Fifty Years of Deadly - Aboriginal Voices
In 1976 First Nations peoples took full control of the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC). Five decades later, we celebrate NAIDOC Week with a curated reading list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.
Through contemporary storytelling and non-fiction accounts of the enduring movement for justice and self-determination, these titles invite readers to engage with the histories, cultures, and experiences of First Nations peoples.
Warm Winter Read
This curated reading list is a celebration of comforting books and rich storytelling chosen by the Warm Winter Read ambassadors.
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Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Thu 2nd Jul | 1:00pm
Drop-in craftAvondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Fri 3rd Jul | 10:00am
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳A small UFO, or flying saucer, at Essendon Aerodrome.
📷 Public Record Office Victoria
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries🎉 Looking for something to do these school holidays?
🧵♻️ Give your clothes a second life!
Learn to repair and restyle your favourite garments in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop on hand sewing and visible mending. Bring along an item of clothing and discover practical skills to help reduce waste and refresh your wardrobe. ✨
📍 Ascot Vale Library
📅 Monday 29 Jun, 11am
👥 Ages 12–18
💚 Free. Bookings required
Presented in partnership with @MelbourneFashionLab.
🔗 Book via the Library Events link in our bio.
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🎮🏆 GAME OFF! 🏆🎮
Think you’ve got what it takes to come out on top? Put your skills to the test in our Nintendo Switch 2 tournament featuring Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Challenge your friends, compete for glory and see who rises to the top! ⚡
📍 Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
📅 Thursday 2 July, 1pm
👥 Ages 12–18
💚 Free. Bookings required
🔗 Book via the Library Events link in our bio.
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🎬🐱 Anime fans, this one’s for you!
Join us for a free screening of Ghost Cat Anzu, a heartwarming animated adventure about an eleven-year-old girl and a mischievous ghost cat. Bring a friend and your favourite snacks, we’ll provide the popcorn! 🍿✨
📍 Sam Merrifield Library
📅 Friday 10 July, 1:30pm
👥 Ages 11–16
💚 Free. Bookings required
🔗 Book via the Library Events link in our bio.
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries📚 Extra Access is now open.
Enjoy Ascot Vale and Avondale Heights Libraries beyond staffed hours with Extra Access.
🌙 Work, study or unwind in a calm, comfortable space
💻 Use Wi-Fi, computers, printing and more
📖 Borrow items or pick up your holds
🔓 Ready to get started? Inductions are now open.
✔ Available to members aged 16+
✔ Induction needed for each library you’d like to use (Ascot Vale or Avondale Heights)
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries#FlashbackFriday ⏳Who remembers Nunans on Puckle Street? In 1946, not long after this photograph was taken, Nunans, alongside Copolov`s and Gilbertson`s, were set on fire as part of what Essendon detectives thought "were deliberate attempts to cause damage to furniture stores in a narrow area in Puckle St, between Mt Alexander Rd and Margaret St, Moonee Ponds." A 15 year old boy was charged. Thankfully the damage was negligible.
📷 Museums Victoria
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries❄️ Have you picked up a copy of our Winter What`s On brochure yet?
🌿 Featured on the cover is a cyanotype artwork being created at a recent @incinerator_gallery workshop in Queens Park.
📖 Pick up a copy on your next visit and find your next event, workshop or activity this winter.
💻 Prefer to browse online? View the digital version on our website or visit the library events page, link in bio.
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View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesCurious about caring for your bike? 🚲
Bike it Better presents a practical demonstration covering essential bicycle maintenance, including brake adjustment and puncture repair. 🛠️ @bikeitbetter
Enjoy clear, practical guidance with plenty of time to ask questions.
📅 Tuesday 23 June, 6.30pm
📍 Sam Merrifield Library
Free, bookings required. Bookings via library events link in bio 🔗Open post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18418774831181110Jun 16
