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May events |
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Computer classes Star Wars Day Kobo eReader information session Social networking information session Crime in the library Local history forum |
Star Wars Day Manga and Anime Young Writers' Group |
Story Time Teddy Bear's Picnic Star Wars Day National Simultaneous Story Time 2012 |
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Story Time
Story Time occurs weekly at the below times.
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- Toddler: Tuesdays at 10am for 18 months to three year olds
- Preschool: Wednesdays at 10am for three to five year olds
- Cuddles: Fridays at 10am for six months to two year olds
Story Time is not held during Victorian school holidays.
If your child missed Story Time, or would like to read their favourite book again, they can do so by watching Story Time with Mrs Mac on YouTube.
Simply visit youtube.com/wodongacouncil to see all the titles read during Story Time by Mrs Mac with the help of her loveable assistant Bluey.
A new reading each fortnight on a Tuesday.
Computer classes
Introduction to computers
How to use the keyboard, mouse and other devices.
When: Wednesday, May 2
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Introduction to Windows 7
How to navigate through Windows and manage files.
When: Wednesday, May 16
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Introduction to internet and email
How to use Internet Explorer 9 and set-up an email account to send and receive emails.
When: Wednesday, May 23
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Bookings required. Please contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330 or book at the front desk.
Teddy Bear's Picnic
If you go down to the park today, you'll be in for a big surprise. Wodonga Library's annual Teddy Bear's Picnic returns with themed crafts, games to play and a very special story time. Don't forget to bring your teddy.
Date: Wednesday, May 9
Time: 10am to noon
Venue: Les Stone Park, Lawrence St, Wodonga
Ages: Toddlers to preschool
In the event of wet weather, the event will be held at Arts Space Wodonga (adjacent to the library).
For further information, please contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330.
Star Wars Day
The ‘Force' will be with Wodonga Library as it celebrates Star Wars Day with craft, games and trivia. Dress up as your favourite character and be ready to use your Jedi skills in a range of fun activities.
Date: Friday, May 4
Time: 3pm to 5.30pm
Ages: All ages
For further information, please contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330.
Manga and Anime
Meet with other fans at the Wodonga Library to watch, draw and discuss a variety of different shows and volumes.
Feel free to bring your sketchbook, drawing materials and favourite manga.
Age: High school
When: Thursday, May 17
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Cost: $4 for pizza
Please RSVP at Wodonga Library's front desk or phone (02) 6022 9330.
Young Writers' Group
Wodonga Library's Young Writers' Group meet fortnightly to discuss and workshop their writing. Each meeting includes creative writing activities and discussion around a different theme.
Thursday, May 10: Writing to a theme
Thursday, May 24: Story starters
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Age: High school
Bring: Your notepad and pen
Please RSVP at Wodonga Library's front desk or phone (02) 6022 9330.
Kobo eReader information session
Find out about the Kobo eReaders that the library has available to borrow. Each Kobo is loaded with approximately 130 titles.
When: Monday, May 7
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Bookings required. Please contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330 or book at the front desk.
Social networking information session
Want to find out more about Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest? Let us show you how you can use these social networking websites to communicate to friends, family and the community.
When: Tuesday, May 8
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Bookings required. Please contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330 or book at the front desk.
Local history forum
Discovering the story in the ordinary: the importance of Local History
We invite you to join Dr. Bruce Pennay and a panel of local historians in a discussion on the history of our region, and the importance of finding and documenting the ordinary stories that bind us to our past.
When: Thursday, May 24
Time: 6pm to 8pm
For further information, please contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330.
Crime in the library
To celebrate Law Week, come along to Wodonga Library for an evening discussing your favourite crime fiction. Discover new authors and recommend your favourites to others.
When: Thursday, May 17
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
National Simultaneous Story Time 2012
Libraries across Australia come together annually for story time to read a very special book. This year's title is The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland.
When: Wednesday, May 23
Time: 11am to noon
Ages: Toddlers to preschool
