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25.01.2022 North Melbourne Library is currently closed following a confirmed case of COVID-19 who visited the site on 25 May 2021 between 3.30pm and 6.30pm. We are working closely with the Victorian Department of Health to ensure the safety of our customers, staff and community and support with contact tracing requirements. For more information on current COVID-19 advice, visit the Department of Health website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or contact the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

25.01.2022 Join Ben for a 'Fathers (and important guys) Day storytime', to be live-streamed Friday 4 September to celebrate Fathers Day. There'll some awesome stories about the incredible men and boys who make our lives great. Starting at 10.30am: http://ow.ly/jeUK50BgySY

25.01.2022 Calling all budding archaeologists, explorers and dinosaur experts. While exploring the wide world is not possible at the moment you can still have a dinosaur adventure: http://ow.ly/vYKh50BrTRd

24.01.2022 Immerse yourself in these reads compiled to celebrate NAIDOC Week: http://ow.ly/2vFD50Chin4 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

24.01.2022 Celebrating #australiareads but not sure what to read next? Want to know what’s new in our library collections? Check out our new Read page. We have curated book lists for you to browse and borrow from and links to our very own podcast, Desert Island Books! Find your next book: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//lib/read/Pages/read.aspx

23.01.2022 Rainbows are popping up everywhere. Take your rainbow game to the next level and create your own crystal version. http://ow.ly/4V1h50BrZ22

22.01.2022 Finally it's spring! Get out in your garden and make a simple bug hotel. Ask an adult to help you cut off the top and bottom of a 1L plastic bottle. Collect lots of materials that you think bugs might like: bark, sticks, pine cones. Think natural things that will make good nooks and crannies. Arrange your items inside the plastic cylinder and place in a nice safe spot for your bugs to come and visit. Post a picture or if you're feeling shy email us at [email protected]

22.01.2022 Take a stand for equality and help us create a safer, more inclusive community for everyone during the United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. This reading list is a good start: http://ow.ly/JNg950CpH3m

22.01.2022 All City of Melbourne libraries will close at 6pm tonight, Friday 12 February, until further notice. Book return chutes will be closed, no loans will be due during this time or fines applied. Our eLibrary service resources are available via our website: http://ow.ly/o93850DyohD

21.01.2022 What does peace mean to you? Peace one Day and City of Melbourne are inviting children to download a dove template http://ow.ly/nEg050Bs0Dh and creatively show us what peace means to them. Submit it to Peace one Day so the dove can be released on Monday 21 September as a unified representation made up of the submissions.

21.01.2022 Join Sarah and Alfred Bear for this special songbirds session for babies and toddlers up to 18 months old (and their parents and carers). http://ow.ly/uQnJ50BkGYo

21.01.2022 Join Bill and his pet Axolotls on our latest episode of 'Ni hao with Bill' on our YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/GnwZ50F4neI

20.01.2022 Looking for that extra motivation to write? Whether you’re starting out, shaking off writer’s block or polishing off that manuscript, all are welcome at our online (Zoom) workshops, starting Saturday 12 February. Bookings essential: http://ow.ly/OcKX50HBSEj http://ow.ly/GjyP50HBSEh

20.01.2022 We’re excited to be able to welcome you back into our spaces again from tomorrow (Thursday 18 February). Remember that face-masks and social distancing are mandatory within our facilities. In the meantime, look at what happens when you return your items: http://ow.ly/LGqf50DCeat

20.01.2022 Got an arts project in mind to develop with babies, toddlers or children 12 years and under? Apply now for @ArtPlaykids New Ideas Lab and get $20k to make it happen: http://bit.ly/NewIdeasLab

19.01.2022 We might not be able to venture far these holidays but we've got a few crafty ideas for you to enjoy: http://ow.ly/GwoO50BrTlu

19.01.2022 Unleash your inner artist with this fun shiny foil craft. Create a butterfly, rainbow, beach scene, your pet - whatever takes your fancy! http://ow.ly/f4Zi50BrZ7w

19.01.2022 Ni hao! Bill's back with his beautiful tropical fish. Learn about his favourite - the angel fish: http://ow.ly/hoBH50CrFu6

19.01.2022 How do you look after your nervous system, when you use social media all the time? Come to Unfamiliar World Book Club Thursday 1 October at 6pm for a discuss the world of connecting with awareness in the Internet Age, with titles such as Notes for a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig, and much more. Register now! Email your name to: [email protected] http://ow.ly/9Xky50Bs3c6

18.01.2022 Did you miss our yum cha cooking demonstration with Jean Silk via Zoom? Good news, we recorded it. Take a look for some great tips on how to prepare your own yum cha: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//whats/Pages/yum-cha.aspx

18.01.2022 Namaste! Join Ritu for A very hungry caterpillar Hindi storytime. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//p/online-storytimes.aspx

18.01.2022 Did you know you can ask for a rent reduction if youve been affected by COVID-19? We've teamed up with Tenants Victoria to provide essential information to tenants about their right to rent reduction and the associated dispute resolution process. Register for your Zoom link: [email protected] http://ow.ly/k0gw50AVaJK

17.01.2022 Sharpen your writing skills, get feedback on your work and meet new people - join the Society of Women Writers Victoria. Free workshops, seminars and much more. First session Friday 26 March, from 10.30am at Library at The Dock. http://ow.ly/EuVh50Dnw9f

17.01.2022 Some Saturday morning reading: http://ow.ly/IZWx50BDKdi Get your own subscription: http://ow.ly/dwJK50z34Ll

17.01.2022 Happy Sunday! Here's some light reading to brighten your day: https://libraries.createsend1.com//4C85EE9BB2E621052540EF2 Get your own subscription: http://ow.ly/dwJK50z34Ll

16.01.2022 Turn pots, pans, cans and rubber bands into something that makes beautiful music. If it carries a tune then anything goes! Create a musical instrument out of stuff from around the house and send us a pic or a tune to: [email protected] http://ow.ly/peip50BrZms

16.01.2022 Some Saturday morning reading: https://libraries.createsend1.com//1C50BDA54E83BFC62540EF2 Get your own subscription: http://ow.ly/dwJK50z34Ll

15.01.2022 Get crafty with Creativebug. These online art and craft classes will help you tap into your creative side - start baking, painting, sewing, knitting, drawing and decorating. Simply log into https://www.creativebug.com/lib/melbourne with your library card number and password (PIN) and get crafting.

15.01.2022 As you can see our staff are excitedly preparing our 'Click and collect' contactless reservation pick-up service. From Monday 28 September this will be available to members who have an address in the City of Melbourne. We plan to extend 'Click and collect' to our wider community when restrictions ease. More information on access will be made available shortly. Dont forget that our eLibrary, including online programs, eBooks, eAudio, emagazines, online newspapers and learning resources, is available 24/7 via the library website. http://ow.ly/Ro2P50Bwo8v

15.01.2022 Ready for a construction challenge? Draw up some plans and put on your hardhat, we challenge you to construct your dream home out of Lego. Post a picture or if you're feeling shy email us at [email protected]

14.01.2022 Start your weekend early with our latest newsletter: http://ow.ly/Jnop50Cw0GC Get your own subscription: http://ow.ly/H4WX50Cw0GB

14.01.2022 Looking for a nice comfy spot to sit? Come and help keep our recalcitrant deck chairs in line at Library at The Dock. We've got sanitiser, we've got social distance markers, we've got sun (well, we can't guarantee the latter, it is Melbourne after all).

13.01.2022 Welcome to our revamped kids' corner! Find great books for all ages, interests and reading abilities and access high quality educational games and online resources. *When we can host them*, you'll find information on our weekly programs for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary school students: http://ow.ly/DrXj50DA6Rt

13.01.2022 From islands, blue shores, bushland to red heart Australia Reads. Today we're celebrating Australian Reading Hour. Stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or someone special. Join us and unwind, get inspired and find joy in books! #australiareads

13.01.2022 Test out your engineering skills with this fun challenge. See how high you can build a tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows. Email us at [email protected] with a photo of your tower.

13.01.2022 Potato printing! Cut shapes into an old potato then get stamping. Fun for all the family. Post a picture of your creation or if you're feeling shy email us at [email protected] we'd love to hear from you!

13.01.2022 Follow the clues and search East Melbourne Library to find the hidden dinosaurs (you could win cool prizes). Roarsome! Thursday 8 July, 2pm to 3pm, bookings essential and open on Mon 14 Jun, 8am: http://ow.ly/C9p550EJvMR http://ow.ly/8yNC50EJvMT

12.01.2022 Join us for a yum cha cooking demonstration with Jean Silk via Zoom. Learn to prepare popular yum cha dishes from scratch, picking up some great tips and taking away experiences, knowledge and recipes. Wednesday 23 September from 11am, bookings essential. http://ow.ly/ojCA50Bfqwv

12.01.2022 Want to catch some beautiful dreams? Create a dream catcher with a little bit of weaving, some of your favourite keepsakes and a lot of fun. http://ow.ly/74XM50BrTDA

12.01.2022 Get ready to join Ben for a 'Fathers (and important guys) Day storytime'. Live-streamed from 10.30am today (Friday 4 September) to celebrate Fathers Day: http://ow.ly/jeUK50BgySY

12.01.2022 Michelle smuggled her favourite puppet friends home for a special songtime. Grab your favourite friends and your best singing voices and join her. http://ow.ly/yNCO50BrUxC

12.01.2022 Is it raining at your house today? It is at Sarah's, join her for a drip-drop, rainy storytime. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//p/online-storytimes.aspx

11.01.2022 This year we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights on Saturday 14 November. Make your Diwali celebration a little more colourful with our special colouring sheet: http://ow.ly/xsWL50Cc6If

11.01.2022 Looking for some online news? Did you know City of Melbourne Libraries gives you free access to The Age Online and a wide range of international newspapers and eMagazines? You can start reading now: http://ow.ly/kZ0750DFXZx

11.01.2022 Did you enjoy crafting with Luna and Sarah, making your own hat? In week two of Craft Club Online learn to make some monster friends using recycled materials. Colour and wild imagination necessary. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//P/craft-club-online.aspx

11.01.2022 Have you been plodding the local streets a lot lately? Why not put a smile on a passer-by's face by starting your very own 'Spoonville'. All you need is an old spoon and some creativity! Post a picture or if you're feeling shy email us at [email protected]

11.01.2022 Have you got a big (or small) pile of our books that you’re tired of looking at? Good news, all our book return chutes are now open 24/7 (for those within a 5km radius). Once returned they will be quarantined for up to a week, so don’t be worried if they are still on your account for a little while. If you have an address in the City of Melbourne, replace them with Click and collect: http://ow.ly/BWI950BDKBu

10.01.2022 We're so excited to welcome you back into our libraries (safely of course). Drop by for a visit we'd love to see you. You can check out what we've got on offer here: http://ow.ly/T55O50Cvhrm

10.01.2022 Happy Monday! We've got some crafty ideas to celebrate (very belatedly) Harry Potter's birthday. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//P/online-storytimes.aspx

09.01.2022 We're jumping for joy! Just one more sleep until we can see your smiling faces *IN* our libraries. We’ll be open for: Click and Collect, reservations pick-up and for a quick chat with a librarian. We’ll be following strict COVID-19 safety protocols and ask you to be patient whilst we work under these new conditions. Check out our FAQs before you plan your visit: http://ow.ly/iPkc50Cd7OP

09.01.2022 Happy Monday! Get your listening ears ready for storytime with Catherine. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//P/online-storytimes.aspx

09.01.2022 We're extending our reach! From Friday 11 until Sunday 13 June Click and Collect will be available for members within 25km of our libraries (including North Melbourne). All our libraries will be closed on Monday 14 June. Stay tuned for what we have on offer from Tuesday: http://ow.ly/phjv50F6ZD9

08.01.2022 Happy Sunday! Here's our latest newsletter: https://libraries.createsend1.com//458BDD0E938758E52540EF2 Get your own subscription: http://ow.ly/dwJK50z34Ll

08.01.2022 Read your favourite book about bears (we love The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland). And then make this yummy treat for a snack: Spread a piece of bread with peanut butter, make the bears ears and nose with circles of banana and then add blueberries/sultanas for the eyes and tip of your bears nose. Yum, yum! Post a picture of your bear bread or if you're feeling shy email us at [email protected] and tell us what bear book you read.

08.01.2022 Enjoy 'Oh no! this book ate my dog' and other tales at Sarah's storytime: http://ow.ly/s9eh50BrTtI

08.01.2022 If you’re cheeky and you know it, join Sarah for storytime http://ow.ly/Y5Yr50BDU2Y

07.01.2022 Have your kids (or you) been enjoying our weekly kids' challenge? Every Friday we post a challenge on Facebook. Take a look at what Nishan (in Year 1) created in our 'wheely challenge'. Well done Nishan and thanks for sending it in - we love seeing what you're up to out there!

07.01.2022 Celebrate Lunar New Year and in particular the year of the Ox with this fun craft: http://ow.ly/YRPO50DuPXn

07.01.2022 And we’re back! Take a look at our current service changes page before you plan your visit: http://ow.ly/iZht50DCefv We’re looking forward to seeing your (masked) faces very soon!

07.01.2022 Hungry for some reading material? Our librarians have been busy selecting book and DVD packs for you to grab, borrow and go. There are reads to keep you up all night or take you on an adventure, and packs for children. Take a look at our 'To go' menu: http://ow.ly/Pnc350Cl4Hi

07.01.2022 Join us for this Melbourne Fringe Festival and Scope Zoom event: 'Telescope - In the voice of the writer'. Connect with writers with lived experience of disability performing their works online. Bookings essential: http://ow.ly/ZWPg50Cl5az http://ow.ly/3U2D50Cl5aB

06.01.2022 From today - Monday 28 September - a 'Click and collect' contactless reservation service is available to members who have an address in the City of Melbourne. Find out how: http://ow.ly/tQYp50BySqV

06.01.2022 Acknowledging, supporting and celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day with picture books by indigenous authors read by Bernadine. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//P/online-storytimes.aspx

06.01.2022 Say a big hello to Ben and join him for some super fun stories. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//P/online-storytimes.aspx

06.01.2022 Stuck on ideas for activities to keep tiny humans occupied? Try Creativebug, With fun and creative projects for curious minds of all ages, find an outlet for their limitless energy and wild imaginations! Free with your City of Melbourne Libraries card: https://www.creativebug.com/lib/melbourne

05.01.2022 2020 Melbourne City Council elections Election period provisions apply to all councils beginning Tuesday 22 September until 6pm on Saturday 24 October 2020. We are prohibited from publishing material referring to a current Councillor or candidate or issue before voters in connection with the election. ... During this period we will be restricting the ability to post comments on our social media platfoms. If you have a question or comment please contact us at [email protected]

05.01.2022 Need inspiration for mindful and meditative activities? Try intuitive mark-making - forget traditional tools and let your curiosity guide you to experiment with abstract objects to create unique drawings. Creativebug has hundreds of classes designed to help you find calm and spark your creativity. https://www.creativebug.com/lib/melbourne

05.01.2022 Grab your favourite bear and join Ritu for a Hindi/English storytime: http://ow.ly/qWic50BpxOC

04.01.2022 Our books can’t wait to come out of lockdown and meet you! From Monday 23 November you can drop by the library, browse our shelves and take your selections home. We’ll be following strict COVID-19 safety protocols. Check out our FAQs and plan your visit: http://ow.ly/yo2x50CpFok

04.01.2022 'No worries, I'm going to grab a chook sanga with avo from the servo for lunch. Work is a dog's breakfast. You hit the nail on the head, I've got buckleys of finishing the reno with the rugrats around.' Confused? Take a look at our Speaking Aussie videos: http://ow.ly/VYpJ50Bkftc

04.01.2022 Have you checked out our Elizabeth Street Pop-up Library and Makerspace yet? Make a date to welcome in the Year of the Tiger on Saturday 12 February with the all the colourful drama of a Lion Dance: http://ow.ly/nr5Y50HC2Zl

04.01.2022 Read your favourite magazine in your language. RBDigital has a great range of magazines in languages other than English. Chinese Business Weekly, Harvard Business Review in Portuguese as well as magazines from Japan, Spain and Wales to name a few. Take a look via the magazine page and choose 'Filter' to select your language: http://ow.ly/aZKO50Chu6i

04.01.2022 Ni hao! Enjoy three new Chinese/English bilingual storytime with Bill: http://ow.ly/hw5O50BjwDI

04.01.2022 Have lots of fun playing with your own homemade playdough. Get an adult to help you with this simple recipe. In a large bowl mix together: 1.5 cups flour, 1/2 cup salt, and 2 teaspoons cream of tartar. Add 1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons oil, food colouring and stir together. Knead until smooth then have fun playing with your dough. Send us a picture: [email protected]

03.01.2022 Are you a bookworm with lots of books on the go? Or maybe you like to dip in and out of your favourite titles? We've got a cute little bookmark to make which will help mark your place. http://ow.ly/FqqN50BrT0s

03.01.2022 If you’re happy and you know it, celebrate spring with Sarah at storytime: http://ow.ly/Y5Yr50BDU2Y

03.01.2022 Who says learning has to be boring? Our Pathway learning resources help bring fun and wonder into your child’s learning. Explore a plethora of resources sure to delight from activity guides to video tutorials, borrowable kits and more: http://ow.ly/ElSb50DoAAw

03.01.2022 We hope you've got your gladrags (or even your PJs) ready for tomorrow night's special event, 'Victoria Reads: The Dressmaker's Secret'. Don't have a ticket? There's still time to register: http://bit.ly/victoriareads2020

02.01.2022 We can feel a cooking challenge coming on! What do you like to cook? Share your favourite food to make with a recipe and a picture. Email us at [email protected]

02.01.2022 Run fortnightly, the French club is an opportunity for seniors and retirees to explore French culture, improve their French language skills and make new friends. Our first meeting will be Friday 4 February from 1.30pm via Zoom - book for your link: https://www.trybooking.com/BOETJ

02.01.2022 Ni hao! Enjoy Bill's latest bilingual storytime all about numbers. http://ow.ly/QHWN50BCZUL

01.01.2022 Our current library services remain unchanged. However, we are busy working behind the scenes getting our branches ready for re-starting and planning how we can best get our collections to our community. If youre a resident of the City of Melbourne a click and collect service will be available after Monday 28 September. Check our website and the library social media channels for updates. ... Our eLibrary service, including online programs, eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, online newspapers and learning resources are available 24/7 via the library website.

01.01.2022 This is Sally! She likes to dance and dress up. Sally is made out of a pepper grinder, mandarin, leaves and grass, curling ribbon, non-toxic pen and sticky tape. What type of character can you make at home? Post a picture or if you're feeling shy email us at [email protected]

21.12.2021 Our latest pop-up library has nested in Fed Square. Let your imagination fly - play, read and learn at our special library for kids. Drop by and beat the heat (or the thunder!) from midday to 7pm Wednesday to Friday and 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. http://ow.ly/tkCY50HEZGi

05.12.2021 Want to fire up your imagination, sharpen your memory and improve your mood all at the same time? All you have to do is -DEAR (Drop Everything and Read)! #DEAR #dropeverythingandread #library #librarybooks

27.11.2021 Need a library fix today? City Library will be open from 12pm to 5pm. All our other branches are closed. Don't forget our virtual branch is open 24/7: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/libraries

20.11.2021 Exciting news! We're planning a new library for the Munro site in the Queen Victoria Market precinct, with a dedicated children’s area, makerspace, family services and a beautiful rooftop terrace. What else would you like to see in this exciting new space? ... Find out more and share your thoughts before 6 March: http://ow.ly/7tYf50HBfXF See more

10.11.2021 We've teamed with The Shed for another special guest curated booklist by members of their gender diverse book club. This list features a wide range of memoir titles and personal journeys of gender identity and expression for you to discover. https://bit.ly/GDMemoirs

05.11.2021 Thanks for the #bookstack challenge Port Phillip Library Service , as you can see, we’ve taken a different approachhorizontal rather than vertical! We took inspiration from our new Relaxing reads book list (link in bio). And speaking of relaxing in the city in Summer, surely that would suit your readers to a tee Brisbane Libraries We challenge you to make a #stacksonlibraries book stack!

22.10.2021 Temporary closures Due to staff shortages, there are changes to some of our opening hours. City Library and Elizabeth Street pop-up library will be closed on Saturday 15 January. The Makerspace at Library at The Dock will be closed on Sunday 16 January. https://bit.ly/3qpgRja

10.10.2021 Temporary closures Due to staff shortages, there are changes to some of our opening hours. City Library and Elizabeth Street pop-up library will be closed on Saturday 15 January. The Makerspace at Library at The Dock will be closed on Sunday 16 January. https://bit.ly/3qpgRja

23.09.2021 Due to shortages in our team, Library at The Dock Makerspace will be closed today. We hope to be open tomorrow and apologise for any inconvenience.

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03.09.2021 Looking for work and not sure where to start? Need help with your finances, legal issues, or other problems? We’ve teamed up with City LLEN Jobs Victoria Advocates to help you find work by connecting you to local support and training. Drop in and catch up with a friendly and knowledgeable advocate: Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm at Kathleen Syme Library Thursdays, 2pm to 4pm at City Library http://ow.ly/JTJV50HbJRj