Saturday Storytime

Renowned picture book creators,
Aleesah Darlison, Serena Geddes
and Sue Whiting will read their
latest works to children in Manly
Library. This is a lively, interactive
session and includes fun craft
activities. Children can wear fancy
dress and must be accompanied by
an adult. Suitable for ages 3 - 6.

Where: Children’s Area, Manly
Library, Market Place, Manly
When: Sat 17 Sept,
10.30am - 11.30am
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 1720
www.manly.nsw.gov.au/library

Manly Library Zine Fair

Come along and discover the exciting
world of zines created by Australian
and international writers and artists at
Manly Library’s 2nd Annual Zine Fair!
Be inspired by what’s on display, or
even create your own by signing up
for the free zine workshop by talented
zinester Vanessa Berry!

Where: Manly Library, Market Place,
Manly
When: Sat 3 Sept, 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 1747

Zine Workshop with Vanessa Berry

Zines are handmade, small print-run
publications which usually involve a
photocopier and some creativity.
There are autobiographical zines;
fanzines, showing the obsessions of
the creator, and comic zines. Join
Vanessa Berry, zinemaker and creative
writing teacher, in this hands-on
workshop to explore publishing yourself!

Where: Manly Library,
Market Place, Manly
When: Sat 3 Sept, 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free
Contact & Bookings:
Manly Library 9976 1747

Marketing Your Book

Learn the secrets of successful
self-promotion from Aleesah Darlison,
one of the hottest new authors in
Australia. Discover the TIPS and
TOOLS you need to stand out from
the crowd and get your books selling.
Perfect for new and aspiring authors,
self-published authors and anyone
looking for fresh ideas. Handouts provided.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept,
10am - 12.30pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Story Games

Children will create characters,
become characters in their own
stories, design a story setting and
participate in writing exercises
they share with the group. This
workshop focuses on developing
ideas, teamwork and having fun
with words and stories. Participants
will need paper and pens. For ages 9 - 13.

Where: Manly Library,
Market Place, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept,
9.30am - 11.30am
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Re(a)d or White : Reflections on Books & Wine

There is nothing like reading a good
book while sipping a great wine.
Share the fun with a group of local
readers and writers as they talk about
their favourite books and recommend
wines to accompany the reading of
those books.

Where: Manly Library, Market Place,
Manly
When: Wed 7 Sept, 6pm onwards
Cost: $15
Contact: 9976 1720

Manly & Peninsula Fellowship of Australian
Writers Awards Night

The Fellowship of Australian Writers
gather together for their annual
composition awards night. Come along
for a night of drinks and nibbles, and
enjoy the winning entries for Short
Story, Article and Poem which will be
read aloud. Also on display will be
paintings by children from the Cerebal
Palsy Alliance, which were inspired by
stories written by the FAW.

Where: Manly Library, Market Place,
Manly
When: Sun 11 Sept, 5pm - 7pm
Cost: $10, kids free
Contact: 9452 2299

Creating Worlds of Wonder
& Characters to Inspire

Children’s book creators Sue Whiting,
Aleesah Darlison and Serena Geddes
lead children through fun exercises to
create and illustrate sensational settings
and unforgettable characters. Map out new worlds, develop heroes, villains and fantasy creatures
then draw them! This workshop develops
creativity and idea sharing. Includes afternoon tea.
For ages 7 - 12.

Where: Manly - Fairlight Scout Hall,
Ivanhoe Park, Raglan Street, Manly
When: Sat 17 Sept, 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Rediscover Your Creativity

Get back in touch with your
creativity by indulging in creative
play to limber up the imagination
and encourage you to see the
world with fresh eyes. Working
both individually and in groups,
participants will take part in a range
of exercises to help develop and
enrich their creativity.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept, 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747