Author Talk: Diane Armstrong
Diane is a child Holocaust survivor. An award-winning freelance journalist, she has written six bestselling books which have been published in seven countries. Her latest novel is set in Australia, Hungary, and Israel and is based on an astonishing true story.
read moreBook Club: Upcoming meetings
Please join us on Zoom when we discuss these intriguing books:
Monday 12 October, 10.30 am: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.
Monday 26 October, 10.30 am: City of Friends by Joanna Trollope
Monday 30 November, 10.30 am: The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier
Please email info@ljla.org.au to receive the Zoom details.
read moreNew e-audiobooks now available
With the help of Glen Eira Council’s generous grant, the following e-audiobooks have been added to our collection and are available free of charge to library members:
Heartburn, by Nora Ephron;
Foreskin’s Lament, by Shalom Auslander;
Sabbath’s Theater, by Philip Roth;
Here I Am, by Jonathan Safran Foer;
Daniel Deronda (Classic Drama), by George Eliot.
More are being added – please check our catalogue page for new e-books and e-audiobooks which you can borrow online.
Breaking News: You can now borrow books!
We’re all in it together but we’re also here for you!
To support our community, we will be starting a ‘Click and Collect’ service from Monday the 18th of May.
How will this work..
read moreOnline events and services
Dear library members and friends,
While the library building is closed, we are working to provide online events and services to our community…
Library Closure
Dear Friends of the Library,
During these challenging times, everyone here at the Library is thinking of our community and sharing your concern about the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation.
Based on the direction from the Victorian government …
read moreCancelled: Morning Melodies: Steve Van
To our wonderful seniors – Please join us for a delightful melodic morning On the 3rd Wednesday of each month Steve Van will entertain us on March 18 from 11 am Morning tea is provided Bookings preferred – 9272 5611 or book@ljla.org.au Gold coin donation
read moreCancelled: Gentle Strengthening Class
Join us for a low-impact, low-to-moderate intensity class suitable for all ages and abilities Led by a personal trainer who has delivered over 5,000 sessions to people of all ages, abilities, fitness levels, shapes and sizes. These classes are designed so that you can go at your own pace and enjoy the benefits to your strength, bone density, cognition, mood and overall health. No experience or equipment required Cost $5 from 16th March
read moreCancelled: Hebrew Story Time – שעת סיפור בעברית
ביום שני השלישי בכל חודש בשעה 10.30 בהנחית אורית ברנד Hebrew Story Time on the 3rd Monday of every month, 10.30 am (17 Feb,16 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May, 15 June..) Please book on 03-92725611 or book@ljla.org.au Cost: Free
read moreCancelled: Baby Playgroup
Every Monday from 13th January, 10:30 Suitable for babies up to 12 months Come along with bubs and relax and chat with other mums. Bottles are fine but please no food. Just drop in – no need to RSVP ENQUIRIES: info@ljla.org.au or 92725611 Gold coin donation appreciated
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