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Maya Linnell - Kookaburra Cottage

Author In-conversation
2023-07-11 12:00:00 2023-07-11 13:15:00 Australia/Melbourne Maya Linnell - Kookaburra Cottage In-conversation with local library lover and Australian television presenter, Catriona Rowntree. Waurn Ponds Library -

Tuesday, July 11
12:00pm - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-11 12:00:00 2023-07-11 13:15:00 Australia/Melbourne Maya Linnell - Kookaburra Cottage In-conversation with local library lover and Australian television presenter, Catriona Rowntree. Waurn Ponds Library -

In-conversation with local library lover and Australian television presenter, Catriona Rowntree.

Kookaburra Cottage is a delightful, warm and captivating rural romance from the bestselling author of Paperbark Hill.

From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs, bestselling author Maya Linnell writes about the life she lives and loves.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Waurn Ponds Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0670
Hours

Waurn Ponds Library

Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, May 11 2:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

Waurn Ponds Library is located next to LeisureLink aquatic and fitness centre, over the road from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. The modern building features a children’s area on the ground floor with a semi-outdoor reading deck and family room. The first floor offers flexible areas for reading and study, and large non-fiction and young adult collections. Other features include public access PCs, free WiFi, coffee and vending machines, and a meeting room for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

Toddler Time
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the... more
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the characters and story to life! Ages 8+
Preschool Story Time
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby Time
Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Baby Time
Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Embroidery Basics - Art Therapy
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Prioritise your mental health by finding joy in creating something beautiful. Create your own stitched masterpiece... more
Prioritise your mental health by finding joy in creating something beautiful. Create your own stitched masterpiece to take home.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the... more
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the characters and story to life! Ages 8+
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 - The Truck Cat, by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell
Wed, May 21, 10:45am - 11:45am
Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age:... more
Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age: Preschool.
Baby Time
Wed, May 21, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Baby Time
Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Reader's Theatre
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the... more
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the characters and story to life! Ages 8+
Preschool Story Time
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Bridging Now to Next - What does reconciliation mean to me? - National Reconciliation Week 2025
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Please join us at your local library to take part in sharing what reconciliation means to you by decorating a paper... more
Please join us at your local library to take part in sharing what reconciliation means to you by decorating a paper gum leaf and adding to the library tree.
Baby Time
Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Baby Time
Thu, May 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Junior Book Chat
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you love books? Want to share what you're reading? Come along once a month to our junior book chat! Share... more
Do you love books? Want to share what you're reading? Come along once a month to our junior book chat! Share recommendations, learn some new authors and make some like-minded friends! Ages 8+
Make and Create: Knot Just Knitting   - Arts and Crafts
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
We will provide a welcoming community of fellow makers and creators, join in the conversation and share your love of... more
We will provide a welcoming community of fellow makers and creators, join in the conversation and share your love of crochet, knitting or arts and crafts.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 04, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 05, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
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