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

Big Smart: curated reading list by Nicholas Currie

Big Smart exhibition by artist Nicholas Currie

First Nations artist Nicholas Currie (Mulunjali and Kuku Yalanji) has guest curated Incinerator Gallery's current exhibition Big Smart, showing from 12 April–8 June 2025. Nicholas has also curated an exclusive reading list of titles available through Moonee Valley Libraries, which explores the diverse modes of pedagogy within, and from the understandings of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Find the full list on our website.

Dhoombak Goobgoowana : a history of Indigenous Australia and the University of Melbourne. Volume 1, Truth

What's On

Family History Q&As

Is there a brick wall blocking your family tree research? Pop in to explore family history resources and techniques with other like-minded genealogists and our Community Heritage Librarian.

Sam Merrifield Library
Thursday 1 May, 3pm

Bookings

Avoiding myGov scams

Scams are getting harder to spot! For Privacy Awareness Week, join Services Australia as they reveal the most common myGov scams, and how to avoid them. Tea and coffee provided.

Niddrie Library

Friday 9 May, 1.30pm

Bookings

Sam Elkin author talk

Detachable Penis: a queer legal saga is a sincere and unflinching memoir detailing Sam Elkin's gender transition and his role in setting up Victoria’s first queer legal service. It offers a kaleidoscopic view of marginalised LGBTQIA+ communities and a darkly humorous glimpse into his unique life in the law.

Elkin will be in conversation with Savannah Hollis.

Sam Merrifield
Wednesday 14 May, 7pm

Bookings

Centrelink payments and holidays

Are you planning an overseas trip to escape the colder months? Learn how your travel plans may affect your Centrelink payments. Tea and coffee provided.

Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre
Thursday 15 May, 1.30pm

Bookings

Legal Service Pop-ups

Not sure about a Centrelink issue, debts or fines, family law, your public housing tenancy rights, parking or pet laws? Moonee Valley Legal Service may be able to help with your enquiry at these drop-in sessions during Victorian Law Week. No bookings required.

Flemington Library
Monday 19 May, 10am-12pm

Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre
Tuesday 20 May, 10am-12pm

View series

Tai chi in the Park

Experience a gentle tai chi class in the park. You will learn the basics of this ancient practice as you connect with others. It is a low impact form of exercise and meditation which can improve strength, flexibility and balance. Browse our collection afterwards at our Library on the Move van.

Fairbairn Park (corner Woods St & Newsom St, Ascot Vale)
Wednesday 28 May, 10.30am

Bookings

Ambulance Victoria: Parents & caregivers of young children

This session covers the specific health needs and common illnesses experienced by children and the alternative care services available to support them.

Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre
Friday 30 May, 10.30am

Bookings

Ambulance Victoria: Call Push Shock

A CPR and community awareness program that addresses any barriers to assisting in a cardiac arrest emergency. It teaches participants when to CALL triple zero (000), how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and PUSH on the patient’s chest and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to SHOCK the heart.

Avondale Heights Library & Learning Centre
Friday 30 May, 11.30am

Bookings

Kids Corner

Are you an Anh Do aficionado?

If you know your Hot Dogs from your Smarty Pups then join us for a celebration of all things Anh Do! Take part in quizzes, activities and games based on our favourite Anh Do books. Ages 5-12 years.

Flemington Library
Tuesday 20 May, 4pm

Bookings

National Simultaneous Storytime in the park: The Truck Cat

Join thousands of children in libraries, schools and childcare centres around Australia as we all read The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel at the very same time. This year’s National Simultaneous Storytime title is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. Along with his human, Yacoub, Tinka travels roads wide and narrow, near and distant. But no matter how much they travel, home feels very far away – for both of them. Ages 3-5 years.

Woodlands Park (Winifred St entrance, Essendon)

Wednesday 21 May, 12pm

Bookings

Bring reading to life for your little ones!

Tumble Book Library has animated talking picture books that kids love. Australian storytellers read Australian picture books on Story Box Hub. Get creative, solve puzzles, and have fun with Busy Things.

Digital literacy apps

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

News from Moonee Valley City Council

The Australian Ballet School 2025

The Australian Ballet School’s annual Clocktower Centre performance continues to captivate Morning Music audiences with a breathtaking new program each year. Featuring talented full-time students at The Australian Ballet School, this mixed program of works celebrates the art of ballet from uplifting contemporary to the beautifully traditional.

Tuesday 6 May 2025, 11am and 2pm

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Valley Sounds returns in 2025!

We are so excited to bring back the micro-music festival that rocked Moonee Valley in 2024. Live music will be ringing out from even more venues across Moonee Valley in 2025, thanks to additional funding from MVCC and a grant from the Live and Local program to boost live music scene in the community.

More details

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