Stories that matter - Tuesday 14 September, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join some of Victoria’s most treasured personalities including Christian White, Nazeem Hussain, Tony Birch and Alice Pung, plus hosts Claire Hooper and Paul Kennedy to hear about the books and stories that matter most to them. This state-wide event will connect you to readers right across Victoria and give you the opportunity to share your own favourite books. Celebrating Australia Reads. FREE
VOX Books are printed books that provide full professional audio narration using a unique audio reader attached to the book. Studies have shown that VOX Books users improve their reading comprehension by 75% and improve their reading accuracy by over 50%.
For older people, being admitted to hospital is a risk in itself. The stress of being in an unfamiliar environment, increased chance of picking up an infection, or potential for muscle wastage from being confined to bed mean staying out of hospital is good for your health. Join Wendy Miles from Home Instead to hear about strategies to support yourself at home and avoid a trip to hospital. FREE
Creating an environment to nurture resilience in our kids
Tues 21 September, 7pm
- via Zoom
Join Annette Subhani from New Pathways Life Coaching for a workshop aimed at providing an opportunity for honest discussion on the challenges being faced during the COVID reality and how this is placing new demands on families. FREE
Join The Nutrition Guy, aka Joel Feren for two FREE exciting online events. Joel is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist as well as recipe developer and nutrition consultant.
iVOX Books is a children’s book app which uses the latest in storytelling technology to delight and engage curious young minds. Children aged 3-8 can follow along with a story while interacting with its characters and scenes, immersing them in the narrative like never before. Access these exciting new “books that move!” for free with your library card! Simply download the app, select a book, and tap on the cover to bring it to life.
While the libraries remain closed, we can happily continue to offer Call + Collect at your nearest library.
You can collect your items between 9am and 5:30 pm, Mon - Fri, and from 10am to 1pm on Sat at Bayswater; Boronia; Croydon; Ferntree Gully; Knox; Lilydale, Mooroolbark; Rowville; and Yarra Junction Libraries.
*Items can be collected at Belgrave Express from Mon - Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm; Healesville, from Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm & Sat 10am-1pm; Montrose Library from Mon - Fri, 9am-5:30pm & Sat 10am-12pm; and Realm (via Eastland Valet parking area – Level B1) from Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm.
After hours return chutes will remain available
Storytimes will continue on Facebook weekdays at 11am.
As always, you can enjoy our digital library 24/7! Explore a massive range of eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, streamable movies, language learning, online learning and more; there's something for everyone!
