Moreland City Libraries in Coburg, Victoria, Australia | Government organisation

Moreland City Libraries

Locality: Coburg, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9353 4000

Address: Corner Victoria and Louisa Streets 3058 Coburg, VIC, Australia

Website: www.moreland.vic.gov.au/libraries

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25.01.2022 Attention all children Lego prizes to be won!

24.01.2022 The next video in our local parks history series is Jacobs Reserve. It has an illustrious history including famous Moreland families, buried creeks and the local scouts! Tune in next week for our video on Gilpin and Clifton Parks, which are built on the site of the famous Hoffman Brickworks.

24.01.2022 We recently came across this great old photo of a horse and drag transporting staff from the emergency influenza hospital at the Broadmeadows Military Camp to Bell Street, Coburg in 1919. If you'd like to check out more historical photos take a look at our Local History Catalogue https://bit.ly/3qjHvHg #ThrowbackThursday

24.01.2022 Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime, Wednesday 19th May at 11:00am. We'll read Philip Bunting's 'Give Me Some Space' at the same time as NASA astronaut Shannon Walker in the International Space Station! Book on Eventbrite to attend at Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner or Glenroy libraries.

21.01.2022 Tis the season to get Jolly! We are kicking off the countdown to Christmas with a workshop to build the perfect Christmas ornament for your tree! Join Kieran at 4pm this Tuesday! Download your Brick List now to get ready! https://bit.ly/2UFAZN4

21.01.2022 Great news! We are pleased to provide a click-and-collect service for you to collect reserved items. The start dates are: Wednesday 23 September at Brunswick Library and Glenroy Library Wednesday 30 September at Coburg Library... You will be able to collect your reserved items between 10am-5pm Monday-Friday Click here for more information: https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au//covid-/click-and-collect/

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20.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder that from 12pm Tuesday 22 September, Moreland Council will be going into the pre-election period for 6 weeks. This means we’ll be going a bit quiet on our social channels but our friendly Library Team are still here to help! - Check out our YouTube Channel for weekly story times, school holiday activities and more, see https://www.youtube.com/morelandcitylibraries... Send us a Private Message and one of our team members will respond - Email [email protected] We’ll be back to our regular Facebook programming from Monday 26 October.

20.01.2022 Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy libraries are now open (10 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday). There are a number of changes we've made to the way our libraries operate so that we can keep you safe. These include strict hygiene and physical distancing rules. In the video below, our friendly librarian Kyleigh takes you through all of the changes so that you know what to expect when you visit the library!... If you have any questions, give our friendly staff a call on 9353 4000.

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18.01.2022 John was first imprisoned at age 11. From there his life spiraled into a cycle of drugs, crime and incarceration. Today he shares his story to show that out of bad, there is always good. John’s presentation is raw, emotional and incredibly candid. He talks freely about the reality of prison, drug addiction and his struggle with mental health. We apologise for this event being delayed.

18.01.2022 This week in Moreland City Libraries’ Local Writers Series, author and playwright Hoa Pham will talk to you about writing books, short stories and for the stage. Hoa’s first novel ‘Vixen’ won the Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Writer Award and was short listed for the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and ‘The Other Shore’ won the Viva La Novella Prize. Hoa’s plays have been performed at La Mama and as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, and her play ‘Silence’ was ...on the VCE Drama List. She is also the founder of ‘Peril’, an online Asian Australian arts and culture magazine. You can borrow ‘The Other Shore’, ‘Wave’ and ‘Lady of the Realm’ from the library now, and find out more about Hoa’s writing at www.hoapham.net. We hope you are enjoying the Local Writers Series! Come back next week, when Catherine de Saint Phalle will tell you about writing memoir and novels and being shortlisted for the Stella Prize. Disclaimer: These are the personal views of the presenter and do not represent the institutions, or organisations that the presenter may or may not be associated with in a professional or personal capacity https://peril.com.au/

17.01.2022 Check out this beautiful colouring-in sheet of the woodlands habitats of the creeks of Moreland. For more sheets and resources, head to the Moreland Makerspace online page https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au//moreland-libraries-maker/

15.01.2022 Welcome to the Moreland City Libraries Local Writers Series, a new series where writers will be talking to you about their books, poetry and plays and sharing their experience of writing with you. This week we’ll be hearing from Emily Brewin, who’ll tell you about writing her novels, ‘Small Blessings’ and ‘Hello, Goodbye’ and give you some tips to help you improve your writing. You can borrow Emily’s novels from the library now! We hope you enjoy Emily’s talk and the Local Writers Series. Come back next week, when local poet Angela Costi will take you on a journey through her poetry.

15.01.2022 Glenroy, Brunswick and Coburg libraries have now reopened (10 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday). There are a number of changes we've made to the way our libraries operate so that we can keep you safe. These include strict hygiene and physical distancing rules. In the video below, our friendly librarian Kyleigh takes you through all of the changes so that you know what to expect when you visit the library!... If you have any questions, give our friendly staff a call on 9353 4000.

15.01.2022 A how-to video on using QR codes within libraries in Moreland with the Service Victoria app. For more information and updates, visit https://service.vic.gov.au/

14.01.2022 Over the next two weeks our school holiday program will be hosted exclusively on Youtube. Join us for stories, craft and performances. https://www.youtube.com/c/MorelandCityLibraries Bookings can be made on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../moreland-city-libraries...

13.01.2022 Today with Stay-at-home science Seher explores the idea of refraction. This is something you can easily try at home.

13.01.2022 Ahoy, me hearties! (Hello, my friends!) We hope you are ready for lots of pirate holiday fun on Facebook this week!

12.01.2022 Want to learn how to make these Christmas Gnomes? Register to receive a free kit sent to you with all you need to make these gnomes. You’ll receive a video showing you what to do as well! Limited packs available, register here: https://bit.ly/37pm7Zw ... NOTE: For Moreland residents only. Unfortunately we are unable to deliver the packs to addresses outside of the City of Moreland.

12.01.2022 Check out What's On for kids this spring at Moreland Libraries!

10.01.2022 Arrrgh! There is more creative pirate fun next week in making your own pirate magnets. Make sure you register and then pick up your craft kit from Glenroy library. Registrations https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/moreland-city-libraries-368

08.01.2022 Ahoy, me hearties! (Hello, my friends!) Are you ready to be creative and make a special pirate hat at home with Seher? A pirate costume is not complete without the hat so get crafty and learn how to make these easy pirate hats. All you’ll need is some paper, pencils, paint or textas and your pirate imagination.

07.01.2022 Walking is a great way to discover new things about your local area. The Know your 'hood website has some great suggestions for exploring your world on foot, including one that takes in some fascinating historical sites in Brunswick and Northcote https://walkingmaps.com.au/walk/4595

07.01.2022 This World Environment Day, Moreland is working with north-west Councils for this free online event to build stronger communities and support each other to take action on climate change. This online conference will bring together community organisations, school groups, emergency service workers and traditional owners to share the most up to date strategies and actions for reducing emissions and keeping our communities safe in the face of climate change. Featuring a special gu...est key note address by Professor Bruce Pascoe, author of Dark Emu, and Welcome to Country from Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Traditional Owner Uncle Dave Wandin. World Environment Day Climate Action Conference Friday 4th June 2021, 9.30am - 3.45pm AEST Saturday 5th June 2021, 9.00am - 3.30pm AEST Click here https://bit.ly/3uL0eOy to register for the free online event.

06.01.2022 Does anyone remember these shops in Brunswick West? In the early 1980's they were transformed into a community space that is still much loved nearly 40 years later.

05.01.2022 We are launching a new page on our website! Do you like making things? Want to learn to do digital design? Head over to our new Makerspace page https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au//moreland-libraries-maker/ for workshops, puzzles, crafts and more!

05.01.2022 Read, sing, create, and learn with us on Facebook this week. **** This week tune in for the the launch of our Summer Reading Challenge for kids *****

04.01.2022 The State Government have declared that from 5pm on 31 December 2020, wearing a face mask indoors is mandatory. This means that you must wear a fitted mask when inside any Moreland Library. For contact tracing purposes, we ask that you check in using your smartphone to scan the QR code on display. ... If you do not have a smartphone, please see library staff who will be able to take your details using your library card or your name and phone number. For more information go to: https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au//re/reopening-information/

04.01.2022 Check out What's On this spring at Moreland Libraries!

04.01.2022 Moreland libraries have wonderful Italian collections, visit your library today to check them out! https://bit.ly/2RTuVCP Click the link to view our catalogue.

03.01.2022 Hey there to our lovely library fans! We wanted to let you know that due to Council Elections being held in October, Moreland Council will enter what is known as Caretaker Period from Tuesday 22 September until Saturday 24 October. This means we won’t be posting our regular updates on our Facebook page for this period.... We’re still going to be bringing our fantastic range of story times, activities and programs into your homes via the channel via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/morelandcitylibraries Here is what’s on our calendar over the next 6 weeks: Weekly Story Times each Tuesday Weekly Rhyme Times each Thursday Weekly LOTE Story times each Friday Weekly craft activities each Wednesday School Holiday activities from 22 September to 2 October including sing-a-longs with Bartoun’s Parlour Sessions, Marvellous minibeasts with Minibeasts Wildlife, nature art, egg carton creates and more Book week activities from 23 October including online dress ups, craft activities to do at home and story times Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for all the latest videos - https://www.youtube.com/morelandcitylibraries

02.01.2022 December is here and so is SUMMER It is time to be sun-smart. Nicola is going to remind you what we need to do to play in the sun. She is reading The beach wombat by Susannah Chambers, illustrated by Mark Jackson. It is read with permission from the publisher Allen and Unwin.

02.01.2022 Welcome to another school holiday activity session and today is all about the laughs. Join Kyleigh as she interviews a pirate who can't answer without making a joke. It is a laugh-a-minute pirate stand-up comedy show. ‘Twill be a hearty laugh, me scallywags!

01.01.2022 Not much social distancing going on here! It's sales time at Coburg Coles c. 1948, and this scrum of local women are keen to get their hands on some cheap 'cup, saucer and plate sets.' Ritter-Jeppesen Studios, 1948/51... Via the State Library Victoria Digital Image Pool, slv.vic.gov.au See more