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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Victoria's literary history on display

The Independent Type:
Books and Writing in Victoria
The exhibition
This free travelling exhibition celebrates Victoria's rich and diverse written culture, highlighting the stories, the voices and the spirit of independence that have made our literature unique.
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When: Saturday, 14 November - Sunday, 13 December
(not open Monday, 30 November thru Wednesday, 2 December)
Where: Frankston Library

The talk
The Curator's Talk is an engaging introduction to the exhibition, presented by Steve Grimwade.

When: Tuesday, 17 November, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Where: Frankston Library
Bookings: 9784 1020

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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - it's voting time!

The Australian Book Review magazine is running a vote on the favourite Australian novel and there's a lot of books up as prizes. First prize is the complete, 99 book Popular Penguins series - now that's a temptation! Voting closes 1 Feb 2010.

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Kim

Libraries closed for upgrade

Libraries closed 30 Nov to 2 Dec
To enable the installation of RFID equipment, we need to take some time out to let the techs have their way with our desks and computers. To this end, the libraries will be closed on the following days:

• Frankston Library and Carrum Downs will be closed Monday, 30 November and Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 and 2 December.

Although the returns chutes will be closed from 4:00 pm Sunday, 29 November, you can still return your loans to the Langwarrin and Seaford Council Shops, where you can also access public computer, printing and photocopying services.

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) will allow members to issue their own loans, regardless of format, so you'll be able to borrow CDs and DVDs through the new self checkout units as well as books and magazines.

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Alternative arrangements for Frankston returns

Return to the desk at Frankston
17-18 November
While work is done in the returns room at Frankston Library, the returns chutes will be closed on Tuesday, 17 November and Wednesday, 18 November.

During library hours, you'll be able to return items to the Issues Desk. After hours returns can be made at the Carrum Downs Library, where the chutes are adjacent to the car park.

The work is associated with the change over to an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) based circulation system, which will enable you to borrow all formats through self serve checkouts.

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Shame makes the world go around

Roo Boy's book
One of the best to play the game.
A match winner.
A bad boy too.

Place your reserve now.

For more new biographies, take a look at the what's new page.

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