In preparation for the coming relocation of Reservoir Library, we want to record your memories of the current building in Ralph Street, between 14-20 May. The results will be shown at the opening of the new Reservoir Library.

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Take part in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and help raise funds for the Cancer Council. Bring the kids along too - preschool storytime will conclude with a special reading of The Very Cranky Bear for National Simultaneous Storytime.
Preston Library
Wed May 23 10am-12pm
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Rosalie Ham's popular first novel, The Dressmaker has been nominated for a slew of awards and made it to the VCE readers list, and her new book There Should Be More Dancing has just been released to wide acclaim. 
Preston Library
Thurs 24 May 7-8pm

Book online or call 1300655355

Wednesday 6 June
7 - 8pm
Preston Library

Nelly Thomas, comedian, author and health ambassador tackles the big contemporary issues - career, family, sex, obesity, parenting, Beyonce's derriere - with her customary insight and wickedly dry wit.

Book online or call 1300655355.

Wednesday 13 June
6.30-7.30pm
Northcote Library

We're celebrating the National Year of Reading by combining two great joys; the magic of literature & the pleasure of knitting.

Read on for details & online bookings or call 1300655355.

Tuesday 19 June
4-5pm
Northcote Library

Asphyxia will read from Martha Grimstone's first journal entry & then talk about her discovery of puppetry and how she wrote her gothic fairytale books.

For kids aged 7 - 12 years. Book online or call 1300655355.

Try Literary Lust

The staff at Darebin Libraries are voracious readers, from junior, teenage and adult fiction to non fiction and bios.  

Literary Lust is a collection of short reviews (whether we loved them or hated them) of books read recently by the staff of Darebin Libraries.

Join a panel of Melbourne based food bloggers in a discussion about approaches to food, and how these ideas shape their writing. Hosted by comedian Justine Sless.
Preston Library Meeting Room
Saturday 19 May 2pm-3pm
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Discover the range of support available to families in Darebin while the kids enjoy free fun activities. Featuring a scarecrow competition judged by Frank Woodley.
Bundoora Children's Farm
Sunday May 20, 11am-3pm
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2012 is the National Year of Reading, a year-long program of activities designed to help people discover (or remember) the pleasure of reading. The year also aims to boost literacy levels in Australia, where 46% of the population struggles with basic literacy.
Check out our NYOR page for regular events and features.