Reading Dog: Tezza Branch: Watsonia When: Tuesdays 3.30pm - 4.30pm (during school term) Breed: Labrador Age: 12 Why a reading dog: Tezza was training to be a guide dog but developed a skin complaint so he decided he'd like to hear stories and help kids read. He enjoys being at the library and listening to stories…
Celebrating Lunar New Year & Tet
What is Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year falls between late January or early February. It is considered as the most important event on the Chinese Calendar. Traditionally, people worship their ancestors or their Gods during this period. Nowadays it is a time for family and friends gathering. Since it is a new…
Get active online: Social Seniors Program
If you are over 60 and would like to improve your tech skills, meet like-minded people, and create and share your stories, then our new Social Seniors program is for you! Social Seniors is a free three-week workshop that will show you how to make short films on a mobile device (mobile…
Rosanna Library Teddy Bear Sleepover 2019
If you went down to Rosanna Library on Tuesday 15 January, you would have been in for a big surprise, because 19 teddy bears (and assorted other animals) didn’t just have a picnic, but in fact a whole slumber party at the library! The event has been conducted annually at Rosanna for the past several…
A Book Club For 9 – 12 Year Old Children
The Wondrous Society of Reading Book Club has a number of aims. One of the aims is to help children with their confidence through talking about books, and to encourage them to read more widely. The age group 9-12 years has also been carefully selected to support transition from Primary to Secondary School. The loss of a…
Business Bootcamp
Got a side hustle? A great idea for a business? Perhaps you're looking to monetise your hobby. YPRL has everything you need to jumpstart your business this summer. Across January and Feburary 2019, YPRL is proud to be presenting free Business Minded workshops. Learn how to transform your hobby into a side hustle with Turn your passion…
Sensitive Santa
At this time of year, things can get hectic, a little louder and brighter. Santa's ho ho ho's and bell ringing bring delight to the nearby children in the shopping centres. Everything is blingy, noisier and the chaotic rush of present buying, grocery shopping and the endless activities from morning to night, permeates the air…
YPRL @ Whittlesea Tech School Makers Faire
Whittlesea Tech School’s inaugural Mini Maker Faire was held on the 4th December and attended by upper primary school students from the area, where they had the opportunity to get their hands dirty with science and creative arts activities. Wobble bots, electronic synthesizers, vortex cannons and cryptography were just some of the activities enthusiastically taken…
Curious Adventures In Illustration
YPRL are thrilled to be hosting a collection of works by author and illustrator Judith Rossell at Eltham Library Community Gallery this summer. Supported by Nillumbik Shire Council, Adventures in Illustration will showcase and celebrate the curious creatures, colourful characters and cautionary tales in Judith’s puzzles, mazes, picture books and award-winning illustrated novels Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood MireandWakestone Hall. The exhibition will be launched at Eltham Library Community Gallery on Saturday 15…
Add the Library to Your Christmas To Do List
In the hustle and bustle of Christmas you don’t often think of the Library as being one of those places to check off your list. At YPRL, we can help your Christmas run smoothly, and add a bit of festivity to your December. How? You may be wondering. Christmas Events We have events throughout December…
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