The Grove Library

Read Dating at The Grove

May 082012

The Grove library is presenting a novel idea for celebrating Library week this year.
How does it work? Based loosely on the format used for speed dating, the group will be divided into pairs with each guest given 2 minutes to discuss a book your are passionate about. Then, when the bell rings, you move along to the next guest.
This will be a free event where you can meet people who love to read and discuss books, and have a good swig of wine thrown in.

When: Wednesday 23rd May
Time: 6:00pm-7pm
Where: The Grove Library
Bookings: Phone 9286 8686 or email library@thegrovelibrary.com

e-readers on trial… You decide

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May 082012

Kindles, Sony Readers, Kobos, ipads, itouches—which one do I buy?
Come to The Grove Library during Library and Information Week and try before you buy.
You will have two hours to play with any of The Grove library’s e-readers so you can decide which one you
prefer.

Dates: Sunday 20th – Saturday 26th May
Where: The Grove Library

For more information contact the library ph:9286 8686 or email: library@thegrovelibrary.com

The Grove Classics 2012 Season

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Apr 022012

The Grove Library and Community Centre and Cappuccino Concerts are excited to
announce that the annual Grove Classics Concert Series is back for another season of live
music and will commence Sunday 6th May 2012.

The four Sunday afternoon concerts throughout May will feature some of Australia’s most talented musicians including Louise McKay (cello), Emily Green-Armytage (piano), Duncan Gardiner (guitar), Emily Clements (flute) and Irina Vasileva-Thoo (piano).

The Grove Classics Program

When: Sunday May 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 2012 commencing at 4:30pm
Where: The Grove Library, 1 Leake St (cnr Leake St & Stirling Hwy) Peppermint Grove WA 6011

Tickets and bookings: please visit www.cappuccino-concerts.com.au or
contact The Grove Library on (08) 9286 8686 or email info@cappuccino-concerts.com.au
Ticket prices: $36/$32, Friends of the Grove Library $30, Standing/ student rush $10.
Complete 4 Concert Package $120.

All events include tastings of Lamonts fine wines.

2012 Literature Prize open for submissions

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Mar 012012

The 2012 Literature Prize Now & Then: the life, the land, the people of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Mosman Park is now open for submissions.

The Towns of Cottesloe and Mosman Park and Shire of Peppermint Grove invite you to enter your written memoirs into the 2012 Literature Prize before Sunday 27 May 2012 for a chance to win up to $500 cash!

This award is intended to provide an opportunity for people of all ages to write creatively about the present or past history of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove or Mosman Park.

Categories include Open, Local History Award and school aged categories for Years 8-12, 5-7 and 1-4. There are subcategories for poetry and prose. A combination of both words and images are encouraged but not essential. A new award for the best local resident entry has been added to encourage local writers to enter the competition.

Entry is free and open to everyone. Entries including the signed entry form must reach The Grove Library by 4.00pm Sunday 27 May 2011.

Entry forms and more information can be collected at the Library, or can be viewed and downloaded here (pdf).

One Click Digital – new audiobook downloading site

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Mar 292012

Please Note: We are currently experiencing problems downloading to Macintosh devices. You will not be able to open the Digital Media Manager or download WMA files to Mac devices. We will notify you when this problem has been resolved.

We have been informed that this problem maybe rectified by Monday 14th May.

Our downloadable audiobook collection has recently migrated from our previous host site, EBSCOHost, to One Click Digital hosted and maintained by Wavesound. Click here to go straight to the One Click Digital audiobook site.

One Click Digital offers:
- Hundreds of bestselling audiobooks to choose from
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Compatible with iPod, MP3 players and personal computers
- No waiting lists – all titles have unlimited availability
- Simple ‘One Click’ download process
- All you need is a PC with broadband internet access and your library membership details
- (If this is your first visit to One Click Digital, you’ll need to create a free One Click Digital account to start checking out audiobooks)

There is something for all tastes and ages, and new titles will be added each month.

For further information about One Click Digital please contact the library, or speak to a member of our library staff next time you are visiting.

For a step-by-step view of how One Click Digital works, view the powerpoint slides made by Wavesound below.
(If you are not able to view the slideshow below, click here to view it in Slideshare.)

One Click Digital Training Slideshow

View more presentations from The Grove – Leading. Learning. Living

Between River & Sea Art & Photographic Award

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Mar 232012

This year’s Town of Mosman Park biannual Between River and Sea Art Award theme is Mosman Treasures.

Prizes and awards for art and photographic categories are on offer and you don’t necessarily have to be a Mosman Park resident to enter!

Entries must portray the life, the people and/or the environment of Mosman Park. Winner’s artworks are purchased (prize money is acquisitive) to become part of the Town’s art collection and works will be displayed in the council’s administration building, providing an ongoing record of the Town’s history.

Entries close 4pm Friday 20 April 2012. Entry forms are availabe at the library. For more information or to enter online, visit the Town of Mosman Park website.

New times for Storytime and Baby Rhyme Time

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Feb 122012

Storytime
Stories…Rhymes…Activities for kids 2-5yrs.
Storytime sessions will be held in the library every Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10.30am.

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Baby Rhyme Time
Share rhymes, songs and books with your baby. Suitable for babies 2 months to 2 years.
Baby Rhyme Time sessions will be held in the library on Mondays at 10.30am and Thursdays at 10:00am

Monogram Cafe now open for 2012

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Jan 152012

Thomas's latte art

Monogram Caffe is now open again for 2012.

Located next to the newspapers and magazines area in the library, catch up on the latest news and current affairs, log in to the free wifi, or catch up with friends over a brew of freshly roasted coffee, fine tea or cool organic drinks.

Monogram Caffe is open for business at the library Sundays to Fridays.

Celestial songs in library

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Jan 042012

The Giovanni Consort will be launching their 2012 Season at The Grove Library!

Meet and hear some of Perth’s finest young singers, as they launch their new and exciting program with a repertoire that ranges from the earliest of Medieval plainchant to more recent seductive choral chamber music. The Consort will perform a selection of music to whet your musical appetite for the coming year.

When: Saturday 28 January 2012
Time: 4pm
Venue: The Grove Library
Cost: FREE – please RSVP to giovanniconsort@gmail.com or mob: 0406 258 450

2012 Season program includes:
March – Bon Voyage
Songs of the sea, before contemplating man’s existence, by composers Parry, Grainger and Byrd
June – El Grillo
Be taken on a safari with songs by Josquin, Monteverdi & Gibbons
September – Tapas
A feast of Spanish music by Guerrero, Victoria and Rodgrigo
December – Hodie Christus
Celebrate Christmas with Bach, Poulenc and Tavener

For more information, visit The Giovanni Consort website, or Facebook page.

Download The Giovanni Consort – 2012 Subscription Patronage form (PDF)

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