YPRL events, news, books, and more!

March 2026

What's On @ YPRL

Yarra Plenty Regional Library acknowledges the Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of this Land, paying respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging who have resided in the area. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

murnong Library

Offically opened!

The new library in the murnong Community Centre in Donnybrook hosted an event to celebrate it's opening on Saturday 21 February and had 1052 visitors through the doors!

We welcomed 74 new members and 122 items were borrowed!

Storytimes have already started every Wednesday at 10.30am. Make sure you come and check murnong out!

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Children's Membership

All new child members (ages 0-12) can choose from one of six new limited-edition library membership cards designed by local artists AND they will receive a free library bag.*

(*while stocks last)

ALL children can grab a passport booklet with activities and can go into the draw to WIN awesome LEGO prizes!

We proudly support local creatives.

Find out more about the artists behind the new cards.

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Explore The World We Can Build Exhibition

The World We Can Build exhibition is a collaborative community exhibition celebrating stories, diversity and connection. The exhibition is made up of hundreds of book buildings and LEGO playgrounds, created by community organisations and members.

It is inspired by the picture book The World We Can Build which is about accessibility, disability, and imagining a better world together. This initiative is supported by ALIA and delivered in partnership with the Office for Social Cohesion, Department of Home Affairs and Banyule City Council.

📅 Tuesday 17 March – Monday 23 March

📍 Exhibition on display: Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub

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There are also so fantastic opportunities for you to contribute to the Exhibition!

Check out these sessions:

Crafting The World We Can Build: a community drop-in session with artist and curator Fleassy Malay. Help shape a collaborative landscape, creating buildings and urban elements that will become part of the exhibition.
Make a Mini Version of You for The World We Can Build: a community drop-in session with Annie Ronzan, contestant from LEGO® Masters Australia to make yourself as a mini-figure to place in the city..
Build Your Piece of The World We Can Build: community drop-in session led by artist and curator Fleassy Malay. Contribute to a shared landscape by creating small elements or people to add to our growing exhibition world.

SPECIAL EVENT!

Celebrating The World We Can Build with Sally Rippin & Eliza Hull

📅 Wednesday 18 March, 6.30pm

📍 Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub

Be part of an unforgettable evening featuring a live reading from the co-authors of the picture book, The World We Can Build, Sally Rippin and Eliza Hull.

Hear firsthand how their collaboration began, the story behind the book, and the message that sparked this remarkable exhibition.

Explore the exhibition up close, immerse yourself in the stories that celebrate inclusion and belonging, and have a book personally signed by Sally and Eliza. Books will be available to purchase.

Celebrate community, creativity, and the world we can build when we come together.