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Wed 14 May > Wed 9 July 2008,
6 > 7.45pm

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Street Press @ City Library
An opportunity for all of those interested in any aspect of Street Press from zines to comics, from magazines to blogs, any genre and any level, all are welcome.
For more information click here
To book ring 96589500
Thur 3 July > Tue 29 July

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CAE Diploma of Arts – Visual Arts

Selected Works on Paper
Gallery @ City Library
Opening - Wednesday July 2, 5.30 - 7.30
For more info click here

Sat 5 July
12.00 > 1.00pm

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Acoustica @ East Melbourne Library
Rosie Burgess

Playing straight from the heart, Rosie keeps herself warm with her skillful rootsy guitar, harmonica and mandolin playing, singing up a storm everytime she takes the stage.

Travelling all over Australia, Rosie has had the pleasure of playing along side some of Australia's finest musicians at our best festivals, including Ash Grunwald, Mia Dyson, Deborah Conway, Chris Wilson and Blue King Brown.
To find out more click here

July 7, 8 and 9
2 > 3pm
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City Library
Rip, cut, glue, paint, collage, slice, and mark up an old book to create a new work
of art!
This three day workshop will give you an opportunity to take some trash and turn it into your own treasure. We will provide most of the materials you'll need to make your own masterpiece, but if you want to add some personal touches and flourishes bring along some photos or other personal momentos.
12-25yr olds
Bookings Essential
9658 9500
Fri 11 July
12.30 >1.30pm
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The Brand New Companions
The Brand New Companions are an orginal bluegrass inspired outfit with Andre Camilleri on acoustic guitar and vocals,  Chris Birnie on double bass and Mark diMazio on a number of acoustic string instruments.
To find out more click here
Thurs 17 July
6 > 7pm

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Acoustica @ Night
Daquqi
City Library

Inspired by the beauty, soul and poise in the music of composers such as Arvo Part and Anouar Brahem, daquqi’s exquisite playing marries the passion and eclecticism of Astor Piazzolla with modern acoustic/electronic experimental themes.
To find out more click here
Wed 23 July 6.30pm
Bookings 9658 9600
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East Melbourne Library

Join us at East Melbourne Library when Rosemary
Cameron, Director of the Melbourne Writers' Festival,
gives us a sneak peek at the Festival.
Find out who will be appearing at the 2008 Festival and pick up some pre Festival reading ideas.
Rosemary Cameron has been Director of the Melbourne Writers' Festival since 2005. Before this, she was the Director of the Brisbane Writers' Festival.
Bookings 9658 9600
Fri 25 July
12.30 > 1.30pm
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Acoustica @ City Library
Carolyn Oates

Melbourne based singer/songwriter, Carolyn Oates, is an accomplished guitar player, using her classical background to compose songs with colourful chords and melodic structures. She combines this with a voice that is confidently her own, to write songs with lyrical depth.
To find out more click here

Thur 31 July, 5.30pm

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BREAKING DAWN IS COMING!
Venetian Ball Launch Night @ City Library
To celebrate the much-waited release of the final in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, Melbourne Library Service is holding a Breaking Dawn  launch.
For more info click here




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