Thursday, October 27, 2005

Read Around the Region Read-a-thon

Be a part of this great community event and read aloud at your local branch of Eastern Regional Libraries to help support local literacy groups. Each branch library will progressively host an hour of reading aloud.

How can you join in the fun?

Readers make a gold coin donation and register to read at their local branch library. If you prefer, you might like to sponsor a reader. All monies raised will go to local literacy programs.

When: Tuesday 15 November
Where: Knox Library, Knox City Shopping Centre

Reading between 10.00am and 11.00am
Lots of fun with readings from Dr Seuss!

Read Around the Region will be launched by Cr Ben Smith, Chairman of Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation, Cr Garry Scates, Knox City Council and John Binnion, CEO of Eastern Regional Libraries

Put on your ‘Cat in the Hat’ hat and join the celebration!



When: Tuesday 15 November
Where: Rowville Library

Reading between 12 noon and 1.00pm
‘Rowville and Lysterfield Stories’ with Bryan Power and the students from Rowville Primary School.

Join celebrity reader Lyn Kenny for tea and coffee!



When: Tuesday 15 November
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

Reading between 1.00pm and 2.00pm
Readings from My Favourite Book

Join the students from St Brigid's Parish Primary School as they read from their favourite books. Special guest author Jenni Overend.


NB: All library overdue charges for this day only will be capped at $2.00 per item. All charges for this day will be donated to local literacy programs. Take this opportunity to return overdue books and support reading and literacy in your community.



When: Tuesday 15 November
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave

Reading between 2.00pm and 3.00pm
‘Charlie and the chocolate factory’ and ‘Tales from the waterhole’ with Michael de Valle, Jutta Goetze and students from St Thomas More’s Primary School

Tea, coffee and chocolates to follow!



When: Tuesday 15 November
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully

Reading between 7.00pm and 8.00pm
Special bedtime storytime with Cr Karin Orpen and local author Ilsa Evans

Put on your PJ's and enjoy the stories!


NB: All library overdue charges for this day only will be capped at $2.00 per item. All charges for this day will be donated to local literacy programs. Take this opportunity to return overdue books and support reading and literacy in your community.

Cheers, Maryanne

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