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2019 Superhero movie rumours 2019 Superhero movie rumours

recommended by louii6
You can't sling a web without hitting a Marvel or DC movie. These comics contain characters & storylines rumoured for the big screen in 2019
You can't sling a web without hitting a Marvel or DC movie. These comics contain characters & storylines rumoured for the big screen in 2019
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The novels that inspired the Emmy Awards The novels that inspired the Emmy Awards

recommended by louii6
Some 2018 Emmy nominated TV shows actually began their life as a novel. These books that rose from the page to become a successful show.
Some 2018 Emmy nominated TV shows actually began their life as a novel. These books that rose from the page to become a successful show.
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On Lord Voldemort's Bookshelf On Lord Voldemort's Bookshelf

recommended by LibraryPixie
We snuck into the bachelor pad of 'He-who-must-not-be-named' and checked out his bookshelf... look what we found!
We snuck into the bachelor pad of 'He-who-must-not-be-named' and checked out his bookshelf... look what we found!
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Runaway successes Runaway successes

recommended by louii6
Whether funny, confronting, insightful or joyous, these books have been incredibly popular in 2018.
Whether funny, confronting, insightful or joyous, these books have been incredibly popular in 2018.
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Rainbow Reads Rainbow Reads

recommended by louii6
This is a list of YA literature that features important LGBT+ characters, relationships, themes and challenges. Excellent reads.
This is a list of YA literature that features important LGBT+ characters, relationships, themes and challenges. Excellent reads.
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September School Holidays September School Holidays

This September we are heading under the sea for a watery adventure. Check out the full FREE program here.
This September we are heading under the sea for a watery adventure. Check out the full FREE program here.
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Changes to Rosanna Library Access Changes to Rosanna Library Access

As of Wednesday 29 August, the Rosanna Library side of Turnham Avenue will be closed for 2 months. See here for details including map.
As of Wednesday 29 August, the Rosanna Library side of Turnham Avenue will be closed for 2 months. See here for details including map.
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What's On @ YPRL Sept/October EVENTS What's On @ YPRL Sept/October EVENTS

Highlighted events for September and October. Download our program here or pick one up from a branch.
Highlighted events for September and October. Download our program here or pick one up from a branch.
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Staff Profile: Kaje Staff Profile: Kaje

By Grok Library
This is Kaje. Mobile Library Officer. See a quick Q&A here.
This is Kaje. Mobile Library Officer. See a quick Q&A here.
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Librarian's Choice - October 2018 Librarian's Choice - October 2018

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Librarians across Australia vote and each month they share their top 10 recommendations.
Librarians across Australia vote and each month they share their top 10 recommendations.
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Featured Events

Draw Cartoons with Adam Wallace

Breaking down Brick walls

Make an Aquarium Diorama

Beginners Home Brewing

Dive Under the Sea - Virtual Reality

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STEAM Resources: Drones STEAM Resources: Drones

By Grok Library
Find out about our drones and how your kids can learn to fly them!
Find out about our drones and how your kids can learn to fly them!
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Digital Literacy Digital Literacy

recommended by ElGuapoLives
Having a hard time getting by in this modern age? Have a question about technology?
Having a hard time getting by in this modern age? Have a question about technology?
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Booklovers Authors Share Writing Tips Booklovers Authors Share Writing Tips

By Grok Library
We asked some of our featured Booklovers Festival authors to share one writing tip each. Learn from the best.
We asked some of our featured Booklovers Festival authors to share one writing tip each. Learn from the best.
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Want to learn another language? Want to learn another language?

By Grok Library
We can help with classes, conversation groups, bilingual storytimes, eResources, online databases and our large language collections.
We can help with classes, conversation groups, bilingual storytimes, eResources, online databases and our large language collections.
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Digital Conversion: Retro Technology Digital Conversion: Retro Technology

Oct 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mill Park Library
A demonstration session to learn how to convert VHS tapes, cassette tapes, 3.5 floppy disks and photo slides to digital.
A demonstration session to learn how to convert VHS tapes, cassette tapes, 3.5 floppy disks and photo slides to digital.
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Catalogue Carousels

  • Mystery & Crime

e-Library

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Transparent Languages Online

Your library membership gives you access to this resource online or through the app. 99 languages available and interactive audio lessons!

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eLibrary Help

Aug 22nd | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ivanhoe Library

Need a bit of help with eBooks, eMags, Music, Movies, Newspapers or any other digital collection? Make a booking for a one-to-one session.

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Freegal: Free+Legal Music

STOP! Changes to Freegal music! Upgraded website, New app, Increased to 5 downloads per person per week, Unlimited (24/7) streaming

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Choice Magazine

Get full access to thousands of reviews and reports on products and services. Back issues of CHOICE Magazine are available.

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Kids

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Roadtrip with a Reluctant Reader Roadtrip with a Reluctant Reader

recommended by LibraryPixie
Does your child think reading's a chore/boring? Stuck in a car? Here's some audiobooks to encourage them to love stories and won't bore you!
Does your child think reading's a chore/boring? Stuck in a car? Here's some audiobooks to encourage them to love stories and won't bore you!
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Under the Sea - Picture Books Under the Sea - Picture Books

recommended by Mel28
To celebrate our ocean-themed September School Holiday program, here's a list of books set in the magical world beneath the ocean waves.
To celebrate our ocean-themed September School Holiday program, here's a list of books set in the magical world beneath the ocean waves.
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Reading Dog: Finn Reading Dog: Finn

recommended by LibraryPixie
The Reading Dog at Mill Park Library is Finn! A beautiful Labrador. Here is a list of books inspired by Finn!
The Reading Dog at Mill Park Library is Finn! A beautiful Labrador. Here is a list of books inspired by Finn!
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Early Literacy: What? Is it important? Early Literacy: What? Is it important?

By Grok Library
Parents! Do you want to give your child a great start in life? Discover how to best help your child's development here.
Parents! Do you want to give your child a great start in life? Discover how to best help your child's development here.
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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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Community Creative: Adam Wallace Community Creative: Adam Wallace

By YPRL Arts & Culture
Love our School Holiday brochure?! Illustrations are by Adam Wallace, three times New York bestselling...
Love our School Holiday brochure?! Illustrations are by Adam Wallace, three times New York bestselling...
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Community Creative: Joel Quinn Community Creative: Joel Quinn

By YPRL Arts & Culture
Joel Quinn is a local singer and guitarist. By the time he was 18, Joel had performed over 200 gigs and is now…
Joel Quinn is a local singer and guitarist. By the time he was 18, Joel had performed over 200 gigs and is now…
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Slime Slime

By Kewmum
Slime – the craze that refuses to go away. Why is it so popular, so addictive? Children love it, parents hate it.
Slime – the craze that refuses to go away. Why is it so popular, so addictive? Children love it, parents hate it.
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Community Creative: Corinne Fenton Community Creative: Corinne Fenton

By YPRL Arts & Culture
    Corinne Fenton has established a reputation for writing beautiful picture-book histories of animals whose lives have become legendary.…
    Corinne Fenton has established a reputation for writing beautiful picture-book histories of animals whose lives have become legendary.…
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Community Creative: Shakira Tsindos Community Creative: Shakira Tsindos

By YPRL Arts & Culture
  Shakira Tsindos is an Australian mezzo soprano, currently touring with Opera Australia in By The Light Of The Moon…
  Shakira Tsindos is an Australian mezzo soprano, currently touring with Opera Australia in By The Light Of The Moon…
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Genealogy

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Cole-Tetlow Index Cole-Tetlow Index

The Tetlow index to the Robert K Cole collection of hotel records for city and metropolitan hotels in Melbourne now includes Country hotels
The Tetlow index to the Robert K Cole collection of hotel records for city and metropolitan hotels is on the State Library Victoria Australiana Index. Country hotels data has now been uploaded, adding 16348 records
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Top Tips to Research Your Family History Top Tips to Research Your Family History

By YPRLFamilyHistory
All our top tips from Family History Month in one place.
All our top tips from Family History Month in one place.
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Oral History - A How to Guide Oral History - a How to Guide

recommended by YPRLFamilyHistory
A list of resources providing advice on how to conduct an oral history including preparation, setting, questions to ask and equipment to use.
A list of resources providing advice on how to conduct an oral history including preparation, setting, questions to ask and equipment
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Convicted

by Peter Bradley
A unique history of Australia retold through the extraordinary lives of Peter Bradley's three ancestors.
recommended by LSS YPRL Family History
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Why you should do a DNA test for family… Why you should do a DNA test for family history

By YPRLFamilyHistory
Guest blogger Jean describes the successes she has had in her family history research following her DNA test
Guest blogger Jean describes the successes she has had in her family history research following her DNA test
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