Discover Country, stories and culture through Country Tells the Story, an interactive exhibition travelling across Yarra Plenty Regional Library.
Inspired by the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia, Country Tells the Story invites our community to explore and celebrate First Nations cultures through a self-directed and visually engaging experience.
Travelling across YPRL libraries, the exhibition offers an opportunity to learn, reflect and discover more about the rich and diverse cultures and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Explore the exhibition
As you make your way through Country Tells the Story, you can discover:
The AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia
Explore the map and discover the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures across Australia.
Stories from our Deadly Collection
Browse a rotating display of titles from YPRL's Deadly Collection and continue your exploration through books and stories by and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Explore the meaning of Wurundjeri
Take part in a self-guided activity exploring the meaning of Wurundjeri and discover more about the Country and culture connected to our local area.
Explore at your own pace
Country Tells the Story is designed to be explored at your own pace.
Whether you're visiting the library with family, stopping by after school, attending a Storytime or simply curious to discover something new, the exhibition provides an accessible way to engage with First Nations cultures, stories and knowledge.
You can continue your learning by exploring titles from our Deadly Collection during your visit and borrowing something to take home.
Where can you see the exhibition?
Country Tells the Story is travelling across YPRL libraries throughout 2026.
- Rosanna Library 30 July - 12 August
- Whittlesea Library 17 - 30 August
- Thomastown Library 3 - 16 September
- Ivanhoe Library 21 September - 4 October
- Eltham Library 5 - 19 November