The cold days are a good time to curl up with a good book, hear the stories behind the words at our author talks, or learn a new skill. At Realm, we will be holding a special book chat devoted to the Scandinavian concept of hygge - that feeling of cosiness that comes when you are warm inside, while outside it is cold and dark. You can share your reading highlights through the Warm Winter Read program running in libraries throughout Victoria.

The School Holiday Program has started, and the next two weeks are packed with activities for preschool and primary school aged children. Teenagers have not been forgotten, with appearances by young adult author James Phelan at Bayswater, Boronia, Knox | Ngarrgoo, and Rowville.

Back in July 1984, a new library opened in Mooroolbark. It was built from the same brown brick that dominated the suburb. Now the library walls have been transformed by vibrant images of local wildlife and significant indigenous ancestors and we are celebrating its 40th birthday. Everyone is welcome to join us for a journey into the past and piece of birthday cake. Happy birthday, Mooroolbark!

View the position description and conditions of employment on our website.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 7 July 2024, and should be sent to: [email protected].

Meet the author:
David Eastham

Sat 20 July, 10:30am, Belgrave Library 
David Eastham was in his late 20s when he experienced a significant mental breakdown. At the time, David had been a strong achiever in all areas of his personal and professional life and this breakdown came out of the blue. In retrospect, however, David can identify the red flags that indicated his mental health was deteriorating. In relatable, easy-going prose, he provides an open, personal account of his mental breakdown while detailing his road to recovery. Having benefited from photography as a therapeutic tool, he sets out to equip readers with practical and accessible knowledge to help them take charge of their wellbeing through photography as a creative outlet. (FREE) Bookings required

Meet the author:
Lucy Treloar

Sat 27 July, 11am-12pm, Belgrave Library 
Join us to celebrate Lucy Treloar’s latest novel, Days of Innocence and Wonder. Lucy is a prize winning novelist whose previous work was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the UK's Walter Scott Prize. Her new novel follows the journey of Till, traumatised by the dramatic abduction of her childhood friend, and struggling to deal with the long shadow it has cast over her life. (FREE) Bookings required

Wondrous weeds:
an unloved resource 

Sat 27 July, 11am-12pm

Ferntree Gully Library 
Join an expert from Sustainable Gardening Australia for this workshop on sustainable weed control, and using chemicals as a last resort. In this community workshop, we will learn how to identify and control weeds using an integrated approach that minimises negative impacts on the environment, as well as discover how to unlock the nutrients weeds contain to fertilise the garden and feed ourselves. (FREE) Bookings required

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