Have you ever wanted to explore your family history?
August is National Family History Month, and we have some great ways to get your research started or take your research even further. Discover the convicts in your family tree at Ferntree Gully Library, learn how DNA can help you discover those family connections at Bayswater, Mooroolbark or Realm Library,  and get started on your genealogy journey with an Introduction to Family History at Miller’s Homestead or Boronia Library.

The Ringwood Art Society is celebrating its 60th year with a diverse exhibition of work at Miller’s Homestead. Visit the exhibition during opening hours in August and September and enjoy the work of this dedicated group of local artists.

Your Library is hosting some terrific author events this month. Warm Winter Read Ambassador, Garry Disher, will be at Lilydale Library to talk about his latest novel, Sanctuary. Miles Franklin Award shortlisted author, Myfanwy Jones, will be at Croydon Library to talk about her new book, Cool Water. Helen Elliott, author, critic and columnist, will be in conversation with her daughter, Eleanor Elliott Thomas, at Miller’s Homestead. Helen’s new book, Eleven Letters to You, explores her early years and the people who influenced her life.

Finally, we are about to hold our first Comics and Cosplay Extravaganza at Lilydale Library. It promises to be a wonderful day with free activities for all ages. Dress up as your favourite character and join in the fun.

Check out our website for more events and activities for all ages. We look forward to welcoming you to Your Library soon!

To celebrate the launch of our new digital comics resource, Comics Plus, we are dedicating a day to all things pop culture. You will be able to draw with artists from Squishface Studios, show off your cosplay creativity, get a photo with a Dalek, a Stormtrooper, or with your friends in our photobooth. 

There will be craft, games, things to make and do, plus art and jewellery for sale. Drop back to the Middle Ages, or take off to space. Find out more about making your own costumes, or join a game of Mario Kart or Dungeons and Dragons. Continuous craft in the library for younger fans. (FREE ENTRY) Bookings not required - just join us on the day!

Activities include:

• Crime Scene Investigation (Ages 8-14)
• Intergenerational STEM activity (All ages)
• YA Neurodivergent sensory trays (Ages 13-20)
• Parents & caregivers intro to STEM at home
• Species survival (All ages)
• Making slime (Ages 6+)
• Science week storytimes (Tiny Tots, Toddlers & Family)

Meet the author:
Myfanwy Jones

Wed 7 August, 2pm-3pm, Croydon Library 
Myfanwy Jones is a Miles Franklin shortlisted author of three novels, and co-author of the bestselling Parlour Games for Modern Families. Myf's latest novel, Cool Water, is an unforgettable story about fathers and sons and the damage that can ripple through generations. Join us to hear about her writing process and journey to writing Cool Water. (FREE) Bookings required

Meet the author:
Helen Elliott

Fri 16 August, 2pm-3pm, Miller's Homestead  
Join us for a celebration and exploration of memoir with author, writer, critic and columnist, Helen Elliott, who will be joined in conversation by her daughter, author Eleanor Elliott Thomas. Her recently published book, Eleven Letters to You, features letters to eleven important people in her younger years who changed the course of her life. She will speak about her life and expectations in those pre-feminist days, when she knew she did not want to be whatever it was that had been mapped out for her. (FREE) Bookings required

How to plant, grow and care for your lemon tree

Wed 7 August, 2pm-3pm, Ferntree Gully Library 
Come along to our Gully Gardeners session on planting, growing and caring for lemon trees. Learn about the different varieties that grow well in Victoria, when to prune, and what to feed them. Share your knowledge of growing lemon trees with the group, and if you have an abundance of lemons in your garden, feel free to bring some along to share. (FREE) Bookings required

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