Yarra Plenty Regional Library
May 2025
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.
Welcome to our NEW eNewsletter!
We’re changing how you can stay up to date with everything that interests you. This is our monthly What's On eNews where you’ll find a broad range of events, book recommendations, library news, and more. 
 
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  • Family Fun: events, book recommendations and School Holiday program updates for our mini members

  • Ageing Well: events, book recommendations and more for older library members

  • Booklovers: book news, top reads, new releases, reviews, author events, digital library highlights, and more
 
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Find your next read...
We made you a book list. It is choc-full of great non-fiction books that have been hiding. They were part of our Book Express collection and now we have extra copies available. 
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Board books are one of the highest borrowed areas of our collection! 

Here's some BOARD BOOKS we’re sure your little ones will love. Look online, then Click and Collect to pick up from your nearest library branch or hub.
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Reconciliation Week
The 2025 Reconciliation Week theme, ‘Bridging Now to Next’, invites us all to reflect on our shared history and consider how we can use this understanding to build a more inclusive and respectful future. Visit the library to deepen your knowledge of First Nations peoples, histories, and cultures, and be part of the journey toward reconciliation.
 
Upcoming Events
Wednesday 28 May, 7.00pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
Thursday 29 May, 11.00am
Diamond Valley Library
 
Tuesday 3 June, 9.30am
Lalor Library
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Authors
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Craft & Book Discussion with Kate Solly
Saturday 10 May 
2.00pm
Thomastown Library
 
Kate will discuss her latest book The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-Up and share some craft. A craft project will be available, or you can bring your own.
 
Book Now
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Author Talk: Marcia Langton & Judith Ryan
Thursday 22 May
7.00pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
Associate Provost Professor Marcia Langton AO and Senior Curator Judith Ryan AM discuss their new landmark publication 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art. 
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Low-Pressure Poetry for LGBTQIA+ Communities
Monday 25 May
2.00pm
Mill Park Library
 
Local poet and host of the Fierce-Gentle podcast Fleassy Malay hosts a workshop exploring the written word, encouraging reflection and creativity.
 
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For Children & Families
Mini Maker Studio:
Air Dry Clay
Thursday 15 May
4.00pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
Make your own badges! We'll explore different patterns and materials.
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National Simultaneous Storytime
On Wednesday 24 May at 12.00pm everyone around the country will be reading The Truck Cat. All library locations are hosting a storytime followed by a craft activity.
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Game Night Takeover
Friday 30 May
6.00pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
Young people (ages 15-25) have exclusive access to the library. Board games, Nintendo Switch and more.
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Storytimes!
Find the right one for you.
Here's the types, then filter by your preferred location. 
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After School Activities!
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MORE EVENTS
CHILDREN & FAMILIES: 
Lalor Library
 
-  Baby Osteopath & Lactation Diamond Valley
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-  Sherlock Mystery Night
Whittlesea Library
 
 
- After School with the Library
Community location:
HOLSTEP Health, West Heidelberg
TEENS
-  Hack Club
Diamond Valley Library
 
Watsonia Library
 
-  Digital Art Workshop
Watsonia Library
 
 
Adults
Winter Harvest Workshop
Thursday 1 May
6.30pm
Watsonia Library
 
Soil preparation, crop rotation, companion planting, managing pests and watering best practise. Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia.
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Bottle Art
Workshop
Thursday 8 May
7.00pm
Mill Park Library
 
Local mixed media artist Gurvinder Kaur will guide you to turn a plain glass bottle or jar into a work of art. Bring bottle, other materials supplied.
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Birds in the Burbs:  Bird-friendly Gardens
Thursday 15 May
7.00pm
Watsonia Library
 
Dr Jacinta Humphrey will discuss how birds respond to urban development, why some cope better than others and what makes gardens bird-friendly.
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Understanding Aged Care Services
11.00am
Mill Park Library
 
7.00pm
Mill Park Library

Learn Thai Recipes
Thursday 15 May
7.00pm
Mill Park Library
 
Cooking demonstration and tasting experience with Jean's Asian Cooking.
 
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Collage Workshop for LGBTQIA+ Communities
Wednesday 21 May, 5.30pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
Joy As Resistance! Create a collage piece guided by  Fleassy Malay.
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Youth Maker Market
Friday 23 May, 4.00pm
Ivanhoe Library
 
Community market with live music showcasing the talent of young people.
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Secrets to a Successful Sponge
Saturday 24 May
10.00am
Whittlesea Library
 
Marie from Rie's Kitchen shares secrets for light fluffy sponges, every time. 
 
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Turn Passion into Profit
Saturday 24 May
11.00am
Thomastown Library
 
What you need to know before you start your new business. Tips and insights to save you time and money.
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Sound Meditation
Monday 26 May
10.30am
Lalor Library
 
A session using bowls that emit frequencies that have a grounding and relaxing effect on the mind. Run by a team member from Neami.
Book Now
An Evening with Elvis
Thursday 29 May
7.00pm
Mill Park Library
 
Your Elvis favourites performed by award-winning artist Mike Cole. 
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Can't get enough of Elvis?
Elvis Presley - In The Movies is a 40 minute documentary focusing on his film career. 
Watch free on Kanopy! 
MORE EVENTS
ADULTS: 
-  Support at Home Expo
Diamond Valley Library
 
-  Meditation: 
Watsonia or Ivanhoe
 
 
-  Pallative Care Information
Whittlesea Library

-  Biggest Morning Tea
Thomastown Library
 
-  Food Swap (NEW!)
Ivanhoe Library 

-  Movie Night: The First Wars   Ivanhoe Library
  
LIBRARY NEWS
Check out what's new across our library branches, collections, and services.
Our library staff write short articles to help you find information and explore our shelves – from reviews and research tips, to kids learning resources, small business support and upcoming programs. 
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Did you know?
The Nillumbik Festival of Stories (1-4 May) is a multi-faceted event with storytellers from across the Nillumbik Shire using poetry, memoir, fiction, song writing, storytelling  to showcase their talent. 
A YPRL Mobile vehicle and staff will be there on Saturday 23 May 10am–3pm.
 
Montsalvat, Eltham is unearthing the stories of their founding women for an exciting new art project and is hosting community workshops. 
READ ME
Top 3 Fiction Books
What is everyone reading? What's hot? What do you need to add to your 'to-read' list! Click through and reveal the answer.
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TOP Non-Fiction
Fiction, not your thing? See what else is trending. Click button and reveal the answer.
Top Biography
Top Cooking
Top Wellbeing
NEW!
Beat the crowds and put new items on hold before they even hit the shelves!
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Staff PICK
By Marieclaire @ YPRL Support Team
Rachael Johns
(Contemporary Romance)
5 Reasons to read this book:
  1. Written by Aussie author.
  2. It's a funny, feel good rom-com.
  3. Main character is a librarian.
  4. So many book recommendations found inside.There's a PDF you can download with the full list.
  5. No need to wait for the sequel, it's out now!
 
Choose your format! 
Available as: Book, eBook, eAudio (BorrowBox & Libby), Audio CD
THE DIGITAL LIBRARY 
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You can read eBooks, listen to eAudiobooks or flip through eMags with free Libby app. Download the app and browse thousands of titles. Here's some audios we recommend:
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