WINTER 2024 WHAT'S ON
Literature and Culture..................................................................................
Crafts, Games and Leisure.......................................................................
Technology...................................................................................................
Health and Wellbeing...............................................................................
Learning and Languages........................................................................
National Family History Month..............................................................
Programs for Older Adults.......................................................................
Kids and Family...........................................................................................
School Holiday Program..........................................................................
BOOKING EVENTS
All events are free but bookings may be required. Some events have a limited capacity so get in quick! If for some reason you book and are unable to attend, please cancel your booking. This will free up a spot for someone else.
There may be changes to the programs schedule, including the addition of new events. For the latest program, head to the website or speak with library staff.
HOW TO BOOK AN EVENT
Go to www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/events Or call the library on 9688 0290
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Explore the highlights of Maribyrnong Libraries' winter events in our seasonal guide to what's on across our branches.
Browse through the booklet to uncover an array of engaging, informative and free programs to immerse yourself in culture and community.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to share stories and experiences through an exciting film program reflecting on ideas connected to Reconciliation Week, Pride Month, NAIDOC Week and Refugee Week. We’re also thrilled to be inviting incredible writers to delve into their work and practice, with guests including, Evelyn Araluen, Jeanine Leane, Sara M Saleh, Jaclyn Crupi, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson.
Mark your calendar for the winter school holiday program with a range of free events and activities in July. Bookings open from 8am on Monday 17 June.
Please note that some of our programs will be on a brief hiatus during the school holidays, so be sure to check session details for updates on your favourite activities.
Join us for fresh and compelling new programs and ongoing favourites this winter!
NEWS
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LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Reconciliation Week - InMyBloodItRuns Film Screening
This Reconciliation Week, join us for a free film screening of In My Blood It Runs, a powerful feature documentary following ten-year-old Dujuan, an Arrernte and Garawa boy.
Dujuan is a healer and hunter who speaks three languages. He shares his view of history and the complex world around him, showing spark and intelligence, yet is "failing" in school. Dujuan's family fight to give him a strong Arrernte education alongside his western education and we walk with him as he realises that not only has he inherited the trauma and dispossession of his land, but also the resilience and resistance of many generations of his people.
Following the film, Dujuan, became the youngest ever to address the UN Human Rights Council, where he called for raising Australia's minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14, aligning with the UN Declaration of Indigenous Rights, and for First Nations languages to be taught in schools.
Duration: 85 minutes, rated (PG). Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook
12-1:30pm Saturday 1 June
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Book Groups
Join us for relaxed chats and engaging discussions at our Book Groups. Meet fellow readers and share your passion for literature. Book online or by speaking with library staff. If you would like more information on these groups, call 9688 0290.
Braybrook Book group
2-3pm on the second Friday of each month
Braybrook
Footscray Saturday Book Group
2-3pm on the third Saturday of each month
Footscray
Footscray Second Tuesday
Book Group
11am-12pm on the second Tuesday of each month
Footscray
AND CULTURE
Footscray Third Tuesday Book Group
2-3pm on the third Tuesday of each month
Footscray
Footscray Supper Club Book Group
6:30-7:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month
Footscray
Maribyrnong Book Group
6:30-7:30pm on the second Thursday of each month
Maribyrnong
Yarraville High Tea Book Group
2-3pm on the second Thursday of each month
Yarraville
Yarraville Book Group
7-8pm on the first Tuesday of each month
Yarraville
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LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Lost in Translation
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How Stories Change Between Forms
You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the movie and you’ve noticed differences. Get involved in this adaptation-focused book and film dicussion to dig a little deeper, consider the transition from page to screen and find out what might have influenced the changes in the story between forms.
In Pride Month, we will explore Taichi Yamada's 1987 ghost story Strangers alongside its latest adaptation, Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers (2023).
Search the catalogue for All of Us Strangers to borrow Yamada’s book is in print or Strangers to access the eBook.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
1:30-3pm Saturday 15 June
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LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Queer Book Group
Warm Winter Reading Circle with Sara M Saleh
Designed by the Queer community for the Queer community, come along to the Queer Book Group to read and discuss books by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual and queer voices.
Facilitated by a member of the LGBTIQA+ community, book group members can discuss whichever books they've been reading with a book list available to provide inspiration when selecting your next read. This alcoholfree event will introduce you to new Queer reads and like-minded Queer folk.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
West Footscray
11:30am-12:30pm on the fourth Saturday of each month
Grab a hot chocolate and turn your daily reading experiences into an enjoyable book chat at our Warm Winter Read discussion group. Led by author Sara M Saleh (Songs for the Dead and the Living), the group will exchange favourite titles and discoveries that emerged in their reading lists throughout the Warm Winter Read.
Whether you picked up a gripping thriller, heartwarming memoir, or thought-provoking fiction, this is a chance to share the stories that warmed your winter days.
Explore diverse perspectives in a welcoming and inclusive environment to expand your reading list and connect with fellow winter readers.
West Footscray
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday 31 July
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LITERATURE AND CULTURE
In Conversation with Evelyn Araluen and Jeanine Leane
In the lead up to NAIDOC Week, join Evelyn Araluen in conversation with Jeanine Leane.
Evelyn and Jeanine will be available to sign books afterwards, and The Sun Bookshop will have copies of their books available for purchase. A light dinner will be served.
About Evelyn Araluen:
Evelyn Araluen is a poet, researcher and co-editor of Overland Literary Journal. Evelyn's debut collection of poetry Dropbear won the 2022 Stella Prize. Born and raised on Dharug country, she is a descendant of the Bundjalung Nation.
About Jeanine Leane:
Jeanine Leane is a Wiradjuri writer, poet and academic from south-west New South Wales. Jeanine taught Creative Writing and Aboriginal Literature at the University of Melbourne, where she is currently First Nations Writer in Residence. Her latest publication is the poetry collection Gawimarra: Gathering.
Footscray
6pm-7pm Wednesday 26 June
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LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Refugee Week: ByeByeTiberias Film Screening
Transporting audiences through time and memory, filmmaker Lina Soualem shares the courageous stories of four generations of Palestinian women in her family. The film documents the experience of Soualem and her mother Hiam Abbass (Succession) as they return to Palestine 30 years after her mother left to follow her dream of becoming an actress. Together, they reconnect with family and journey through the vanished landscapes, uncovering enduring legacies of resilience. This is an exclusive opportunity to see Bye Bye Tiberias after its recent Australian premiere at the Palestinian Film Festival.
Palestinian snacks will be served.
Duration: 82 minutes Language: French and Arabic with English subtitles
The screening of this unrated film has been registered with the Australian Classification Board. Attendees under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
6pm-7:45pm Friday 21 June
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LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Poetry Group
Discover the charm of poetry with our Poetry Group. Listen to engaging verse and connect with your community. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never read poetry before, we want to create a welcoming space for everyone to explore.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
11am-12pm on the first Friday of each month
Writers Group
Get involved and engage wherever you are in your writing journey. Connect with peers at all levels from beginners and emerging writers to accomplished authors. Find creative support and new friendships by joining a Writers Group at Braybrook or Yarraville Library!
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook
2-4pm on the first Friday of each month
Yarraville
2-4pm on the third Thursday of each month
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Experience the magic of cinema with our Movie Club, where you can enjoy the latest film releases and indie favourites. We host monthly screenings Footscray and West Footscray library branches.
Movie Club:DecisiontoLeave
Park Chan-wook’s neo noir romantic mystery film Decision to Leave (2022) starts on a mountain peak in South Korea, where a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.
139 minutes, rated (M)
West Footscray
2-4:30pm Thursday 20 June
Movie Club:OfanAge
Celebrate Pride Month at a special screening of Goran Stovlevski’s queer coming-of-age drama.
A strikingly suburban and very Melbourne film, Of an Age (2023) focuses on a moment in the summer of 1999. Arriving at the end of his school years, 18-year-old Serbian-Australian amateur ballroom dancer, Kol experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with his best friend’s older brother.
119 minutes, rated (M)
Footscray
11am-1pm Friday 14 June
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Movie Club: SweetAs
Join us this NAIDOC Week for a special screening of Jub Clerc’s multi awardwinning debut feature.
Sweet As (2022) follows Murra, a young Indigenous teenager, forced through family circumstances to join a group program for troubled youth. Taken on a ‘photo safari’ through the stunning scenery of Pilbara country the trip is a chance for all the teenagers to engage with country. Issues bubble to the surface, but the experience enables them to see different pathways for their lives.
Duration: 88 minutes, rated (M)
Footscray
11am-12:30pm Friday 12 July
Movie Club: TheLibraryThat Dolly Built
The Library That Dolly Built: Celebrating the People Who Made Dolly's Dream Come True (2021) is an inspirational feature-length documentary on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a global book gifting program that spreads the love of reading.
69 minutes, rated (G)
West Footscray
2-3:30pm Thursday 18 July
Movie Club: Barbie
From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig, Barbie (2023) takes us to Barbie Land where it’s possible to live as a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.
114 minutes, rated (PG)
Footscray
11am-1pm Friday 9 August
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Movie Club: KnivesOut
In Knives Out (2019) the celebrated crime writer Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his mansion and the sharpwitted Detective Benoit Blanc is called in for some sleuthing. With Harlan's eccentric family and loyal employees in the mix, Blanc sifts through a tangle of false leads and deceitful tales to reveal the real story behind Harlan's sudden demise.
Duration: 130 minutes, rated (M)
West Footscray
2-4:30pm Thursday 15 August
World Wide Knit in Public Day
World Wide Knit in Public Day is a chance to take this fun and accessible activity out of our armchairs and into the community. It encourages knitters to showcase their skills, connect with others and get new knitters involved. Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day by bringing along your current project and settling in with the knitting collective to meet new friends and workshop through roadblocks, share stories of your hobby or just pick up needles for the first time to get started!
Suitable for knitters of all ages and abilities including children and families. Materials provided or you can bring along your own supplies. Simple yarn craft activities for children will be available.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
2-4pm Saturday 8 June
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Queer Craft Night
Celebrate Pride Month by getting creative with collage at our Queer Craft Night.
Led by Prince Kempter, this inclusive workshop is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a fun activity surrounded by community. Get involved and be guided in an exploration of colour and self-expression across various styles.
Light snacks will be provided.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
West Footscray
6:15-7:45pm Wednesday 19 June
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Adult LEGO Club
Unleash your creativity at our Adult LEGO Club.
This daytime session offers a space for people of all abilities to meet likeminded LEGO enthusiasts and explore the endless possibilities of LEGO building.
Whether your medium is LEGO, Duplo or Technic, we have a seat at the table for you.
Bookings not required.
Footscray
11am-12pm Thursdays during school term
Mahjong
Experience the joy of Mahjong! Join our weekly social sessions to immerse yourself in this classic Chinese tile game.
Mahjong combines skill, strategy, and an element of chance, making it a great way to improve concentration and exercise your mind.
Beginners are welcome! No previous experience required.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Maribyrnong
2pm Mondays
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Youth Movie Night
Grab a slice of pizza and some popcorn and settle in for a retro classic at our monthly Youth Movie Night!
Bring your friends or head along solo for a film screening with free snacks, soft drinks and fun chats. All young people aged 13-18 are welcome, including LGBTIQA+ people and their friends and allies.
�� Friday 28 June
The Princess Bride (1987) 97 minutes, rated (PG)
�� Friday 26 July
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)102 minutes, rated (PG)
�� Friday 30 August
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)103 minutes, rated (M)
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
5:30pm on the last Friday of each month
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Yarraville After Hours: Bad Art Night
Unlock your creativity! Immerse yourself in an evening of artistic imperfection and in this welcoming creative session. No prior experience needed – everyone will finish the night with their very own original artwork.
Yarraville After Hours is an ongoing series of evening events suitable for adults.
Book online or speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
6-8pm on the second Tuesday of each month
Yarraville After Hours: Board Games Night
Hone your skills and strategies in an evening of board games at Yarraville After Hours. Explore the variety of games on offer and enjoy the opportunity to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly space.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
6-8pm on the third Tuesday of each month
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CRAFTS, GAMES AND LEISURE
Yarraville After Hours: Introverts Reading Party
Jazz and Jigsaws
Calling all introverts! Indulge in an evening of solitude in good company at our Introverts Reading Party. Bring your favourite book, settle in with a cup of tea or coffee, and lose yourself in a story in the gentle company of likeminded book lovers. Immerse yourself in the shared silence with no small talk required – just quiet literary connection.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
6-8pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month
Exercise your brain to soothing sounds at Jazz and Jigsaws.
Refreshments, great music and a range of puzzles provided.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
West Footscray
1-3pm on the first Thursday of each month
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CRAFTS GAMES AND LEISURE
Knitting Group
Knit your way to fun and relaxation by joining one of our weekly knitting groups at Footscray or Yarraville. Share your favourite patterns and techniques, and connect with other knitters in a comfortable and social setting.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
1-3pm Tuesdays
Footscray
2-3:30pm Wednesdays
Makers Morning
Unleash your creativity and find inspiration with others at Makers Morning!
Bring along your latest project, have a chat, and share your knowledge and skills with a supportive and encouraging community of makers.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville 10:30am-12:30pm Fridays
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TECHNOLOGY
Tech Help
Get tech assistance with your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Connect one-onone with a friendly library staff member for a 30-minute session tailored to your needs. Bring your own device, or we have iPads and computers available for use.
Tech Help is available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Book your session online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook - English
2-3pm Mondays
Braybrook - Vietnamese 2-3pm Thursdays
Footscray - English
10-11:30am Tuesdays
Footscray - Vietnamese
10am-12pm Tuesdays
Footscray - Mandarin/Cantonese 2-3pm on the third Friday of each month
Maribyrnong - English or Spanish 10-11am on the first Monday of each month
West Footscray - English 2-3:30pm on the second Thursday of each month
Yarraville - English 10-11am on the second Friday of each month
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HEALTH, WELLBEING AND COMMUNITY
Treaty Community Forum
Join us for a Treaty Community Forum with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
This Community Forum is a chance to learn more about the Self-Determination Fund and the processes for Treaty making in Victoria, have a yarn and help shape the next steps in the journey
This event is for Community and allies.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
6:30-7:30pm Tuesday 30 July
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HEALTH, WELLBEING AND COMMUNITY
Coats for Kindness
The winter coat donation drive is back for 2024 to provide free coats and warm garments. Help make someone’s winter a bit warmer by donating warm garments you no longer need. Donate at any of our five libraries throughout winter.
Visit Footscray Library or Braybrook Community Hub to browse our clothing rack if you can use a warm garment.
Contact your library branch to learn more.
Meet the Mayor
Join Mayor Cr Cuc Lam to have a chat about our City.
This is an opportunity for you to talk with the Mayor about City matters.
Attendees will have 10 minutes each with the Mayor. Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
2-3pm Saturday 15 June
West Footscray
4-5pm Tuesday 16 July
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HEALTH, WELLBEING AND COMMUNITY
Chair Exercises
Boost your health and wellbeing with our chair exercise classes designed to improve strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility.
Perfect for older people or those new to exercise, this gentle workout is suited to all levels of fitness.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook
11-11:45am Mondays and Wednesdays during school term
Conversation Café
Practice your English conversation skills and make new friends at Conversation Café! Join us in a relaxed and friendly environment at Braybrook, Footscray, and Maribyrnong branches. This program is free and welcomes people of all ages.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook
3-4pm Tuesday 11 and 25 June
3-4pm Tuesday 9 and 23 July
3-4pm Tuesday 6 and 20 August
Footscray
2-3pm Thursday 13 and 27 June
2-3om Thursday 11 and 25 July
2-3pm Thursday 8 and 22 August
Maribyrnong
11am-12pm Wednesday 5 and 19 June 11am-12pm Wednesday 3, 17 and 31 July 11am-12pm Wednesday 14 and 28 August
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LEARNING AND LANGUAGES
Resume Help
Learn how to create a new resume, formatting tips, emailing your resume and uploading it to a job seeking website. These free, 30-minute sessions are open to anyone who needs resume help.
Resume Help is available at Braybrook Library and West Footscray Library.
Book your session by speaking with library staff.
Form Help
Do you need assistance to fill out forms and documents? Book a 30-minute, one-on-one session with one of our staff members. We offer basic assistance with a range of forms such as passport renewals, working with children checks, myGov, Centrelink and many other types of forms.
Form Help is available at each of our library branches.
Book your session by speaking with library staff.
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LEARNING AND LANGUAGES
Chinese Book Group
Join our Chinese Book Group and meet other Mandarin and Cantonese speakers while connecting over Chinese books and culture.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
10:30am-12pm on the third Friday of each month
Multicultural Resources
We have specialist collections including books for all ages, magazines and DVDs in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
We also have eBooks in Spanish and Chinese available through our catalogue as well as digital magazines and newspapers in many community languages.
You can access various community language newspapers at library branches. These include Australian Chinese Daily, Il Globo, Ta Nea, Neos Kosmos and El Espanol en Australia.
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NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Sharing Stories with Jaclyn Crupi
Join Jaclyn Crupi as she shares stories about food, culture and family. Learn about the Italian nonni and nonne whose wisdom have been captured in Jaclyn’s books, Pasta Love, Garden Like a Nonno, and Nonna Knows Best. In conversation with Bruno Lettieri.
5.45pm arrival for a light dinner. Jaclyn will be available for a signing after the event, The Sun Bookshop will have books available for purchase.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
About Jaclyn Crupi: Jaclyn Crupi is a book editor, project manager, event moderator and bookseller. Her most recent book, Pasta Love, is a celebration of the food staple we know and love in all its forms, and of the Italian migrants who brought it to Australia.
About Bruno Lettieri: Bruno loves to bring people together and get them talking about books, words, ideas and community.
Braybrook
6pm-7pm Thursday 8 August
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NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH
Introduction to Family History and Ancestry.com
Uncover your family’s past with these expert tips for getting started with family history and organising and documenting your research. Plus, discover how to utilise Ancestry.com at no cost with your Maribyrnong Libraries membership.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
11am-12pm Monday 12 August
Maribyrnong
10:30am-11:30am Monday 19 August
Family History Show and Tell
Share some of your family’s story and hear from others at our National Family History Month Show and Tell.
Just bring a photo, diary or other memento and tell its story in a warm and welcoming setting.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Maribyrnong
11am-12pm Wednesday 21 August
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PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Book and Film Chat: a Program for the Older LGBTI Community
Discover new books and films, and share recommendations at our monthly Book and Film Chat for the older LGBTI community, their friends and allies! Join us at Footscray Library for interesting discussions and good company.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray 10am-12pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month
We also have many other programs at the library that appeal to older adults, including knitting groups, movie club, tech help, chair exercises and much more. These programs provide social connection and opportunities for learning. Browse the booklet for more detail.
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Book Week Story Time with Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson
Celebrate the joy of reading this Children’s Book Week at a special Story Time event. Friends of the library, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson will lead an engaging Story Time where they will read their new book Country and share what connecting with country really means.
Suitable for children of all ages, their families and carers.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
West Footscray
11am-12pm Saturday 17 August
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Baby Rhyme Time
Engaging sessions with rhymes, stories, and songs. Encourage language development and early literacy in a funfilled environment.
Suitable for infants aged 0-1, their families and carers.
Bookings not required.
West Footscray
11am Tuesdays
Footscray
2pm Wednesdays
Yarraville
11am Thursdays
Maribyrnong
2pm Thursdays
Braybrook
11am Fridays
Toddler Time
Engage toddlers in singing, stories, movement, literacy, language and play at Toddler Time. This session is specially designed to support language development and social skills.
Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3, their families and carers.
Bookings not required.
Braybrook
2pm Mondays during school term
Footscray
11am Mondays during school term
Yarraville
11am Wednesdays during school term
West Footscray
11am Fridays during school term
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Story Time
Nurture a love of reading and help develop early literacy with Story Time. Our children’s librarians share classic tales and new stories with a few favourite rhymes and singalongs. Suitable for children aged 3-5, their families and carers.
Bookings not required.
Yarraville
11am Mondays during school term
Braybrook
11am Tuesdays during school term
Footscray
11am Wednesdays during school term
Maribyrnong
11am Thursdays during school term
West Footscray
11am Saturdays during school term
Yarraville
12pm on the first Saturday of each month
Bilingual Story Time
Support early bilingual skills in a warm and welcoming environment. Join us as we share stories, songs, and rhymes in English and your community language.
Suitable for children aged 0-5, their families and carers. Bookings not required. All sessions are at Braybrook Library.
Vietnamese
11am Wednesday 5 June 11am Wednesday 7 August
Arabic
11am Wednesday 12 June 11am Wednesday 14 August
Hindi
11am Wednesday 19 June 11am Wednesday 17 July 11am Wednesday 21 August
Chinese
11am Wednesday 26 June 11am Wednesday 24 July 11am Wednesday 28 August
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Auslan Bilingual Story Time
Nurture a love of reading and help develop early literacy in both Auslan and English at our Auslan Bilingual Story Time. Each session is presented in Auslan by a Deaf storyteller along with a children’s librarian who will present in English.
Suitable for all children aged 3-5 including deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and carers.
Presented in partnership with Deaf Children Australia and supported by the Victorian Multicultural Storytime Program. Note, Auslan Bilingual Story Time will replace the English language Story Time sessions in Term 3.
Braybrook Library is equipped with a Roger Soundfield system. Bookings not required.
Braybrook
11am Tuesdays during school term, starting July 16
Sensitive Story Time
Sensitive Story Time is specially designed to include sensory items and practices, ensuring an engaging experience for children with autism and sensory needs to immerse themselves in stories and storytelling.
Designed for children aged 3-5, their families and carers.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
11am on the first Tuesday of each month
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Rainbow Families Story Time
Celebrate Pride Month at Rainbow Families Story Time! Our librarians share readings and activities with LGBTIQA+ themed stories centred on family, community, and friendship.
Suitable for all children aged 0-5, their families and carers.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
12-1pm Saturday 29 June
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Preschool Science
Science Week Story Time
Attention preschool scientists! Get involved in a dynamic 4-week program where children (accompanied by their parents or carers) explore scientific concepts using everyday materials. This interactive adventure promises discovery and fun.
Suitable for children aged 3-5.
Book the four-week course online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
11am-11:45am Thursdays from 1 August - 22 August
Get involved in an exploration of science during our special STEAM Story Time sessions! This Science Week, we'll be delving into the wonders of scientific inquiry with interactive storytelling and hands-on activities designed to encourage imagination.
Science Week Story Times will run during our usual Story Time sessions.
Suitable for children aged 3-5. Book online or by speaking with library staff.
West Footscray 11am-12pm Saturday 10 August
Yarraville 11am-12pm Monday 12 August
Braybrook 11am-12pm Tuesday 13 August
Footscray
11am-12pm Wednesday 14 August
Maribyrnong
11am-12pm Thursday 15 August
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Kids Club
Experience a world of fun and creativity at Kids Club. There’s something different each week, from arts and crafts to games, science experiments and engineering challenges.
Suitable for children aged 6+.
Bookings not required.
Braybrook
4pm Wednesdays during school term
11am Saturdays during school term
Footscray
4pm Thursdays during school term (starting 18 July)
2pm Saturdays during school term
Yarraville
4pm Fridays during school term
LEGO Club
Get creative and meet other LEGO fans at this fun building session!
Suitable for primary school aged children.
Bookings not required.
Braybrook 4pm Mondays
Footscray 4pm Tuesdays
West Footscray 4pm Wednesdays
Yarraville 4pm Wednesdays
Maribyrnong 4pm Thursdays
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Kids Hook and Yarn Crochet Club
Chain, slip, stitch, repeat! Dive into the world of crochet with Kids Hook 'n' Yarn Crochet Club. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experienced crocheters – just drop in and have yarn.
Suitable for children aged 6+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
4-5pm Tuesdays from 4 June - 18 June and 20 August - 27 August
Code
Club
Embark on a learning adventure with Code Club, a nationwide network of volunteer-led coding clubs dedicated to #GetKidsCoding!
Maribyrnong Libraries utilises Code Club's free resources and training to empower children in our community with coding skills.
Suitable for children aged 8+.
Book for the entire term online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook
4-5pm Thursdays during school term
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Minecraft Club
Immerse yourself in new worlds with Minecraft Club. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, get involved for loads of fun! Devices and Minecraft logins supplied.
Suitable for children aged 8+.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
4-5pm Mondays from 3 June - 24 June and 15 July - 16 September
West Footscray
4-5pm Tuesdays from 16 July - 27 August
Busy Builders
Help toddlers develop fine motor skills and spark their creativity at West Footscray’s DUPLO club, Busy Builders.
This program offers a hands-on experience where caregivers and little ones work together to build and play while problem-solving and fostering imagination .
Suitable for children aged 1+, their families and carers.
Bookings not required.
West Footscray
11am Thursdays during school term
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Chess Mates
Speedcubing
Discover the joy of strategising and make new friends with Chess Mates, an inclusive and enjoyable way to learn about one of the oldest and greatest games on earth.
This five-week program is designed for children aged 6+.
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
4-5pm Tuesdays from 16 July - 13 August
Master Speedcubing and embrace the challenge at Yarraville Library! Seasoned solvers and total beginners can come twist and turn with us for a fun time among new friends. Don't have a cube? No problem! We've got you covered with ours.
Suitable for children aged 8+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville 11am on the third Saturday of each month
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KIDS AND FAMILY
Story Sparks
Come and be part of our weekly funfilled, social, laugh-out-loud story circle! Grab a cosy cushion, kick back, and let your favourite librarians whisk you away into the world of storytelling. Each week, we'll delve deeper into the story together and engage in bookish activities.
Suitable for children aged 7+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Footscray
4-5pm Thursdays from June 6 - 27 June
STEAM Club
STEAM Club teaches and advances children’s skills in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Join us for a blend of activities that will vary throughout the term to inspire innovation, encourage invention and stimulate imagination.
Suitable for ages 6+. Bookings not required.
West Footscray
4-5pm Tuesdays 4 June - 25 June
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WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Bookings open 8am Monday 17 June
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Minecraft Party
Embark on an epic journey with fellow Minecrafters! Minecraft Party offers an afternoon of collaborative crafting in a closed creative world. Join forces with friends to build, explore, and have fun.
Suitable for children aged 8+
Little LEGO Masters
Encourage budding builders with Little Lego Masters, a friendly competition inspired by the beloved television series. Participants will be given a theme or challenge. Prizes will be awarded for the most outstanding creations.
Suitable for children aged 6+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
2:30-4pm Monday 8 July
2:30-4pm Friday 12 July
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook
4-5pm Monday 8 July
Footscray
4-5pm Tuesday 9 July
Yarraville
4-5pm Wednesday 10 July
West Footscray
4-5pm Wednesday 10 July
Maribyrnong
4-5pm Thursday 11 July
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Comic BOOM!
Explore your experiences as a basis for storytelling in this engaging workshop.
Led by 100 Story Building, participants will mine their own lives to uncover story starters before transforming these moments into comics using literary techniques, pacing, and narrative arcs.
Suitable for children aged 7+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
West Footscray
11am-12pm Friday 5 July
Uncover the hidden world of bugs at Braybrook! Discover creepy crawlies and beautiful beetles, learning amazing facts about our tiny friends. Contribute to our community's knowledge as a Braybrook Bug Detective and get friends involved to explore the outdoors while learning about our environment.
Suitable for children aged 6+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Braybrook 2-3pm Tuesday 9 July
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Bug Bonanza!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Experience a fantastic family movie with us! Enjoy a film, munch on popcorn, and meet new friends. All families are invited to join in the fun.
Family Movie Fun: My NeighbourTotoro
Head to Footscray Library to share in the magic of My Neighbor Totoro (1988). Follow two sisters as they encounter and befriend playful forest spirits in this Studio Ghibli classic.
Family Movie Fun: Vivo
Head to Braybrook Library for Vivo (2021). Go on a journey from Havana to Miami with a music-loving kinkajou voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda as he follows his destiny to deliver a love song for an old friend.
103 minutes, rated (PG).
Braybrook
2-3:30pm Tuesday 9 July
119 minutes, rated (M).
Footscray
2-3:30pm Friday 12 July
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
DIY Zines
Crack Up with Laughter!
Discover the creative and exciting world of zines! Short for magazine, a zine is a self-published DIY paper booklet where you can express your unique interests and ideas. From stories and comics to jokes and art, zines are fun to create and share.
Suitable for children aged 8+
Book online or by speaking with library staff.
Yarraville
2:30-4pm Thursday 4 July
Maribyrnong
11am-12:30pm Thursday 11 July
Step right up to witness the spectacle of Wizard Clumsy Pants, the most hapless magician to ever wield a wand! With a single flick, he unleashes a whirlwind of abraca-CHAOS! Join us for a sidesplitting and chaotic magic show brought to you by the clumsiest wizard in town. Suitable for children aged 6+
Book online or by speaking with library staff
Maribyrnong
11am-12pm Thursday 4 July
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MARIBYRNONGLIBRARIES
FoodDrive For RefugeeWeek
Youcandonatemuchneededitemsto theAsylumSeekerResourceCentre FoodBankatMaribyrnongLibraries between16Juneand30June.
*Donatedfooditemsmustbeatleast6monthsfromuseby/expirydate
ASRCWishList
Tunainoilofanysize(95g,185g or425g)
Tomatopaste
Coconutcreamormilk
Honey
FullcreamUHTmilk1litre
Instantcoffee/blackteabags
Sweet/savourybiscuits
Basmatirice
Spices(turmeric,cumin,chilli, garammasala,curry powder)
Tomatopaste
Toothbrushes&toothpaste
Laundrypowder(1kgmax)
PleasenotethattheASRCdoesnotneed bakedbeans,tinnedspaghetti,ortinned soup.
Contact your local library
Maribyrnong Libraries
www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library library@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au @maribyrnonglibraries 9688 0290
Braybrook Library
107-109 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 9188 5850
Footscray Library
56 Paisley Street, Footscray 9688 0290
Maribyrnong Library
200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 9688 0231
West Footscray Library
539 Barkly Street, West Footscray 9688 0292
Yarraville Library
32 Wembley Avenue, Yarraville 9688 0294
