Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 - 13:56
Wow! What a great summer of reading we had at YPRL. We had record numbers of children reading and reading and reading. There were so many fun activities to get stuck into. We're sure that many are waiting to hear who won the iPad2, as well as other great prizes. So, without further rambling, we 'd like to congratulate Lana Pace from the Mill Park . . . more »
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 - 10:47
Hey kids! Looking for something to do over the summer break? Read lots of books to see if you can catch the reading bug as part of this summer's reading club. All children and young people aged 3 - 12 can join up to read books over the holidays and be in the running for an Apple iPad 2 and other great prizes. It all . . . more »
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 08:29
Sunday 6 March 10.00am - 1.00pm Back by popular demand. Bring pre-loved clothes to this clothing exchange swap meet and exchange them for another outfit. Shoes and other accessories also welcome. Stall holders may also be willing to sell if items not swapped. Register interest with staff member Joyce Dickson
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 13:59
This summer of reading was scarily good stuff. A record number of kids registered to read books over December and January and enjoyed lots of great activities at all the branches, as well as the chance to win books and games. But the news that we've all be waiting for is the name of the winner of the iPad. And the winner is Amy Purnell . . . more »
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 15:04
As part of the Summer Reading Club, kids at Lalor Library made their own books with scary stories! And here they are - a new collection of excellent VERY scary books: . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 12:43
Wow! We have over 1000 kids joined up for the Summer Reading Club. Does that mean that we've scared you all into reading? There's still time to join if you want to go in the running for an iPad as well as lots of other great prizes. And later in the month, you MUST get into one of the libraries that is hosting Charlie Williams . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2010 - 11:34
Oh dear! I think I ate way too much Christmas pudding this year. My tummy feels like it's going to explode and all I feel like doing is smooching around on the couch. Well, that's my excuse for being on the couch and reading a book. What about you? Do you even like Christmas pudding? Or maybe you don't even celebrate Christmas? That's okay if . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 13:48
Are you an aspiring author aged 10 - 14? Do you want to know what makes a story into a rollicking read and how you can fill your own writing with crazy characters and amazing adventures? Then come and join us at Lalor Library for a free writing workshop with local author Marie Lukic. Galaxy Trotters With planet-hopping pigs, curious kids and evil to overcome, . . . more »
Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 - 10:03
Don't worry if Mum and Dad have to work while you twiddle your thumbs over the long hot summer days. You can just about spend the whole time at the library in the cool airconditioning and read every book on the shelves. Granma would be happy to take you and while you check out all the scary events at your local branch, Granma can look . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 13:06
There are some scary (but only a little bit) ghosts at Rosanna Library with some reading recommendations for any kids and young people wanting to join the Summer Reading Club. Say hello to the ghosts when you sign up at Rosanna ... and get some tips on how to scare friends and terrify people! . . . more »
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2010 - 13:18
Enter through the dungeon door at Lalor Library and see all the scaaaary things that lie beyond... Join the Summer Reading Club at any branch and scare all the good books off the shelves this Summer.
Posted on Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 06:05
Eltham Library Children's Librarian Amanda Warneke has a few scary book suggestions to help you get started ... If you've read a good scary book, share your recommendation in the comments below, and let us know why you liked it. more »