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New Tricks: tech for seniors

It’s never too late to learn New Tricks! From 3D printing and virtual reality to podcasting and digitising memories, Moonee Valley Libraries is offering an exciting suite of technology programs just for seniors. Supported by the Victorian State Government Digital Literacy Seniors Program, these workshops will give you an introduction to various new tools and…

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Book Week design contest & performances

Book Week is just around the corner! We’re kicking off celebrations early with a book cover design competition. Young readers aged 3-12 years are invited to show off their creativity by designing a front cover for their favourite book (or an imagined one!), including a title and an illustration. All entrants will receive a small…

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Warm Winter Read

The Warm Winter Read returns! This is a statewide challenge for library members to build a reading habit. As the temperature drops we want you to make time for yourself and your chosen story every day. The challenge runs from 1 June to 31 August. Get started using the Beanstack app or pick up a…

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The Unseen Library: for teens, by teens

You’ve never seen the library like this before: a free after-hours extravaganza exclusively for teenagers. Join us on Saturday 3 June, 6pm-9.30pm for free food, live entertainment, games, art, talent shows, and even career advice – all for those aged 12-18 years. This project was conceived and designed by a group of talented young people…

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Australian Poetry Slam Heat

The search is on for Australia’s 2022 slam poetry champion. We are hosting one of many heats in the lead up to the APS 2022 finals, at The Clocktower Centre on Friday 29 July. Entrants may perform two minutes of original work in front of a supportive audience. Speak, scream, howl, whisper or even sing…

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Bilingual Storytime with the CEO

We have a special guest joining us for Preschool Storytime at Flemington Library in the first week of Term 3. Helen Sui, CEO of Moonee Valley City Council, will be sharing one of her favourite picture books with us in Mandarin! This is a one-time-only performance so don’t miss out! Flemington LibraryFriday 15 July, 10.30amSuitable…

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The Lab technology club

The Lab is a network of technology clubs for children and young people who identify as being on the autism spectrum and who enjoy working with computers. There are four sessions run weekly at Moonee Valley Libraries locations during school terms. Each session is led by mentors, who are professional programmers, graphic designers, 3D modellers and software designers. There are no…

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Library on the Move at Strathmore

Have you heard? Moonee Valley Libraries has a brand new mobile library van! The Library on the Move brings all the very best of our library services to a neighbourhood near you. We are thrilled to be popping up on Woodland Street in Strathmore weekly from 18 January 2022, with more locations to be announced…

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Your Next Three Reads

Not sure what to read next? Let our reading experts pick your next three reads based on your reading preferences! Complete the online request form or ask for a paper form at your library branch and one of our staff members will curate a bag of three books just for you. You will be notified…

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Libraries Going Cashless

Libraries Going Cashless

Over coming months Moonee Valley Libraries will be introducing a new payment system for printing and photocopying at our library branches. The intention is to move toward a cashless transaction approach. This will streamline current processes and improve ease-of-use. Council is still in the process of selecting exactly which system to go with. This is…

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