All branches will be CLOSED and the Mobile Library will be off-road on the Queen's Birthday public holiday on Monday 11 June. All branches and the Mobile Library will resume normal hours on Tuesday 12 June. . . . more »

Ever wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? Do you play games like WoW, DotA or Skyrim? Want to learn more about Role Playing Games? An Afternoon's Adventure will introduce you to the basics of Dungeons and Dragons with an experienced Dungeon Master to guide you. After 5 weeks, take over your own adventure and see where it takes you! . . . more »

Learn how great being a young woman can be in this seven week program for girls aged 12 - 18. All About U focuses on positive body image through fun and inspirational activity sessions. Are you looking for a way to meet new friends, participate in something different and have some fun? The program will provide you with the opportunity to gain new skills and . . . more »

Join thousands of children, at hundreds of locations across Australia, to hear The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland on Wednesday 23 May at 11.00am. It's a cold an rainy day and four little friends find a perfect place to play. But it's already inhabited by a very cranky bear. How can they cheer the bear up so he will let them in his cave? . . . more »

There's just over three weeks left to tell the Ministerial Advisory Council on Public Libraries what you want in tomorrow's library. With submissions closing on Thursday 31 May, your help is needed to reach as many people as possible. If you haven't already, go online to www.tomorrowslibrary.com.au to tell us what you want in the library of the future, 'Like' us on Facebook, 'Follow' us . . . more »

Have you ever been caught reading? Maybe in a strange or awkward place? Perhaps when you really should be doing something else? Email us a photograph of yourself, friends, or family in an unusual or interesting reading position and be in the running for a prize. Email to smale@yprl.vic.gov.au with your name, address, email address and phone number Entries close 1 November 2012 Terms and . . . more »

It's the National Year of Reading and that's a big reason to get involved in some of the special activities we have cooked up to celebrate. Get your knitting needles out and go undercover with Yarra Plenty Regional Library. We'll be knitting some bookish graffiti and surprising passersby in the local area. Guerrilla knitting,also known as yarn bombing, yarn storming or urban knitting is a . . . more »

Learn a language or improve your English with this free service for library members. Transparent Language Online is packed full of pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing, and vocabulary building lessons for over 80 languages, including 17 English as a second language (ESL) courses. Thanks to the introduction of new apps for iPhones and Android, you can now access this service on your mobile phone (smart phones). . . . more »

Be part of the Victorian Government’s landmark review of public libraries. This is your chance to shape the future of your library. We invite you to be part of the conversation. Your voice is vital. Tell the Ministerial Advisory Council on Public Libraries (MAC) Chair, David Morris MP, and Deputy Chair, Joanne Duncan MP what you value in your library today and what you want . . . more »

All branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will be off-road for the ANZAC Day public holiday on Wednesday 25 April. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday 26 January. . . . more »

We are inviting all young people to get inspired and creative at the library branches during Youth Week, from Friday 13 April to Sunday 22 April. Take this opportunity to join the week-long party! Our events include a Get Loud music event at Thomastown, a mystery LOL night at Watsonia, and guitar and drumming workshops. For details of all our free events, download the Youth . . . more »

Experience a magical and poetic show with puppets and giant books at Watsonia Library on Friday 13 April from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. The story is told using spoken word and AUSLAN. Read more on the Watsonia Library blog. . . . more »