Library Bytes

AMAZING READS BASED ON TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

These books will transport you into a different world and provide travel inspiration.

Maya by Jostein Gaarder

A serendipitous meeting on the Fijian island of Taveuni begins an intriguing and mysterious novel that tells the tale of an English author who is grieving; a Norwegian evolutionary biologist estranged from his wife; and a couple who are wrapped-up in their love for each other. The perfect escapism read for lounging on the beach!  

Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer

The book that came first before the movie. The true story of how Chris McCandless threw caution to the wind and set off into the great northern wilderness through Canada and onto Alaska and recounts the challenges he faced.  

The Beach by Alex Garland

Set in Thailand, the story follows a young backpacker’s adventures and experiences on his first trip to Thailand. This is a perfect read on your travels as it talks about the contrast between the materialistic western world and the freedom that travellers find in Southeast Asia. 

STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA EVENTS

Teen Writing Bootcamp: Slam Poetry

Discover how to find and express your poetic voice at this Teen Writing Bootcamp with spoken word artist and author Maxine Beneba Clarke.

Dates:

26 May 2022, 5:00pm–6:00pm

02 June 2022, 5:00pm–6:00pm

09 June 2022, 5:00pm–6:00pm

16 June 2022, 5:00pm–6:00pm

Cost: Free

Bookings required

Learn how to use emotive language and work in different forms of poetry and uncover techniques to help you develop your own slam poetry style.

All boot camps are open to teens aged 13 to 18 years old from all around Australia. They are free to attend, but require consent from a parent or guardian. Participation in this program will include sharing work created during the program.

Please note: to register for this event you must be available for all four sessions.

Gandel Storytelling Workshop: Georgina Humphries

MELBOURNE KNOWLEDGE WEEK

Date: 14 May 2022, 10:30am–2:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter

                  The Quad

Turn recycled items into art in this interactive workshop with Melbourne-based artist Georgina Humphries.

Kids will get hands on to transform single-use household items into new, useful objects using Georgina’s bright and kaleidoscopic style.

Georgina will also explore the impact throw-away culture has on the environment and give kids the tools they need to recycle creatively at home.

Sessions

• Session 1: 10.30am - 11.30am (ages 5-8).
• Session 2: 1pm - 2pm (ages 9-12).

Please note: tickets will be released on Monday 18 April. 

State Library Victoria  is a Child Safe Organisation. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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