Kate Forster. Read all over the world. Coming to Mentone. Kate Forster is the most successful Australian author that you've (probably) never heard of! Forster has written more than 30 books, all with thousands of positive ratings on Goodreads, Amazon and other sites. Her distinctive covers and delightful titles such as "Fly Me to Moongate Manor" and "Starting Over At Acorn Cottage" can be easily spotted in bookstores, libraries and airports all over the world.  Her novels are described by readers as "cosy romance", the perfect thing to snuggle in and enjoy when you really want to escape to somewhere wonderful.  Hugely successful author Kate Forster will outline all, including taking you through the steps of writing a book with her unique "Write Your Novel" planner. Spend a delightful Saturday morning finding out what makes a story tick.   WHEN: Saturday June 1, 11 am. WHERE: Mentone Public Library. BOOK NOW, TRY:     https://www.trybooking.co

  Video footage of Alice Pung’s amazing adventures in literary land See hilights of the amazing Alice Pung in the video below during her author presentation spot at the Mentone Public Library. Introduction by Library President Graeme Johnstone. 

Not to be missed!   Dreams do come true   From hard times growing up in 1950s Ceylon,  Beverley Pinder OAM achieved her dreams and much, much more when  she arrived in Australia as a shy 13-year-old: Photographer’s model, beauty queen, head of one of Melbourne’s most successful public relations firms, charity fundraiser, voice for the homeless, and City of Melbourne councillor.   Beverley outlines her amazing life at a special Mentone Public Library author presentation of her book ‘Pride without Prejudice.’   WHEN: Saturday April 6, 11 am WHERE: Mentone Public Library   BOOK NOW:   https://www.trybooking.com/CQEAU   Or by  Bank Transfer to BSB 013 352, Acct no 009777676, Reference ‘Beverley’.   Or by Cash or Credit on the day. Entry $5.   mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com 36 Florence Street, Mentone, Victoria, 3194.

Not to be missed!   Alice’s amazing adventures in literary land   Born in Melbourne, Alice Pung was exquisitely named by grateful parents who only a month earlier had fled the Cambodian killing fields and landed in what her father saw as a “Wonderland”. From that prescient start, Alice has gone on to a remarkable writing career, recording and commenting on the Asian experience in Australia with award-winning works in both fact and fiction, the latest being “One Hundred Days”, described as her “greatest work yet.” A gifted and engaging speaker, she makes a special guest Mentone Public Library “Author For All Seasons” presentation.  Saturday March 2, at 11 am. Please note the change of venue to The Mentone Activity Hub corner Venice Street and Mentone Parade. Bookings:   https://www.trybooking.com/COVUX Or by  Bank Transfer to BSB 013 352, Acct no 009777676, Reference ‘Alice’. Or by Cash or Credit on the day. Entry $5. Email the library for more details at  mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Alice Pung at Mentone Public Library Mentone Public Library’s 2024 author presentation series kicks off with a very special guest on March 2.  Internationally recognised author Alice Pung will outline her remarkable career, not only as an award-winning author but as a mentor to students in Australia and around the world. This includes as a guest lecturer at prestigious American institutions Brown University and Vassar College, as well as the University of Milan and Peking University. Alice is the author of best-selling works including the novels ‘One Hundred Days’ and ‘Her Father’s Daughter’, as well as a children’s series, and as editor of the anthologies ‘Growing Up Asian In Australia’ and ‘My First Lesson.’ “Alice has had her books published in the US, the UK, Germany and Indonesia,” library president Graeme Johnstone said. “We are thrilled to have a writer of her success and calibre to start our new season of author presentations.” For bookings and details, go to  https://www.trybo

Mentone Public Library would like to welcome you to 2024 Saturday library staff person Ethan has taken on the challenge of creating the flyers for the Mentone Public Library. We would like to show you the first one, a welcome flyer to remind you when we are open for borrowing and writing and to remind you to come in and borrow some great reads! Thanks Ethan!