Amie Kaufman's Recommended Reads
Explore sci-fi and fantasy through bestselling author Amie Kaufman’s favourite YA reads, then join her in person at Flemington Library for Writing the Future: Author Q&A on Saturday, 16 August.
Melanie Cheng's Recommended Reads
Ahead of award-winning author Melanie Cheng’s upcoming “In Conversation” event about her book The Burrow, we thought it was the perfect time to explore her top picks.
Reading list: Warm Winter Read
Snuggle up with a Warm Winter Read recommended by some top Victorian authors! Enter the Warm Winter Read prize draw by registering at the link below to track and review your winter reading.
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Ascot Vale Library Redevelopment
Winter Warmers Clothing Drive
Warm Winter Read
Upcoming Events
- Lego Club
Sam Merrifield Library
Mon 11th Aug | 4:00pm
Preserving Your Family's Oral HistoryMakerspace (Avondale Heights Library)
Mon 11th Aug | 6:30pm
Writing Group MeetupSam Merrifield Library
Mon 11th Aug | 7:00pm
Plan your trip onlineAvondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Tue 12th Aug | 9:30am
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesNational Science Week is here! 🔬
We’re celebrating with all things science and sci-fi! 🚀🧪✨
We’re hosting artist, inventor, and designer Steve Mushin for a design workshop 🎨
Plus, a Q&A with author Amie Kaufman! 📚
We’re also holding a book giveaway where you could win:
`Ultrawild` by Steve Mushin 📖
A set of four books by Amie Kaufman! 📚
👉 Comment on our giveaway Insta posts to enter! 💫
Writing the Future: Design Workshop with Steve Mushin
📍 Flemington Library
11am, Saturday 16 August
Writing the Future: Author Q&A with Amie Kaufman
📍 Flemington Library
2.30pm, Saturday 16 August
🔗 Book now – link in bio
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesOverheard in the library. 👂📚🤫
Have you checked out the new Ascot Vale Library yet?
📸 photography by Jorge de Araujo, Artificial Studios
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesBook giveaway for National Science Week! We’re hosting artist, inventor, and industrial designer Steve Mushin for a design and drawing workshop. 🌏📘
To celebrate, we’re giving away a copy of his amazing book `Ultrawild` — all about tackling climate change through outrageous engineering ideas and extreme rewilding! 🌿⚙️
🛠️ To enter, comment below and answer this:
"Describe your perfect futuristic city using 4 emojis"
📌 Conditions of entry:
• One entry per person
• 📦 Prize ships anywhere in Australia only
• Feel free to enter both our giveaways!
🕓 Entries close: Wednesday 13 August
🏆 Winners notified: Thursday 14 August
Don`t miss our workshop with Steve Mushin! 🎨✏️
Writing the Future: Design Workshop with Steve Mushin
📍 Flemington Library
11am, Saturday 16 August
🔗 Book now – link in bio!
#MooneeValleyLibraries #SteveMushin #NationalScienceWeek #LibrariesChangeLives #UltraWild #BookGiveAway #FlemingtonLibraryOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18014883344583065Aug 7
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesTo celebrate National Science Week and our upcoming event with author Amie Kaufman, we’re giving away four of her books: `Lady’s Knight` plus `The Illuminae Files` trilogy! 🚀✨
🛸 To enter, comment below and answer this:
"You`re building the perfect sci-fi crew! Name one character you`d recruit from any book or movie?"
📌 Conditions of entry:
• One entry per person
• 📦 Prize ships anywhere in Australia only
• Feel free to enter both our giveaways (keep your eyes peeled ... 👀)
🕓 Entries close: Wednesday 13 August
🏆 Winners notified: Thursday 14 August
And don’t miss the chance to meet Amie Kaufman in person at our event:
Writing the Future: Author Q&A with Amie Kaufman
📍 Flemington Library
2.30pm, Saturday 16 August
🔗 Book now – link in bio!
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳ Homer Street in 1980, not looking too dissimilar to the way it has looked in more recent years! 👷♀️🏗
📷 Moonee Valley Libraries collection
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesHappy BookfaceFriday! 🤓💻
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