This document provides a summary of the Hume City Council Libraries and Learning Summer Program occurring from December 2016 to February 2017. It lists various events for children, youth, and adults, including storytimes, craft activities, cultural programs, homework help, and technology workshops. The events will take place across several libraries in the Hume City Council area and aim to foster literacy, skills development, and community connections.

1. HUME CITY COUNCIL
WHAT’S ON
Libraries and Learning Summer Program
December 2016 – February 2017

2. CONTENTSFOR MORE INFO
hume.vic.gov.au
humelibraries.vic.gov.au
contactus@hume.vic.gov.au
9205 2200
BOOKINGS
All events which have this symbol
require bookings. To book online visit
www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au or phone
the host venue. See contact details on
the back of this booklet.
All events and activities are
FREE unless otherwise noted.
This booklet is printed on FSC certified,
ISO 14001 mill accredited and is
Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) paper.
Hume City Council recognises the rich Aboriginal heritage within the municipality
and acknowledges the Gunung-Willam-Balluk of the Wurundjeri as the Traditional
Custodians of this land. Council embraces Aboriginal living culture as a vital part of
Australia’s identity and recognises, celebrates and pays respect to the existing family
members of the Gunung-Willam-Balluk and to Elders past and present.
Children and family 3
Youth 7
Digital and technology 10
Arts, crafts and culture 11
Health and wellbeing 14
Literary 14
Adult literacy 17
Careers and Jobs 18
Special interest 19

3. Babytime
Ages 0–2
The Age Library
Tue and Fri, 10.15am–11am
Craigieburn Library
Thu, 2pm–2.30pm
Fri, 11am–11.30am
Sunbury Library
Mon and Fri,
10am–10.30am
Tullamarine Library
Wed, 10.30am–11am
Preschool storytime
Ages 3–5
The Age Library
Tue, 2pm–3pm
Fri, 11am–12pm
Craigieburn Library
Tue, 2pm–2.45pm
Wed, 11am–11.45am
Sunbury Library
Mon, 10.30am–11.15am
Thu, 2pm–2.45pm
Tullamarine Library
Wed, 11am–11.45am
Bilingual storytime
Ages 0–5
Sinhalese
Craigieburn Library
Mon, 11am–12pm
Turkish
The Age Library
Mon, 11am–12pm
Arabic
The Age Library
Wed, 11am–12pm
Assyrian
The Age Library
Thu, 1pm–2pm
Craigieburn Library
Fri, 1pm–2pm
CHILDREN AND FAMILY
These fun sessions foster a love of books and reading
as well as improve literacy, listening and social skills.
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4. CHILDREN AND FAMILY
iTots
Ages 2–5
Play along with your child
and learn how to use
mobile devices in this fun,
digitally interactive session.
Each week a different
theme will be explored
using the library’s iPads.
The Age Library
Tue, 11am–11.45am
Tue, 1.15pm–2pm
Fri, 12pm–12.45pm
Craigieburn Library
Mon, 1pm–1.45pm
Wed, 10am–10.45am
Sunbury Library
Thu, 1.15pm–2pm
Tullamarine Library
Wed, 11.45am–12.30pm
Minecraft: special
school holiday sessions
Ages 5–12
Build collaboratively
with others using all the
creativity of the Minecraft
inventory available.
Participants can only book
one session. The library
will provide all logins to
get you started.
Sunbury Library
Tue 10, 17 Jan
Session times on
both days
1pm–2pm
2pm–3pm
3pm–4pm
Stained glass paper craft
Ages 5+
Kids can explore their
creativity and learn essential
skills through the making
of stained glass paper
craft. Get them to create
a colourful stained glass
picture using paper.
No library activities between 19 December 2016 and
8 January 2017. Children and youth programs will
resume from 9 January 2017. Adult activities from
30 January 2017.
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The Age Library
Mon 9 Jan, 1pm–2pm
Gladstone Park
Community Library
All ages
Tue 17 Jan, 3pm–4pm

5. Summer
Reading Club
Ages 0–17
Get ready for the next
Summer Reading Club–
Heroes and Villains
– starting on Thursday
1 December 2016 and
finishing 31 January 2017.
Collect your reading record
from your local Hume
Libraries branch and get
reading over the holidays.
The Age Library
Craigieburn Library
Gladstone Park
Community Library
Hume Mobile Library
Sunbury Library
Tullamarine Library
CHILDREN AND FAMILY
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Disc art
All ages
Join in the fun and create
artwork from recycled CDs
and DVDs.
The Age Library
Mon 16 Jan, 1pm–2pm
Crafty creations
Ages 5+
Use your imagination and
make arty–crafty creations
using a variety of different
materials and techniques.
Craigieburn Library
Wed 11, 18 Jan, 2pm–3pm
Sunbury Library
Fri 13 Jan. 2pm–4pm
Fri 20 Jan, 2pm–4pm

6. Water safety storytime
Ages 3-5
Learn how to play safely
around water and have fun
this summer, with stories
and craft.
Craigieburn Library
Tue 6 Dec, 2pm–2.45pm
CHILDREN AND FAMILY
Summer Reading Club
launch: Silent Disco
Ages 0–17
Join the Hume Libraries
Summer Reading Club
and have fun at our Silent
Disco party.
Craigieburn Library
Thu 8 Dec, 6.30pm –7.30pm
Perler beads
All ages
Use colourful beads
to make your own
3D creation.
Gladstone Park
Community Library
Tue 10 Jan, 3pm–4pm
Mandarin for juniors
Ages 6–9
Want to learn a new
language? Join this three
session introductory class
on speaking Mandarin.
Learn how to say hello,
introduce yourself, count
and sing in Mandarin.
Participants must book for
all three sessions.
Sunbury Library
Tue 10 Jan, 10am–11.30am
Wed 11 Jan, 10am–11.30am
Thu 12 Jan, 10am–11.30am
Mosaics
Ages 5+
Create pieces of
artwork with colourful
paper mosaics.
Gladstone Park
Community Library
Thu 12 Jan, 3pm–4pm
Sand art pictures
Ages 5+
Come along and create
colourful sand art pictures.
Gladstone Park
Community Library
Thu 19 Jan, 3pm–4pm
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7. YOUTH
Homework Clubs
Free tutoring available to help primary and
secondary school students in English, maths,
science and more.
Our Homework Clubs provide support in the
development of children’s literacy, numeracy,
and study skills.
Dallas Neighbourhood
House Primary
Homework Club
Tue, 4pm–6pm
Homestead Primary
Homework Club
Mon, 4pm–6pm
Craigieburn Library
Primary and Secondary
Homework Club
Thu, 4pm–6pm
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FOR BOOKINGS
9356 6999

8. Youth S.E.T.
Ages 12–20
Bring along your Magic:
The Gathering deck of
cards and challenge
your opponents.
Sunbury Library
Wed, 4pm–5pm
Hume Anime Club
Ages 12–18
Draw some manga, watch
some anime! Come along
and chat about your
favourite series with
other fans.
The Age Library
Wed, 4pm–5.30pm
January Holiday
Youth Book Club
Ages 11–14
Join in a discussion with a
twist! We will have three
special and fun sessions all
around books:
- What you are reading
- What you haven’t read
- What you want to read.
Bring the book you are
currently reading to the
first session.
Sunbury Library
Wed 11, 18, 25 Jan,
2pm–3pm
YOUTH
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9. YOUTH
Teen Book Club
Ages 13-16
Do you love reading? Do
you want to meet other
readers and talk about your
favourite books? Come
along and chat about the
books you’ve read and
get some new reading
recommendations.
The Age Library
Thu 8 Dec, 4pm–5pm
Thu 2 Feb, 4pm–5pm
Sand art for youth
Ages 10-18
Join in this relaxing activity
using sand to create
colourful pictures.
Sunbury Library
Wed 11 Jan, 3pm–4pm
FIFA16 PlayStation
tournament
Ages 10-18
We want you to join in
the FIFA16 PlayStation
tournament, test your skills
and score your way to
some great prizes.
Craigieburn Library
Mon 23 Jan, 2pm–4pm
Board games afternoon
Ages 10-18
Spend the afternoon in the
library playing some classic
board games including
Connect 4, Snakes &
Ladders, Battleships and
Uno. Great way to meet
like-minded people whilst
having fun!
Craigieburn Library
Fri 13 Jan, 3pm–5pm
Naruto PlayStation
tournament
Ages 10-18
Get your ninja on at our Naruto PlayStation
tournament! Join in for the chance to battle
it out for some great prizes!
The Age Library
Wed 18 Jan, 2.30pm–3.30pm
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10. DIGITALANDTECHNOLOGY
Develop and advance your IT skills and
knowledge with a comprehensive range
of free programs, including:
• My Story: Tell your story and develop your digital skills
through filming, editing, video design, music creation
and web development.
• Systems and smart devices: Discover and learn to use
Windows 8, Windows 10 or Apple devices, including
Mac, iPhone and iPad.
• Microsoft Office: Learn to use Microsoft Office
programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Publisher.
• STEM: Discover the world of robotics, coding,
electronics and other emerging technologies.
• Social media: Learn the basics of Facebook, Skype,
YouTube and Twitter.
• Plus many other special interest programs, such as online
trading, converting tapes/vinyl to digital, senior computer
classes, and one-on-one training to learn the basics.
For more information or to book
9356 6939 hume.vic.gov.au
digitallearning@hume.vic.gov.au
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11. Tech.Help
Ages 18+
Learn how to search
for information on the
Internet, send and manage
emails, use social media
or use technology such as
iPads or smart phones.
Use our PCs or bring
your own device.
The Age Library
Wed 22 Feb, 10am–1pm
ARTS, CRAFTS AND CULTURE
Urdu cultural mornings
All ages
Sing songs, hear stories
in Urdu and learn about
the culture of the
Pakistani community.
Craigieburn Library
Sat 3 Dec, 12pm–2pm
Sat 14, 28 Jan, 12pm–2pm
Sat 11, 25 Feb, 12pm–2pm
Punjabi cultural evenings
All ages
Enjoy an evening learning
about the Punjabi language
and culture. Sing songs and
hear stories in Punjabi.
Craigieburn Library
Thu 1, 15 Dec,
6.30pm–7.30pm
Thu 12 Jan,
6.30pm–7.30pm
Thu 9, 23 Feb,
6.30pm–7.30pm
Nepalese cultural
mornings
All ages
Enjoy learning about the
language and culture
of Nepal. Share stories,
music and games in the
Nepalese language.
Craigieburn Library
Sat 10 Dec,
10.30am–12.30pm
Sat 21 Jan,
10.30am–12.30pm
Sat 4, 18 Feb,
10.30am–12.30pm
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12. H
ume Libraries
MakerSpace
–
a place to create, build,
explore and invent
Make it at the library! With space for
makers, artists and crafters alike, Hume
Libraries Makerspace offers programs,
workshops and school holiday activities
for people of all ages and abilities.
DigitalMakers
All ages
Explore and experiment
with activities each week
that will enhance your
learning and enjoyment
of digital technologies.
Sessions can include stop
motion animation, playing
and recording music
using electronic musical
instruments and having
fun with augmented
reality apps.
The Age Library
Mon, Tue and Wed,
3.30pm–5pm
MiniMakers
Ages 5–12
Create craft treasures
with other kids, or get
creative at the library’s
Creation Station.
The Age Library
Wed, 4pm–5pm
Tullamarine Library
Tue, 4pm–5pm
LEGO Learners
Ages 6–12
Have fun learning with
LEGO. Children can
use LEGO in activities
designed to help practice
writing, problem solving
and develop creativity.
LEGO supplied.
The Age Library
Thu, 4pm–5pm
Craigieburn Library
Tue, 4pm–5pm
Sunbury Library
Thu, 4pm–5pm
Tullamarine Library
Thu, 4pm–5pm
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13. Coding for beginners
Ages 10+
Explore the basics of coding
and learn fun things like
performing commands or
creating your own game.
Craigieburn Library
Thu, 4pm–5pm
Code Club
Ages 6+
Children can have fun
and develop their
programming skills to
create animations and
design computer games.
The Age Library
Mon, 4pm–5pm
LEGO Robotics
Ages 10+
Be part of a team, building
robots and learning to
program using Lego
Mindstorm EV3 Robotics
kits. This is a fun and
interactive way to create
and command robots.
The Age Library
Wed, 4pm–5pm
Craigieburn Library
Mon, 4pm–5pm
Sunbury Library
Wed, 4pm–5pm
Hooked on yarn
Ages 18+
Gather up your knitting
needles and crochet hook
and join a friendly group
of other stitchers. Learn
new techniques and
meet new friends. All skill
levels welcome.
Sunbury Library
Mon, 1pm–3pm
Wed, 6.30pm–8pm
Minecraft
Ages 6–12
Create and build amazing
structures using Minecraft.
Interact with other players
on our LAN Server. Logins
for Minecraft are provided.
Laptops provided.
The Age Library
Mon, 3.30pm–5pm
Wed 3.30pm–5pm
Sunbury Library
Mon, 4pm–5pm
Tue, 4pm–5pm
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Science Lab
Ages 6–12
Explore STEM through fun
experiments with hands-
on science and technology
workshops. Discover
science using sound, light,
colour and more, and turn
everyday items into fun,
interactive objects with
MaKey MaKey technology.
The Age Library
Tue, 4pm–5pm
Mini makers
Ages 5–12
Create something fun
and exciting with recycled
bits and bobs. Share your
treasures with other kids.
Craigieburn Library
Fri 2, 16 Dec, 4pm–4.45pm
Fri 20 Jan, 4pm–4.45pm
Fri 3, 17 Feb, 4pm–4.45pm

14. The Miracle Gut
Ages 18+
Cure ailments, improve your mood, fortify your
immune system and reinvigorate your life.
Join Kathy Ashton, medical nutritionist,
on a fascinating talk about gaining
and maintaining a healthy gut
for wellbeing. You will also
learn about the foods that
can heal or harm you.
Sunbury Library
Thu 2 Feb, 6.30pm–8pm
HEALTH AND WELLBEING LITERARY
Romances past and present
Ages 18+
How many famous couples do you know? Test your
knowledge this Library Lovers Day with our romantic
crossword. Enter your completed crossword at your nearest
Hume library to go into the draw to win one of our fantastic
prizes.
The competition runs for one week only: 8-14 February.
Winners drawn randomly on 16 February.
Wed 8 Feb to Tue 14 Feb
The Age Library
Craigieburn Library
Gladstone Park Community Library
Hume Mobile Library
Sunbury Library
Tullamarine Library
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15. LITERARY
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Book groups are a great
way to meet new people,
stimulate the mind and
get more out of reading.
There are monthly book
group meetings in various
locations. Membership
costs may apply.
Bookends Book Group
Ages 18+
Sunbury Library
Wed 14 Dec, 10am–12pm
Wed 8 Feb, 10am–12pm
Craigiebites Book Group
Ages 18+
Craigieburn Library
Tue 13 Dec, 6.30pm–8pm
Tue 14 Feb, 6.30pm–8pm
Bookmark Book Group
Ages 18+
The Age Library
Mon 20 Feb, 2pm–4pm
Gold-coin book sale
It’s back! Fill a bag with
pre-loved books for a gold-
coin donation. All money
raised goes toward the
Hume Charitable Fund.
Craigieburn Library
Sat 14 Jan, 10am–1pm

16. LITERARY
Relax, Read, Win!
Ages 18+
Don’t let the kids have all the fun this summer!
Visit your local Hume Libraries branch and pick up
the reading grid to get started.
All you have to do is:
Relax – Take a breath, visit the library and borrow some books
Read – Strike a line through the grid with the books you
read (see instructions)
Win – Submit your completed reading
grid to win a bundle of best-selling books.
Thu 1 Dec to Tue 31 Jan.
Winners drawn Thu 2 Feb.
The Age Library
Craigieburn Library
Gladstone Park Community Library
Hume Mobile Library
Sunbury Library
Tullamarine Library
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VISIT
humelibraries.vic.gov.au
or your local branch for more info.

17. English Conversation
Group
Ages 18+
Come along to practice your
English conversation skills.
The Age Library
Tue, 12pm–2pm
Road to IELTS Practice
Ages 18+
Are you studying for an
IELTS exam? Improve your
score with fortnightly
hands-on practice using
the Road to IELTS online
program. Tutoring and
one-on-one conversation
practice is available.
The Age Library
Fri 2, 16 Dec, 10am–12pm
Fri 3, 17 Feb, 10am–12pm
ADULT LITERACY
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18. CAREERS JOBS
Explore study options
for 2017
Ages 18+
Considering studying in
2017? Then come along to
this workshop and explore
your study options, tertiary
education pathways and
employment objectives.
Discover the resources you
need to make informed
decisions about your career.
Sunbury Library
Mon 5 Dec, 11am–12pm
Craigieburn Library
Tue 6 Dec, 11am–12pm
The Age Library
Wed 7 Dec, 11am–12pm
Career and Job Search
Support Service
Ages 15+
Book a one-on-one
session to learn how to
write a resume or cover
letter, prepare for job
interviews or find a course.
This service is for Hume
residents only. Bookings
are essential.
The Age Library
Wed 7, 14 Dec,
10am–12pm
Wed 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb,
10am–12pm
Sunbury Library
Wed 7, 14 Dec 2pm–4pm
Wed 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb,
2pm–4pm
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19. SPECIAL INTEREST
Organic
gardening
with Vasili
Ages 15+
Vasili will talk about edible
gardening and how to
grow fruit and vegetables
organically, as well as how
to fight pests and diseases
in the garden using home-
made recipes. You will have
the opportunity to ask your
gardening questions and
have problems solved by
a true expert gardener.
The Age Library
Thu 2 Feb, 6pm–7.45pm
Sunbury Library
Thu 9 Feb, 6pm–7.45pm
Craigieburn Library
Mon 13 Feb, 6pm–7.45pm
Chess Club
All ages
Develop your skills in
this interesting and
challenging game.
All skill levels welcome.
The Age Library
Thu, 4pm–8pm
Craigieburn Library
Tue, 4pm–6pm
(intermediate level)
Sunbury Library
Tue, 4pm–8pm
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20. SPECIAL INTEREST
Clever options for
managing your budget
Ages 18+
Discover new ways to start
and manage a budget.
This workshop is facilitated
by the Brotherhood of St.
Laurence and will provide
you with clever options
to prepare a budget as
well as ways to stick to it.
If financial hardship is a
concern, learn where you
can get the best assistance.
Craigieburn Library
Thu 1 Dec, 10am–11.30am
The Age Library
Thu 8 Dec, 10am–11.30am
Sunbury Library
Fri 9 Dec, 10am–11.30am
Scrabble Club
All ages
Do you enjoy playing
Scrabble? Would you like
to learn how to play? If you
enjoy working your brain
and meeting new people,
join the Sunbury Scrabble
Club today.
Sunbury Library
Wed, 4pm–8pm
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21. Genealogy
Get Together
Ages 18+
Learn how to use resource
to research your family
history. Meet others who
share your passion.
Sunbury Library
Wed 7 Dec, 10am–12pm
Wed 1 Feb, 10am–12pm
Craigieburn Library
Tue 24 Jan, 10am–12pm
Tue 28 Feb, 10am–12pm
The Age Library
Mon 6, 27 Feb, 9am–12pm
Friends of Will Will Rook
Pioneer Cemetery
Ages 18+
This community group
meets monthly and
works to restore the Will
Will Rook Pioneer Cemetery
in Broadmeadows. They
welcome others to help
with the project.
The Age Library
Mon 20 Feb,
10.30am–11.30am
SPECIAL INTEREST
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22. FOR MORE INFORMATION
hume.vic.gov.au/events
facebook.com/humeevents
Hume Carols
by Candlelight
One of our community
favourite events, the Hume
Carols by Candlelight, is
currently being organised.
This event will be full of
beauty, excitement and
a great night for all
things festive.
It is an annual Christmas
event held every December
in Hume.
Join us again this year on
Saturday 3 December at
Craigieburn ANZAC Park.
Broadmeadows
Street Festival
Music, dance and food
will all be part of the 2017
Broadmeadows Street
Festival on 9 April. Mark
this date in your diary and
see you in Tanderrum Way.
Craigieburn Festival
A two-day community festival
held at the end of summer
in Craigieburn. Join us on
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5
March 2017 at the new
location Craigieburn
ANZAC Park!
Summer Sessions;
Movies and Music
Get ready for movie madness!
The free outdoor Summer
Sessions: Movies and Music
series will be held again this
year bigger and better over
the Summer break.
From January to
March in 2017,
these movie events
are full of food
and entertainment
suitable for the
whole family.
There are a number of
community events taking
place over the next
few months.
LOCAL MAJOR EVENTS
SPECIAL INTEREST
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23. HUME MULTIVERSITY
Your pathway to university
FOR MORE INFORMATION
hume.vic.gov.au/multiversity
Enrol today for a range of study
options in 2017 including early
childhood education, business,
pathway courses, information
technology, and health sciences.
SPECIAL INTEREST
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24. LOCATIONS
The Age Library (Broadmeadows)
1093 Pascoe Vale Road,
Broadmeadows
9356 6900
Craigieburn Library
75–95 Central Park Avenue,
Craigieburn
9356 6980
Gladstone Park
Community Library
Taylor Drive, Gladstone Park
9356 6990
Sunbury Library
44 Macedon Street, Sunbury
9356 6970
Tullamarine Library
58 Spring Street, Tullamarine
9356 6966
Hume Mobile Library
humelibraries.vic.gov.au
9356 6980
Hume Global Learning Centre
(HGLC)–Broadmeadows
1093 Pascoe Vale Road,
Broadmeadows
9356 6999
Hume Global Learning Centre
(HGLC)–Craigieburn
75–95 Central Park Avenue,
Craigieburn
9356 6999
Gee Lee–Wik Doleen Gallery
Hume Global Learning Centre
(HGLC)–Craigieburn
75–95 Central Park Avenue,
Craigieburn
9356 6980
Homestead Community and
Learning Centre
30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park
9205 2760
Hume City Council
1079 Pascoe Vale Road,
Broadmeadows
9205 2200
All event details were correct at the time of printing. Hume City Council reserves the right
to cancel booked events due to a lack of registrations or by other factors beyond our control.
Should an event be cancelled, those who registered will be notified.
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