10 things to love about the library

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We provide tech help. Did you know you can pop in anytime and ask for help with your technology needs? Our tech savvy library crew will have a go at helping you on the spot. We also offer regular programs and workshops for people who want to give their tech skills and confidence a boost. Take a look at Eventbrite for Digital Empowerment Workshops and Device Advice sessions.

 

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Fun times to be had. Check out our expanding program of special events for fun times with no cover charge! Our industrious team of event organisers have your interests covered, from author talks to live music, craft and gardening workshops, local history, film screenings and more. Head to Eventbrite for events and bookings or check out the events calendar on our website.

 

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We have a Book Club Collection full of titles chosen to generate lively conversation. It’s a great way to take the stress out of locating your reading copies in time for your next meeting, and our collection has a wide range of excellent books to choose from. For a fee of $2.90 per copy, you get guaranteed access to your club’s chosen titles, a longer loan period and discussion notes for each book. Find out more at our book club page.

 

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Library of Things. That’s right, along with the usual items you’d expect to find at the library, like books and magazines, we have ‘things’ that you can borrow. Things centred around climate action and energy efficiency include portable induction cooktops, energy efficiency kits and thermal camera toolkits. You can also borrow earmuffs if you feel overwhelmed by noise in the library, or a charger if your device is running low on power.

 

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Comfy chairs, air con, daily newspapers, spots to plug in your laptop. We are a place to be that’s away from the noise and distractions of home, that has free wifi, so much reading material to choose from and everyone is welcome. And yes, you can bring snacks! It’s your second lounge room.

 

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Art spaces. Enjoy exhibitions by local artists and community groups or put your own art out there! We offer community art spaces at Northcote and Fairfield libraries free of charge to artists, community groups and schools for up to four weeks. Download the Community Art Spaces @ Darebin Libraries Guide for more info. If you’re ready to go public and share your art with the world, fill in the online application form.

 

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We’re passionate about literacy for young learners. Our early years programs are designed to foster early literacy, enrich childhood experiences, and build connection with children and their caregivers. This year we’re introducing a new program – Toddler Time – as well as bringing back bilingual and Wurundjeri storytimes and updated Baby Rhymetime and Preschool Storytime sessions. 

 

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We deliver! Our Home Library Service is available to Darebin residents who can't visit the library due to ill health, frailty or disability. We work with you to understand what you’d like to read, watch or listen to, then select material to match your interests. Deliveries are six-weekly. Want to know more? Visit the Home Library Service page or call 1300 655 355.

 

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Social connection. Library programs are a relaxed way to meet new people, form friendships and share skills. We have many programs that run regularly (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) so you can find familiar friendly faces and get into a social groove. Find regular programs.

 

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Books! Books! Books! No list of things to love about libraries is complete without books. Every year we add thousands of new titles to our shelves for your reading pleasure. From our new Quick Reads collection featuring the latest and hottest books, to our range of books in community languages, books are a big part of what we do. Did you know we have books in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese?