International Women's Day Reading
In celebration of International Women's Day, our latest curated reading list offers a retrospective on shortlisted titles and the standout winners of the Women's Prize for Fiction, highlighting the extrordinary voices that have shaped contemporary literature.
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- Classic Film Matinee: 'That Touch of Mink' (1962)
Sam Merrifield Library
Wed 11th Mar | 2:00pm
Lego ClubAvondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Wed 11th Mar | 4:00pm
Diana Thorp, 'Code of Silence'Ascot Vale Library
Wed 11th Mar | 6:00pm
Carers information sessionAvondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Thu 12th Mar | 10:30am
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesIf the garden is getting harder to manage or the house feels too big, join Services Australia experts for practical advice on downsizing. Discover tips to make the transition easier and learn what support is available as you prepare for retirement.
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📍Niddrie Library
Monday 16 March, 10amOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18096033322963245Mar 9
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesWominjeka. Hola. Ciao. Xin chào. Soo dhowow. 🌏✨
Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week and share the joy of language with songs, rhymes, and stories at our Bilingual Storytimes. Celebrate our community’s rich cultural heritage, while also supporting literacy and learning.🎉
For ages 3-5. Free. No bookings required. Just come along! 📚
📍Spanish at Sam Merrifield Library
Monday 16 March, 10.30am
📍Italian at Niddrie Library
Tuesday 17 March, 10.30am
📍Vietnamese at Avondale Heights Library And Learning Centre
Wednesday 18 March, 10.30am
📍 Woi-wurrung at Ascot Vale Library
Thursday 19 March, 10.30am
📍Somali at Flemington Library
Friday 20 March, 10.30amOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 17998278914879571Mar 8
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesDespite some drizzly bear weather this week, we had a wonderful time at our Teddy Bears` Picnic storytimes!🧸☔ Thank you to everyone who came along with their favourite teddy and helped make it a beary cute time! 💛
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳This weekend is International Women`s Day. Grace Gibbons was a resident of Roxburgh Street, Ascot Vale. In 1916 she entered the Queen Carnival as `Queen of the Workers`, with Trades Hall praising her "indefatigable energy" and dedication to social welfare in Ascot Vale.
📷 Queen Competition Becomes Interesting (1916, May 24). The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved February 19, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242324858
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesHappy Bookface Friday, Little Monsters!
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesDiscover the art of memoir writing with award-winning author Alice Pung. In this hands-on workshop, Alice will guide you through techniques to shape your personal stories into compelling narratives. Perfect for writers eager to explore their voice and craft authentic, memorable writing.
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📍Ascot Vale Library
Saturday 14 March, 2pmOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18108129184703096Mar 4
