Only four days until we get to share these amazing authors and their stories livestreamed directly from the Sydney Writers' Festival. Book your free spot 👇
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This May, experience the @sydwritersfest Live at YPRL, bringing some of the Festival’s most talked-about conversations from Sydney to our community. Hear from acclaimed writers and thinkers, including @yannmartelofficial (Son of Nobody), @susanmchoi (Flashlight), @amitav_ghosh1 (Ghosh Eye), @jonsopel (UnPresidented: Politics, Pandemics and the Race that Trumped All Others), @antoinette_lattouf (Women Who Won) and more.
From literature and politics to culture, history and storytelling, these events are your chance to hear new ideas, discover incredible books and be part of conversations shaping the world today.
Check the events on the YPRL website and book your place
We adore pumpkins at Lalor Library! So we're spreading love with our top pumpkin picks!! Come borrow and take home some organic pumpkin seeds!! Check out our library seed collection too! #pumpkin #Library #SeedLibrary
Have you read any of the books our YPRL team are holding? 📚✨
Now’s your chance to meet the writers behind the stories.
YPRL libraries are hosting a fantastic lineup of author events, including live conversations and special @sydwritersfest livestreams. Hear from acclaimed authors including @yannmartelofficial (Son of Nobody), 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 (Flesh), @susanmchoi (Flashlight) and @vikkipetraitis (The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron), plus many more.
Check the events on the YPRL website and book your place
Explore this guide to the 2026 @thestellaprize shortlist. The Stella Prize recognises outstanding Australian writing by women and non‑binary authors — spanning memoir, fiction, poetry, non‑fiction and graphic storytelling.
The best part? You can borrow the shortlist from YPRL. What will you read first?
#StellaPrize2026 #YPRL #LibraryReads #ReadAustralian
We had a fantastic afternoon last Saturday celebrating @katesollywriter 's new book, The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up. The second installment in the Paradise Heights series. Cozy crime, with craft, of course!
Participants brought along their own projects and chatted to Kate about all things writing and craft.
Check-out Kate's other fantastic books in our catalogue.
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🎥🍿 Sit back, relax and enjoy the music video…😜
We would love to show off the Mobile Library to you all.
📚We have an amazing collection on board
💻Free Wi-Fi and public computers.
💕🤗There is plenty of space for kids and families
👉 Come visit us, borrow something new, and have a bit of fun while you’re at it.
We visit 14 different locations on a weekly schedule.
#YPRL #MobileLibrary #LibrariansOfInstagram #JustinBieber
🌈 IDAHOBIT 2026 | Allyship in Action at Rosanna Library 🌈
In recognition of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia), we are partnering with QueerTown and Banyule City Council to explore this year’s IDAHOBIT theme: At the heart of democracy.
Join us for Allyship in Action: a community-led workshop focused on LGBTIQA+ allyship. We invite you to come along and explore the role we all play in creating inclusive communities where everyone feels seen, heard and supported. In a safe, supportive space at the Rosanna Library, this workshop will help you build confidence in being an LGBTIQA+ ally and equip you with practical tools that can be used every day by anybody.
Co-designed with Banyule’s LGBTIQA+ Champions Group and facilitated by QueerTown, this welcoming session brings together lived experience, shared learning, and real-world tools for supporting one another.
DATE: Saturday 16 May 2026
🕐 12.45-1pm: arrival at Rosanna Library
🕐 1-3pm: workshop
🕐 3-4pm: Banyule Council’s LGBTIQA+ Champions invite you to stay for refreshments, conversations and connection.
Open to all experience levels — whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding.
👉 Registrations essential: https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Events-activities/Whats-on/Council-events/IDAHOBIT-allyship-in-action-workshop
Delivered in partnership with Banyule City Council, Switchboard & QueerTown.
Interestingly, it's the YPRL's 60th anniversary; however, the Mobile Library has been on the move for over 70 years, connecting readers around the world. 🚐
YPRL’s Mobile Library brings stories and connection to every corner of our region, making reading accessible for everyone across Whittlesea, Banyule, and Nillumbik.
📚 Explore the books our travelling readers loved most this year and see what makes this library on wheels special!
💬 Which book would you take on the road? Tell us below 👇
#YPRL60 #MobileLibrary #Whittlesea #CommunityReads #Libraries #Victoria #OnTheMove
A big congratulations to Matteo for taking part in the @bigsummerread and making reading part of his summer.
We loved seeing our community dive into books, stories and imagination over the holidays. Matteo is a great example of what it’s all about.
👏 Well done, kid!
📚 Italian Storytime – a great day at Lalor Library!
Stories, songs and plenty of smiles as we shared the joy of Italian with our community.
We’re proud to deliver Storytimes in multiple languages, including Chinese, German, Greek and Spanish 🌏✨ check our website for more information about dates and time!
#Library #ItalianStorytime #MultilingualLibraries #CommunityConnection #EarlyLiteracy #LibrariesChangeLives
