A packed house, a brilliant conversation, and an author at the top of her game. Last Friday we partnered with the Melbourne Writers Festival to welcome Irish crime writing superstar Dervla McTiernan to the Clocktower Centre, in conversation with Angela Savage. The venue was at capacity and the energy was incredible.
Dervla spoke about her path from law to writing, setting 'Three Reasons for Revenge' in Melbourne, and even teased a brand-new series. One of our favourite moments: “Libraries connect people to books and us to each other.”
Huge thanks to everyone who came along, asked thoughtful questions, grabbed a book from Collins Booksellers, and lined up for signings. A wonderful night all round. #MelbourneWritersFestival #DervlaMcTiernan #CrimeWriting #BookSigning #LibrariesChangeLives #ThreeReasonsForRevenge #CollinsBooksellers #AuthorTalks #MooneeValleyLibraries
#FlashbackFriday ⏳On this day in 1906, the Mayor of Essendon, John Dowling called a meeting to form a 'River League' with the aim of beautifying the banks of what we now call the Maribyrnong river. This photo, taken above what is now Pipemakers Park, shows the situation they were looking to change!
📷 State Library Victoria
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We had a lovely time at our children's clothing swap last week at Sam Merrifield 💛♻️
It was wonderful to see families coming together to swap pre-loved kids clothes and pick up some treasures for their little ones 👕🧸✨
A big thank you to everyone who joined us, along with Moonee Valley City Council’s Circular Economy & Waste Team and @theclothingexchange , for helping make the session such a great community event 🌿
Keep an eye out for more swap sessions later in the year 👀
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#FlashbackFriday ⏳Coles store #94 was in Ascot Vale, located where Happy Eats Gelato is now.
📷 State Library Victoria
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#FlashbackFriday ⏳More action! This time on the Maribyrnong river.
📷 State Library Victoria
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👕♻️ Give your child’s wardrobe an update, without buying new.
Join us for a fun and sustainable kids clothing swap! Bring along up to 10 clean, good-quality items (ages 0–8) and trade them for something “new-to-you”. ✨
No toys or adult clothing please—just kids clothes.
In partnership with Moonee Valley City Council’s Circular Economy & Waste Team and The Clothing Exchange.
Free. Bookings required. Link in bio 🔗
📍Sam Merrifield Library
📅 Wednesday 6 May
🕙Session 1
10am–11am
🕙Session 2
11am–12pm
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It was so lovely to welcome Tim Pilgrim, author of 'Wild by Design', to Flemington Library, in conversation with Millie Ross from Gardening Australia. 🌿✨
We explored how working with seasonal rhythms and welcoming wildlife can turn our gardens into thriving, beautiful spaces. 🐝🌼
Thanks so much to everyone who came along and shared the evening with us 💚
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#FlashbackFriday ⏳Action shot! This speeding car was snapped outside what is now number 62 Wellington Street, Flemington.
📷 Public Records Office Victoria
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