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- Advance notice: Call for presentations & posters – Libraries and the playful artsHas your library run innovative programs or other offerings that take advantage of the playful arts*? Successful or not, we want to hear from you. * ‘Playful arts” = non-electronic games, videogames, toys, puzzles, etc. For Melbourne International Games Week (early October 2025), City of Melbourne is holding a Library Play Day at the new narrm ngarrgu Library, building on last year’s successful showcase of…
- Readers Are Writers: Your Words, Your WayWorkshop opportunity for libraries Who says you’re not a writer? Join acclaimed author and RMIT lecturer Dr Rachel Matthews, for a workshop that encourages storytelling for all. ✨ Playful tasks 💡 Industry insights 😂 Lots of laughs ☕ Tea, coffee & sweet treats No experience needed—just curiosity! *An inclusive space. Rachel has experience as a student welfare co-ordinator and welcomes all groups. 🕒 90 mins…
- Empowering d/Deaf and Disabled WritersWriters Victoria’s award-winning program, Writeability, is designed to provide people with the tools, confidence, and skills to express themselves through writing. This program not only fosters creativity but also enhances communication, boosts self-esteem, and opens up opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Writeability program aligns with libraries’ mission to create inclusive and thriving communities. By partnering with Writers Victoria, you can: Provide meaningful opportunities…
- 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women nominations now openRecognise the outstanding achievements of exceptional women across Victoria by nominating someone today. The Honour Roll celebrates women for their achievements across fields such as social justice, health, science, research, arts, environment, law, media and education. The inductees come from all walks of life and from many different cultural backgrounds. They range in age and life stages. Some forged new paths for women today by…
- Short stories invited for the 2025 Furphy Literary AwardOur friends at Goulburn Valley Libraries would appreciate your help in promoting the Furphy Literary Award. You can download a flyer for distribution through your library service here. Perfect for any writers groups that meet at your library! If you would like to enter a short story for the Furphy Literary Award yourself, the details are as follows: Enter Australia’s premier short story competition! Submission…
- Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910When: Tuesday, 4 Feb 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: PMI Victorian History Library, 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, 3181 Join PMI for an extraordinary event with authors Noah Riseman and Sam Elkin as they explore the rich and complex history of transgender Australians. Drawing from Noah’s groundbreaking book “Transgender Australia, a History since 1910” and Sam’s powerful work “Nothing to Hide”, this conversation will illuminate…
- Book clubs case study call outPublic Libraries Victoria is writing a report based on the recent statewide survey about book clubs and book chats in public libraries. Our consultant Sharon Mullins is keen to put together some case studies to showcase public libraries’ valuable and inspiring work in this area. We are looking for examples of creative book clubs facilitated by libraries in metro, outer metro, regional and rural areas….
- Free Wellbeing Promotion training for public library staff – Additional Session (repeat)Prevention United on behalf of the Victorian State Government is offering a FREE half-day online training session for public library staff – Introduction to Mental Health Promotion. As the first session booked out, a second session has been organised. THIS IS A REPEAT, so those attending the first session, do not need to attend this one. Who is it for? The training session is for…