Booker nominee visits library

WITH access to eight libraries and more than 280,000 items, Casey residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to borrowing and events.
The Casey Cardinia Library Corporation (CCLC) continues to offer locals an array of special events and guests and next Wednesday at Narre Warren Library is no exception.
The visit of renowned author Garry Disher is all part of the Federal Government’s Books Alive initiative that aims to encourage Australians to experience the joys of reading.
Mr Disher is one of Australia’s most successful authors, having published over 35 books in a range of genres.
He writes novels, short stories, children’s fiction, teenage fiction and crime thrillers.
He has received numerous awards and honours and has also been nominated for the Booker Prize.
His book The Bamboo Flute won the Children’s Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers in 1993.
Mr Disher’s third novel for adults, The Sunken Road, was shortlisted for three major awards including the Booker Prize.
Garry Disher will speak at Narre Warren Library on Wednesday, 22 August at 7pm.
The event is free but bookings are essential.
For more information phone 5990 0100.