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Delve into Books...

We have some great new titles in our collection. If you have a request for a title, author or series, please let us know.

Snuggle up with a book and discover a myriad of great stories that entertain and offer a glimpse into the world around us.

New Books to check out!

Ash Marty: Champion by Ash Barty

Starting from her most junior days where she realised that she was meant to play tennis and was regularly beating opponents much older than her, through all the life lessons that she learnt along the way - things like never belittling your opponent, always trying your best and accepting defeat graciously.

It explores what made Ash retire from tennis in the first place, only to later reignite her passion for the game and to ultimately go on to be the world’s number 1 player.

This is an inspiring biography that is all about trying your best at what you do. 

Bite Risk by: S.J. Wills

When everyone's a vicious beast, it's hard to spot the monsters . . .

The first book in S. J. Wills' blockbuster teen horror series, perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Fear Street and Skulduggery Pleasant.

Sel Archer lives in a normal town with normal residents, except for one night a month . . . When the full moon comes out, almost all of the adults turn into werewolves, and it's up to the young people to protect themselves from danger.

Return to the world of the international #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation, Inheritance Games series, and the stakes have never been higher...

The Brothers Hawthorne by J Lynn Barnes

TWO MYSTERIES. ONE EXPLOSIVE READ. Grayson Hawthorne heir to his billionaire grandfather, was taught to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family is disinherited. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in and takes care of the problem – mercilessly and without emotional entanglements.

Jameson Hawthorne is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favour, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and win an impossible game of greatest stakes. Luckily, Jameson Hawthorne lives for impossible.

Eleanor Jones is not a murderer by Amy Doak

A fast-paced YA murder mystery. Eleanor Jones has just started at her ninth high school in less than five years. Since she and her mum are always moving on, Eleanor likes to stay on the outer, to stay invisible. So maybe it's just bad luck that the very first person she talks to at Cooinda Secondary College, Angus Marshall, is stabbed and left for dead the same day. The last message on Angus's phone is from Eleanor Jones.

After being interviewed by the police, Eleanor realises they don't have all the facts and decides to investigate.                       

 Friday Movies @ the library

Student films run during select Friday lunchtimes.  This term Percy Jackson: Sea of monsters featured. Watch out for the nextfilm reveal!

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Book Week 2023

Children’s Book Council of Australia 

CBCA announced the 2023 winners of the annual 'Book of the Year' awards with Tom Taylor & Jon Sommariva winning the prize for Book of the Year (Older Readers) for their graphic novel, Neverlanders! 

This wonderful book reimagines the world of Neverland from the story of Peter Pan in a whole new light. Tom & Jon have created an amazing fantasy setting, zoning in on the distinct characters, lost boys, who set out to stop a war from occurring.

Neverlanders is an imaginative retelling of the story of Peter Pan, revisiting the concept of Neverland in a whole new way. 

Honour books

Completely Normal (and Other Lies) by Biffy James

Love has rules. So does grief. And Stella Wilde's about to break them all.

Completely Normal (and other lies) is a gripping contemporary novel with its insightful explorations of love, grief, mental health and friendship.

The Other Side of Tomorrow by Hayley Lawrence

What if you thought you had forever ... To live your life. To tell your story. But what if forever was taken from you? 

When Abby traded her life in the city for a new life on the coast, it was meant to be a fresh start for her family. Behind them was the sickness and sadness of the past. But sickness doesn't always play by the rules. 

Book Week Competitions @ PRSC

Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you to all who entered the Book Week competitions. Your imagination drove your creative responses and it was incredibly hard to choose winners.

Year 7 Acrostic Poetry

1st place: Ieremia L                       

 2nd place: Louella F                             

 3rd place: Lucy M                                        

Highly Commended: Levi B

Year 8 Haiku Poetry Competition

1st place: Aarya S

2nd place: Aiden B

3rd place: Harvey C

Highly Commended: Stella T

Year 9 Limerick Poetry Competition

1st place: Rosie C

Seniors Free Verse Poetry Competition

1st place: Sage K

2nd place: Will V

Book Cover Design Competition

1st place: Dave S-H

2nd place: AJ Ebon

3rd place: Jaydah J

Highly Commended: Zade W

Book Trivia Quiz

Harvey [Yr 8] and Ashley [Yr 10]

State Library of Victoria

Solace: The Launch

Date: 10 October 2023, 1 pm – 2 pm

Cost: Free

Conservation Quarter

Experience a moment of respite on World Mental Health Day with the world premiere of Solace, a new digital, sensory experience inspired by State Library Victoria’s contemplative spaces.

Explore interactive sensory artworks curated by collaborating artists, streamed directly to your device.

Listen to whale song at the Redmond Barry Reading Room, follow the white rabbit through bookshelves and squeaking chairs in the iconic Dome, and carve our moments of respite, comfort and imagination.

Solace is free to stream on your device. Stay for a moment or for a while, and return as often as you like. 

Created by Melinda Hetzel & Co and presented by State Library Victoria.

Link:   https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/solace-the-launch/#sessions-tickets

 The Kingston Libraries School Holiday booklet is out!

There are many events for students and families.

Please find the link here:                                              https://issuu.com/kingstonaustralia/docs/kl_2023september_school_holiday_program_shp_fa_iss                                                                                               

Bookings open Monday 4 September 11am.

KEEP TALKING AND NOBODY EXPLODES!

Platform 81 Kingston - Youth Services 

Monday 25 September 2:30pm - 4pm

Bookings required. Online library.kingston.vic.gov.au/keep-talking 

Phone 1300 135 668

Location: In person at any library branch

For ages: 12 - 17