Your Invitation to our Newest Library Lounge

That's right, we are opening a new Library Lounge, and you are invited to help celebrate!

You won't want to miss the Family Fun Day at our newest location- Clyde Township Community Centre. More details are below. We hope to see you there!

Also, we now have three new online resources free for library members!

You'll be able to take part in online, self-guided courses to learn computer coding and new languages! Look out for Languagenut, Fiero Code and LOTE4Kids from mid-February, accessible from our website.

Read on for more great things happening at the library!

See you at the library!

Beth Luppino
Chief Executive Officer
Connected Libraries

Our Regular Programs are back!

Our regular programs are back from the 2nd of February!

From Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Time and Storytime, to after-school favourites like LEGO Club, STEAM Lab, Creative Kids and Minecraft Club — there’s something for kids of all ages.

All programs are free- just remember to book in, if required.

Join us for our Term 1, 2026 sessions — we can’t wait to welcome you and your family to the library.

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Come to the launch of our new Library Lounge!

Be one of the first to see our new Library Lounge- drop into our Family Fun Day at Clyde Township Community Centre !

This is a free event with activities such as face painting, a free sausage sizzle, children's performers, giveaways and more.

See you there - no bookings required.

📌 Clyde Township Community Centre- 45 Valetta Street, Clyde
📅 Saturday 14 February
⏰ 9.30am-12pm

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Children's Programs at our new Library Lounge!

Storytime and Baby Rhyme Time sessions begin at our new Clyde Township Library Lounge from Monday 16 February.

Storytime invites children aged 2–5 to enjoy songs, engaging picture books and a fun craft.
📅 Mondays, 10.30am

Baby Rhyme Time offers rhymes, songs and social time for babies.
📅 Tuesdays, 10.30am

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Writing Workshop: Introduction to Storytelling

Whether you’re a budding writer, aspiring speaker, or just passionate about writing, this session will help you craft an authentic narrative.

You'll learn:

The power behind personal storytelling
Audience considerations, basic techniques for structuring
Shaping your story and prompts to bring your story to life.

📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Sunday 9 February
⏰ 10.30am-1pm

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Enjoy a Blind Date with a Book for Library Lovers' Day

Forget Valentine's Day- drop into any of our libraries from Friday 13 February to pick up a wrapped lucky dip book and have a cozy blind date with a mystery read to celebrate Library Lovers' Day.

The book is free and yours to keep so there's no need to check it out onto your library card.

Books will be available at all libraries until stock runs out.

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STEAM Lab at
Tooradin Primary School

STEAM Lab is full of fun experiments for children who love discovering new things.

Our free sessions are perfect for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and resilience!

Please note that these sessions are open to all children, not only those who attend Tooradin Primary School.

Guardians are required to attend.

📌 Tooradin Primary School
📅 Every second Thursday during the school term, beginning Thursday 12 February
⏰ 3.45pm-4.30pm

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Healthy Lunchboxes

Learn how to prepare healthy plant-based lunches for work or school.

Betty Chetcuti is an author and psychologist with a passion for cooking.

This session will include a demonstration of soup and bliss balls and of course, you'll get to have a taste!

Betty's book 'My Vegan Cookbook' will be available for purchase.

📌 Endeavour Hills Library
📅 Saturday 7 February
⏰ 11am-1pm

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Digital Legacy Planning

It's important to think about what you want to do with your digital accounts once you are gone.

-How will your accounts be closed?
-Do you want your cloud photos and documents distributed?
-Can you share your purchased media such as music and movies?

Answer all these questions with expert advice from our team.

📌 Endeavour Hills Library
📅 Saturday 28 February
⏰ 10.30am

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Did you miss our Jane Harper author talk?

During 2025 we were proud to host a number of high-profile authors in person at Connected Libraries.

Jane Harper is one such author, and hundreds of library members came to hear her speak with Librarian Courtney about her latest novel ‘Last One Out’.

If you missed this event don’t worry! We have uploaded the recording as a podcast episode, part of our Summer Series!

Search 'Connected Libraries' on your favourite podcast platform to listen now.

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Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Donate your used, but complete Jigsaw Puzzles & Board Games to any Connected Libraries location from Monday 19 January - Sunday 25 January.

Bring along your (gently used, complete) jigsaw puzzle and swap it for a new one!

When you donate, you'll receive a ticket to the Jigsaw and Board Game Swap night at Cranbourne Library!

📌 Cranbourne Library
📅 Thursday 29 January
⏰ 5pm-7pm

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