The libraries offer incredible spaces for books, reading and story-telling and we've got it all covered this month with an inspirational calendar of bookish events featuring author talks, readers and writers to add to your literary schedule.
All The Rage: An evening with Paulie Stewart
Join music legend and activist Paulie Stewart OAM as he talks about his memoir, All the Rage, with host Claire Halliday.
In this special event, Paulie discusses his music and activism and will perform a special live set. All The Rage explores how he channelled his anger from the murder of his brother, one of the Balibo Five, into the infamous Painters and Dockers band, putting the Australian music scene on notice.
From being formed with the intention of a one-time performance to pay a friend's parking fine, Painters and Dockers became a 40-year-long punk rock band with a cult following that was inducted into The Age's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012.
Paulie's story transcends music and activism and is full of laugh-out-loud anecdotes and encounters with major stars including Billy Idol, Keith Richards, Johnny Rotten, The Wiggles, Midnight Oil, Yothu Yindi and Nick Cave.
Recommended for adult audiences, with book sales available on the night, this is a free event, but bookings are required.
13 February, 6pm to 8pm
Malvern Library
1255 High Street, Malvern
Opal: Patricia Wolf in conversation
Patricia Wolf will speak to Claire Halliday about her new novel, Opal, the thrilling third instalment in the bestselling DS Walker series, which began with the runaway success of books one and two, Outback and Paradise.
A small mining community. A murderer at large. And a flood that has trapped them all. What trouble does DS Walker find himself in this time?
