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Hello library member,

Welcome to the February edition of ReadOn, your monthly eNewsletter from Moonee Valley Libraries.

News

Storytimes are back! And celebrate Lunar New Year with us.

Early Literacy Programs are back for 2025! Sessions kick off Monday 3 February. And if weekdays aren’t convenient or you just can’t get enough storytime fun, join us for Saturday Storytimes at Avondale Heights, Flemington, Niddrie, and Sam Merrifield Libraries. For more details please visit our website.

Lunar New Year

Join in the excitement of the traditional lion dance, drums and firecrackers to celebrate Lunar New Year! Receive a red pocket or fortune cookie to usher in 2025 – the Year of the Snake. This is a family-friendly all-ages event. Please book for each attending individual.

Flemington Library
Tuesday 4 February, 4pm

Bookings

Brian Nankervis' Best Reads

Brian Nankervis, much loved Melbourne comedian, radio personality and music aficionado, will be MC at the Moonee Valley Festival in Queens Park on Saturday 22 February. Here's a like of books he loves, and we think you'll love them too! Find the full list on our website.

The Friday Afternoon Club: A family memoir by Griffin Dunne

What's On

Author talks, film screenings & more

Louise Milligan, 'Pheasants Nest'

Multi-award-winning ABC journalist Louise Milligan talks about her brilliant new crime novel, Pheasants Nest, which challenges the norms of the genre by centering on the victim. Louise brings all her experience as an investigative reporter on sexual abuse issues to provide a harrowing and authentic story.

Sam Merrifield Library
Tuesday 25 February, 7pm

Bookings

Family history for beginners

Intrigued by your family history but unsure how to started? No experience needed.

Sam Merrifield Library
Thursday 6 February, 5.30pm

Bookings

Family history: beyond the basics

Do you know the basics of researching family history, but want to extend your skills?

Sam Merrifield Library
Thursday 20 February, 5.30pm

Bookings

Seed, plant & produce swap

Have a bountiful garden? Come along and share your garden goodies with fellow green thumbs and bring home something new. No bookings required.

Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre

Friday 14 February, 2pm

Flemington Library

Saturday 22 February, 12pm

More details

Film screenings

Join us this summer for free screenings of documentaries, international films, arthouse gems, and classic movies.

In February, we’ll be showcasing the thought-provoking documentary Origin, which delves into the mysteries of human origins; the heartwarming drama The Great Escaper, about an elderly man’s unexpected adventure; the bittersweet love story Daffodils, set to the music of New Zealand’s iconic Topp Twins; and swashbuckling classic The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring Errol Flynn as the legendary outlaw.

Avondale Heights, Flemington & Sam Merrifield Libraries

View sessions

Digital Magazines

on Libby, PressReader & Flipster

Magazines for all ages, interests, anytime, anywhere!

Stay up to date with your favourite magazines wherever you are, whatever your interests. All you need is your Moonee Valley Libraries barcode and PIN to access the Libby and PressReader apps, as well as Flipster to access Choice Magazine. Then enjoy flipping through virtual pages instantly.

Digital resources

To view a full list of upcoming library events and programs, visit our events page.

News from Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley Festival 2025

Moonee Valley Festival returns to Queens Park on Saturday, 22 February 2025. The biggest event on our festival calendar, this much-loved event is back bigger and better than ever! Get ready to celebrate summer and dance the day (and night!) away. We’ve got an incredible line up of music, market stalls, delicious food, live performances, workshops, installations, and so much more!

Queens Park, Moonee Ponds

Saturday 22 February,

10am - 10pm

More details

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