As the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm wrapped we created a reading list inspired by our favourite curmudgeon/comedy legend, Larry David.

• Read more

Been watching the hit FX Networks show The Bear? Here's some great cooking related reads in the spirit of Carmy and the gang.

• Read more

Council has adopted a balanced Budget for 2024/25 that delivers essential services and infrastructure, funds our community’s priority projects and future proofs the city.

• Read more

Over June, July, and August we're participating in the Warm Winter Read, a reading program for adults aged 16+. 

• Read more

We're back with another School Holiday Program for kids across our library branches. 

• Read more

Following the success of Open Library at Carlton, Richmond and Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library, we’re proud to announce that Collingwood Library is joining the Open Library family.

• Read more

Love your Library? We want to hear from you. Take part in our annual user community survey.

• Read more

Yarra Libraries wishes everyone a happy and safe festive season and New Year. We will be operating on reduced opening hours over the holiday period. Returns chutes will be available at all branches throughout the Christmas and New Year period and items can be renewed online.

• Read more

Some skills are more difficult to learn strictly through a book, which is why your Yarra Libraries membership also includes free access to a slate of amazing online learning platforms in the form of LinkedIn Learning, Mango Languages and Creativebug. Join us on a whirlwind tour through the Creativebug library and find a few gems to get you started learning a new craft or artistic practice.

• Read more

It’s officially soccer season! The FIFA Women’s World Cup has begun on home soil, and some of our librarians are getting just a touch excited. Whether you’re supporting the Matildas or another world-class team, get ready for the tournament with our Tillies-related books and eBooks!

• Read more

Reading programs are usually aimed at kids, but why should they have all the fun? Find out about what books our librarians are excited to read for the Warm Winter Read. 

• Read more

Yarra Libraries has been recognised at last night’s LGPro Awards for Excellence, winning the Service Delivery Initiative category for our Open Library project.

• Read more

You can now borrow items to help you Electrify Everything from our new Library of Things. Borrow induction cooktops, energy efficiency kits and more from your nearest branch. 

• Read more

Yarra City Council has officially launched The Learning Bank on Friday in Richmond.

• Read more

Great news! Inter-library lending is returning!

• Read more

What’s your screen time average at this week? Four hours a day? Inspired by a story in The New York Times about a group of teenagers swearing off smartphones, we thought we’d take a look at some relevant reads for any of you out there valiantly trying to dial back on the phone use.

• Read more

All Yarra Libraries branches will be closed for the Easter Public holidays and weekend from Friday 7 April - Monday 10 April inclusive. All branches will also be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday on Monday 25 April.

• Read more

This year, Yarra City Council celebrated International Women’s Day with a panel discussion and networking event focused on the achievements and stories of migrant women. 

• Read more

The Youth Homework Club located in Fitzroy Library has received an overwhelming response to a recent call for the community to donate high school textbooks. We spoke to Young Assets Foundation Education Manager Joseph Lorback to get the scoop. 

• Read more

• Read more