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25.01.2022 Due to necessary network maintenance, WiFi will be unavailable at our libraries this Saturday. Computers and printing will still be accessible. We apologise for the inconvenience.

25.01.2022 On Toddler Time today, we discover that even Mandi can forget what we're singing about sometimes! Keep watching to have a bit of a chuckle, and read a cute counting story.

25.01.2022 We will be moving our eBooks and eAudiobooks from RBdigital to Libby by Overdrive on 11 March, 2021 After then you will be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great online collection you loved in the RBdigital App. Download the Libby App and visit the FAQ page. If you currently have a book checked out in the RBdigital App, it will be available through the remainder of the loan period, so you can finish your title without disruption or risk of losing your place in the book. Holds will not be moved. To download visit: http://bit.ly/MCLLibbyApp

24.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC week, and we are running a couple of special activities for kids. After Schooligans today has a NAIDOC themed craft, so if you want to play along at home, you can head in to the library to collect a NAIDOC pack, complete with craft activity, and more freebies from Greg Dreise. Afterschool on Wednesday Greg will use music and laughter to take audiences on a story telling journey. Greg is a gifted artist, storyteller and musician, and is a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people of south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales. Bookings essential at https://bit.ly/meltonlibraryevents.

23.01.2022 Great news! We are thrilled to announce that the Atherstone Library Access Point is back up and ready to use over at the Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre. You can request and collect items, and return them, any time the centre is open, you’ll just need to sanitise and register your contact details upon entry. Keep an eye out for some programs coming soon, and for more info about the centre check out: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Atherstone-Library-Access-P

23.01.2022 We're bringing our English Conversation Classes back to the library! Bookings are essential for all face-to-face programs: https://bit.ly/Libraryeventsandbookings

23.01.2022 We're thinking of our friends out west in WA! For Read Around Australia here's our recommended titles to take us to the west coast -The Secrets We Keep by Shirley Patton -Our Shadows by Gail Jones -White Horses by Rachal Treasure -The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton ... -55 by James Delargy See more

22.01.2022 Don't forget in celebration of Taking The Lead film festival we've got a special screening tomorrow of Women in Steel. Director Robynne Murphy will be joining us for a Q & A after the screening in conversation with young Melton woman Sobur Dheiu. Book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/MCLWomenOfSteel Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/WomenOfSteelTrailer #takingthelead ... #communityfilmfestival #womenwholead #filmsinthewest #womeninfilm #womenofsteel See more

22.01.2022 Dawn, Bev and Mary were amongst the people who enjoyed catching up at History Flicks - our first face to face program since March last year! We’ll be screening a free Australian film each month in the beautiful Balam Balam theatre inside Melton Library each month. Next month’s movie is Women of Steel and we have a very special treat for you! Director Robynne Murphy will be joining us for a Q & A after the screening in conversation with young Melton woman Sobur Dheiu.... Book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/MCLWomenOfSteel Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/WomenOfSteelTrailer

21.01.2022 Today we remember the combatants and civilians who have fallen in wars. On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous brutal warfare. Joseph Nolan was 29 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall with grey eyes and a fresh complexion in 1916 when he signed up for service at a recruitment meeting at the Melton Mechanics Institute with his brother. His two other brothers were already at the front. A fact not lost in an article in the... Melton Express which noted "the inequality of sacrifice in connection with the war". Joe had the rank of Private and he fought on the Western Front. Like many, he suffered from trench fever. And he was docked pay a few times for overstaying his leave. He was awarded the British War Medal 1914-20 and also the Victory Medal. Victory had come at a heavy cost. More than 330,000 Australians served overseas, and more than 60,000 died. The social effects of these losses cast a long shadow over the postwar decades. But Joseph was one of the lucky ones. He returned home. He died in 1966 at Melton and he is buried in Melton Cemetery. Joseph is remembered in the online honour roll 'Just Another Pair of Socks' created by the Melton Family History Group Inc http://meltondistrictanzacs.org.au His name, along with his brothers is also on the cenotaph outside the Mechanics Institute in Melton - right outside where he signed up. If you're interested in finding out what resources the library has to help with researching your family history, including military history join our Family History Online workshop Monday 16 November, 10am https://bit.ly/FamilyHistoryOnline

20.01.2022 Book, Book Book, Bookings now open! Get in quick, places are limited.

20.01.2022 On Little STEAMers, Leanne does a fascinating experiment using food colouring and water at different temperatures. What temperature do you think will blend best with the food colouring?

18.01.2022 This week we welcome Rachael back to Toddler Time. She'll show us some words beginning with the last letter of the alphabet.

16.01.2022 Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflections. Books change your mind. -Toni Morrison On this occasion of 16 Days of Activism pick up a surprise book-pack from the library and read something impactful Packs available until 10 Dec 2020.

15.01.2022 On the occasion of 16 days of activism, learn more about rights, laws, and available legal help against gender-based violence, by the Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. This year, let’s commit to increasing awareness about violence against women. Everybody has a role to play. Free session, Bookings are necessary. https://bit.ly/MCLExperttalk

15.01.2022 Not all was lost during lockdown. This is Anika, she completed the whole 1000 books during lockdown. Her favourite things to read are Peppa Pig and books about the alphabet. Great work Anika! She was very excited to receive all her prizes all at once! For more details of our 1000 Books Before School program, head to https://bit.ly/1000BooksInfo.

15.01.2022 Today on Storytime, Shara will read a book about foxes, and another one about sheep. We'll also learn how to say them in Auslan

15.01.2022 Lynda.com will be going through scheduled maintenance today from 3pm 6pm. We expect a maximum one hour of downtime. Sorry for the inconvenience, but please feel free to check out some other eLearning resources that you may find useful at http://bit.ly/MCLeLearning.

15.01.2022 On After Schooligans, Rachael will show us some good uses for recycled materials, as she leads us through a basket weaving demo.

13.01.2022 Melton is kicking off the 'Taking the Lead' film festival this Friday with an incredible event - the Victorian premiere of the award-winning 'Women of Steel'. Don't miss out on the live Q&A with director Robynne Murphy! Bookings: https://bit.ly/MCLWomenOfSteel So be sure to grab some tickets with your family and friends! Eight partners from the Preventing Violence Together partnership have joined forces from 5th 13th March. Join us as we celebrate the inspiring stories o...f leaders who have created change within their communities. #filmsinthewest #takingthelead #womenofsteel

12.01.2022 It's Toddler Time with Rachael. Do you remember what number we are counting up to this week?

10.01.2022 Rachael has her teddy, book and scarf - she's ready to go for this morning's Baby Bounce!

09.01.2022 Melton City Libraries branches will be closed on Monday March 8 for the Labour Day public holiday, reopening Tuesday 9 March at 9am. Our returns chutes are open 24/7 and so is our eCollection! Our current opening hours are list here: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Librari/Contact-the-library... And hey! Check out this group of workers on the embankment of the Werribee River of the Melton Railway Viaduct c1884. The partly constructed iron frame and bluestone pier are in the background. Can you guess which one is the boss?

08.01.2022 Does your email account overwhelm you? Join us to learn some tips and tricks about emails and share your experience with like-minded people on Wednesday, 11 November at 10 AM. Booking Necessary: https://bit.ly/meltonlibraryevents

06.01.2022 In light of the Victorian Government’s announcements on Sunday, Melton and Caroline Springs Libraries will now open for up to 150 people at one time. There will be no time limits, but you will be asked to register your details for contact tracing purposes upon entry. No bookings are required, and you will be able to browse, borrow, use computers, print or study, following Covid safe guidelines. Many of our programs will also continue online, and our eResources remain availa...ble to you 24/7. CS Gallery will remain closed at this time. Find out more at melton.vic.gov.au/libraries And thank you to Kobe for this thoughtful package - we look forward to welcoming you back!

06.01.2022 There are still a few spots left in Citizenship Test assist tomorrow. Bookings are necessary. https://bit.ly/Libraryeventsandbookings

03.01.2022 How do you use Social media? To communicate with friends and family, to create your own identity, or as Newsfeeds? Join us to hear from experts about the impact social media has on our psychology. The panel consisted of Academics - Dr. Jo Robinson, Dr. Louise La Sala, Artist Liam Herne, and youth representatives. This is a Zoom event, bookings are essential to receive your invitation link.

03.01.2022 Just a reminder, our libraries are now open for browsing, so why not drop in and begin your Summer selections? We have new books fresh out of the box, cookbooks to get you through the festive season, Summer reads for your downtime, DVDs to give your Netflix a break, and so much more! Our shelves are looking healthy with wonderful items to choose from, and our staff are always happy to help out with a recommendation... or ten. ... To start with, check out some staff picks we prepared earlier at https://bit.ly/MCLTake5.

03.01.2022 Here's how to tell who's at family gatherings this holiday season. No wonder Jane Austen characters just called each other 'cousin' Can you name a first cousin once removed? We have great news! If you'd like to try and find relatives in your family tree the Melton Family History Group Inc are resuming their weekly drop in Genealogy Help at Melton Library on Wednesday 10:00am to noon. The first is this Wednesday 2nd December. No need to book - just pop up the Local History area on the first floor. You can also check out Ancestry Library Edition and Find My Past and start building your family tree. These amazing resources are available for free from home with your library card from our Local History page until the end of the year https://bit.ly/MeltonLocalHistory

03.01.2022 If you want to hear a story, go like this: "Shhhh!" Enjoy this week's Baby Bounce, with Rachael.

03.01.2022 Investigative journalist and Stella prize-winner Jess Hill will discuss her award-winning book, See What You Made Me Do. It concerns the abuse so many women and children experience and shows that we can drastically reduce the violence - not in generations to come, but today. Join us for a special Author talk with Jess Hill, in this 16 Days of Activism event. The event will be delivered via Zoom. This year, let’s commit to increasing awareness about violence against women. Everybody has a role to play. Free event, bookings are necessary. https://bit.ly/MCLjesshill

01.01.2022 Happy World Wildlife Day! We have a wonderful variety of wildlife books and resources to help celebrate this special day. Ariel and Samantha are really enjoying reading some of our collection with Mandi. Visit our wild staff in house or check out some of our wildlife collection by clicking the link https://tinyurl.com/js3zb4jm #WorldWildlifeDay

01.01.2022 It's Storytime, with Shara. Today we will learn how to say hello in Polish, and we'll read a hilarious story about pandas!