Books about Books
Celebrating libraries and books, this curated reading list brings together some of our libraries' wonderful books about books. From novels to histories, these titles are perfect for anyone who understands the unique power of the stories we share.
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Ascot Vale Library
Wed 25th Feb | 6:00pm
Scrabble groupNiddrie Library
Thu 26th Feb | 9:30am
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesWhether it’s knitting, crochet, quilting, felting or something else, bring your own craft, share your skills and ideas with others, and find inspiration for your next creative effort. 🧶✂️🎨
Running weekly at all our branches. This program is for adults. Free. No bookings required. 🎉
📍Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Mondays, 1pm–3pm
📍Sam Merrifield Library, Moonee Ponds
Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm and Sundays, 2pm–4pm
📍Flemington Library
Tuesdays, 6pm–7.30pm
📍Ascot Vale Library
Tuesdays, 2pm–4pm
📍Niddrie Library
Wednesdays, 11am–1pmOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18121936633519755Feb 24
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesCelebrate the women who shaped your story. Discover tools and tips to uncover their lives through Ancestry, Find My Past, and other online resources. Bring their voices out of the archives and onto your family tree.
This event is in celebration of International Women’s Day. 💜🤍💚
Free. Book now! Link in bio 🔗
📍Niddrie Library
Thursday 5 March, 1.30pmOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18086675075266425Feb 24
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesPack your teddy bear, picnic rug, drink bottle and snacks for our Teddy Bears` Picnic Preschool Storytimes in the parks during the first week of March!
For ages 3-5. Free. No bookings required, just come along!
In case of poor weather we will relocate back to library branches. Please check our social media for announcements before each session.Open post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 17970728523006679Feb 23
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibraries📢 Please note all Moonee Valley Libraries branches will be closed on Monday 9 March.
While branches are closed:
📚 No items will be due for return
📥Return chutes will remain open
📲 Items can be renewed on our app or catalogue
🎧 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and other online resources are available 24/7Open post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18091332374118932Feb 23
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesWant a friendly place to practise your English? Develop speaking, listening, and reading skills at weekly English Conversation classes. Whether it’s improving skills for employment, voluntary work, further study or personal interest, all are welcome to participate.
These sessions run weekly at multiple times across all our library branches. You are welcome to attend multiple sessions. Run in partnership with Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre.
Free. No bookings required. For further information call, phone 9376 9088.
📍Niddrie Library
Tuesdays, 10am–12pm
📍Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Wednesdays, 1pm–3pm
📍Flemington Library
Thursdays, 10am–12pm
📍Ascot Vale Library
Thursdays, 1pm–3pm
📍Sam Merrifield Library, Moonee Ponds
Fridays, 9.30am–11.30am and 12.30pm–2.30pmOpen post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18155841298438877Feb 23
View Instagram post by mooneevalleylibrariesDo you love working on a jigsaw puzzle? Visit Niddrie Library on Saturday 28 February for a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap at 9.30am, then come back at noon for our Puzzle and Chat session.
🧩 Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
📍 Niddrie Library
Saturday 28 February, 9.30am
Ready for a new puzzle challenge? Swap out that puzzle you have completed a dozen times for something fresh. Puzzles must be at least 500 pieces, in good condition, with no missing pieces. No children’s puzzles please.
🧩 Puzzle and Chat
📍 Niddrie Library
Saturday 28 February, 12pm
Love puzzles and a good chat? Grab a cuppa and settle in for some jigsaw fun with fellow puzzle fans. It is a great way to relax, connect and piece things together, literally. This program is for adults. No experience needed, just drop in.
Both events are free. No bookings required. Head to our events page for more info. Link in bio 🔗Open post by mooneevalleylibraries with ID 18395486854196029Feb 22
