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Books about Libraries Books about Libraries

recommended by Library_geek
Calling all library lovers! To celebrate Library and Information week, check out some of these books about Libraries.
Calling all library lovers! To celebrate Library and Information week, check out some of these books about Libraries.
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Vegetarian Cookbooks Vegetarian Cookbooks

recommended by lrpappy
Warm up the stove and feel better about yourself with these fantastic Vegetarian Cookbooks. Cook up a nutritious storm for your health!
Warm up the stove and feel better about yourself with these fantastic Vegetarian Cookbooks. Cook up a nutritious storm for your health!
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Geek Chic Geek Chic

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You cannot go past this book list. It is a geek anthology the likes of which you have never seen before. What do you geek?
You cannot go past this book list. It is a geek anthology the likes of which you have never seen before. What do you geek?
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Bedtime Stories for Adults Bedtime Stories for Adults

recommended by mg_195
50 Shades of Read-Alikes!
50 Shades of Read-Alikes!
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Get in Early! Hot reads that won't wait Get in Early! Hot reads that won't wait

By Ceoyprl
I recently found The Millions a literary online magazine that offers reviews on books, arts and culture and is touted by the New York…
I recently found The Millions a literary online magazine that offers reviews on books, arts and culture and is touted by the New York…
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Modern Politics: Who? What? Why? Huh? Modern Politics: Who? What? Why? Huh?

recommended by LibraryPixie
How voting inspired me to try and figure out what the hell is going on?
How voting inspired me to try and figure out what the hell is going on?
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For Game of Thrones Fans For Game of Thrones Fans

By Grok Library
With the final season of GoT, panic and grief are soon to hit you. The question is 'what will you watch next?'
With the final season of GoT, panic and grief are soon to hit you. The question is 'what will you watch next?'
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Proposed Budget 2019–2020 Proposed Budget 2019–2020

Submissions must be received by 4 June 2019.
Submissions must be received by 4 June 2019.
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#Lifehack For the Ultimate Multi-tasker! #Lifehack For the Ultimate Multi-tasker!

Maximise your time. LISTEN to free music or audiobooks while you: clean, cook, walk, exercise, commute!
Maximise your time. LISTEN to free music or audiobooks while you: clean, cook, walk, exercise, commute!
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What Library Job Should You Have? What Library Job Should You Have?

By Grok Library
Ever think ‘gosh I’d like to work in a library!’? But what job are you best suited to? Take our quiz to find out!
Ever think ‘gosh I’d like to work in a library!’? But what job are you best suited to? Take our quiz to find out!
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How to Volunteer in your Local…

25/05/2019

Community Creative: Ben Hutchings

24/05/2019

Writers Speak Up: what do libraries…

24/05/2019

Volunteer Feature: Elaine Moore

24/05/2019

Volunteer Feature: Margaret Hopkins

23/05/2019

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Celebrate your inner geek Celebrate your inner geek

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Have a passion for comics, video games or superhero films? These books feature geeks, nerds and fans of all stripes!
Have a passion for comics, video games or superhero films? These books feature geeks, nerds and fans of all stripes!
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Tolkien: Fantasy never gets old Tolkien: Fantasy never gets old

By Inlothlorien
The new movie Tolkien (the life story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien) has inspired a revisit to the great books and movies!
The new movie Tolkien (the life story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien) has inspired a revisit to the great books and movies!
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Some of the Best Movies Based on Books Some of the Best Movies Based on Books

recommended by GigiLib
Is it a blessing or a curse to see a great book turned into a movie? Most adaptations can't compare to the book, here are some of the best!
Is it a blessing or a curse to see a great book turned into a movie? Most adaptations can't compare to the book, here are some of the best!
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2019 Stella Prize Longlist 2019 Stella Prize Longlist

recommended by ikillnovel
Be surprised, educated and entertained by these exceptional books by Australian Women.
Be surprised, educated and entertained by these exceptional books by Australian Women.
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Jump start your writing habit Jump start your writing habit

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Always wanted to write but not sure how to start? These books will help you get creative, overcome writers block and make time to write.
Always wanted to write but not sure how to start? These books will help you get creative, overcome writers block and make time to write.
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Inheritance

By Dani Shapiro

Dani's story is going to be more common with the advent of DNA testing for family history. Nevertheless a secret is unfurled here as Dani… More

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Sands and McDougall Directories of…

The Historic Sands and McDougall directories have been released. One in every five directories, dating from 1860 to 1974 are available.

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Researching your Italian Family History

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Italians have been migrating to Australia since the First Fleet. This list contains some resources for researching your Italian family…

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Victorian BDM Index

Search the Victorian Historical Indexes for free

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Families

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Autism Reads for Kids and Parents Autism Reads for Kids and Parents

recommended by mg_195
Looking for information on autism spectrum disorder? Try these informational books and stories to discover more.
Looking for information on autism spectrum disorder? Try these informational books and stories to discover more.
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Don't tell my bump I'm clueless! Don't tell my bump I'm clueless!

By Grok Library
So you are pregnant and you are awash with advice from other mothers, aunts and sometimes the woman on the street. Tips about pregnancy…
So you are pregnant and you are awash with advice from other mothers, aunts and sometimes the woman on the street. Tips about pregnancy…
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Newest Treehouse book is coming. Newest Treehouse book is coming.

recommended by GigiLib
Read the full Treehouse series before Andy and Terry's new 117-Storey Treehouse arrives!
Read the full Treehouse series before Andy and Terry's new 117-Storey Treehouse arrives!
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Choose your Own Adventure Choose your Own Adventure

recommended by hammy28
What happened to the ol' Choose your own Adventure books? They are still around! Introduce your kids to this interactive reading experience.
What happened to the ol' Choose your own Adventure books? They are still around! Introduce your kids to this interactive reading experience.
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Busy Things Busy Things

Quirky, colourful, fun, educational online games for 3-6 year olds.They won't even know they're learning! FREE with your library membership!
Quirky, colourful, fun, educational online games for 3-6 year olds.They won't even know they're learning! FREE with your library membership!
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e-Library

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Marvel & DC Comics in your Pocket! Marvel & DC Comics in your Pocket!

By Rosa
We're excited to announce that you can now download and read Marvel and DC Comics straight to your preferred device using the app Libby!
We're excited to announce that you can now download and read Marvel and DC Comics straight to your preferred device using the app Libby!
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Audiobooks - My New Love! Audiobooks - My New Love!

By Library_Geek
Many people think that audiobooks aren’t proper books, but for me I feel like it has opened my reading world up to so many possibilities...
Many people think that audiobooks aren’t proper books, but for me I feel like it has opened my reading world up to so many possibilities...
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Dallas Buyers Club Dallas Buyers Club

Stream this award-winning film through Beamafilm. Free with your library card.
Stream this award-winning film through Beamafilm. Free with your library card.
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Choice Magazine Choice Magazine

Get full access to thousands of reviews and reports on products and services. Back issues of CHOICE Magazine are available.
Get full access to thousands of reviews and reports on products and services. Back issues of CHOICE Magazine are available.
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Confessions From a True Crime Fanatic Confessions From a True Crime Fanatic

By Nonfyction
I love listening to the cruel and twisted world of murder and mayhem. But I hate waiting for the weekly episodes to drop. What do I do?
I love listening to the cruel and twisted world of murder and mayhem. But I hate waiting for the weekly episodes to drop. What do I do?
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Learn

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Is it time to break up with your phone? Is it time to break up with your phone?

By Ceoyprl
If you are using your smart device to avoid relationships, exercise, or connecting then maybe you need to assess your attention addiction?
If you are using your smart device to avoid relationships, exercise, or connecting then maybe you need to assess your attention addiction?
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Aussie Driver Aussie Driver

Preparing to sit the VicRoads learners test? Practise with simulated learners tests.
Preparing to sit the VicRoads learners test? Practise with simulated learners tests.
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Gamers Edition Gamers Edition

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Whether you create your own or just like to play, we have some fantastic books about gaming. Game on!
Whether you create your own or just like to play, we have some fantastic books about gaming. Game on!
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Spotlight On... LOTE Spotlight On... LOTE

By Grok Library
LOTE stands for Languages Other Than English. What is new on the library shelves? We are launching a new Hindi and Punjabi Collection.
LOTE stands for Languages Other Than English. What is new on the library shelves? We are launching a new Hindi and Punjabi Collection.
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Garden Books for Inspiration and Envy Garden Books for Inspiration and Envy

recommended by MsAnnabelle
It's not always possible to replicate exactly what you see in these books but you can make small changes to your garden to make a difference
It's not always possible to replicate exactly what you see in these books but you can make small changes to your garden to make a difference
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