Mentone Public Library Proudly Presents: An Author for All Seasons Series Nine Prepare for Take-Off... with Grant Finnegan But Will We Land?                Bookings are essential  due to  the cozy nature of our space. Phone Tony:  03 9583-8494 Email:  mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com    Entry: Gold Coin  Time:  11am-1.30pm              Date:   Saturday, 18 May 2019         RSVP:  Thursday, 16 May 2019     Venue:  Mentone Public Library Address:  Rear, 36 Florence Street, Mentone 3194 FOLLOWING THE EVENT: *Book Sales and Signings *Biscuits, Beverage and Brilliant Banter!   IMPORTANT :  Remember to cast your  Australian federal election  vote & visit a polling booth  before or after  Grant Finnegan's author talk:   https://www.aec.gov.au/   Coming Up Later in the Year....  

Reflection by Paul Karp Visit Paul Karp's Poetry Website at: https://kapow2016.wordpress.com/ Mentone author Geraldine Colson moved from neighbouring Cheltenham two years ago. She quickly picked up Mentone's cultural bent through her play-writing contribution to Moorabbin Airport's National Aviation Museum's 'Legends of the Skies.'   Geraldine spoke for 20 minutes, then fielded questions from the inquisitive and highly empathetic audience.   'A Sister's Memoir' is a tribute to her brother, Mick Berrigan. He suffered serious brain injury while serving as a soldier in Vietnam in 1967 at the age of 21.  Geraldine spoke of the struggles Mick and his family endured while dealing with Veterans Affairs bureaucracy and rehabilitation institutions. Australian hospitals and rehabilitation centres were nowhere near adequate in treating the extensive and traumatic injuries sustaine