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Warm Winter Read

Cosy up with a good read, connect with other readers at an event, go in the running to win a prize!

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BorrowBox: Your local library in one App

Access e-audiobooks and e-books for free with your Darebin Library membership

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Extra Access Induction Sessions

When you want to spend more time at the library make sure you complete an Extra Access Induction session. Sessions available throughout May.

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Kanopy: quality, thoughtful video streaming

Access Kanopy for free with your Darebin Libraries membership.

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Northcote Leader Archive

Access the Northcote Leader archive from 1888 to 1955.

Events

From Storytime to Conversation Cafe, we've got something for everyone. Browse upcoming events.

eNewsletter subscription

Stay up to date with library news, events and resources.

Darebin Deadly Reads

Darebin Deadly Reads celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators.

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Your Library

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Recommendations

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  • Kids resources
  • Youth resources
  • Darebin Deadly Reads
  • Climate change and action
  • Lifelong learning
  • Resources in community languages
  • Darebin Heritage
  • Northcote Leader archive

Digital Library

  • eBooks, eAudiobooks and eComics
  • Video streaming
  • Magazines, newspapers and journals
  • Kids digital resources
  • Learn English and other languages
  • Encyclopedias and reference

Darebin Libraries

1300 655 355

contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au

Our libraries stand on
Wurundjeri Country

266 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072
PO Box 257, Preston, VIC 3072

ABN 75 815 980 522

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Acknowledgement of Country

The City of Darebin acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future leaders.

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