Darebin Libraries

🔥Cosy up with a good read this winter and join the Warm Winter Read, from now until 31 August!

The Warm Winter Read supports adults and young people (16+) to find more time to enjoy reading. Reading recs, prizes, fun challenges and fabulous events to inspire and connect you with other readers—read on for how to get involved!

📖Read! Physical book, ebook, eAudiobook or a magazine—it all starts with enjoying a good read.

☑️ Register at readbook.com.au/wwr and create an account OR collect an entry form from the library. Make sure to select Darebin Libraries as your primary library.

✏️Log each day you read, whether it’s 5 minutes or 5 hours, OR rate or review a book.

🎟️*Attend a wide range of events at Darebin Library locations.

😊*Challenge yourself! Check out the 9 bonus reading challenges for ways to expand your reading horizons.

👀You’ll need to Read, Register and Log to be in the running for a prize.

*Events and challenges are optional extras.

Find out more at our website: libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/Warm-Winter-Read-2026

BorrowBox is hosting an online author talk with award-winning Irish author, Colm Tóibin.

Colm will discuss his latest release, The News from Dublin — a powerful collection of short stories. Register now through the link below to sit in on this inspiring conversation with one of today's most admired literary voices.

Unfamiliar with the author and his works? With a Darebin Libraries membership, you can access free ebooks of Colm's works to read anytime. Visit our website for more information on the service.

Author Event with BorrowBox: Colm Tóibin
📅 Wednesday 3 June, 7pm
Register here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ #/registration

Today is National Sorry Day💜

We pause to honour the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families – and acknowledge their strength, resilience, and the enduring impact of this injustice.

Together, let’s continue walking the path of reconciliation, grounded in truth and respect 💜

Darebin Libraries acknowledges Nation Reconciliation Week. This year's theme is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day 🖤❤️💛

As part of this special week, join us at our special event: Allyship with Darebin Solidarity with First Peoples.

During this session you will be able to reflect, learn, and commit to everyday actions that support allyship and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. All are welcome!

Allyship with Darebin Solidarity with First Peoples
📅 Wednesday 27 May, 6.30pm
📍 Northcote Library, 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote

https://libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/News-and-events/Events/Events-calendar/Eventbrite/Allyship-with-Darebin-Solidarity-with-First-Peoples-1981982735716

Award-winning author Amra Pajalić will stop by Preston Library for an inspiring conversation about amplifying voices often missing from the Australian literary landscape.

Amra is an award-winning author who has published nine books spanning memoir, fiction, and non-fiction, and co-edited Growing Up Muslim in Australia. She is also an editor, and educator whose work draws deeply from her Bosnian heritage and lived experience, and is a passionate advocate for own-voices storytelling and underrepresented perspectives.

Join us in welcoming Amra to Darebin, and join the engaging conversation.

Amra Pajalić Author Talk
📅 21 May, 6.30pm
📍 Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, Preston

https://libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/News-and-events/Events/Events-calendar/Eventbrite/Amra-Pajali%C4%87-Author-Talk-1981983188069

We love seeing our community work together to complete puzzles! 🧩

A big congratulations to all who have contributed to the creation of these gems at our Fairfield, Northcote, Preston and Reservoir branches 👏

Darebin Libraries is very excited to welcome gardener, garden educator and bookseller and author Jaclyn Crupi to Northcote Library!

Are you keen to grow more native plants on a small budget? Would you like to attract native birds, bees and butterflies to your outdoor spaces?

Join us for an inspiring discussion about Jaclyn's latest book, Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies: How to create a garden that attracts Australian wildlife. Jaclyn will also do a native plant propagation demonstration.

Jaclyn is the author of Garden like a Nonno, Nonna knows best, and Pasta Love.

Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies with Jaclyn Cupri
📅 20 May, 6.30pm
📍 Northcote Library, 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote
Free to attend; all are welcome

https://libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/News-and-events/Events/Events-calendar/Eventbrite/Planting-for-Native-Birds-Bees-and-Butterflies-with-Jaclyn-Crupi-1982648784887

All four of our library branches take special care to be safe spaces for all. Especially our LGBTQIA+ youth.

That is why we recognise International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 🏳️‍🌈

There are so many benefits to having a FREE Darebin Libraries membership.

Enjoy thousands of quality and thoughtful movies and series 🍿 from Kanopy when using your membership. To find out more about Kanopy and how to access the app using your Darebin Libraries membership, visit https://libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/Digital-library/Video-streaming 📽️

And to sign up for your free Darebin Libraries membership, visit https://libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/Your-library/Your-free-membership/How-to-become-a-member

Happy International Families Week 🌈🙌

This week Darebin Libraries recognises the vital role families play in our live and our communities. Several of our branches are hosting a variety of special storytimes, including Rainbow Storytime and Vietnamese-English Bilingual Storytime. All families are welcome 😊

Visit our website for information about session dates, times and locations. We hope to see you and your family there!