Can you name the books which start with these famous first lines? "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." or this one? It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, Easy so far? "Call me Ishamael" Or..... "It was a bright cold day in April, . . . more »

Serena our Children's Librarian is back with another lovely baby of the month to introduce us to. 'We welcome little 19 month old Alex to our Mill Park baby family. Alex and his mum Renae have been attending Baby time for over a year now and he loves bubble time most of all. He never tires of having books and stories read to him. . . . more »

This week at Mill Park Library we had the pleasure of surprising the lovely Lana with the news that she is the major prize winner for the Summer Reading Club. She is now the proud owner of a shiny new Ipad2. Congratulations Lana and keep up with the great reading! . . . more »

Well Done, Those Men, by Barry Heard will be the Victorian book for the National Year of Reading Our Story after readers all over the State voted for their favourite of six shortlisted books. The announcement was made at the Victorian launch of the National Year of Reading on Tuesday February 14 at the State Library of Victoria. The book is one of eight books . . . more »

Our much loved staff member, Jean Sturrock has decided to take the plunge and dive into retirement. Her last day is this Friday and we intend to celebrate all morning!!! Come along and say your farewells from 10am, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with her before she disappears into her new life of leisure (as if.....ask her about the Grandchildren, the hobbies, . . . more »

Have you ever been caught reading? Maybe in a strange or awkard place? Perhaps when you really should be doing something else? As part of the National Year of Reading we are compiling images of those bibliophiles who just can't help themselves. We would love to have contributions from everyone so if you want to get caught reading send your photos to milyprl@yprl.vic.gov.au . . . more »

The library branches are being transformed into love hot spots this Valentine’s Day, with events that make them the perfect destination for both romantics and book lovers. Visitors to Thomastown Library will be able to get a free love ‘reading’ from Feng Shui expert Sally Fischmann on Thursday 9 February from 10.30am – 11.30am. Sally will also reveal how to arrange flowers at home to . . . more »

Pick up a free book from Rosanna Railway Station and Rosanna Library and celebrate the launch of the National Year of Reading on Tuesday 14 February - Valentine's Day, or as it's known around here, Library Lovers Day. Banyule Mayor, Cr Tom Melican, as well as librarians and council staff, will be giving out hundreds of books at the railway station for the Book Droppings . . . more »

All library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will be off road on the Labour Day public holiday, Monday 12 March. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday 13 March.

On Monday at the Mill Park Summer Reading Club party a fantastic time was had by all the children - doing the limbo, finding the bugs in the library, smashing a spider pinata and getting their faces painted or arms tattooed. The Wildlife Exposures Show (creepy crawly expo) was terrific and the kids really enjoyed their encounters with the poisonous centipede, scary scorpion and hairy . . . more »