June Military History Meeting

When: Friday 26th June, 2pm
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 92945640

Come along and hear Cyril Handoll, Royal Marine Commando talk about Operation Overlord and D-day landings. Amazing social and lively chat happens regularly during these meeting so come along for great afternoons enjoyment. Afternoon tea provided.

Regards, Croydonite

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Book Bites - Ann Creber

When: Thursday 9th July, 12:30pm
Cost: $10
Bookings Essential phone 92945640

Ann Creber has had a wonderful career as an author, journalist, editor, food consultant and stylist. Ann is no stranger to broadcasting, having been a regular guest on ABC radio. She now has her own radio program on 3MDR ‘The Good Life’ which features interviews with some of Australia’s best known authors and many future greats.
Join Ann for a feast of contemporary Australian literature.

Regards, Croydonite

July School Holiday Activities

Here is Croydon Library's July School Holiday Activities. Please book at any ERL branch or on 9294 5640.

Tuesday June 30th
1pm
Tinytots

Wednesday July 1st
11am
Captain Underpants extravaganza
BYO photo to put in toilet.
Age 7+
Bookings required
Limit 30

Friday July 3rd
Auslan Toddler time session
Ages 1+
Stories and activity.

Tuesday July 7th
1pm
Tinytots

Wednesday July 8th
2pm
Snow White and the Eight Dwarves Show
Glen Frost Room
Cost $3 per child
Children under three free
Bookings essential
No refunds.
Limit 60

Thursday July 9th
Decorate a plaster cast
11am – 11.30am
2- 2.30pm
Age 4+
Bookings essential
Limit of 20 in each session

Regards, Croydonite

Thank You

A Big Thank you goes out to everyone who was able to support our fundraising for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 28th May. We raised over $81 for the Cancer Council. A Big Thank you must also go to ‘Jazz Connection’, our Musicians for the morning. ‘Jazz Connection’ members are Viv, Ben, Alison, Benjamin, Grant and Dylan, the senior music students from Croydon Secondary College.

Regards, Croydonite

History of Puffing Billy

When: Saturday 18th July 11am
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 92945640

Come and discover the History of the Puffing Billy Railway, Don Horsburgh will be the driver in this interesting presentation. Morning Tea provided.

Regards, Croydonite

Literature Lakeside

When: Sunday 28th June 10:30am
Cost: $20
Bookings phone 9800 6409

Literature Lakeside returns in June with an interesting guest speaker, Kate Holden. Kate Holden wrote In My Skin a searingly honest and wonderfully written account of a life on the streets, on drugs and on the skids.

For further information please call 9800 6409, your local library or have a look on our web page, www.erl.vic.gov.au. Included in the price is a delicious brunch at Lakeside Cafe.

Regards, Croydonite

June Bookchat

When: Thursday 4th June 2pm
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 92945640

Bring along the book you are reading and join in our lively discussion about what others are reading. Get suggestions for future books to read and browse the selection of new books. Tea, coffee, afternoon tea and laughter provided.

Regards, Croydonite