Library Volunteers

We have many new books to cover, so if you would like to help in the school library come along and roll up your sleeves, all parents are welcome! Please send an email to office@beaumarissc.vic.edu.au.

Thank you to our current volunteer parent helpers who are doing a fabulous job covering our new library books, your time is much appreciated!

Pop-Up Mobile Design Library

Visual Communication Design students are currently undertaking research on individual projects covering subjects in graphic design, architecture and designing products. The students had access to a collection of design books in the library and a Pop-Up Mobile Design library was wheeled into their classroom with a selection of Art and Design books to further their research.

Stunning books I highly recommend and showcase in the Pop-Up Design Library include the fabulous Frances Burke – Designer of Modern Textiles. In this book, Nannette Carter and Robyn Oswald-Jacobs tell the story of Australia’s most influential designer of the 20th century. Her fabric designs included imagery and colours from native flora, marine life, indigenous and abstract imagery. Burke also collaborated with leading architects and interior designers, including Robin Boyd; her fabrics feature in influential modern buildings today.

I also recommend, the latest release, Mid-Century Modern – Icons of Design published by Thames & Hudson. This book features more than ninety classic mid-century designs, illustrated by studio 'Here Design', and will bring a touch of mid-century modern style into any home around Beaumaris.

For an exploration in visual thinking, I recommend the Graphic Design Play Book – beautifully designed, the book uses puzzles and challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters, and visual identities work.

And lastly, Graphic Design School, a foundation course for graphic designers working in print, moving image and digital media. This new release and revised Seventh Edition feature all new assignments and updated reading lists. It is brimming with practical advice and real-world graphic design briefs.

Happy Reading to all our Visual Communication Design students!

2022 Premiers’ Reading Challenge (PRC)

A reminder that the 2022 Premiers’ Reading Challenge (PRC) is in full swing. To participate, students must complete at least 15 books by 2 September and tally this reading on the PRC website.

Students were emailed their individual log in details and instructions early April. Please email office@beaumarissc.vic.edu.au to receive these details again.

Book Club

A reminder to all our student bookworms, Book Club runs on Wednesdays at 1.15pm. All are welcome to come along and meet in the library and share what books we've all been reading.

Keep up the great work and happy reading!

Book Review

Eve D (Year 10 student)

'Crescent City: The House of Earth and Blood' is the first of an epic high fantasy duology by the author Sarah J Maas. The book follows Half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she attempts to avenge her friends' murders and protect her vibrant city. I love the character Bryce because she is a strong female character that encourages body positivity. This book is different to the other books by this author because of its implementation of both modern and traditional fantasy themes. Sarah J Maas is able to create a vivid and exciting world with her unique settings, hilarious character bantering and plot twists that kept making me turn the page! I recommend this book and her other series: 'Throne of Glass' and 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' to anyone looking for a thrilling fantasy series.

Drop-In Makerspace @ Cheltenham Library

Date: Tuesday 31 May | 4:00PM- 5:00PM

Venue: Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham

A variety of our Makerspace kits will be out and available to play with. No bookings required.

Library, Literary & Festival Events in May and June

10th – 13th June

Woodend Winter Arts

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival is the premier regional festival showcasing the very best of classical music from Australia and internationally, and a lively literary & visual arts program.

15th – 25th June

Emerging Writers Festival

The Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) is one of Australia’s most established and well-respected literary festivals. It exists to develop, nurture and promote Australia’s new writing talent, creating platforms for connecting writing communities and their audiences.

18th – 19th June

Williamstown Lit Fest

The Williamstown Literary Festival has now grown into one of the country’s most respected wordfests, attracting some of Australia’s best loved authors. The festival is run by a committee of locals, supplemented by volunteers at festival time.

Niamh McPhelimy

Library Manager

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