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IT’S STORYTIME

Brimbank libraries will host events to celebrate Library and Information Week (May 19-25). Children can join thousands of kids across Australia for a reading of the picture book Too Many Elephants In This House as part of National Simultaneous Storytime. At Deer Park, Keilor Village and Sunshine libraries from 11am on Wednesday, May 21. A special craft activity will follow the reading.

www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Deer Park library will host a morning tea from 11am to noon on Thursday, May 22. Entry by gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and nibbles, and test your book knowledge with ‘‘book bingo’’. Prizes include gift vouchers.

■ 9249 4660

DELAHEY OPEN DAY

Delahey Community Centre will host a free open day and quilt exhibition to mark Neighbourhood House Week. There will be Chinese watercolour painting workshops, musical entertainment, a sausage sizzle and morning tea with scones. From 10am-4pm this Saturday. 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey.

■ 9307 0712

FUTURE FOCUS

Have your say on the future use of Brimbank council’s Keilor office building at the Keilor Village shops from noon to 5.30pm tomorrow. A workshop will also be held at Keilor Park Hall from 6-8pm on May 20.

■ 9249 4039

WIN AND GRIN

Children are being encouraged to enter a competition at any of Brimbank’s libraries between May 19 and 25. Includes ‘‘Count the elephants’’ for kids aged 4-10 and ‘‘Did you know?’’ for children aged 10-16. Gift vouchers to be won.

www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

LET’S DANCE

The Keilor Parents Without Partners branch has its next dance this Friday, at the ICKA Club, 7 Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor. Doors open 7.30pm. Guests: $10, members $5. No T-shirts, jeans or sneakers.

■ 8361 0354

TRIVIA MORNING

Enjoy a laugh and refreshments at Sydenham library’s morning quiz. From 10.30am on Friday, May 23.

■ 9249 4680

HISTORY GROUP

Keilor Historical Society holds its next monthly meeting at 7pm tomorrow, in the upstairs community meeting room of Brimbank council’s Keilor offices. New members and visitors welcome.

■ 9953 9469

BOOK IT IN

St Albans library will present an evening of stories and light refreshments for adults from 6.30pm on Friday, May 23.

■ 9249 4650

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