The new year is here, and with it comes pages filled with possibilities! 

We hope your festive season was filled with joy and adventure. Keep your spirits bright at our Summer Songs outdoor concert at Miller's Homestead. Bring a picnic rug and settle in with a coffee from our on-site van!

Keep the kids reading this summer with the BIG Summer Read, a statewide literacy program. Open to kids 0-18 and running until 31 January - sign up via Beanstack now and track your kids' reading to go in the draw to win a big prize!

Our Reader's Choice vote is still open, too - we want to hear from you! What book was your favourite last year? Let us know now. Your nomination could shine a spotlight on a hidden gem. ✨

Finally, our Summer School Holiday Program is right around the corner! Bookings open 6 January. There will more than 80 events, from craft to technology to storytimes - all 100% free! Check out the program now.

Don't forget, our digital library is always open! Start the New Year right by checking out our New Year, New You collection in Libby. It's full of intriguing ways to grow smarter, safer and stronger.

As always - happy reading!

The Summer School Holiday Program is here!

Dive into a range of fun and free summer activities to keep the kids entertained throughout the holidays.

Here's just a taster:

• Comic strip workshops
• Stop motion animation
• Mario Maker
• LEGO challenges
• Come and try karate, dancing, or playgroup
• Coding with Robo Trains
• Digital music
• Movie screenings
• Storytimes
and much more!

NGV Kids on Tour is back this Summer - Your Library has partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to bring free art-making activities to you during the school holidays.

Can't attend an event? Drop in any time during the school holidays, to enjoy activity tables or scavenger hunts at all branches.

Bookings open 12pm (Midday) on Saturday, 6 January 2024. Activities fill quickly - book without delay to avoid disappointment!

Art for teens

Tue 23 January, 3:30pm - 5pm, Belgrave Library  
Elevate your illustration skills with this workshop designed to propel your artistry to new heights! Whether you work with digital or traditional mediums, Tony's expert tips will set you apart from the crowd. Pizza and soft drinks provided!! Ages 13-18 years. (FREE) Bookings required

There are a number of ways to register:
• Download the Beanstack app
• Pick up a Big Summer Read bookmark at your local library and scan the QR code
• Visit plv.beanstack.org

Concludes 31 January, 2024.

The BIG Summer Read is delivered in partnership with Public Libraries Victoria, Bolinda BorrowBox, Story Box Library and School Library Association Victoria.

Laughter yoga and meditation with Lynette

Sat 6 January, 11am - 12pm
Boronia Library
Sat 20 January, 11am - 12pm
Rowville Library
Tue 23 January, 2pm - 3pm

Ferntree Gully Library 

Come to a workshop on Laughter Meditation with Lynette from the Ferntree Gully Laughter Club. It's a fun and unique experience that will leave you feeling energised and renewed.
(FREE) Bookings not required

Summer Songs: morning outdoor concert

Fri 19 January, 10am - 12pm
Miller's Homestead
Bring along a picnic, and spread out on the lush lawns of Miller's Homestead as you enjoy a stunning program of compositions for voice and guitar, with Duo de Graaf Connie (pictured above) and Barb & Franny. 
Families - this is a perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the joys of live music!
There will be craft for the kids, and a coffee van for the adults too!
BYO morning tea and picnic blanket.
(FREE) Bookings required

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