Exam time for students is fast approaching!
Are you or your child looking for a great place to study, prepare and focus?
All our branches at Yarra Plenty Regional Library offer functional and quiet spaces, perfect for a student studying during the exam period.
Preparing for exams can make a big difference. Regular study helps you build knowledge, stay focused, reduce stress and walk into your exam feeling confident and prepared. Studying from a place away from the distractions of home or school can also be a lot more productive.
A number of our YPRL branches are conveniently located next to local train stations, making it easy for students to access our libraries. We also offer free WiFi, so students can conveniently study using their own devices.
Brain Breaks
While cramming for your exams it is important not to forget that your brain will need a break! Taking regular brain breaks can help you reset, recharge and return to your studies feeling refreshed and ready to focus.
YPRL has you covered with several planned and thought-out brain breaks offered across our branches:
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Step away from your notes and work on a community puzzle
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Play a board game on offer for borrowing at most branches
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Grab a watering can and give the veggies a drink at Diamond Valley Library
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Get some fresh air with a graphic novel. Comics are always helpful as a short, visual, non-school related break from your study, and are available in all branches
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Catch up with current affairs with a flick through the day's newspaper or even complete the daily newspaper quiz and puzzles with a friend!
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Cosy up by the fire in the reading nook at Whittlesea Library
A few minutes away from the study can make a big difference to your productivity. So, study smarter, not just harder!
Diamond Valley
Our Diamond Valley branch located in Greensborough offers several quiet study spaces for when you need to focus, as well as a dedicated teen area with board games for when you need a break, and an extensive Manga collection to explore!
Diamond Valley Library is also home to a vibrant and productive community garden which includes edible plants. It provides a tranquil space for taking breaks during your study, you can even get your steps up by wandering around the garden with a watering can.
Mill Park Library
Mill Park Library is a great space for studying! We offer small booths in our Quiet Study Area as well as several larger more conference type tables where groups of students like to gather. We also have whiteboards that can be utilised for writing notes and summaries.
Mill Park is lucky enough to be home to Chancez Cafe, a vibrant social enterprise dedicated to creating life changing opportunities for people of all abilities. Chancez Cafe makes it easy to grab a snack or a hot drink while you are busily revising and preparing.
Eltham
The beautiful natural surroundings of Eltham Library is a great place to study! You can choose to work solo in our dedicated Quiet Study area accessed by stairs or study with friends at our collaborative tables. The study area is situated away from the hustle and bustle of library patrons and can be a perfect spot to focus. Eltham also has many tables circling the windows allowing for beautiful Eltham views when your brain needs a break! If you need to get up and walk around, you can also enjoy our Community Gallery exhibiting beautiful and thought-provoking work by many local artists as well as Enjoy a herbal tea from our community tea station.
During September and October Eltham Library will be joined regularly by healthAbility so you can learn how to access local support services.
Join us for a Mindful Moment
We also invite you to take a break for a mindful moment. Eltham Library will be offering a range of stress-management activities including meditation, mindful colouring, affirmation cards, collage, LEGO® and Playdough. Please note, not all activities will be available at each session.
Sessions will occur on these dates:
September:
Thursday 10th from 4pm-6pm
Wednesday 16th from 4pm-6pm
Tuesday 22nd from 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 30th from 11am-1pm
October:
Monday 5th from 3pm-5pm
Wednesday 7th from 4pm-6pm
Monday 12th from 4pm-6pm
Thursday 15th from 3pm-5pm
Tuesday 20th from 3pm-5pm
Friday 23rd from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Ivanhoe
The Ivanhoe Library is located within the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, an inclusive and welcoming space where people are inspired to think, study, create and enjoy a diverse range of cultural and learning experiences.
The library offers quiet rooms that can be booked for up to 90 minutes per day, as well as a range of comfortable pods for individual study. When you need a quick break, the Whispers Social Enterprise Café offers a great selection of drinks and snacks.
Many patrons also enjoy spending time on our outdoor deck, located on Level 1, which provides a pleasant space to relax, take a break or enjoy the surroundings and for some added fun, the library also has a PS5 and Nintendo Switch available for patrons to enjoy during a well needed study break!
Rosanna
The brand new Rosanna Library is a beautiful multi-level facility conveniently located next to Rosanna Station and within the new Rosanna Woolworths complex. Rosanna Library accommodates students for study with bookable study spaces and quiet rooms as well as affordable meeting and community room hire. You could even take a break with some friends and make use of YPRL’s only podcasting and recording studio Maker Space!
murnong
murnong (meaning 'yam daisy' in the Woi Wurrung language of the Wurundjeri people) is YPRL's newest library branch.
The Library is located in the murnong Community Centre, in the Olivine estate. Like all our branches, there are plenty of comfortable spaces on offer for study or leisure. With the exam and study period in mind, murnong have booked out a council space with 4 large rectangle tables and 16 chairs available to arrange as needed, with the capacity limit of 16.
Tea/Coffee refreshments will be available in the public kitchenette to keep everyone going with their day. Patrons are encouraged to ring or speak to staff at murnong to book out your preferred time.
Monday 26th October 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday 29th October 10:00am - 2:00pm
Monday 9th November 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday 10th November 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday 12th November 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday 17th November 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue Hire
Most of our Branches at YPRL also have venue hire options for more private rooms and meeting pods. These spaces might suit a larger study group and can be booked through our website in advance:
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning
As a YPRL member, you can access computers and a range of printing, photocopying and scanning services at your local library as well as free WiFi connection.
Don’t forget!
Don’t forget to explore our other wonderful library branches! Each of our libraries offers welcoming spaces designed for study, focus, and getting things done. With a range of locations to choose from, you’re sure to find a branch that’s right for you. Visit our website to discover all our branches and find your perfect study spot!
Spread the word!
Our library spaces provide friendly, accessible services for everyone in the community.
We love seeing students make the most of our libraries during exam periods, and we’d love for even more students to discover how a library can help create the perfect environment for focused, productive study.
Spread the word! Bring a friend or two along to your local library, settle into a great study space, and get set for success in your upcoming assessments!