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Beverley Pinder OAM at a special Mentone Public Library author presentation of her book ‘Pride without Prejudice.’

Not to be missed!   Dreams do come true   From hard times growing up in 1950s Ceylon,  Beverley Pinder OAM achieved her dreams and much, much more when  she arrived in Australia as a shy 13-year-old: Photographer’s model, beauty queen, head of one of Melbourne’s most successful public relations firms, charity fundraiser, voice for the homeless, and City of Melbourne councillor.   Beverley outlines her amazing life at a special Mentone Public Library author presentation of her book ‘Pride without Prejudice.’   WHEN: Saturday April 6, 11 am WHERE: Mentone Public Library   BOOK NOW:   https://www.trybooking.com/CQEAU   Or by  Bank Transfer to BSB 013 352, Acct no 009777676, Reference ‘Beverley’.   Or by Cash or Credit on the day. Entry $5.   mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com 36 Florence Street, Mentone, Victoria, 3194.

Alice’s amazing adventures in literary land

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  Not to be missed!   Alice’s amazing adventures in literary land   Born in Melbourne, Alice Pung was exquisitely named by grateful parents who only a month earlier had fled the Cambodian killing fields and landed in what her father saw as a “Wonderland”. From that prescient start, Alice has gone on to a remarkable writing career, recording and commenting on the Asian experience in Australia with award-winning works in both fact and fiction, the latest being “One Hundred Days”, described as her “greatest work yet.” A gifted and engaging speaker, she makes a special guest Mentone Public Library “Author For All Seasons” presentation.  Saturday March 2, at 11 am. Please note the change of venue to The Mentone Activity Hub corner Venice Street and Mentone Parade. Bookings:   https://www.trybooking.com/COVUX Or by  Bank Transfer to BSB 013 352, Acct no 009777676, Reference ‘Alice’. Or by Cash or Credit on the day. Entry $5. Email the library for more details at  mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.c

Alice Pung at Mentone Public Library

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Alice Pung at Mentone Public Library Mentone Public Library’s 2024 author presentation series kicks off with a very special guest on March 2.  Internationally recognised author Alice Pung will outline her remarkable career, not only as an award-winning author but as a mentor to students in Australia and around the world. This includes as a guest lecturer at prestigious American institutions Brown University and Vassar College, as well as the University of Milan and Peking University. Alice is the author of best-selling works including the novels ‘One Hundred Days’ and ‘Her Father’s Daughter’, as well as a children’s series, and as editor of the anthologies ‘Growing Up Asian In Australia’ and ‘My First Lesson.’ “Alice has had her books published in the US, the UK, Germany and Indonesia,” library president Graeme Johnstone said. “We are thrilled to have a writer of her success and calibre to start our new season of author presentations.” For bookings and details, go to  https://www.trybo

Mentone Public Library would like to welcome you to 2024!

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Mentone Public Library would like to welcome you to 2024 Saturday library staff person Ethan has taken on the challenge of creating the flyers for the Mentone Public Library. We would like to show you the first one, a welcome flyer to remind you when we are open for borrowing and writing and to remind you to come in and borrow some great reads! Thanks Ethan!

Open Mic at Mentone Public Library, 11am on 25 November 2023

Open Mic at Mentone Public Library  11am on 25 November 2023 See our catchy Facebook flyer/video below, or on Facebook for some creative inspiration. Entry only $5   Bookings via email mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Alan Rose Cartoonist at Mentone Public Library on November 11, 2023 at 11am

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 How do they do it? Writers write. Artists draw. But cartoonists? They are the rarest of breeds, skilfully combining both. The topic. The line. The nuance. The gag.   In a break from our “author” tradition, Mentone Public Library proudly presents  Award-winning local cartoonist and caricaturist ALAN ROSE Outlining his career in one of the most challenging of the publishing arts: setting up the scenario and delivering the punchline. WHEN: Saturday, November 11. TIME: 11 am. WHERE: Mentone Public Library, Rear, 36 Florence Street, Mentone, 3194. BOOKINGS,   entry $5.00, via: Try Booking -   https://www.trybooking.com/CMTHG Or   Bank Transfer to BSB 013 352, Acct no 009777676, Reference ‘Rose’. Or Cash or Credit on the day. Let us know you are coming:  mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com   ALAN ROSE: The Herald, Australasian Post, Sunday Observer, Juke Magazine, Recorder Newspapers UK; working alongside luminaries including Geoff Hook, WEG, Vane Lindesay and George Haddon.   Not to be missed.

Katie McMahon in An Author for All Seasons. Interviewed by Graeme Johnstone on Saturday 16 September at 11am. includes link to video footage.

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Katie McMahon in An Author for All Seasons.  Interviewed by Graeme Johnstone Graeme Johnstone and Katie McMahon entertained us in a light-hearted conversation, covering Katie’s life journey as a writer from young days growing up in Frankston to her decision in India to go back to high school and train to become a doctor, touching on her current work in training doctors in communication, and her two psychological thriller novels. Graeme and Katie shared some of their favourite lines from the books, all the while showing the light-hearted sense of humour that makers for an enjoyable read. It was an inspirational event.   We sold more tickets than we had seats at the library this time, so we held it at the Mentone Activity Hub. It’s a great venue with a view of the park and only a short walk from our library.   Keep an eye out for another An Author for All Seasons event and our Annual General Meeting, both hopefully in November. Our next Open Mic event will be on 22 nd  October 2023, the