The need to weed

Awful library books

Some library customers hate the fact the libraries weed (that is, wilfully place items them in the book sale), but we have good reasons for doings so. Firstly, we need to make room on the shelves for new stuff (unfortunately, we can't keep adding more floor space). Secondly, things become worn and outdated.

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To prove the second point, librarians Mary Kelly and Holly Hibner run the Awful Library Books blog. Here you can find a selection of books currently found on library shelves that are laughably obsolete, tatty, creepily out of date or just plain sus.
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If you've seen anything that fits this description in our library recently, please feel free to drop us a line via the comments link, including the author and title and some commentary. We can then submit it to Mary and Holly.

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That time of the year again

Christmas stock
now available!
You can now borrow from our collection of Christmas picture books, CDs and DVDs at the Carrum Downs and Frankston libraries.

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Limit 5 per family.

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CDs and DVDs to the right

Frankston returns reversed
Be careful the next time you return your loans through the chutes at Frankston, because we've been wicked and changed things.

Since 1995, we've encouraged you to return your audio visual items (CDs, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs) through the chute closest to the front door. But now, these items are returned through the right hand chute, farthest from the door. Books go through the other chutes, closer to the door.

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Prose, Posers and Poets

and guests

Join other lovers of the acoustic word as our Prose Posers and Poets team are joined by writer and performer Sean M Whelan and haiku etc author Michael de Valle.

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When: Wednesday, 18 November, 6:30pm

Where: Frankston Library Long Room
(or, as the poets call it, The Fish Tank)

Cost: Free!

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Ckeckout Charlie has left the building

Charlie says:
I''ll be back
Frankston's much loved (and misunderstood) self check machine was unceremoniously sent on long service today for an extreme makeover.

Come December, he'll be back with a new friend (Charlene).

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Getting it out

Advice from Briohny Doyle
Melbourne writer and performer Briohny Doyle will look at which magazines to send your work to and who to approach for support and advice.

When: Saturday, 21 November, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Frankston Library
Cost: Nothing

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Frankston Blog update

I think the fun is just about to begin
Most of the Frankston bloggers have introduced themselves and are starting to interact, welcomed and guided by social media artist and project creator, Alex Gibson. Things have been a little Radio National, but as the bloggers find their feet some very personal stuff more suited to Kyle and Jackie O has started to creep in.

Don't forget that comments from all are welcome.

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Sit. Stay. Read.

Dogs help L-plate readers
You may have heard about Dewey the library cat, but how about a library having a therapy dog?

A recent news story that caught my eye has it that dogs can help people learn to read. Dogs, you see, are patient, non-judgemental and don't know more than the novice reader. Reading to a dog boosts confidence and reduces stress and some libraries in America have visiting therapy dogs to help with their reading programs.

I wonder if it would work with cats? Or teddy bears?

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Frankston Blogs

7 locals blog off
Frankston Blogs, an experiment in community blogging, has started.

Here's who blogging:

• Alex (librarianship student, you might have seen her around the Library)
• Bronwyn (art historian)
• Bruce (Hon, MP, Liberal member for Dunkley, you may have voted for him)
• comrade harps (dodgy haiku blogger)
• Simon (urban design consultant)
• Stephanie (nursing student) and
• Yvette (foreshore dog walker)

The affected lowercase comrade has already suggested that he votes his preferences away from his local member, so it'll be interesting to see how they'll get on. Will they find a common humanity and shared parochialism?

All are invited to leave comments on the public musings of these colourful local identities.

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Free Internet at Mahogany

Get web in Frankston North
The Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre now has free public broadband web access available.

There are 3 computers available Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 4.30pm and they can be booked in 30 or 60 minute blocks. Bookings can be made by calling into the centre at 26 Mahogany Avenue or phoning 9786 1445.

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