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Avondale Heights Temporary Closure

Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre will be closed on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September due to scheduled maintenance. All programs on these days, including Toddler Time and Baby Rhyme Time, will not go ahead as scheduled. The library will reopen Wednesday 11 September with remaining works to be completed during opening hours. At…

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Winter Warmers clothing drive

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 Winter Read

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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We’re saying goodbye to paper cups

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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Spooky Stories: winners announced

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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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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Feel The Change

Have you picked up a book in one of our libraries recently and noticed it has a gritty cover? That’s the texture of change. We are using the world’s first fully biodegradable book covering on our new books. That means that our books protected from wear and tear without leaving behind plastic waste for future…

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Service Update: inter-library loans

Good news! After a short hiatus, inter-library loans will be back across Victoria from Monday 1 May. You will again be able to request items from other library services in Victoria. In order to maintain the long-term viability of the program, we have made a few changes. We’ll make sure that we update this page…

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Ministerial visit to Flemington

On Wednesday 1 March, we welcomed the Honourable Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government, and Sheena Watt, State Member for Northern Metropolitan Region, for an update on the Flemington Library refurbishment project. After a tour of the worksite and an overview from the project managers, the Minister, MP, and Mayor Cr Pierce Tyson spoke about…

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Multilingual Reference Group

Expressions of interest wanted! Moonee Valley City Council is seeking expressions of interest from the community to join a new Multilingual Reference Group. Help Council to better connect with different communities through communications and activities that are accessible, inclusive, and relevant to all – especially in regard to language. If you have a keen interest…

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