June is jam-packed! From Refugee Week to romance writers, bushfood to book swaps, we've got more events than your To Be Read pile has bookmarks. Warm up after a lantern walk, sip hot chocolate, sketch some fruit, or swap some literary treasures. There's something for every age, taste, and interest—just don't forget to book, or you'll have to read about it later! |
June is jam-packed! From Refugee Week to romance writers, bushfood to book swaps, we've got more events than your To Be Read pile has bookmarks. Warm up after a lantern walk, sip hot chocolate, sketch some fruit, or swap some literary treasures. There's something for every age, taste, and interest—just don't forget to book, or you'll have to read about it later! |
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Refugee WeekThis June we’re celebrating Refugee Week, an annual event promoting greater awareness of refugees, the issues faced, and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian community. We hope you’ll join us! |
Refugee WeekThis June we’re celebrating Refugee Week, an annual event promoting greater awareness of refugees, the issues faced, and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian community. We hope you’ll join us! |
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| Parisa SekandariRefugee Week TalkJoin us to hear from Parisa Sekandari this Refugee Week. Originally from Afghanistan, Parisa came to Australia after the collapse of Kabul during evacuation in August 2021. Parisa is an advocate for women of Afghanistan and refugees in Australia and will share the work she does with AMPLIFY Afghan Women. Wednesday 18 June, 12–1pm
Northcote Library |
Parisa SekandariRefugee Week TalkJoin us to hear from Parisa Sekandari this Refugee Week. Originally from Afghanistan, Parisa came to Australia after the collapse of Kabul during evacuation in August 2021. Parisa is an advocate for women of Afghanistan and refugees in Australia and will share the work she does with AMPLIFY Afghan Women. Wednesday 18 June, 12–1pm
Northcote Library |
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| Celebrate Wurundjeri through BushfoodExplore the significance of plants in Wurundjeri culture through an engaging, hands-on experience. Touch, smell, and taste various bushfoods while learning about their cultural and practical uses within Wurundjeri culture and throughout history. Wednesday 25 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Celebrate Wurundjeri through BushfoodExplore the significance of plants in Wurundjeri culture through an engaging, hands-on experience. Touch, smell, and taste various bushfoods while learning about their cultural and practical uses within Wurundjeri culture and throughout history. Wednesday 25 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| Family Winter Solstice Lantern WalkJoin us to make lanterns as we celebrate the winter solstice. These lanterns will guide us on a brief walk outside the library before we return inside to warm up with hot chocolate. Wear something warm! Thursday 19 June, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
Family Winter Solstice Lantern WalkJoin us to make lanterns as we celebrate the winter solstice. These lanterns will guide us on a brief walk outside the library before we return inside to warm up with hot chocolate. Wear something warm! Thursday 19 June, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
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| Alison Reynolds and Anne Gracie Author Talk Romance writers in conversationJoin Alison Reynolds and Anne Gracie as they talk about their publishing journeys and share their experiences, from writing about manners, love and sex, to publishing overseas. Thursday 26 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Preston Library |
Alison Reynolds and Anne Gracie Author Talk Romance writers in conversationJoin Alison Reynolds and Anne Gracie as they talk about their publishing journeys and share their experiences, from writing about manners, love and sex, to publishing overseas. Thursday 26 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Preston Library |
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| Big Book Swap Are those stacks of books that you’ve read and loved piling up around you? Come along to our Big Book Swap where you can chat and swap books with like-minded readers. Books should be in fair to good condition (well-read but undamaged). Wednesday 18 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Big Book Swap Are those stacks of books that you’ve read and loved piling up around you? Come along to our Big Book Swap where you can chat and swap books with like-minded readers. Books should be in fair to good condition (well-read but undamaged). Wednesday 18 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| Still Life Drawing: Observe, Sketch, Create New monthly program!Learn the beauty of capturing everyday objects with still life drawing. No experience required. All materials provided – just bring your curiosity. Wednesday 4 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Still Life Drawing: Observe, Sketch, Create New monthly program!Learn the beauty of capturing everyday objects with still life drawing. No experience required. All materials provided – just bring your curiosity. Wednesday 4 June, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| Friday Night Special Make your Friday night special with guest artist Frances Cannon. Bring your own creative projects to work on alongside Frances as they talk you through their artistic practice. Frances is a queer, multidisciplinary artist working in mediums including pen and ink, oil painting, digital design, silversmithing and sculpture. For young people aged 12 to 25. Friday 27 June, 5–6.30pm
Reservoir Library |
Friday Night Special Make your Friday night special with guest artist Frances Cannon. Bring your own creative projects to work on alongside Frances as they talk you through their artistic practice. Frances is a queer, multidisciplinary artist working in mediums including pen and ink, oil painting, digital design, silversmithing and sculpture. For young people aged 12 to 25. Friday 27 June, 5–6.30pm
Reservoir Library |
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| Northcote Crafters Bring your own craft project to work on in the company of like-minded crafty folk. Knitting, crochet, needlework, drawing… whatever you’re working on! Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons. No need to book. |
Northcote Crafters Bring your own craft project to work on in the company of like-minded crafty folk. Knitting, crochet, needlework, drawing… whatever you’re working on! Fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons. No need to book. |
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| Iris and the MenIris, a woman who has everything - but no sex life. Perhaps the time has come to find a lover? Screening followed by refreshments and discussion. French with English subtitles. Rated M. A Kanopy film. Tuesday 3 June, 6–8pm
Reservoir Library |
Iris and the MenIris, a woman who has everything - but no sex life. Perhaps the time has come to find a lover? Screening followed by refreshments and discussion. French with English subtitles. Rated M. A Kanopy film. Tuesday 3 June, 6–8pm
Reservoir Library |
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| The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society In this heartwarming film, Juliet Ashton forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II when she decides to write a book about their wartime experiences. Rated M. A Kanopy film. Tuesday 10 June, 6–8pm
Reservoir Library |
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society In this heartwarming film, Juliet Ashton forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II when she decides to write a book about their wartime experiences. Rated M. A Kanopy film. Tuesday 10 June, 6–8pm
Reservoir Library |
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| StylebenderAn intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion. The film explores Israel’s experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance. Rated MA+. A Kanopy film. Thursday 12 June, 6–7.45pm
Preston Library |
StylebenderAn intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion. The film explores Israel’s experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance. Rated MA+. A Kanopy film. Thursday 12 June, 6–7.45pm
Preston Library |
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| Gayby BabyGayby Baby is a portrait of four kids whose parents all happen to be gay. As they wrestle with the challenges of oncoming adolescence, the world wrestles with the issue of marriage equality, and whether kids like them are at risk. What we learn is that there's more than one way to make a family. Rated PG. A Kanopy film. Tuesday 24 June, 6–7.45pm
Reservoir Library |
Gayby BabyGayby Baby is a portrait of four kids whose parents all happen to be gay. As they wrestle with the challenges of oncoming adolescence, the world wrestles with the issue of marriage equality, and whether kids like them are at risk. What we learn is that there's more than one way to make a family. Rated PG. A Kanopy film. Tuesday 24 June, 6–7.45pm
Reservoir Library |
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| Older and Active in Darebin Directory Now Available! This guide is designed to support older adults to connect with community services, resources, and activities. It's now available at libraries, Council customer service centres and on the Darebin Council website. |
Older and Active in Darebin Directory Now Available! This guide is designed to support older adults to connect with community services, resources, and activities. It's now available at libraries, Council customer service centres and on the Darebin Council website. |
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| Our Darebin UpdateOur Darebin is about working with our community to shape the next four years and beyond. We’d love to know what you think about our draft documents. Find out more and have your say until 3 June 2025: - Go to Council’s website to make a submission in your language
- Visit a feedback station at a customer service counter, aquatic centre or library
- Come to a pop-up session.
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Our Darebin UpdateOur Darebin is about working with our community to shape the next four years and beyond. We’d love to know what you think about our draft documents. Find out more and have your say until 3 June 2025: - Go to Council’s website to make a submission in your language
- Visit a feedback station at a customer service counter, aquatic centre or library
- Come to a pop-up session.
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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung people who are the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. |
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung people who are the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. |
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