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Eleanor (is better than) completely fine Eleanor (is better than) completely fine

By Donna
You may have heard the buzz about Eleanor. This book review will give you an insight into the debut novel by Glaswegian author Gail Honeyman…
You may have heard the buzz about Eleanor. This book review will give you an insight into the debut novel by Glaswegian author Gail Honeyman…
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New Magazine Titles Arriving Soon New Magazine Titles Arriving Soon

By Sylph
It's that time again when our library branches start to receive their new magazine titles for the coming year. New titles for 2018 include: Art Almanac BBC Wildlife BBC Good Food Breathe CEO Magazine Caravanning Australia, Cruising News, and more.
It's that time again when our library branches start to receive their new magazine titles for the coming year.
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Author Fight Club - No. 6 Author Fight Club - No. 6

Before they were movies... they were books. Vote now and save your favourite author.
Before they were movies... they were books. Vote now and save your favourite author.
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The Fashion Age The Fashion Age

recommended by bookishdl
Take a look at some of our fashion and beauty books that show fashion is far from static; it evolves, regenerates and inspires.
Take a look at some of our fashion and beauty books that show fashion is far from static; it evolves, regenerates and inspires.
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Literary Locations Literary Locations

recommended by Mel28
From Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House to Hemingway's Paris, read about the places that have inspired great works of literature.
From Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House to Hemingway's Paris, read about the places that have inspired great works of literature.
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Draft Library Plan Draft Library Plan

We wish to advise that the YPRL (draft) Library Plan 2017-2021 is available for inspection (see here). Public submissions close 7 November.
We wish to advise that the YPRL (draft) Library Plan 2017-2021 is available for inspection (see here). Public submissions close 7 November.
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Annual Report 2016-2017 Annual Report 2016-2017

Check out the YPRL Annual Report 2016-17. You can download it here or view it at any of our branches.
Check out the YPRL Annual Report 2016-17. You can download it here or view it at any of our branches.
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Guff

by Aaron Blabey
Sometimes I wonder whether picture books are written for us the adults too, or whether something just resonates with us that it feels that w… More
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Fight Club RESULTS Fight Club RESULTS

Have you been voting? Check out the results so far.
Have you been voting? Check out the results so far.
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Chancez Cafe at Mill Park Library Chancez Cafe at Mill Park Library

We are very excited to welcome Chancez Cafe to the library. Find out more here.
We are very excited to welcome Chancez Cafe to the library. Find out more here.
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Ageing Disgracefully

Australian Indian History

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Introduction to Virtual Reality

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Home Maintenance Tips Home Maintenance Tips

Oct 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosanna Library
Matt from Extendahand will share tips to solve problems around the house.
Matt from Extendahand will share tips to solve problems around the house.
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I got the interview! So now what? I got the interview! So now what?

recommended by mg_195
Job interviews can be easy, if you know the right answers! These books have the answers to the toughest interview questions.
Job interviews can be easy, if you know the right answers! These books have the answers to the toughest interview questions.
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Ancestry Ancestry

Australians were more likely to be proud of criminal ancestors like these...
Australians were more likely to be proud of criminal ancestors like these...
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Tablo Tablo

Tablo is everything you love about writing and reading in one place. It's a home where writers can write & readers can read!
Tablo is everything you love about writing and reading in one place. It's a home where writers can write & readers can read!
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Findmypast Findmypast

Bring your family history to life with over 1.8 billion international records at your fingertips on Findmypast.
Bring your family history to life with over 1.8 billion international records at your fingertips on Findmypast.
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Catalogue Carousels

  • Mystery & Crime

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Your New Music Library

Stream or download all the best pop music, Freegal’s database contains 9 million songs from over 28,000 record labels.

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New app! Meet Libby

Libby is the new from OverDrive. Access eBooks and eAudiobooks for free and super easy! Why not give Libby a try?

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Take Digital Magazines on Vacation

Before you go, don't forget to stock your mobile device with magazines to enjoy on the plane, in the car, on the boat, or at the beach.

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Driving with Bolinda

Torquay to Barossa Valley 757km / 8.5 hours. Grab an eAudiobook and go!

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Digital Age - Library Edition

The Library Edition is an archive of true to print digital copies of The Age newspapers from 2006.

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What's On After School What's On After School

There's so many choices for after school activities but they can be so expensive! Why not give your wallet a rest? We offer FREE activities.
There's so many choices for after school activities but they can be so expensive! Why not give your wallet a rest? We offer FREE activities.
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And I kicked the winning goal! And I kicked the winning goal!

recommended by cato_logue
Footy Finals are here and you may also be playing finals for your team. You may find yourself in one of these great reads!
Footy Finals are here and you may also be playing finals for your team. You may find yourself in one of these great reads!

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yprlibrary What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. Dinosaur puns will never be extinct at the library! #bookfacefriday …
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Lalor Toy Library Lalor Toy Library

Did you know that Lalor Library also has a Toy Library? Come down and check it out, we would love to see you.
Did you know that Lalor Library also has a Toy Library? Come down and check it out, we would love to see you.
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Coding Books for Super Kids! Coding Books for Super Kids!

recommended by EmmilioEstevez
Here's a collection of books to get you excited about coding and help build on your awesome coding skills!
Here's a collection of books to get you excited about coding and help build on your awesome coding skills!
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Unfinished Business Unfinished Business

Do you have unfinished projects? A half-knitted jumper, half-sewn skirt... Why let them go to waste? Donate them and see them transformed!
Do you have unfinished projects? A half-knitted jumper, half-sewn skirt... Why let them go to waste? Donate them and see them transformed!

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yprlibrary Learning about electricity in our #Makerspace today
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Scrabble Club Scrabble Club

Oct 12th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Rosanna Library
Join in to play and learn something new. Tips and Pointers for all abilities.
Join in to play and learn something new. Tips and Pointers for all abilities.
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Breaking out of the Slush Pile: Workshop Breaking out of the Slush Pile: Workshop

Oct 14th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watsonia Library
Come and use our writing tools and technologies to work on your own writing projects.
Come and use our writing tools and technologies to work on your own writing projects.
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Maker Spaces @ YPRL Maker Spaces @ YPRL

Do you keep hearing the term 'Maker Space' but don't know what it is? Find out all you need to know here.
Do you keep hearing the term 'Maker Space' but don't know what it is? Find out all you need to know here.
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Local History

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Local History Month Local History Month

By YPRLFamilyHistory
Yarra Plenty Regional Library celebrates ten years of Local History month programming in 2017.   Through our collections and programs we aim to educate, inspire and connect the community with its history. This October explore the rich history of your local community through an e…
Yarra Plenty Regional Library celebrates ten years of Local History month programming in 2017.   Through our collections and programs we ai…
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Search Historical Images Search Historical Images

Search historical, contemporary images and more in our local history collection
Search historical, contemporary images and more in our local history collection
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Robert Whatmough

by Jacinta Crealy
A great new book to add to the story of Greensborough
recommended by YPRLLocalHistory
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Victorian Indigenous History Victorian Indigenous History

recommended by YPRLLocalHistory
List of resources - books and websites for Victorian indigenous history
List of resources - books and websites for Victorian indigenous history
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