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Moreno Giovannoni's Recommended Reads

Before joining us at Sam Merrifield Library on Monday 14 September, Moreno Giovannoni offers a selection of novels and short stories that have stayed with him as a reader and writer. Book your place(opens in new tab) to hear Giovannoni discuss his latest award-winning novel The Immigrants in conversation with author Antoni Jach.

The Fireflies of Autumn and Other Tales of San Ginese
The Immigrants
Stoner
The plot against America  
My life as a man
The Old Man and the Sea
A Farewell to Arms
The complete short stories of Ernest Hemingway
Men without women
Madam Bovary
Getting Lost
War Crimes
The Party and other stories
The lady with the little dog and other stories
First love
Fathers and sons
Fairy Tales
A Midsummer Party
Travelling companions

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

Two people stand in front of a shelf of books in Ascot Vale Library. They are both holding books. One of them has a rainbow staff lanyard on.

Increased Hours at Ascot Vale Library

Love the Ascot Vale Library? Now there's even more time to enjoy it. Ascot Vale Library is a vibrant destination for reading, learning, studying, ...
Pressreader

Breaking News: all Melbourne newspapers on PressReader

Access your favourite Melbourne and Australian newspapers online with PressReader, free with your library membership. Read local titles including The Age, Herald Sun, The ...
Extra Access Libraries WEB

Unlock more time at the library with Extra Access

From Monday 22 June, you can enjoy the library on your schedule with Extra Access, a membership upgrade that gives eligible members self-service entry to ...

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✨ 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. 

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#FlashbackFriday ⏳ St. Monica's church, 1945. 

📷 Lyle Fowler, State Library Victoria

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#FlashbackFriday ⏳143 years ago an Essendon line train accidentally drove into a cattle siding at Newmarket. 

📷 State Library Victoria

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#FlashbackFriday ⏳Looking away from the Moonee Ponds Junction, down Mount Alexander and Ascot Vale Roads, 1925-1935.

📷 State Library Victoria

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Happy #BookfaceFriday!🪴

🌱 New book alert: 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐿𝑎𝑑𝑦 by Minyoung Kang. 

Request a copy via our catalogue or the library app.

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