March is almost here and our libraries are in full celebration mode! 🎉 From trans pride to cultural connection to the brilliant women who inspire us, it’s a month packed with special days and special events. The line-up includes historians, writers, cultural commentators and even a Guinness World Record holding chef! Don't save the date, save the month! |
March is almost here and our libraries are in full celebration mode! 🎉 From trans pride to cultural connection to the brilliant women who inspire us, it’s a month packed with special days and special events. The line-up includes historians, writers, cultural commentators and even a Guinness World Record holding chef! Don't save the date, save the month! |
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International Women's Day |
International Women's Day |
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| Author Talk with Bo Kitty Celebrate International Women’s Day at an in-conversation event with Bo Kitty, writer of the memoir Always Eat the Weird Stuff. Bo brings her lived experience and hard-won insight to a conversation about resilience, creativity, and why women’s stories matter more than ever. Recommended for ages 16+. Please consider the content warning on Eventbrite. Wednesday 18 March, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
Author Talk with Bo Kitty Celebrate International Women’s Day at an in-conversation event with Bo Kitty, writer of the memoir Always Eat the Weird Stuff. Bo brings her lived experience and hard-won insight to a conversation about resilience, creativity, and why women’s stories matter more than ever. Recommended for ages 16+. Please consider the content warning on Eventbrite. Wednesday 18 March, 6.30–7.30pm
Northcote Library |
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| International Women’s Day StorytimeShare stories, songs and crafts that honour the achievements of women and inspire children with themes of courage, kindness, and equality. A joyful session for families to come together and reflect on the importance of women in our lives and communities. Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March, regular times and places. |
International Women’s Day StorytimeShare stories, songs and crafts that honour the achievements of women and inspire children with themes of courage, kindness, and equality. A joyful session for families to come together and reflect on the importance of women in our lives and communities. Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March, regular times and places. |
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| Cultural Diversity Week is a time to celebrate the power, influence, and stories of Victoria's rich multicultural communities. This year’s theme, 'Culture connects us all’ highlights how sharing intercultural stories and experiences fosters understanding, belonging and connection. Here are some ways you can participate: |
Cultural Diversity Week is a time to celebrate the power, influence, and stories of Victoria's rich multicultural communities. This year’s theme, 'Culture connects us all’ highlights how sharing intercultural stories and experiences fosters understanding, belonging and connection. Here are some ways you can participate: |
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Trans Day of Visibility Trans Day of Visibility is an annual celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising transgender, gender diverse and non-binary experiences and achievements! Check out our book list and help us mark this special day. |
Trans Day of Visibility Trans Day of Visibility is an annual celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising transgender, gender diverse and non-binary experiences and achievements! Check out our book list and help us mark this special day. |
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| Dr Yves Rees in conversationJoin us for an in-conversation event with Dr Yves Rees. A historian and trans advocate, Yves is the author of All About Yves and Travelling to Tomorrow and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia. Yves will discuss the challenges and joys of being transgender. Tuesday 31 March, 6.30–7.30pm Reservoir Library |
Dr Yves Rees in conversationJoin us for an in-conversation event with Dr Yves Rees. A historian and trans advocate, Yves is the author of All About Yves and Travelling to Tomorrow and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia. Yves will discuss the challenges and joys of being transgender. Tuesday 31 March, 6.30–7.30pm Reservoir Library |
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| Public holidays at the library!If you are new to Extra Access, book your induction session so you can spend your public holidays at the library. If you’re thinking study spree or book reading marathon, think Preston Library! With Extra Access, you can visit from 10am to 10pm on public holidays. And with six public holidays in the next two months, now is the time to get inducted! |
Public holidays at the library!If you are new to Extra Access, book your induction session so you can spend your public holidays at the library. If you’re thinking study spree or book reading marathon, think Preston Library! With Extra Access, you can visit from 10am to 10pm on public holidays. And with six public holidays in the next two months, now is the time to get inducted! |
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Workshops, Talks and more |
Workshops, Talks and more |
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| NeuroConnect presents Dungeons and Dragons Join one of two themed Dungeons and Dragons games facilitated by presenters from NeuroConnect. Newcomers and practised players welcome and catering will be provided. This event is designed for people aged 18+ who identify as members of the disability community along with friends, family, carers and supports. NeuroConnect is a social group for neurodivergent youth aged 18–30. Saturday 7 March, 12.30–3.30pm Reservoir Library |
NeuroConnect presents Dungeons and Dragons Join one of two themed Dungeons and Dragons games facilitated by presenters from NeuroConnect. Newcomers and practised players welcome and catering will be provided. This event is designed for people aged 18+ who identify as members of the disability community along with friends, family, carers and supports. NeuroConnect is a social group for neurodivergent youth aged 18–30. Saturday 7 March, 12.30–3.30pm Reservoir Library |
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| Celebrate cooking and community with Evette Quoibia Chef Evette Quoibia will share her journey to Guinness World Record breaker for longest cooking marathon as she demonstrates the flavours of Liberian foods. Celebrated for her warm storytelling, Evette’s mission is to spotlight West African food. Wednesday 25 March, 6–7.30pm Northcote Library |
Celebrate cooking and community with Evette Quoibia Chef Evette Quoibia will share her journey to Guinness World Record breaker for longest cooking marathon as she demonstrates the flavours of Liberian foods. Celebrated for her warm storytelling, Evette’s mission is to spotlight West African food. Wednesday 25 March, 6–7.30pm Northcote Library |
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| Tom McIlroy Author Talk Join us for an evening with author and journalist Tom McIlroy as he shares how his latest book Blue Poles: Jackson Pollock, Gough Whitlam and the painting that changed the nation came to be, and we look back on a fascinating period of Australian history. Thursday 26 March, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
Tom McIlroy Author Talk Join us for an evening with author and journalist Tom McIlroy as he shares how his latest book Blue Poles: Jackson Pollock, Gough Whitlam and the painting that changed the nation came to be, and we look back on a fascinating period of Australian history. Thursday 26 March, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
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| Electrify Your Home and Life Want to reduce energy bills, your carbon footprint and create a comfortable home? Hear about the Darebin Energy Upgrades Program and about a local family’s experience of electrifying and improving the efficiency of their home and switching to an electric car. For information on going electric visit darebin.vic.gov.au/go-electric Thursday 12 March, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
Electrify Your Home and Life Want to reduce energy bills, your carbon footprint and create a comfortable home? Hear about the Darebin Energy Upgrades Program and about a local family’s experience of electrifying and improving the efficiency of their home and switching to an electric car. For information on going electric visit darebin.vic.gov.au/go-electric Thursday 12 March, 6–7.30pm
Preston Library |
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| Ramadan StorytimeJoin us for a special storytime celebrating Ramadan! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes about kindness, gratitude and community during this special time of the year. Families of all backgrounds are welcome! Friday 13 March, 11.15am–12pm Reservoir Library |
Ramadan StorytimeJoin us for a special storytime celebrating Ramadan! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes about kindness, gratitude and community during this special time of the year. Families of all backgrounds are welcome! Friday 13 March, 11.15am–12pm Reservoir Library |
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| Toddler Time ExtraTips from a Speech Pathologist A fun and engaging Toddler Time with a guest speech pathologist. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories while learning simple tips to support your child’s language and literacy development. Tuesday 17 March 10.15–11am
Northcote Library |
Toddler Time ExtraTips from a Speech Pathologist A fun and engaging Toddler Time with a guest speech pathologist. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories while learning simple tips to support your child’s language and literacy development. Tuesday 17 March 10.15–11am
Northcote Library |
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| Come to a movie night!Relax in front of the library big screen as we go global with this month’s featured films. Feel free to bring munchies! Bookings at Eventbrite. |
Come to a movie night!Relax in front of the library big screen as we go global with this month’s featured films. Feel free to bring munchies! Bookings at Eventbrite. |
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Digital Empowerment Workshops |
Digital Empowerment Workshops |
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| Beginner-friendly sessionsWant to go from beginner to winner when it comes to using technology? Attend a workshop to up your level of expertise! |
Beginner-friendly sessionsWant to go from beginner to winner when it comes to using technology? Attend a workshop to up your level of expertise! |
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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future leaders. |
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future leaders. |
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