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Locality: Werribee, Victoria

Phone: 8734 2600

Address: Shop MM11, Level 1, Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, Derrimut Road 3030 Werribee, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Today is the International Day of Sign Languages and to celebrate the Australian Library and Information Association has made available this fantastic video of "Too Many Elephants in This House" by Ursula Dubosarsky Australian Children's Writer and Andrew Joyner. Check out our website for more Auslan story time videos https://bit.ly/3hkv9K0 Visit the Auslan Signbank if you would like to learn Auslan signs to use with your child.... http://www.auslan.org.au/ Video credit: Australian Library and Information Association

25.01.2022 Jump start your writing! Write for seven minutes using the following three words to inspire you: Ego. Train. Knife.... For more writing prompts and to connect with other writers, join us at Writing Group on Tuesdays at 2pm.

24.01.2022 Get ready to celebrate Book Week with us! Have you ever wanted to make your own graphic novel or illustrated story? Bring drawing paper, pencils and pens along to this session where Renee Treml will show you how it is done, drawing on her experience writing and illustrating graphic novels and picture books.... 11am Saturday 17 October Register now!

24.01.2022 Baby Time is returning to Manor Lakes! From March 3, Baby Time sessions at Manor Lakes will commence in branch! Our sessions will look a little different to what you're used to, but our top priority is the safety of all our patrons and staff. ... Here is what you need to know - Sessions will run at 9:30am every Wednesday during the school term 1Bookings will open 1 week before the program (click on the link below to book into Week 1) Please be mindful that with social distancing rules still in place, we are limited to the number of people that can attend. To ensure as many people get the opportunity to join in, please refrain from booking every week If you can't attend, please cancel so that someone else can attend. Don't forget you can still join in to Baby Time in branch at Point Cook or from home every Friday morning at 9:30am on Facebook! For more information and to book, please click on the link below. Once Baby Time is up and running, we will look to extend our programs offering to include other children's programs (Rhyme Time & Story Time). In addition, we are working on bringing back into branch our adult and youth programs! Stay tuned for updates!

23.01.2022 Have you been to Virtual Book Club? Why not come along and join us this month to discuss 'On a Barbarous Coast' by Craig Cormick and Harold Ludwick. Thursday November 19 at 8pm! ... Book Club will run in MS Teams no logins or downloads required. On a night of winds and rain, Captain Cook's Endeavour lies splintered on a coral reef off the coast of far north Australia. A small disparate band of survivors, fracturing already, huddle on the shore of this strange land - their pitiful salvage scant protection from the dangers of the unknown creatures and natives that live here. Watching these mysterious white beings, the Guugu Yimidhirr people cannot decide if they are ancestor spirits to be welcomed - or hostile spirits to be speared. One headstrong young boy, Garrgiil, determines to do more than watch and to be the one to find out what exactly they are. Fierce, intriguing and thoughtful, On a Barbarous Coast is the story of a past and future that might have been. Make sure to visit RBdigital where you can access the book as an eBook or eAudio. All books chosen for Virtual Book Club are always available in RBdigital which means that you can download and read them anytime with your library membership.

23.01.2022 Online Chess Club starts next week! Does your child love to play chess? Join us for Junior Chess Club, where children can practise their chess skills and play other kids in the Wyndham area.... All sessions will run in ChessKid and kids must already know how to play. Sessions run every Tuesday starting October 6th, from 3:45pm 5:00pm; game play begins at 4:00pm. For kids aged 812. Bookings essential!

23.01.2022 Join Gary and Arthur from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Baby Time! In this episode: - Giddy Up Horsey... - Round and Round the Garden - I See The Moon - Incy Wincy Spider Plus tips for singing, reading and bonding with your baby! Visit our website for more songs, rhymes and resources: Songs & Rhymes www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/s/libraries/early-years/songs-rhymes Stories & Reading www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//librar/early-years/stories-reading

22.01.2022 Watch Joann’s reading of ’‘Marionette’, which came second in 11-14 Years Poetry for in this year’s Imagination Creation Writing Competition. Congratulations Joann on this beautiful piece! Check out more of the shortlisted pieces on our website:... https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//imagination-creation-weste

20.01.2022 We are still collecting stories for our History Now COVID 19 in Wyndham project. Tell us what effect COVID 19 has had on your way of life and contribute to a fantastic local history project to inform generations to come about this once in a century experience. You can tell your story by sharing a photo, a short story, a one-minute audio recording or a letter to future generations.... For more information please click here: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/history-now-covid-19-wyndham

20.01.2022 Do you have some items to return but can't get to a library during opening hours? Now you can return anytime of the day or night Monday to Friday That's right, returns chutes at Manor Lakes, Point Cook, Tarneit and Werribee are open overnight during the week.... Hoppers Crossing (Plaza) returns chute closes at 6pm Monday to Friday.

20.01.2022 Join Gary from Wyndham City Libraries for a special Online Story Time! Today we celebrate Australian Reading Hour, as part of Australia Reads 2020, with this year’s nominated picture book, 'Mr Chicken All Over Australia' by Leigh Hobbs. To catch up on previous episodes visit the #WyndhamTogether website: ... www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/onlinestorytime

20.01.2022 It's Book Week this week and to celebrate, we've put together a special Book Week Quiz about... Books! Head over to our website for the quiz and more fun Kids Club activities! https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//libr/kids/kids-club-online

20.01.2022 ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO! Looking for some last minute inspiration for the Wyndham City Sculpture Competition? The library shelves are over flowing with ideas, and its free to join!... Check out some titles online and get creating! https://bit.ly/3kAvA4I Entries close December 4. There are some great prizes to be won, including a Family Zoo Membership! TO ENTER: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/sculpturecompetition

19.01.2022 Exciting news alert! We are thrilled to announce that next Thursday - 21st of January - Will Kostakis, author of The First Third, The Sidekicks and Monuments will be taking over the library's Instagram account! Not only is Will going to share some insight into his life as an Australian YA author, but he's also going to be answering your questions, giving book recommendations, and more! ... So be sure to keep an eye out for Will's appearance on @librariesinwyndham over on Instagram on January 21! Follow now to avoid missing out!

19.01.2022 There’s still time to start the Kids Summer Reading Club, so grab a form in branch or online! Check out some of the terrific entries we have received for the bonus book review and book cover challenges! See more at the bottom of this web page- https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/kids-creations ... Upload your kids' bonus challenge image to be featured! We are halfway to reaching our mystery author talk as a celebration of our kids Summer Reading Club. That means 200 entries need to come back to us before the end of January! https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//l/kids/summer-reading-club

18.01.2022 Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out what’s new on Kanopy this week. https://wyndham.kanopy.com/ Stream for FREE using your library membership details.... Not a member? Join now https://bit.ly/2zBeP7v

18.01.2022 Running out of ways to keep the kids busy over the last few days of the holidays? Don’t forget we have lots of activities to keep them entertained. Head to the web page for ideas!... https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//ki/kids-holiday-activities See more

17.01.2022 Join Amarachi from Wyndham City Libraries for Whizz Kids Online! In this episode, we learn how to make invisible ink. You can catch up on the previous episodes via the #WyndhamTogether website: ... www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/whizzkidsonline

17.01.2022 Join Parvathy and Margaret from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Baby Time! In this episode: - Dingle Dangle Scarecrow... - Round and Round the Garden - Giddy Up Horsey - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Plus tips for singing, reading and bonding with your baby! Visit our website for more songs, rhymes and resources: Songs & Rhymes www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/s/libraries/early-years/songs-rhymes Stories & Reading www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//librar/early-years/stories-reading

17.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Back in August we were very fortunate to learn about Indigenous Astronomy with Yorta Yorta ecology student Jessie Ferrari and cultural astronomer, Dr Duane Hamacher. Check out this recording and learn about the importance of the night sky in Australian Aboriginal science, culture, and history.

16.01.2022 School holiday programs continue to run throughout January! Book the kids in to see comedian Sean Murphy's online show, Commonwealth of Games. Sean is guaranteed to make the kids laugh out loud and share some great ideas to keep them busy for the rest of the holidays. ... Book now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/commonwealth-of-games-with- Online Event Tuesday 19 January 10am

16.01.2022 Want to practise your English skills in a fun and relaxed environment online? Join your friendly Library staff, and other people from all over the world who are learning English. This is a great chance for you to connect with the community during isolation and make new friends.... Online Event Every Thursday 12pm - 1pm Book Now! https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/event/language-cafe/all/

15.01.2022 Join Lorrie from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Rhyme Time! In this episode: - Come Under My Umbrella ... - Row Row Row Your Boat - Drive Drive Drive Your Car - Old McDonald Had a Farm To catch up on previous episodes visit the #WyndhamTogether website: www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/onlinerhymetime

15.01.2022 Is your child learning to read? Our digital collection of Early Readers are full of great stories and information that will keep your children excited about reading. Readers are ideal for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 2.... Fiction and nonfiction titles are available, follow the link to our curated list and borrow one today! https://bit.ly/33rAJ8J

15.01.2022 Join Sophie from Wyndham City Libraries for Whizz Kids Online! In this episode, we learn how to make a Brushbot. For more information on electrical circuits, visit Britanica Library:... https://library.eb.com.au//kids/ar/electric-circuit/489468 Catch up on the previous episodes via the #WyndhamTogether website: www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/whizzkidsonline

14.01.2022 The Book Week 7 day challenge is on now! Head to the Kids Club Online web page for all the daily challenges and get the kids busy creating this Sunday! Day 1: Join us for a drawing session with Renee Treml... 17 October 2020, 11 am Day 2: Reading challenge Day 3: Dress up for book week! Day 4: Book week quiz Day 5: Scavenger hunt Day 6: Design a book cover Day 7: Fan letter Check out our website for the details! https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//libra/kids/kidsclub-online See more

14.01.2022 Join Parvathy and Margaret from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Baby Time! In this episode: - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive... - Hickory Dickory Dock - This Little Piggy - A Hippopotamus Got On A City Bus - Five Little Ducks Plus tips for singing, reading and bonding with your baby! Visit our website for more songs, rhymes and resources: Songs & Rhymes www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/s/libraries/early-years/songs-rhymes Stories & Reading www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//librar/early-years/stories-reading

14.01.2022 Celebrate Australian Reading Hour with us today! Take some time to enjoy reading on your own, or share a favourite book with those close to you. Let us know in the comments below what you'll be reading this Australian Reading Hour.... #AustraliaReads

14.01.2022 Did the kids miss out on the live reptile encounter aired during the school holidays? Don’t worry, they can catch up online and check out the recording (begins at 5 minute mark) of Dan from Reptile Encounters as he introduces the amazing species native to the Werribee River area. Get up close and personal with a range of local birds, reptiles and animals and find out more about the beautiful creatures in our community.

13.01.2022 Good news! We’ve added more Read With Me session times! Starting from the 6th of October, Read With Me will run weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4pm-5pm. During each session our specialist librarian reading buddies will assist your child with their reading, as well as recommend new books and authors for them to try. Ages 5-12 years... Online Event https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//read-with-/2020-10-06/ See more

13.01.2022 Join Gary from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Story Time! In this episode, we read 'Gary's Banana Drama' by Jane Massey. Read with permission from Simon & Schuster. To catch up on previous episodes visit the #WyndhamTogether website:... www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/onlinestorytime This story is read with permission from Simon & Schuster.

11.01.2022 From 12pm today, Tuesday 22 September, Wyndham City Council will enter into Election Period prior to the October 2020 (Local Government) Council election. The Local Government Act 2020 provides direction about what kind of information can be published by Council or using Council resources during the Election Period. In order to avoid any potential breaches of the Act, all material published to Council social media, including comments on posts, will be closely moderated to en...sure they adhere to the Act. Any comments or posts that contain electoral matter will be removed from Council’s social media pages. Electoral matter is defined as anything which is intended or likely to affect voting in an election. During this time we will not be able to respond your questions/comments via our social media channels however you can contact us via phone on 9742 0777, live chat on our website at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au or by email directly to [email protected] Council’s social media will resume regular operation from Monday 26 October 2020. For more information on the Council election visit https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/generalelection2020

11.01.2022 Kids aged 8 -13 are invited to join Wyndham City Libraries Junior Chess Tournament 2021! This exciting online event will be facilitated by Wyndham City Libraries and a chess arbiter from Kids Unlimited who will monitor games and answer questions. There are also fantastic prizes to be won including trophies and JB Hi-Fi vouchers for the winners!... Players must know how to play chess, however no previous tournament experience is required. The tournament will be held on Saturday March 10 from 10:00am - 1:00pm. For further information and to book visit https://wyndhamchesstournament.eventbrite.com.au

10.01.2022 Join Vesna from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Rhyme Time! In this episode: - I Went to Visit a Zoo One Day... - If You're Happy and You Know It - Baa Baa Green Sheep To catch up on previous episodes visit the #WyndhamTogether website: www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/onlinerhymetime

10.01.2022 Have your kids been keeping busy with our Kids Summer Holiday Activities? You can share their creations with us by uploading a photo to our Online Gallery. We'd love to see them... https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/kids-creations See more

09.01.2022 Do your kids love stories by Aussie authors? Explore a selection of eBooks from the 2020 Children’s Book Council Award Shortlist and Notables for the Younger Readers aged 7-12. https://bit.ly/3hvWTvD... The CBCA provides more information about the 2020 Books and Awards, plus videos of authors reading and talking about their stories. https://www.cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week

08.01.2022 Chatting goes wild at our weekly Craft and Chat on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We talk about all kinds of things, enjoying company while we craft. Whether you craft or not, come join in on the conversation. Craft and Chat runs in Teams, Book now for a link to the meeting!... Online Events Every Wednesday morning 11:00 am - 12:00 pm https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/event/craftandchat/all/

08.01.2022 LISTEN TO WIN! The Summer Series podcasts may be over, but there is still time to win! Simply stream any Summer Series podcast episode from 2021 and listen out for the codewords for your chance to win a copy of one of the books we love!... https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/recently-returned-podcast There are 6 books up for grabs! The Best of Me - David Sedaris The Last Hours - Minette Walters The Queen of the Tearling - Erica Johansen Boy Swallows Universe - Trent Dalton Sam and Chester - Jo Bailey-Merritt The Godmother - Hannelore Cayre Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Dictionary of Lost Words - Pip Williams Competition closes March 5 2021, so get in quick! Terms and conditions apply. https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au///recently-returned-podcast

06.01.2022 Join Caroline from Wyndham City Libraries for a special Online Story Time from Werribee Open Range Zoo! In this episode, we read 'Kiss, Kiss!' by Margaret Wild. Enjoy more great stories and events as part of the Wyndham Learning Festival 23 - 30 November 2020:... https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//wyndham-learning-fest/ 'Kiss, Kiss!' by Margaret Wild is being read with permission from Simon & Schuster.

06.01.2022 There are many ways to support your mental health during this pandemic. One way you may not have thought to try is bibliotherapy. Bibliotherapy is a theraputic approach using books and other forms of literature to support mental health. Bibliotherapy with State Library Victoria is a free, self-guided resource of stories and poems read aloud over a series of podcasts, to give everyone access to literature's healing power.... Why not give it a try?

06.01.2022 ‘If I hadn’t been reading it on my phone, I would have thrown it!’ - Kirsty, Adult Programs and Services Librarian Find out which book Kirsty is talking about in the latest episode of the library podcast, Recently Returned. This episode features guest librarian Tom, space travel, and organs in bags as we delve into the world of science fiction.... Available NOW on all common podcast apps. https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/recently-returned-podcast

05.01.2022 WIN a copy of a remarkable Australian novel! In the final episode of the Summer Series, Kirsty reveals the book she couldn’t put down. Listen for the codeword for your chance to WIN the bestselling 2020 release, and catch up with previous episodes to go in the draw to win more great books. https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ recently-returned-podcast... Competition closes March 5 2021, terms and conditions apply. See more

05.01.2022 We are getting ready to restart our Wyndham Libraries to You home delivery service and launch Click and Collect! While we’re working towards ensuring we can safely deliver these services to the Wyndham community, you can start putting items on hold! Limit 5 per library card. Visit the catalogue now!... https://catalogue.wyndham.vic.gov.au/client/en_AU/wycl/? For updates on when these services are set to begin, please keep an eye on our Facebook page or website. Please note - Returns chutes remain closed and all items have been renewed until 31/10/2020.

03.01.2022 Celebrate the wonder and joy of Book Week! Find out about free events, activities, eBook recommendations, plus discover the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards on Friday 16th of October! The 2020 CBCA Book Week takes place from 17-23 October and the theme is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds. https://www.cbca.org.au/... Visit our page to participate in Book Week activities including the 7 Day Challenge!!! https://bit.ly/2ZEUgl5

03.01.2022 Are you studying for your IELTS test? You can now access IELTS practice materials for IELTS Business and General for FREE using your Wyndham Libraries membership details. https://bit.ly/2FYc2J3 You can also check out free English courses on Lynda, including videos on speaking and grammar. https://bit.ly/3hS80PJ... Not a Wyndham Libraries member? Join Now https://bit.ly/2zBeP7v

03.01.2022 Due to the AFL Grand Final public holiday, return chutes at all branches will close at 5pm on Thursday 22nd October and reopen 9am Monday 26th October

02.01.2022 Hurry! Don't miss out! Bring paper, pencils and pens along to tomorrow's drawing session with Renee Treml! 11am Saturday 17 October... Bookings essential! #CBCA2020 See more

02.01.2022 We’re back! Libraries, community centres and customer service are back from Monday at: Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre (Mon Fri, 10am-2.30pm) Point Cook Community Learning Centre (Mon Fri, 10am-5pm) Plaza Library (Mon Fri, 10am - 5pm)... Wyndham City Civic Centre (Mon Fri, 9am 4pm) Here are a few tips on what to expect when arriving at our centres.

01.01.2022 LISTEN TO WIN! Catch up with the summer series of the library podcast and listen out for codewords during January and February to go in the draw to win one of the books our staff recommend. Meet Paulina in the latest episode today, and listen to previous episodes online!... https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au///recently-returned-podcast Competition closes March 5 2021, terms and conditions apply.

01.01.2022 Calling all kids! Calling all kids! Looking for something awesome to read, but not sure what? Check out our new Kids Reading Lists page, chock-full of exciting eBooks and eAudiobooks, across a range of genres, available for immediate download. Woo hoo!... https://bit.ly/2GUomKE

01.01.2022 Join Lorrie from Wyndham City Libraries for Online Rhyme Time! In this episode: - The fish in the sea go swish, swish, swish ... - 5 little ducks that I once knew - Old McDonald had a farm To catch up on previous episodes visit the #WyndhamTogether website: www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/onlinerhymetime

01.01.2022 Art lovers rejoice! Museums around the world are offering virtual tours so you can keep enjoying the best of local and international art. Follow the links to see inside The Lourve, Van Gogh Museum, Musee Dorsay and closer to home, the National Gallery of Victoria. ... The Louvre - https://bit.ly/3kkHUXf Van Gogh Museum - https://bit.ly/3bY18i4 Musee Dorsay - https://bit.ly/2FhBJV1 National Gallery of Victoria - https://bit.ly/3k7cFPc