To-do list: ✅Turn sad indoor plants into lush jungle
✅Kick writer’s block to the curb and realise writerly potential
✅Go electric and save money $!$ ✅Stand up for respect, join the 16 Days of Activism ✅Share music with world, become rock star Want to start crossing items off your to-do list and reaching those big and small life goals? Get yourself to the library this November for a talk or workshop! |
To-do list: ✅Turn sad indoor plants into lush jungle
✅Kick writer’s block to the curb and realise writerly potential
✅Go electric and save money $!$ ✅Stand up for respect, join the 16 Days of Activism ✅Share music with world, become rock star Want to start crossing items off your to-do list and reaching those big and small life goals? Get yourself to the library this November for a talk or workshop! |
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Everyone deserves to be safe, equal and respected. Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. Come along to a workshop, read a book from Respect Victoria’s recommended reading list, or visit Respect Victoria’s website to find out more about 16 Days of Activism. If you or someone you know is experiencing or using family violence, help is available. Contact The Orange Door or call 000 if you are in immediate danger. |
Everyone deserves to be safe, equal and respected. Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. Come along to a workshop, read a book from Respect Victoria’s recommended reading list, or visit Respect Victoria’s website to find out more about 16 Days of Activism. If you or someone you know is experiencing or using family violence, help is available. Contact The Orange Door or call 000 if you are in immediate danger. |
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| Star Weaving Workshop Show your support for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and weave a star as a symbol of what the theme Respect is… means to you. The stars will be installed across the library, inspired by the One Billion Stars project. Thursday 20 November, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
Star Weaving Workshop Show your support for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and weave a star as a symbol of what the theme Respect is… means to you. The stars will be installed across the library, inspired by the One Billion Stars project. Thursday 20 November, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
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| Active Bystander & Gender Equity Training This practical workshop will help you safely challenge gender-based discrimination and understand the role individuals can play in promoting gender equality. Suitable for people aged 18 and over. Email contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au or call 1300 655 355 by 20 November to let us know how we can make this event more accessible for you. Tuesday 2 December, 6–8pm
Reservoir Library |
Active Bystander & Gender Equity Training This practical workshop will help you safely challenge gender-based discrimination and understand the role individuals can play in promoting gender equality. Suitable for people aged 18 and over. Email contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au or call 1300 655 355 by 20 November to let us know how we can make this event more accessible for you. Tuesday 2 December, 6–8pm
Reservoir Library |
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| Reading suggestionsBook recommendations for kids, teens and adults. |
Reading suggestionsBook recommendations for kids, teens and adults. |
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| Speechie Library Talk and Storytime Join us for a special session with a visiting speech pathologist. A fun storytime will be followed by a relaxed Q&A where you can ask questions and get practical tips to support your child’s language skills. Wednesday 5 November, 11.15am–12.15pm
Preston Library |
Speechie Library Talk and Storytime Join us for a special session with a visiting speech pathologist. A fun storytime will be followed by a relaxed Q&A where you can ask questions and get practical tips to support your child’s language skills. Wednesday 5 November, 11.15am–12.15pm
Preston Library |
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| National Recycling Week StorytimesJoin us at a special Storytime to celebrate National Recycling Week! Enjoy stories, songs, and a fun hands-on activity where children will learn about recycling and caring for our planet. 10 to 14 November |
National Recycling Week StorytimesJoin us at a special Storytime to celebrate National Recycling Week! Enjoy stories, songs, and a fun hands-on activity where children will learn about recycling and caring for our planet. 10 to 14 November |
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| Toy Library Pop-up at Baby Rhymetime After singing, rhymes, and playful movement, stay to explore a wonderful selection of toys and learn how the Toy Library works. Thursday 13 November, 11am–12pm
Northcote Library Friday 21 November, 11am–12pm
Fairfield Library |
Toy Library Pop-up at Baby Rhymetime After singing, rhymes, and playful movement, stay to explore a wonderful selection of toys and learn how the Toy Library works. Thursday 13 November, 11am–12pm
Northcote Library Friday 21 November, 11am–12pm
Fairfield Library |
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| Tammy Huynh in conversation with Petrina BloomJoin us to hear about the new release, The Plant Book: The ultimate guide to thriving house-plants by award-winning horticulturist and Gardening Australia presenter Tammy Huynh. Tammy will be in conversation with leading Australian florist and horticulturalist, Petrina Bloom. Tuesday 18 November, 6.30–7.30pm Northcote Library |
Tammy Huynh in conversation with Petrina BloomJoin us to hear about the new release, The Plant Book: The ultimate guide to thriving house-plants by award-winning horticulturist and Gardening Australia presenter Tammy Huynh. Tammy will be in conversation with leading Australian florist and horticulturalist, Petrina Bloom. Tuesday 18 November, 6.30–7.30pm Northcote Library |
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| Get started with home recording Are you a budding musician or performer looking to share your sound? Join us for a practical session on home recording essentials. Learn how to set up your own recording space and explore free and affordable tools to produce and share your tracks from home. Wednesday 12 November, 6–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Get started with home recording Are you a budding musician or performer looking to share your sound? Join us for a practical session on home recording essentials. Learn how to set up your own recording space and explore free and affordable tools to produce and share your tracks from home. Wednesday 12 November, 6–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| Reduce Your Energy Bills: Electrify Your Home & Life Want to reduce energy bills, your carbon footprint and create a comfortable home? Tim Forcey, author of My Efficient Electric Home Handbook, and local resident Emily Skehill will share their electrification journeys and experience. Thursday 13 November, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
Reduce Your Energy Bills: Electrify Your Home & Life Want to reduce energy bills, your carbon footprint and create a comfortable home? Tim Forcey, author of My Efficient Electric Home Handbook, and local resident Emily Skehill will share their electrification journeys and experience. Thursday 13 November, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
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| Connect & Trade: Buying and Selling Online Learn the basics of buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace, including how to create effective listings, chat with buyers and sellers, and stay safe when meeting up in person. Tuesday 18 November, 6–7.30pm
Reservoir Library |
Connect & Trade: Buying and Selling Online Learn the basics of buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace, including how to create effective listings, chat with buyers and sellers, and stay safe when meeting up in person. Tuesday 18 November, 6–7.30pm
Reservoir Library |
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| Job and further education help for young people Join us to learn the basics of searching and applying for jobs and tertiary education courses. One-on-one support available. Drop-ins welcome. For young people aged 15–25. Thursday 6 November, 4–5pm
Preston Library |
Job and further education help for young people Join us to learn the basics of searching and applying for jobs and tertiary education courses. One-on-one support available. Drop-ins welcome. For young people aged 15–25. Thursday 6 November, 4–5pm
Preston Library |
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| Collaborative Art Takeover Celebrate joy, resilience and community at our Reservoir Library Takeover! Make your mark on the Reservoir Library Youth Area through a collaborative artwork. For young people aged 12–25. Thursday 20 November, 5–6.30pm
Reservoir Library |
Collaborative Art Takeover Celebrate joy, resilience and community at our Reservoir Library Takeover! Make your mark on the Reservoir Library Youth Area through a collaborative artwork. For young people aged 12–25. Thursday 20 November, 5–6.30pm
Reservoir Library |
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| A Space to Write NightWant to give your writing some focused time or need inspiration? Join us for short writing activities followed by time to write. Finish by sharing your work or socialising with others interested in writing. Light refreshments provided. Monthly at Reservoir Library |
A Space to Write NightWant to give your writing some focused time or need inspiration? Join us for short writing activities followed by time to write. Finish by sharing your work or socialising with others interested in writing. Light refreshments provided. Monthly at Reservoir Library |
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Celebrate Trans Awareness Week |
Celebrate Trans Awareness Week |
November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week, an annual celebration of trans pride that recognises the experiences and contributions of transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary people to our community. Trans Awareness Week ends with Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, a day to remember and honour those who have tragically lost their lives to anti-trans discrimination and violence. |
November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week, an annual celebration of trans pride that recognises the experiences and contributions of transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary people to our community. Trans Awareness Week ends with Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, a day to remember and honour those who have tragically lost their lives to anti-trans discrimination and violence. |
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| Ernest Price Author Talk Join us to hear from Ernest Price on writing trans characters in fiction and to celebrate Trans Awareness Week. Ernest’s debut novel, The Pyramid of Needs, is a darkly funny story about transphobia and family dysfunction. Ernest Price is a transgender man working as a secondary English teacher in Naarm/Melbourne. His writing has been published by Queerstories and Overland. Content warning: Please be aware that this discussion will include consideration of transphobia and its intersection with sexism, racism and ableism. Wednesday 26 November
6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Ernest Price Author Talk Join us to hear from Ernest Price on writing trans characters in fiction and to celebrate Trans Awareness Week. Ernest’s debut novel, The Pyramid of Needs, is a darkly funny story about transphobia and family dysfunction. Ernest Price is a transgender man working as a secondary English teacher in Naarm/Melbourne. His writing has been published by Queerstories and Overland. Content warning: Please be aware that this discussion will include consideration of transphobia and its intersection with sexism, racism and ableism. Wednesday 26 November
6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| Book Club Celebration Join us for a relaxed evening with fellow book lovers and special guest author, Elizabeth Coleman. Enjoy a glass of alcohol-free bubbles and nibblies to celebrate a fantastic year of book clubs. Whether you’re already a book club member or interested in joining, this evening is for you! Wednesday 19 November, 6–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Book Club Celebration Join us for a relaxed evening with fellow book lovers and special guest author, Elizabeth Coleman. Enjoy a glass of alcohol-free bubbles and nibblies to celebrate a fantastic year of book clubs. Whether you’re already a book club member or interested in joining, this evening is for you! Wednesday 19 November, 6–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| The Comfy Read Settle in and read a book of your choice with a cuppa and biscuit. After reading, have a chat with other readers and make some new friends! Light refreshments provided. Get a reminder at Eventbrite: |
The Comfy Read Settle in and read a book of your choice with a cuppa and biscuit. After reading, have a chat with other readers and make some new friends! Light refreshments provided. Get a reminder at Eventbrite: |
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| WhiteleyFilm ScreeningA visual journey into the private life and creative legacy of artist, Brett Whiteley, told “in his own words” using personal letters, notebooks and photographs, interwoven with archival interviews and rare footage. A Kanopy film. Rated M. Tuesday 25 November, 6–7.30pm
Reservoir Library |
WhiteleyFilm ScreeningA visual journey into the private life and creative legacy of artist, Brett Whiteley, told “in his own words” using personal letters, notebooks and photographs, interwoven with archival interviews and rare footage. A Kanopy film. Rated M. Tuesday 25 November, 6–7.30pm
Reservoir Library |
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| Getting your home ready for summerHow comfortable is your home in a heatwave? Now’s the time to get prepared so you can keep cool and safe this summer. - Shade or cover north and west facing windows.
- Don’t cool the whole house if you don’t need to: choose a cool room where you can run your fan or air conditioner.
- Clean air conditioner filters to make sure it runs efficiently.
- Think about ways to get cross breezes into your home when the cool change comes.
For more ways to stay cool and save energy this summer go to darebin.vic.gov.au/savingenergyathome |
Getting your home ready for summerHow comfortable is your home in a heatwave? Now’s the time to get prepared so you can keep cool and safe this summer. - Shade or cover north and west facing windows.
- Don’t cool the whole house if you don’t need to: choose a cool room where you can run your fan or air conditioner.
- Clean air conditioner filters to make sure it runs efficiently.
- Think about ways to get cross breezes into your home when the cool change comes.
For more ways to stay cool and save energy this summer go to darebin.vic.gov.au/savingenergyathome |
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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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