Hannah Barker
Now, more than ever, vulnerable community members are feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis, and are in need of support to help them celebrate the festive season. In partnership with Helping Hands Mission Inc, Moonee Valley Libraries is welcoming donations of non-perishable food items for individuals and families in need. When you…
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As the end of year approaches, we will be operating changed hours over the Christmas and New Year holiday break. Return chutes will remain open throughout this time, but no items will be due until the new year. As always you can renew and reserve items through the catalogue or library app, and access eBooks and eAudiobooks 24/7. Ascot…
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We’ve got a brand-new collection of young adult books to help you enter your reading era. They’re hitting the shelves this month and we’re keen to show them off. If you’re aged 12-18, you’re invited to join us for an afternoon exploring the new collection and yapping about all things bookish. You’ll take a quiz…
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It’s never too late to learn New Tricks. From 3D printing and virtual reality, to planning your trip online and digitisation skills, Moonee Valley Libraries is back with another suite of exciting technology sessions for older adults. There will be 13 sessions held on various topics from the end of October until the end of…
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We’re closing the book on fines. Moonee Valley Libraries is thrilled to announce we will no longer be charging overdue fines for the late return of items. Many public libraries are successfully fine-free, and we are proud to join them. We know overdue fines sometimes get between you and our libraries, and so we are…
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Our Winter Warmers clothing drive is back! This winter we are again taking donations of coats, hats, scarves, gloves, blankets and other winter woollies to give to community members in need. You can drop off donations to any of our library branches including Ascot Vale Pop Up Library, throughout June, July and August. This is…
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Warm up with a book from your local library this winter. Track your reading to be in the running to win bookish prizes! The Warm Winter Read is here to encourage all Victorians aged 16+ to make more time for reading. Visit the website to track the days you read this winter, or collect a…
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As part of our continued effort to improve sustainability practices, Moonee Valley Libraries will discontinue the use of disposable paper cups in our kitchenettes beginning Monday 8 April. Why the change? For several years we have provided free tea and coffee in our kitchenettes, along with disposable single-use cups. These cups contribute to excessive waste…
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We would like to congratulate the winners of our inaugural Halloween writing competition, Spooky Stories. Lisa (6-10 age group) and Sarah (11-14 age group) were chosen as the winners by guest judge, author Anna Zobel. Thank you to all of our entrants. Anna’s overall comments reflect the talent of young writers in Moonee Valley: The…
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Did you know Moonee Valley Libraries provides a free monthly delivery of library materials to members of our community who are unable to visit the library? The Home Library Service is available to residents of aged care facilities and supported accommodation, and others who experience difficulty visiting the library due to age, disability, illness, or…
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