This month we’re thrilled to be joined by two acclaimed authors! Rosalie Ham is a gifted storyteller and bestselling author of The Dressmaker. Her books are marvellous and surprising, filled with memorable characters, richly detailed settings and dark humour. Aiofe Clifford is the author of bestselling literary crime novels. Her page-turning mysteries combine suspenseful plotting and Australian settings. Read on for these events and more! |
This month we’re thrilled to be joined by two acclaimed authors! Rosalie Ham is a gifted storyteller and bestselling author of The Dressmaker. Her books are marvellous and surprising, filled with memorable characters, richly detailed settings and dark humour. Aiofe Clifford is the author of bestselling literary crime novels. Her page-turning mysteries combine suspenseful plotting and Australian settings. Read on for these events and more! |
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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Rosalie Ham Author Talk Join us to hear Rosalie Ham discuss her new novel, Molly. Rosalie Ham is the bestselling author of five critically acclaimed novels; endlessly entertaining stories of tight-knit communities and small-town dynamics, complex family legacies and brave women determined to forge their own paths. Presented in partnership with Fairfield Books. Thursday 28 November, 6.30–7.30pm, Preston Library |
Rosalie Ham Author Talk Join us to hear Rosalie Ham discuss her new novel, Molly. Rosalie Ham is the bestselling author of five critically acclaimed novels; endlessly entertaining stories of tight-knit communities and small-town dynamics, complex family legacies and brave women determined to forge their own paths. Presented in partnership with Fairfield Books. Thursday 28 November, 6.30–7.30pm, Preston Library |
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Book Club Celebration Join us for a relaxed evening with fellow book lovers and enjoy a glass of alcohol-free bubbles and nibblies. We’ll be joined by special guest author, Aoife Clifford (Second Sight, When we Fall and her new book, It Takes a Town). Whether you’re already a book club member or are interested in joining, this evening is for you! Wednesday 13 November, 6–7.30pm, Northcote Library |
Book Club Celebration Join us for a relaxed evening with fellow book lovers and enjoy a glass of alcohol-free bubbles and nibblies. We’ll be joined by special guest author, Aoife Clifford (Second Sight, When we Fall and her new book, It Takes a Town). Whether you’re already a book club member or are interested in joining, this evening is for you! Wednesday 13 November, 6–7.30pm, Northcote Library |
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Low-waste Celebrations with The Urban Nanna Come along to an info-packed presentation about ways to reduce waste during festive seasons. We’ll cover food preparation and recipe ideas, sourcing and making eco-friendly gifts, clever decorating ideas using upcycled or natural materials, alternatives to gift wrapping paper, managing waste at events, and more! Anna Gibbons, founder and creative director of The Urban Nanna, specialises in teaching traditional skills, crafts and methods of living set in the framework of a modern-day world. Thursday 21 November, 6.30–8pm, Preston Library |
Low-waste Celebrations with The Urban Nanna Come along to an info-packed presentation about ways to reduce waste during festive seasons. We’ll cover food preparation and recipe ideas, sourcing and making eco-friendly gifts, clever decorating ideas using upcycled or natural materials, alternatives to gift wrapping paper, managing waste at events, and more! Anna Gibbons, founder and creative director of The Urban Nanna, specialises in teaching traditional skills, crafts and methods of living set in the framework of a modern-day world. Thursday 21 November, 6.30–8pm, Preston Library |
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Budget Basics: Financial Literacy for Women Feeling the pinch with the cost-of-living skyrocketing? Want to improve your relationship with money and get on top of your finances? Empower yourself with the practical skills and knowledge to take control of your money and set clear financial goals. During this 4-week course you will learn strategies to implement in your everyday life to make a real difference to your bottom line and support your financial wellbeing. Presented by Bridge Darebin and Darebin Libraries. Tuesday 19 and 26 November and Tuesday 3 and 10 December 6.30–8pm, Preston Library |
Budget Basics: Financial Literacy for Women Feeling the pinch with the cost-of-living skyrocketing? Want to improve your relationship with money and get on top of your finances? Empower yourself with the practical skills and knowledge to take control of your money and set clear financial goals. During this 4-week course you will learn strategies to implement in your everyday life to make a real difference to your bottom line and support your financial wellbeing. Presented by Bridge Darebin and Darebin Libraries. Tuesday 19 and 26 November and Tuesday 3 and 10 December 6.30–8pm, Preston Library |
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Healthy relationships for women from migrant and refugee communitiesJoin us to hear from the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health to learn about women's safety, wellbeing and what healthy relationships look like. This event is for all women from migrant and refugee communities. Light refreshments provided. This event will be held in the Preston Library Meeting Room, a private space where you can ask questions in a safe, respectful place. Please contact us by Tuesday 12 November if you have any access requirements to support your participation: email contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 655 355.
For assistance with transport to this event please email diversity@darebin.vic.gov.au
Tuesday 26 November, 10.15–11.30am, Preston Library Meeting Room |
Healthy relationships for women from migrant and refugee communitiesJoin us to hear from the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health to learn about women's safety, wellbeing and what healthy relationships look like. This event is for all women from migrant and refugee communities. Light refreshments provided. This event will be held in the Preston Library Meeting Room, a private space where you can ask questions in a safe, respectful place. Please contact us by Tuesday 12 November if you have any access requirements to support your participation: email contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 655 355.
For assistance with transport to this event please email diversity@darebin.vic.gov.au
Tuesday 26 November, 10.15–11.30am, Preston Library Meeting Room |
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More events!Visit our website to find regular weekly, fortnightly and monthly events. |
More events!Visit our website to find regular weekly, fortnightly and monthly events. |
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Hayley Scrivenor Author Talk Presented by Bolinda Audio and BorrowBox. Access an exclusive online event with Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling Australian author of the award-winning Dirt Town, to discuss her most recent release, Girl Falling. Find Hayley’s eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox. Download the free BorrowBox app to get started! Thursday 14 November, 7pm, Zoom Sign up to this free online event using the webinar registration form. |
Hayley Scrivenor Author Talk Presented by Bolinda Audio and BorrowBox. Access an exclusive online event with Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling Australian author of the award-winning Dirt Town, to discuss her most recent release, Girl Falling. Find Hayley’s eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox. Download the free BorrowBox app to get started! Thursday 14 November, 7pm, Zoom Sign up to this free online event using the webinar registration form. |
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| Youth Creative Lab – Zine Making Create, decorate and collage your own zine! Supplies provided. For young people aged 12 to 18. Thursday 7 November, 4–5pm
Northcote Library |
Youth Creative Lab – Zine Making Create, decorate and collage your own zine! Supplies provided. For young people aged 12 to 18. Thursday 7 November, 4–5pm
Northcote Library |
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| Rhyme time Come along to learn songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby or toddler. Rhyme Times are held weekly during school terms. Suitable for children aged 0–2 years. Fairfield Library
Mondays at 10.15am
Northcote Library
Tuesdays at 10.15am Preston Library
Wednesdays at 10.15am Reservoir Library
Fridays at 10.15am |
Rhyme time Come along to learn songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby or toddler. Rhyme Times are held weekly during school terms. Suitable for children aged 0–2 years. Fairfield Library
Mondays at 10.15am
Northcote Library
Tuesdays at 10.15am Preston Library
Wednesdays at 10.15am Reservoir Library
Fridays at 10.15am |
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| Storytime Bring your pre-schooler along for stories, songs and simple craft or play activities. Storytimes are held weekly during school terms. Suitable for children aged 2–5 years. Fairfield Library
Mondays at 11.15am
Northcote Library
Tuesdays at 11.15am Preston Library
Wednesdays at 11.15am Reservoir Library
Fridays at 11.15am |
Storytime Bring your pre-schooler along for stories, songs and simple craft or play activities. Storytimes are held weekly during school terms. Suitable for children aged 2–5 years. Fairfield Library
Mondays at 11.15am
Northcote Library
Tuesdays at 11.15am Preston Library
Wednesdays at 11.15am Reservoir Library
Fridays at 11.15am |
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Monthly Storytimes Celebrate language and culture at one of our special monthly storytimes! Wurundjeri Storytime Wednesday 13 November, 2pm, Preston Library
Wednesday 4 December, 2pm, Preston Library |
Monthly Storytimes Celebrate language and culture at one of our special monthly storytimes! Wurundjeri Storytime Wednesday 13 November, 2pm, Preston Library
Wednesday 4 December, 2pm, Preston Library |
Việt–Anh Giờ kể chuyện song ngữ Thứ Ba ngày 12 tháng 11, 10:15 sáng, Thư viện Preston Vietnamese–English Bilingual Storytime Tuesday 12 November, 10.15am, Preston Library |
Việt–Anh Giờ kể chuyện song ngữ Thứ Ba ngày 12 tháng 11, 10:15 sáng, Thư viện Preston Vietnamese–English Bilingual Storytime Tuesday 12 November, 10.15am, Preston Library |
普通话 – 英语 双语故事会 11 月 14 日星期四上午 10 点 15 分, 普雷斯顿图书馆 Mandarin–English Bilingual Storytime Thursday 14 November, 10.15am, Preston Library |
普通话 – 英语 双语故事会 11 月 14 日星期四上午 10 点 15 分, 普雷斯顿图书馆 Mandarin–English Bilingual Storytime Thursday 14 November, 10.15am, Preston Library |
Ελληνικά–Αγγλικά Ώρα για Δίγλωσσα Παιδικά Παραμύθια Πέμπτη 21 Νοεμβρίου, 10.15 π.μ, Βιβλιοθήκη Northcote Greek–English Bilingual Storytime Thursday 21 November, 10.15am, Northcote Library |
Ελληνικά–Αγγλικά Ώρα για Δίγλωσσα Παιδικά Παραμύθια Πέμπτη 21 Νοεμβρίου, 10.15 π.μ, Βιβλιοθήκη Northcote Greek–English Bilingual Storytime Thursday 21 November, 10.15am, Northcote Library |
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| Learning to read with phonics First Reader book sets are now available in the Little Learners Love Literacy and Dandelion series. These books use a phonics or decodable framework for learning to read, teaching readers to break written words down into groups of letters which produce the same sound. |
Learning to read with phonics First Reader book sets are now available in the Little Learners Love Literacy and Dandelion series. These books use a phonics or decodable framework for learning to read, teaching readers to break written words down into groups of letters which produce the same sound. |
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| Donate your leftover nappies If you have new and leftover disposable nappies that your little ones have grown out of or no longer need, you can donate them at Northcote, Preston and Reservoir libraries. We’ve teamed up with The Nappy Collective to support Darebin families experiencing nappy stress. Your donated nappies will be collected and distributed to families in crisis. Look for the Nappy Collective donation boxes. |
Donate your leftover nappies If you have new and leftover disposable nappies that your little ones have grown out of or no longer need, you can donate them at Northcote, Preston and Reservoir libraries. We’ve teamed up with The Nappy Collective to support Darebin families experiencing nappy stress. Your donated nappies will be collected and distributed to families in crisis. Look for the Nappy Collective donation boxes. |
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dSCRIBE: Issue 17 – Desire Lines, now available dSCRIBE is Darebin's annual literary magazine, that publishes new creative writing pieces from writers living, working and or studying within the City of Darebin. This year’s edition is now available at the library: - as an eBook on BorrowBox
- as a physical copy for loan—reserve a copy
- to take and home and keep—while stocks last!
You can also download a copy from the Darebin Arts website. Read the latest issue and celebrate local writers! Photo: Chip Mooney |
dSCRIBE: Issue 17 – Desire Lines, now available dSCRIBE is Darebin's annual literary magazine, that publishes new creative writing pieces from writers living, working and or studying within the City of Darebin. This year’s edition is now available at the library: - as an eBook on BorrowBox
- as a physical copy for loan—reserve a copy
- to take and home and keep—while stocks last!
You can also download a copy from the Darebin Arts website. Read the latest issue and celebrate local writers! Photo: Chip Mooney |
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