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From here you can explore our collections, access the eLibrary, learn about our programs and find info about our services and special events. Not a member? You can join for free at the link below.

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Return yourself to Yarra Plenty Regional Library and reconnect with community, learn new skills and hobbies, and return to routine with the wide variety of services and experiences available.

So, visit one of our 9 branches today to rediscover creativity, community, and the collection.

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From the YPRL Blog

Genre Reading Challenge

Challenge yourself to step out of your go-to genre with this list of recommended reads. A memoir by a trans/non-binary author, an essay collection, true crime by a female author, romance by a black author.

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National NAIDOC Week Celebrations

NAIDOC Week is taking place this year from 3 to 10 June. We will be hosting a range of events to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read on to find out more!

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CEO Reads: Nevernight

Books and stories are the best place to bury your head when life gets too hard and the fantasy genre is guaranteed to take you out of your daily reality and transport you somewhere very different. And I have the perfect fantasy trilogy for you to escape to!

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Happy Birthday Mill Park!

This flagship library opened on 23 June 2002. Do you know how it has changed over the last 20 years?

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A new Maker Space is coming to Mill Park Library and we need your help!

We are creating a new Maker Space at Mill Park Library, and would love your feedback! Let us know what kind of Maker Space you want, and what you would like to create and learn about?

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Beat the Holiday Boredom

Gosh, how fast has time flown? Did you realise that Term 2 is nearly over? This means it’s nearly School Holidays. Don't worry, your local library has free activities galore!

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Update to the Mobile Library service: June 2022

The Mobile Library will be off the road for the next six weeks – from Monday 20 June until Sunday 31 July.

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What's Happening at YPRL

Mobile Library Service Update

The Mobile Library will be off the road for the next six weeks – from Monday 20 June until Sunday 31 July. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get the Mobile Library back on the road.

What does this mean for my holds?

Warm Winter Read

Calling all early risers, morning motivators, lunchtime readers, after work relaxers, and bedtime snugglers — incorporate reading into your daily routine with the Warm Winter Read.

Create healthy reading habits this winter by tracking your progress online via Beanstack or by collecting a paper tracker from your local library.

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Current COVID-19 Impact

Please be aware that our library services have been altered due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. To find out exactly what has changed and why, please see our YPRL's response to COVID-19 page.

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