Midland Public Library

Picture Book Picnic 2013

Kids, don't be late for a very important date! This year's Picture Book Picnic theme is Mad Hatter Tea Party.

You are invited down the rabbit hole for a day of fun entertainment at this free family event.

There will be delightful petting animals, creative crafts, delicious treats and amazing balloon art followed by storytelling with entertainer Glenn Swift. 

Dress up as your favourite Picture Book character for a chance to win some fabulous prizes!

Don't forget to bring a blanket, hat, sunscreen and a picnic.

The event will take place at Carnegie Park (located behind Midland Public Library).

For more information contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.

Would you like to learn about the benefits of "superfoods" and how they can improve your health and well-being?

Are you confused about juicing or blending?

Did you know that raw chocolate can be good for you?

Tanya Maidment from Green Life Organics will go through the benefits of superfoods such as raw cocao, goji berries and maca root.  She will also demonstrate how we can use these superfoods and other organic fruit and vegetables to make delicious, nutritious juices and smoothies.

Along with valuable information on power smoothies and superfoods essential to your health, there will be a fresh juicing demonstration as well as a free tasting of the powerful Green Juice and Apple/Lemon Zinger.

For more information on Tanya Maidment visit her website www.greenlifeorganics.com.au.

Places for this FREE event are limited so bookings are essential.

For more information or to place a booking contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.

Celebrating Library and Information Week 2013

Do you have stories of people and places that you would love to write about? 

Workshop conductor Michele Bishop will guide participants to put pen to paper through interesting writing exercises and discussions.

So come along and share your story!

Michele has been an avid writer since being given her first pencil. She has worked in the fields of radio, printing, nursing, arts management, teaching and training. Her editing credits include working with community groups to help them self-publish their own creative work, marking for the WA Department of Education, and of course as a writer, struggling to limit the self-editing process to promote readability but not stifle creativity.

Bookings for this free event are essential as places are limited.

Suitable for adults only.

This writing workshop is being held as part of Library and Information Week 2013.

For more information or to place a booking contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.

Retirees WA is a not-for-profit organisation with over 75 years experience working with and advocating for seniors.

They are a membership-based, self funded organisation locally run in Western Australia ensuring that all services provided are suitably tailored to the local community.

Come along to this presentation to hear about their services and what may be available to you.

Visit www.retireeswa.com.au for more information on Retirees WA.

For more information on this event contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.

Wayne Brown will give a talk on women in history that have made a significant contribution to our society.

The presentation will take you on a journey through time to examine some of our most enduring female historical figures, as well as share some less known and fascinating facts on a number of women that helped shape our world.

Spaces are limited for this free event and bookings are essential.

For more information on this event or to place a booking contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.

Publishing your own book is a worthwhile, yet sometimes harrowing, experience.

Elizabeth Bezant is a writing coach specialising in self-publishing and can help you avoid the pitfalls of publishing as well as get you started on making your book available online.

Perhaps you've started writing and are now at the stage where you'd appreciate some professional, unbiased feedback and suggestions?

Or, maybe you've already produced a book and are about to do it again, but would like more support this time around?

If you're at any of these stages or anywhere in between, Elizabeth Bezant can help.

Elizabeth is a writing coach specialising in self-publishing and will share her experiences, tips, insights and knowledge she's gained from over a decade of writing, self-publishing and coaching to make your publishing venture as pain-free, professional and rewarding as possible.

Places for this event are limited so bookings are essential.

Visit www.elizabethbezant.com for more information on Elizabeth Bezant.

For further information on this event or to book contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.

Retirees WA is a not-for-profit organisation with over 75 years experience working with and advocating for seniors.

They are a membership-based, self funded organisation locally run in Western Australia ensuring that all services provided are suitably tailored to the local community.

Come along to this presentation to hear about their services and what may be available to you.

Visit www.retireeswa.com.au for more information on Retirees WA.

For more information on this event contact Midland Public Library on 9267 9020.