Get ready...The new Knox Library opens 8 March! 🎉

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Hello and welcome to March at Your Library!

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The arrival of autumn brings amazing news to share about our libraries!

The brand new Knox Library opens Friday, 8 March! Come and take a look - we hope you love it as much as we do!
Mooroolbark Library has launched its stunning 'Yerrin Biik' mural. Visit the library to take in the latest beautiful instalment of the Mooroolbark Street Art Project.
Our autumn 'What's on' guide is available in branches now! Enjoy a season of fantastic events, with something for everyone. You can also view it online.
Celebrate Women Who Write Month at Realm Library. Meet inspiring authors and hone your writing skills.
Enjoy indoor/outdoor fun at local festivals, including Knox Festival (Sat 2 March), Healesville's Connecting Community Festival (Sun 10 March), and Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival (Sun 17 March).

Happy reading and exploring at Your Library!

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We're counting down the days until the new Knox Library opens!

Knox Express has permanently closed and it's all-hands-on-deck, as our staff get ready to move into the sparkling new Knox Library, scheduled to open for the first time at 9am, Friday 8 March!
The new library will be located at Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, (Level 3, above Rebel).

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In the meantime:
• Holds can be collected from Boronia Library or at Knox Library, after 8 March.
• You can return library items to any other branch, or keep them until the new library opens.
• Remember: there are no fines on overdue items.
• Storytimes will continue in community spaces inside the shopping centre.

We can't wait to welcome you to our newest library!

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Yerrin Biik mural: Mooroolbark Library is now a work of art!

As part of the Mooroolbark Street Art Project, 'Yerrin Biik', the library's beautiful new mural was recently launched at Hookey Park/Mooroolbark Library to celebrate the artworks and all involved in its creation.

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Co-designed by Aunty Kim Wandin and Christine Joy of Murrup Biik Public Art, and renowned street artist Jimmy Dvate, Yerrin Biik depicts endangered Australian animals and plants, alongside Wurundjeri Ngurungaeta (head man) William Barak. We highly recommend visiting Mooroolbark Library to view the mural! You can also follow the street art walking tour.

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Your Library's email address has changed

As part of the rebranding to Your Library Ltd, our email address has changed. To continue receiving notifications about your reservations and library news, we recommend that you mark the following as 'safe senders' in your email account:

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Reservation notifications
[email protected]

Your Library eNewsletter
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Please contact us if you require any assistance, we'll be happy to help!

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FOR READERS + WRITERS

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It's 'Women Who Write' month at Realm Library

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Realm will be celebrating 'Women Who Write' throughout the month of March. Come along and hear authors Alli Parker and Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson as they speak about their debut books, At the foot of the cherry tree, and Greek, actually.

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Learn about the craft of editing from editor Pauline Hopkins, take a peak into author Lyn Yeowart's vault of errors, as she shares 5 mistakes to avoid when writing your debut novel. Celebrate International Women's Day in style with a panel of feminist authors Pauline Hopkins, Patricia Sykes, Angela Costi, and Robyn Bishop, as they speak about their contributions to It’s all connected.

For more information, or to register your attendance, visit our website, or phone 9800 6430 (FREE). Bookings required.

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Donna M Cameron:
The Rewilding

Sat 9 March, 10am-11am

Belgrave Library
Join Donna M. Cameron as she talks about the unpredictable journey she undertook in the writing of her second novel, The Rewilding. Donna is a playwright and AWGIE-nominated radio dramatist who now writes fiction. Her first novel, Beneath the Mother Tree, was listed as a top Australian fiction read for 2018. The manuscript of The Rewilding won her a KSP Fellowship, was runner-up in a Writing NSW award, and gained her a 2021 Varuna Fellowship. Light refreshments will be served (FREE) Bookings required

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Ted O'Hare: The View from my Wheelchair

Sat 16 March, 11am-12pm
Rowville Library
Ted O'Hare is a musician, an experienced professional, and now an author. Diagnosed in his late 40s with an uncommon neurological condition, he recounts his experience with humour and practicality in his book, The View from my Wheelchair. Never letting a moment go to waste, he shares his story of living with hereditary spastic paraplegia and how it has shaped his life and his future. (FREE) Bookings required

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Kylie Orr: The Eleventh Floor

Wed 27 March, 10:30am-12pm
Montrose Library
Join us as Melbourne author, Kylie Orr, shares her experiences and journey to publishing The Eleventh Floor. Kylie is an author of dark and twisty contemporary fiction. Her debut novel, Someone Else’s Child, was longlisted for the Richell Prize, and published by HarperCollins in 2022. Through her books, Kylie delves into the complex stories of everyday people and their secret lives behind closed doors. (FREE) Bookings required

How to self publish a book with Rania Battany

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How to self-publish a book with author Rania Battany

Thu 28 March, 6pm-7:30pm
Knox Library
Multi-published author, Rania Battany, will show you how to successfully self-publish your book, from uploading on various global distribution platforms, to marketing, understanding royalties, and much more.
A Q&A discussion will follow. (FREE) Bookings required

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Reader's Choice 2023 - winner announced!

The most popular book, as voted by you in 2023, was Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus! This runaway bestseller has been borrowed hundreds of times since its release in 2022. Reserve a copy of Lessons in Chemistry or browse and borrow from the 2023 Reader’s Choice collection!

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Our voter prize of a $150 Readings voucher, was awarded to Your Library member, Laura. Congratulations, Laura - happy reading!

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FESTIVAL FEVER!

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Knox Festival At The Ferntree Gully Library

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Knox Festival at Ferntree Gully Library

Saturday 2 March, 10am-5pm
Join us at the library for lots of great activities during the Knox Festival!

11am - Traditional African drumming performance with Kofi Kunkpe Music.
3pm - Family 'Movement and Music' storytime with Melissa.
Also enjoy STEAM Paper helicopter fun, children's activities and craft, and photo opportunities with Rusty Arnold, everyone's favourite bear! (FREE) Bookings not required.

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Connecting Community Festival at The Memo + Healesville Library

Sun 10 March, 10am-5pm
Enjoy free activities and food in and around The Memo and Healesville Library, including:
• Poets breakfast
• Tall tales - recalling Healesville's 'good old days'
• BBQ lunch
• Irish dancing
• Line dancing
• Kids activities
• Community group stalls
• Soulsville Choir, band & soloists
• Afternoon tea
• Writers & Rhythm, and more
Enquiries: 0417 002 793 (FREE) Bookings not required.

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Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival at Hookey Park + Mooroolbark Library

Sun 17 March, 10am-4pm
Come along and be a part of the Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival! The library will be hosting storytimes and activities, and you can check out various competitions, entertainment, market stalls, food and drink, and more in Hookey Park. (FREE) Bookings not required.

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Public holiday closures

All libraries, with the exception of Realm, will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday, 8 March. Realm Library will be open from 10am-5pm.

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All libraries, with the exception of Realm, will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday, 29 March (Good Friday) - Monday, 1 April (Easter Monday). Realm Library will be open from 10am-5pm, on Sat 30 March and Mon 1 April.

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MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

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Cooking with succulents

Tue 5 March, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bayswater Library
Adrian, from The Love of Succulents, will give you all the guidance and confidence to get started in the kitchen. Join us for a fun event and get inspired by Adrian's passion for succulents! (FREE) Bookings required

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Wills and Estate Planning with Oliver Beaumont

Mon 18 March, 2pm - 3:30pm
Croydon Library
Local Lawyer, Oliver Beaumont, of Beaumont Lawyers, will share his invaluable experience and give you all the information you need to feel confident in constructing your will and arranging your affairs. (FREE) Bookings required

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Water kefir & kombucha: the what, the why, and the how

Wed 20 March, 11am - 12pm
Healesville Library
Ever wondered about the benefits of drinking kombucha or water kefir? Come to this session to learn what these drinks are, why they are beneficial for your health and wellbeing, and how you can start making your own. (FREE) Bookings required

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Raffia weaving with Monika

Wed 20 March, 11am - 12pm
Yarra Junction Library
Join Monika to learn the art of raffia basket weaving. She will show you how to take fibres from the landscape and create something useful, practical and beautiful. (FREE) Bookings required

Pasta Love - Author Talk and Pasta-Making Demonstration

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Pasta Love: Author talk and pasta-making with Jaclyn Crupi

Thu 21 March, 2pm - 3pm
Belgrave Library
Join Jaclyn to learn how to make fresh pasta at home and how to improve your dried pasta dishes. Hear stories of the incredible pasta nonne (Italian grandmothers), Jaclyn has been making pasta with, and learning their pasta-making ways. Learn how to make a semola rimacinata flour and water pasta dough and then shape it into cavatelli, orecchiette, fusilli al ferretto, lorighittas and many more pasta shapes. (FREE) Bookings required

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History of the Yarra Valley Railway

Fri 22 March, 11am - 12pm
Lilydale Library
Come along to hear Rachael from the Yarra Valley Railway share the interesting history of the railway on the Healesville-Yarra Glen Line, and the ongoing repair work being undertaken to restore the line. (FREE) Bookings required

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Eat & learn with Tracey

Fri 22 March, 2pm - 3pm
Boronia Library
Ever wondered what to cook for a person with diabetes, or a person who is celiac? Come to these tech events with a difference and discover apps and other sources of information about dietary requirements, while taste-testing some recipes with Tracey. (FREE) Bookings required

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Visible mending workshop and display

Sat 23 March, 10am - 12pm
Ferntree Gully Library
Join the team from the Knox Repair Café for a workshop exploring visible mending techniques including hand and machine sewing, Sashiko stitching, and strategic embellishment. Bring along a project to start, a sewing needle and some thread.
(FREE) Bookings required

We will also be hosting a visible mending display from 4 - 28 March, during opening hours.

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Mates at Miller's: Launch & afternoon tea

Wed 27 March, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Miller's Homestead
Celebrate the launch of our new social group for men at MIller's. We will meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month for a fun, social, Inclusive/all abilities, group for men. Connect, share knowledge, have fun and make friends!
Each month we will have a fun activity to do, topic to discuss, game to play or project to work on whilst enjoying a cuppa. Carers and support staff welcome. (FREE) Bookings required

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FEATURED RESOURCES

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Studiosity

Preparing for NAPLAN this term?
It's coming up very soon - don't forget you have free access to Your Library's Studiosity service:
• Free practice quizzes with NAPLAN-specific content
• One-to-one chat with subject experts (Maths, English, study skills)
• Supports Year 3+

Access your free Studiosity account using your library login.

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