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25.01.2022 We all love a beautiful book stack! If you have a stack of library books like this in a corner of your home that needs a refresh, now is the time to return them and order some new ones! Our return chutes are now open and our Click-and-Collect service starts tomorrow. More info: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

24.01.2022 In recognition of World Mental Health Day (10 October), we're dedicating this week to programs designed to improve your wellbeing. Join a free meditation class with Rachel Hanrahan (@SacredArtStudio),discover slow-stitching for mindfulness, and take a deep breath with our Forest Therapy podcast. See what else we've got lined up for you this week: https://buff.ly/36ycusy

24.01.2022 We have word from Santa that he has been listening carefully to your Christmas wishes and he can’t wait to see you this year at Sensitive Santa! Our team are committed to your health and wellbeing this event will occur in a COVID-Safe environment. Sessions are booking up quickly, so to reserve your place, click here: https://bit.ly/sensitivesanta2020 Santa and his helper Kylie from last year #SensitiveSanta #LibrariesChangeLives

24.01.2022 Coffee, books, pastry and sun - a winning combination! Share what small things you are appreciating right now and tag #IsoAppreciate.

24.01.2022 We have added over 3,400 subscription magazines to our online collection! Did you know that you can download and keep them? That means no holds and no checkout periods, just yours to read at your leisure. Get all your favourites - from sports,fitness, travel, wellness to business,technology and more! There are magazines in French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Italian and German, just to name a few. More info on getting started: https://buff.ly/2FOAH2m Happy reading!

23.01.2022 Today marks the end of National eSmart Week. We remain committed to our communitys online safety and eSmart education through our Digital Learning programs and initiatives. If you need support, you can contact us for one-on-one help via this link https://library.yarracity.vic.gov.au/using/digital-coaching For detailed information on e-Safety visit these links: eSafety for Parents: https://buff.ly/35siSRO ... eSafety for Women: https://buff.ly/1WuuQhK eSafety for Seniors: https://buff.ly/2OLk35v eSafety for Educators: https://buff.ly/3bIa8ba eSafety for Young People: https://buff.ly/3bN9nxp See more

23.01.2022 To celebrate #NAIDOCWeek at Yarra Libraries and Aboriginal Housing Victoria, we asked folks to provide a video showing their support for this year’s theme: Always Was, Always Will Be. Thanks to the wonderful performers and presenters this week who have shared their talents with us here in the land now known as Yarra. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of this land, and wish to acknowledge the significant contribut...ions made by other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to life in Yarra. We pay our respects to Elders from all nations here today and to their Elders past, present and future... Yarra City Council #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 NAIDOC Week | Aboriginal Housing Victoria & Yarra Libraries

23.01.2022 Need something new to read?Carlton, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy, Fitzroy and Richmond Libraries are now open; come leaf through our new books. We are open with limited services and temporary opening hours. There's no need to book; view our opening hours and Library Express service here: https://buff.ly/2IqSJt7

23.01.2022 How do we love thee love story? Let us count the ways in this week’s chapter of Talking (about) Books. Are you a big fan of Pride and Prejudice? Great! What about The Rosie Project? Wonderful. We’re not just talking romance novels, maybe you know a great love letter dedicated to a past-time, sporting hero or poet? Whatever it is, we want to know about it, join us on your lunch break at 12pm: https://yarralibraries.libnet.info/event/4804909

23.01.2022 Planning a walk to Merri Creek this school holidays? Join us for a special online froginar about all the amazing species of frogs living there. Julia and Trevor from the Merri Creek Management Committee teach how to recognise different frog calls and explain how you can help protect our special native amphibians Bonus: for any kids playing Game of Loans, make sure to watch til the end to get the secret password to unlock The Ribbit Badge! https://vimeo.com/497905736

23.01.2022 Our food relief program continues! Until Christmas eve, we're delivering fresh food and essential pantry items from OzHarvest to our friends at The Wellington Collingwood. If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship and food insecurity, visit our website for information on where to go for support: https://buff.ly/3q5OTqI #LibrariesChangeLives

23.01.2022 Learn how to journal with Yarra Libraries staff Todd, Nic and Lochie as they share some simple techniques that will help you go from an empty book to a full journal, one entry at a time. In this video, Lochie will take you through the practice of 'free-writing', or writing via stream of consciousness. The aim here is to quickly write your thoughts down on the page as fast as you think them, with as little conscious thought and effort as possible. Discover more #MentalHealthWeek resources via our website: http://bit.ly/yl-mental-health-week

22.01.2022 It's time for another edition of Read Along With Fitzroy Readers. In this clip children's librarian Aandi delivers a scaffolded reading of The Billabong, taking readers through all its new words and individual sounds using a phonics approach. Thanks to the crew at Fitzroy Readers for allowing us to provide these readings online as a free resource

22.01.2022 Returns chutes are now open at all branches (except Collingwood Library). Its time to #WalkBackYourBooks as part of your daily exercise/recreation (if you live within 5kms). Wed love to get our items circulating again, so please return them. If you cant make it to a branch right now, dont worry! All items currently on loan have been extended until 4 November 2020.... More info (including our click and collect service starting Monday 21 September): http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

21.01.2022 For today's online storytime Kipp reads a heart-warming animal tale from New York's famous Central Park Zoo. Based on a true (and extremely cute) story about two male penguins that raise an adopted child together, And Tango Makes Three is an award-winning picture book about diverse families And Tango Makes Three is illustrated by Henry Cole and written by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson. Thanks to Simon & Schuster Education and Library for making this reading possible.

20.01.2022 This week in Kids Creative Club join us as Lizzie shows us how to make a simple Origami Box, ideal for storing your little trinkets, for small gifts or just for fun! Wed love to see what you create at home - snap a pic and tag us @yarralibraries with the hashtag #YarraCreatives

19.01.2022 Collections & Reader Development Librarian Meaghan buys lots of books for us each year, so she's in a good position to share which ones you might have missed in 2020! "All of these books are gripping stories that would make great summer reads - whether you're after an award-winning young adult title, a Korean novel on the life of one woman (and many women), a Hugo-award winning space opera about cultural imperialism (also, murder), a family epic on the many ways people are m...ade to hide parts of themselves from the world, a lush magical futurist novel with environmental themes or a heartwarming story of world-spanning love and music." The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling - Wai Chim Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 - Cho Nam Joo A Memory Called Empire - Arkady Martine The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett The Rain Heron - Robbie Arnott The Lost Love Song - Minnie Darke

18.01.2022 Have you purr’d the Yarra Libraries podcast, jam-packed with interviews, author talks, storytimes and more? Our podcast guru Meaghan sent us this behind-the-scenes photo of Sundae helping edit the latest episode. Meaghan adds: She’s so cute, you’d never know she’s a biter. Cat pun replies only! #IsoAppreciate https://buff.ly/3o0kOad

18.01.2022 Our annual report for 2019/20 is here! Despite closing our doors in March to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we still achieved some amazing things: We launched a new mobile app with world-first features We abolished late fees and collected over 130 boxes of donations during our Food For Fines campaign We held 1,997 community events and learning programs We posted 532 Binge Bundles... We delivered an average of 371 food relief packages per week from March-June Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/2URu2Jg See more

18.01.2022 Does your family love imaginative play? Dressing up? If so, you will LOVE Mountain Goat Mountain! Register for this wonderful audio-led theatre experience and be taken out of the ordinary and into a world where youll uncover secrets and discover the hidden treasures in each other. A wonderful lounge room adventure, and will be one of our fondest memories of this topsy-turvy time in history. Register here: https://buff.ly/3kwV0AJ ... View our full School Holiday Program here: https://bit.ly/spring-holidays-2020 See more

18.01.2022 We are loving all the new colours appearing in Yarra and beyond thanks to #spring, how about you? Join the #IsoAppreciate challenge and use the hashtag whenever you share a photo of the things you're appreciating.

17.01.2022 Got a minute to check your library account? You might have holds waiting to be collected. Don't need them? Please let us know (or cancel it via your online account) so we can allocate them to the next member waiting. If you currently reside more than 5kms away and can't collect your holds right now, we can keep them for you until later this month, but you need to let us know! Call 1300 695 427 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation!

17.01.2022 Got the mid-week humps? Sick of working 9 to 5 without social contact? Want to dance with somebody? Finish your work emails by 5pm every Wednesday throughout September and join All The Queens Men for their mid-week mini Digital Dance Club! Every Wednesday in September, ATQM will be online and ready to dance! Each week, we welcome a special guest performer from around Australia! Auslan supported. Details: https://buff.ly/3inO1cs

16.01.2022 TONIGHT! Local Yarra yogini and meditation instructor, Rachel Hanrahan, will take you on a guided meditation. Experience an embodied practice to access joy and happiness, reduce stress and unlock the calm and happiness within us all. Register: https://buff.ly/33pUb6V Brought to you by Beyond Blue, The Ewing Trust and Yarra Libraries. Beyond Blue is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in Australia. Visit https://buff.ly/2GsSxHq or call 1300 22 4636 for more information.

15.01.2022 Having the odd panicky moment and wanting some help and relief? Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for an online chat with Tammi Kirkness about her new book The Panic Button, that takes you through simple steps needed to calm those nerves, and get back to living your best life. Grab a ticket via the link below.

15.01.2022 This week in Stay-at-Home Storytime were joined by very special guest Jono from Connie Benn Centre, who reads us one from the Little People, Big Dreams series by Isabel Sanchez Vegara (published by Frances Lincoln Publishers). Join us for beautiful illustrations and the inspiring story of Stephen Hawking

14.01.2022 Thats a wrap for Tech Club in 2020, but there are many more online challenges and activities for kids upcoming in our School Holiday Program. Download the program flyer (PDF) here: https://bit.ly/spring-holidays-2020

13.01.2022 Heading to Edinburgh Gardens for some fresh air this weekend? Why not swing passed Bargoonga Nganjin and return your library books? Returns chutes are now open (at all branches except Collingwood Library). Library Express (Click-and-Collect) starts Monday. Learn more: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

12.01.2022 Starting school can be a little bit daunting (for parent or child), so we've prepared a list of picture books to help you start talking about what to expect on the first day and every day that comes after. Take a look: https://buff.ly/2XhlmNe

12.01.2022 Moving to England at 19, New Zealand writer and poet Katherine Mansfield rubbed shoulders with the likes of D.H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf en route to an innovative career marked by a mastery of the short story format Touching on themes of class, illusion and mortality, The Garden Party is a short story about a young woman’s growing awareness and empathy for others. Read it here: https://buff.ly/3nYdBHl and join our Short Story Club on Wednesday: https://fb.me/e/2XYpZXb7r

11.01.2022 Game of Loans, our annual summer reading program kicks off today and it's a Battle Royale to see which library can read the most books! Throughout January, log your reading in the Beanstack Tracker mobile app and unlock achievement badges along the way. There are great prizes to be won too, including gift vouchers from The Little Bookroom! Register and start playing now: https://buff.ly/34UCcpK

11.01.2022 Need a pick me up in 2021? Get moving and laughing with @studiojdancemelbourne every Wednesday to shake off those 2020 feels To sign up for morning laughter therapy and Bollywood dance, visit: https://buff.ly/2ZkB9Mg

11.01.2022 With news that click-and-collect services can start from Monday 21 September, our hearts are full but our shelves are EMPTY! We delivered over 800 Binge Bundles to members to see them through lockdown and now were asking for those items to be returned. Returns chutes are now open at all branches (except Collingwood Library); if youve finished with your bundles, please return them! Learn more about Library Express: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

10.01.2022 If you missed our recent webinar on how to transition from gas to an all-electric home, then fear not, were back to answer all your questions Well have experts from Renew on hand to answer your queries and give you tips and tricks to make the switch from gas to all electric. To get you armed and ready to probe, watch our last session here https://buff.ly/3h2q1KN and then join us online on Thursday 17 September for our Q&A. ... Find out more and register here https://buff.ly/3gUE5Wu #YarraLife #ClimateActionNow #RenewableEnergy

10.01.2022 Some of the special copyright agreements between libraries and publishers have now expired. Unfortunately, this means some of our Stay-at-Home Storytimes need to be removed. But don't worry! There are still many great stories and other activities to watch over on our Vimeo channel: https://vimeo.com/yarralibraries

10.01.2022 Click-and-Collect starts Monday. Once you start collecting your holds from us, we would love to know the new books you are appreciating! Take a snap and let us know by tagging #IsoAppreciate! #BeKindYarra

10.01.2022 Remote access to Ancestry for library members has been extended through to December 31 2020 due to the continued impact of Covid-19. Start exploring your family history via our website: https://library.yarracity.vic.gov.au/research/family-history From our photo archive: "Down by the Yarra in Richmond, a group of youths in swimming costumes pose for the camera. Many of the youths were about to head for W.W.1.".

10.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED! Stalin’s Wine Cellar: an in-conversation with John Baker and Nick Place Join John and Nick (via Zoom) for an-conversation about their book, Stalin's Wine Cellar, and hear them discuss the remarkable discovery that has been called "The Raiders of the Lost Ark of wine". Register for this free event via the link in the event.

09.01.2022 Missing Rhymetime while youre at home? Us too! In this Stay-at-Home Rhymetime session Krisha takes us through a series of fun songs, rhymes and fingerplays that can help develop language and literacy skills with your toddler. Includes an Acknowledgement of Country.

09.01.2022 Got a minute to check your library account? You might have holds waiting to be collected: https://buff.ly/2H8X4R7 Dont need them? Please cancel the hold via your online account (or call us) so we can allocate it to the next member waiting. Thank you for your cooperation! All holds destined for Collingwood have been redirected to Richmond. If youd prefer to keep waiting for Collingwood to reopen, please contact us.

09.01.2022 School holiday fun from The Wellington Collingwood. For more online videos for kids, check out our Vimeo channel: https://www.vimeo.com/showcase/schoolholidayprogram

09.01.2022 Who can go through life without some major changes happening to them? At the very least, we leave our youth behind. In the latest episode of the Yarra Libraries podcast, editor Lee Kofman discusses transformation, loss and new beginnings with contributors Graeme Simsion (The Rosie Project) and Ramona Koval (By the Book: A Readers Guide to Life). While Graeme shares the loss of a past version of himself, Ramona Koval delves into the bittersweet end to her career at the ABC. Listen now: https://buff.ly/34e0N7P

09.01.2022 Heads up everyone! We’re about to have our first heatwave of 2021. We’re forecast to have temperatures above 30 degrees until at least Sunday So here are some tips to make sure you keep cool over the next few days: ... Drink plenty of water Turn off all non-essential electrical appliances and lighting, as this will help keep your place cool and reduce the amount of heat generated in your house. Know the cool places in your home and neighbourhood, like local parks with plenty of shade. For life threatening emergencies call 000 If you need to head out, plan ahead and go during the cooler times of the day and pack water and sun protection. Check on elderly or sick neighbours, families and friends in accordance with current COVID-19 restrictions. For more info, check out https://buff.ly/3jQujYq

08.01.2022 Have you seen the festive windows at Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library? Artist Minna Leunig has taken the shape of a traditional tree bauble and blown it up to a momentous scale, then decorated it with animals and bits of the Australian bush. With a nod to Melbourne’s beloved Myer Christmas Windows, Bargoonga Nganjin's circular windows around the building are dressed up in Leunig's stylised and playful animals, each one full of character, personality and spirit. Thanks ...to Yarra City Arts. #MinnaLeunig #Leunig #YarraLibraries #YarraLife #BargoongaNganjin #NorthFitzroy #LibrariesChangeLives

08.01.2022 Do you like Books & Barbarians? Learning & Lore? Introducing Side Quests, our take on geeky programs that celebrate the hobbies you love. From indie video game development to cosplay to pretending to be an elf it’s all fair game. No matter your multiverse, there’s something for all you Geeks & Goblins. Choose-your-own-adventure today: http://bit.ly/yarra-side-quests

07.01.2022 With the sun shining its a great day to do a backyard activity. And thats good because this weeks Lego Club challenge can get a little messy. Here Kipp shows you how to make your very own volcano using Lego and simple household ingredients As always wed love to see your creations - snap a pic and tag us @yarralibraries and use the hashtag #yarracreatives or email us at [email protected] to share your volcanoes with us!

07.01.2022 Volunteering can help you feel more socially connected and contribute to a sense of purpose, pride and accomplishment all great protective factors for your mental health. For #MentalHealthWeek, Elly Murrell (@CityofYarra) talks to Sara Sterling (@VolunteeringVictoria), Rosie Kelly (@FareShare) and Dylan Oosterweghel (L2P Learner Driver Program) about volunteering opportunities and the impact it has on their wellbeing. Listen now on the Yarra Libraries podcast: https://buff.ly/3d32EA7

07.01.2022 Whether it's The Beatles sampling the sound of seagulls or Jay-Z using a sample of his daughter's heartbeat, music history has many examples of unconventional samples. And that's the creative challenge behind our Ableton Live workshop with Ableton Certified Trainer Matt Ridgway tomorrow night. Using only sounds captured around the house, discover just how far you can take a production using only the most basic of sounds. We've still got some spaces left, so see below for more details and to book your spot!

07.01.2022 Were back!! Our library staff are processing over 600 new requests daily, and we currently have 5,306 items awaiting pick-up. Please check your online account (if you didnt receive an email or SMS) before queuing to avoid disappointment. View our temporary open hours and other service adjustments here: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

06.01.2022 Summer is almost here and our friends at Fitzroy Pool Yarra Leisure have their doors open (make sure you book in advance!) Fitzroy Pool first opened its doors in 1908! This plaque reads: Fitzroy Amateur Swimming Club MacRobertson Junior Championship, 1920-1953. The pennant reads: VASA Amateur Swimming Association C Grade Premiers, 1942-1948. By The Melbourne Times, 1920. #ThrowbackThursday

06.01.2022 Stuck for ideas on new activities or wanting to learn a new hobby? Become a knitting and crochet enthusiast and learn via Crochet Magazine, available via PressReader free with your library membership. Choose Yarra City Libraries from the list when you login here: https://buff.ly/2NtOVb3

06.01.2022 Spring has Sprung and our School Holiday Program is ready to bloom! Over the next two weeks we have so many fun activities planned for kids and the whole family, including an at-home theatre experience, cooking workshops and more! Check out the full program here: https://bit.ly/spring-holidays-2020

06.01.2022 Got the mid week humps? Sick of working 9 to 5 without social contact? Want to dance with somebody? Finish your work emails by 5pm every Wednesday throughout September and join All The Queens Men for their mid-week mini Digital Dance Club! Every Wednesday in September, ATQM will be online and ready to dance! Each week, we welcome a special guest performer from around Australia! Auslan supported. Details: https://allthequeensmen.net/projects/digital-dance-club/

05.01.2022 Scary photo, right? Fear of public speaking is something that many of us can identify with. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Join us this Saturday for a session with public speaking coach Susan Weser to learn tips and strategies that can help you in variety of work situations. Bookings here: https://buff.ly/3tXtEt1 Kane Reinholdtsen on Unsplash.

05.01.2022 Learn how to make games, stories, and interactive worlds just like these ones in our free Bitsy Videogame workshop next week. No coding experience required. You can book a space (and play some of the games made in our workshops) here: https://fb.me/e/11meyCgSe

05.01.2022 Alongside an average of 400 food deliveries per week since March, we have donated around 20,000 books during COVID-19. These pre-loved library books have found new homes and this program has saved over 15 tonnes of food from landfill, thanks to continued work with our partners Open Table and Cultivating Community. #LibrariesChangeLives #ZeroWaste

05.01.2022 In the coming weeks, our RBdigital audiobook collection will move to Libby, the one-tap reading app from Overdrive. Learn more about what this means for your holds and download history: https://buff.ly/3oKtnXf

04.01.2022 We're back! From Monday 9 November, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library, Carlton Library, Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library will reopen with limited opening hours and following services: Browsing and Borrowing Up to 20 people (plus library staff) can enter the library at any one time. Wait times and queuing outside the library may be necessary. Please inform the concierge of your needs to ensure we're able to help you efficiently and effectively.... 90-Minute Visits To ensure everyone can utilise the library's services during this time, and to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, we kindly ask that members complete their visit in under 90 minutes. Hand sanitising upon entry and wearing a mask at all times is mandatory for all visitors. Limited PC and Wi-Fi access Strict 60-minute sessions will be available, limited to one session per person, per day. Assistance from library staff may be limited. Printing, Photocopying and Scanning These services will be available for self-sufficient members; assistance from library staff may be limited. Wireless printing is also available and payment via EFTPOS is strongly encouraged. Study spaces and meeting rooms are not yet available. For more information about our service update, visit https://library.yarracity.vic.gov.au//yarra-libraries-reop

04.01.2022 We are pleased to offer click-and-collect services starting Monday 21 September at Bargoonga Nganjin, Carlton, Fitzroy and Richmond. Place items on hold via the library catalogue (https://library.yarracity.vic.gov.au/catalogue) or call us between 10am-5pm daily for assistance. You will be notified when items are ready to be collected.... More information: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

04.01.2022 With over 40% of our collection on loan, our shelves are looking rather sad! Returns chutes are now open at all branches (except Collingwood Library); if youve finished with your items, please return them! Dont forget, our click-and-collect service starts on Monday; why not pick up something new while youre at it? Learn more: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

03.01.2022 This is writing as sustenance. The book's moments of deep insight and intimacy, all its quiet revolutions, are answerable as is the case with the most enduring nonfiction to two gods only: truth and nurture.'. Maria Tumarkin, author of Axiomatic. Come along to @kydmagazine First Book Club this Wednesday and hear @samvanzwedenwriter discuss her book, food writing and empowered body politics. Register here: https://buff.ly/3r2ks43 We've had to move this event online due to current restrictions, but that just means you can attend in your PJ's.

03.01.2022 Have you registered for Mountain Goat Mountain? There’s still time to sign up and you can access the audio recordings whenever you like! If your children are fans of Bluey, then they will love this audio-led imaginative theatre experience. Register here: https://buff.ly/3kwV0AJ

03.01.2022 Need help navigating the library catalogue or placing holds? Contact our friendly library staff by phone (1300 695 427) between 10am and 5pm Monday-Friday and we can assist. Library Express (Click-and-Collect) starts Monday. Learn more: http://bit.ly/yl-click-and-collect

02.01.2022 More good news! Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library are now open on Sundays from 2pm-5pm. Come in and stock up on your reading! View our opening hours and temporary service changes: https://bit.ly/library-express2020

02.01.2022 We’re happy to announce that we’re reopening our libraries and resuming the delivery of library programs in our branches, in line with current State Government advice This follows the announcement by the State Government from 11.59pm tonight, COVID restrictions across Victoria (including the City of Yarra) will ease. All branches will reopen to the public from 10am Thursday 18 February. Library programs, including Storytime, will resume in branches.... We are also excited to share that we will be returning to our normal opening hours For more info, please visit: https://buff.ly/34aTeMZ We’re happy to have you back. (Image credit: http://www.tomhutton.com.au/)

02.01.2022 Is Dancing Robot 9000 the same robot as Sandwich Making Robot 9000 with upgrades to its rhythmic programming? Or is this a whole new model of robot... somehow better, faster, groovier? Kids - get your robot moves ready and tune in to this episode of Toddler Aerobics to find out! Thanks to www.bensound.com for the use of one of their songs

01.01.2022 Say hi to Peta (in the navy blue top!) from Cultivating Community. Peta has been helping us coordinate the distribution of 500 frozen meals, 200 loaves of bread and 120 fresh fruit and veggie packs out to the community in Fitzroy today (and many days since we first closed our doors back in March)!

01.01.2022 #LibrariesChangeLives when we work together to serve our community. Thank you to people like Brenda for sharing your story with us.

01.01.2022 One of the last things we did before heading back into lockdown was run our weekly Open Pantry market with our friends Open Table, Cultivating Community, Thread Together, FareShare and St Mary's House of Welcome. We were lucky enough to also be joined by Councillor Sophie Wade, who is one of our councillor reps on our Library Advisory Committee. One of the great things to show her was the amount of items we're saving from landfill each week and how libraries change lives everyday. Stay tuned to our socials about updates for our market this week.

01.01.2022 Children's librarian Bridget is back! Find her and the rest of our librarians in Edinburgh Gardens on Friday 4 and Wednesday 9 December (weather permitting), for a special Park Party with stories, songs and fun! Bookings required and limited to 20 people (bubs under 12 months not counted). Register here: https://buff.ly/2IXJAZK

01.01.2022 It's Time for a Rhyme! Join us for a series of videos aimed at supporting parents and carers at home to learn rhymes and songs that they can share with their babies.