Where Reader And Writer Meet
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Kylie Ladd Author Talk
Kylie Ladd writes contemporary novels that explore the impact of devastating or momentous events in the lives of her characters. As a psychologist, Kylie is fascinated by how relationships and family dynamics are affected by upheaval – an affair, a lost child, an unexpected death. Kylie is the author of seven novels and two works…
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Angie Cui, Author Talk
Ever been curious about what goes in to writing a children’s book? Angie Cui is a local children’s author with a deep passion for fostering creativity and a love of reading. Her debut book ‘My Mum is a Bird’, is a whimsical story that celebrates family differences, while her just-released ‘Our Map’, is a heartwarming…
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Launched! Our 100 Year History Of The Library
Our potted history of the 100 year history of the Mentone Public Library has been launched and is now available for sale at the library. It’s called “When Books Were King” and it’s a wonderful walk-through the library in the context of the wider literary events that have shaped the last 100 years. A collaborative…
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Writing Comp Winners Announced
WHEN the Library decided to run a Writing Competition as part of our Centenary Celebrations, we did not know how it would go. As it was our first attempt at something as ambitious as this, we had no idea whether we could get 2 entries, or 20. Well, to our amazement, it was closer to…
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Membership Now Includes 20 Percent Off At Busy Boy Cafe
At a sensational Centenary celebration at the Mentone Activity Hub this past Tuesday 6th May, members present received their own unique membership card in a snazzy orange lanyard. Better yet, we have partnered with local cafe Busy Boy to give members 20 percent off everything on weekdays when you present your member card! A yearly…
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Inaugural Writing Competition
Highlighting our 100th Anniversary Literary Festival Mentone Public Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community as a Book Lender and Writers Centre with a Centenary Literary Festival and our first-ever Writing Competition. By entering it, you will be part of history. Help us celebrate the happy milestone by sharing your writing skills…
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Centenary Literary Festival canceled
To celebrate 100 years of the library, we are throwing a party, a three-day literary festival including writer workshops, author talks, a mini-concert and an open mic, all tailor-made for you.
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Become A Patron
WE’RE NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Eager for more inspiring events like this? Want to make sure we are here in the years to come? This is a special opportunity to champion the creative spirits in our community! MPL is open to donations—Your contribution, no matter the size, empowers local voices and fuels our entirely volunteer-run centre to offer…
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D&D
Interested in Dungeons and Dragons? If you’re a nube, a seasoned player or a Dungeon Master looking for their next crew, our secret book nook is the perfect place for a D&D campaign. Sign up to our Meet-Up group to get on the waiting list for the next campaign. Screenshot of a D&D game from…
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Get Involved
Our library and our writers centre is completely volunteer-run so there are almost infinite opportunities for you to help out. Currently we open 10am to 12pm every weekday and 11am to 1pm on a Saturday and there are many shifts available. Do a shift once a week, once a fortnight, once a month if you…
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