Local History month is well underway at Yarra Plenty Regional Library this month. Ever wondered about the history of your neighbourhood or that old house in your street? Ever wondered about the history of the families buried in the local cemetery. Perhaps you've always yearned to create a garden that works with the architectural style of your home.
Discover these things and more at events at the library branches during Local History Month.
Local History Exhibition
Mill Park Library
Monday 4 November – Sunday 24 November
View historical items from the library’s local history collection, including historical books, photos and archival videos representing Whittlesea’s fascinating history.
The History of Rosanna
Rosanna Library
Tuesday 12 November
11.00am–12.00noon
Ever wondered about the history of that old house of your street? Hear about the local history of Rosanna and discover what can be found using the Heidelberg Historical Society’s special research facilities. Bookings required.
Research Your Neighbourhood
Mill Park Library
Tuesday 12 November
10.30am–11.30am
Nicole Llewellyn from Public Records Office Victoria will explain how you can start researching the history of your surrounding neighbourhood. Discover the secrets of your street. Bookings required.
Life in Sutherland Homes
Diamond Valley Library
Friday 15 November
1.00pm–2.00pm
Hear Eddie Smith’s personal stories about life in The Sutherland Homes in the 1940s and 1950s, based on his book The Silver Poplar.
Archiving Local Stories
Mill Park Library
Friday 15 November & Monday 25 November
1.00pm–2.00pm
Communities are encouraged to add their local stories to WikiNorthia (www.wikinorthia.net.au) to share experiences across generations. Learn how you can upload letters, videos, sound recordings to document your life. Bookings required.
Landscaping for the Local Architecture
Rosanna Library
Tuesday 19 November
11.00am–12.00noon
Learn how to create a garden that works with the architectural style of your home with landscape designer Ruby Jane Stormer.
Local Historical Newspapers and Trove
Lalor Library
Tuesday 19 November
2.00pm–3.00pm
Discover the National Library of Australia’s treasure that is Trove. Tour local historical newspapers online, and more.
Six Notable Families
Watsonia Library
Tuesday 19 November
7.00pm–8.00pm
Local historian David Weatherill will discuss the lives of six families; the Powlett, Fawkner, Oldmeadows, Wills and Howells, buried in the Warringal (Heidelberg) Cemetery, and how they all contributed to the founding of Victoria and the development of Banyule.
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