Hannah Gould's Recommended Reads
Dr. Hannah Gould, anthropologist, lecturer, and author of How to Die in the 21st Century(opens in new tab), recommends some of the fiction and nonfiction titles that have caught her attention recently. Book your place(opens in new tab) to join Hannah and fellow author Cath Moore at Flemington Library on Monday 5 October to discuss her new book and expand on her research into religion, technology, and death in the modern world.
Youth Fest: Nonfiction Picks
This September, Victorian Youth Fest shines a light on the ideas, interests, and creativity of young people. We’re proud to support young people as they learn and grow, with a curated collection of nonfiction titles covering everything from identity and wellbeing to creativity, food, money skills and navigating life as a young adult.
News
Increased Hours at Ascot Vale Library
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Upcoming Events
- Art Club
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Wed 16th Sep | 4:00pm
Film: 'Safe Spaces' (2020)Flemington Library
Wed 16th Sep | 6:00pm
Scrabble groupNiddrie Library
Thu 17th Sep | 9:30am
Ambulance Victoria: Call Push ShockAvondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Thu 17th Sep | 10:00am
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesSee a familiar artwork here? 👀
These are the shortlisted entries from our second annual Children`s Bookmark Design Competition. Voting is now open! 🎨🗳
Our library staff have had the very exciting and also difficult task of narrowing down over 170 total entries to a shortlist for each age category. The hard work, imagination and humour that all of the participants put into their art was inspiring. 🤩
Take a closer look at the top designs on our website and vote for your favourites (link in bio).
Best of luck to our talented artists! 🤞🍀Open post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 17944344225314317Sep 14
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries✨ More time at Ascot Vale Library ✨
We have listened to community feedback and from Monday 5 October, Ascot Vale Library will be open longer, with increased staffed hours on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
📚 Monday: 10am to 5pm
📚 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10am to 8pm
📚 Friday: 10am to 5pm
📚 Saturday: 10am to 4pm
More time to visit, connect with staff, discover your next great read, and enjoy the newly refurbished library.
Extra Access start times will also change.
🔹 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8.10pm
🔹 Saturday: 4.10pm
We can`t wait to welcome you during our new hours. Link in bio with more info.
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳ St. Monica`s church, 1945.
📷 Lyle Fowler, State Library Victoria
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳143 years ago an Essendon line train accidentally drove into a cattle siding at Newmarket.
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesWhat a fantastic Children`s Book Week celebration! 📚🎨✨
Thank you to all the children and families who joined us for our author and illustrator events with Chris Kennett, Zeno Sworder and Anna Zobel. It was wonderful to see so many young readers engaging with books and the people who create them.
And if you`re working on a bookmark masterpiece, there`s still time! The last day to submit entries for our Bookmark Design Competition is Monday. 🖌️🖼️
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳Looking away from the Moonee Ponds Junction, down Mount Alexander and Ascot Vale Roads, 1925-1935.
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