Words
Join us for readings, conversation, coffee and cake the first Wednesday of each month.
When: First Wednesday of each month 11am - 12noon
Where: Yarra Junction, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction.
Expressions of interest appreciated.
Equal Writes
Evening Writer's Group.
When: Meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays of the month 7:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave.
Cost: Free
Ph: Alex 9758 0038
