Junk journalling workshop

Mornington Library Vancouver Street, Mornington, Victoria, Australia

Create a simple hand-sewn journal that can be used as a diary, notebook, travel journal, quote book, art journal or something else inspiring.; free but bookings essential To book call 5950 1820 or email mornington.library@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Free

Memoir Unheard Voices – Dawn Mauldon

Mornington Library Vancouver Street, Mornington, Victoria, Australia

Join us for an author talk where Dawn explores the challenges and joys of living in a world that is often hostile and unwelcoming to those who are different, free but bookings essential, 5950 1820, mornington.library@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Children’s Week: Face Painting with Faery Emma

Somerville Library 1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, VIC, Australia

Help us celebrate Children's Week and let your children’s arms, faces and hands match their colourful imaginations! Faery Emma will be joining us at Somerville Library with her magical face painting kit, free no bookings required on 59501638, somerville.library@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Creepy Crafternoons

Rosebud Library McDowell St, Rosebud, VIC, Australia

Recommended for ages 5-12. Join us for a special spooktacular storytime and a create creepy craft to celebrate Halloween. Fancy dress costumes not required but are encouraged! Happy Halloween! Free but bookings essential on 5950 1230 or rosebud.library@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Story Dogs

Hastings Library 7 High St, Hastings, VIC, Australia

Story Dogs is a fun and unique reading support program that improves children’s reading and communication skills by children reading to a trained companion dog and its handler. Bookings are essential, Ph 5950 1710 or email: hastings.library@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Recurring

Flinders Fringe Festival 2024

Flinders Village Cook Street, Flinders, Vic

Following the success of the inaugural festival in 2023, the Flinders Fringe will bring a burst of creative and fringy excitement to the coastal village. More than 10 venues will host creative events including comedy, theatre, sing-a-longs, exhibitions, performance art, cabaret, and festival picnic concert.  Something for all ages and tastes. Sunday's times are 8am-8.30pm.

Dinner & Author Conversation

The Somers General 2 The Blvd, Somers, VIC

First Western Port Writes Author Dinner. Local author Megan Rogers will be in conversation with writer Kylie Ladd. Join us at The Somers General for a delicious two-course dinner and hear these talented writers discuss their much-loved books, the writing process and how life informs storytelling. Book online at www.westernportwrites.com.au

Learn to create successful literacy learning + a love of books

Mornington Library Vancouver Street, Mornington, Victoria, Australia

There is no reason why your child can't have literacy success. Every child has the right to discover the wonders of the world of books! Join us for a literary presentation, with Su-Rose - an experienced literacy specialist. Her presentation outlines the key aspects of the reading process, covering the 'how' of it and what […]

Author Talk: Barbara McCarthy – Rosebud Library

Rosebud Library McDowell St, Rosebud, VIC, Australia

Barbara McCarthy was once a retired nurse and midwife, and spent her retirement volunteering in the community. In her late seventies she joined a writing class, and her writing took on a life of its own. She has since written and published three books. Join Barbara as she talks about her two latest fictional biographies […]

Ben’s Book Club | Together We Read Featuring ‘Body of Lies’

Virtual

Join author Sarah Bailey to discuss her wonderful new novel ‘Body of Lies’ and this year’s chosen title for the Together We Read book club. Sarah is a Melbourne based author who has written five novels all the while balancing motherhood of three boys and being the highly successful Managing Director of a successful Advertising […]

Free

RSL Commemorative Poetry Competition – Southern Peninsula Region

Rosebud RSL 117 Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud, VIC, Australia

2024 Theme:  What does it mean to me? The RSL Commemorative Poetry Competition is spearheaded by the Rosebud RSL, & was inspired by our competition ambassadors, Jet and Eva, who each read their poems at local RSL ceremonies on Remembrance day. This competition offers students in the Southern Peninsula, the opportunity to honour the service […]