Yarra Council has voted unanimously to change the way it marks January 26, from 2018 onwards. 

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Would you like to keep in touch with all our arts events, exhibitions and activities?

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Applications are now open for the 2018 exhibition program. Don't delay - deadline 30 September 2017

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Yarra has adopted a new Council Plan, which sets our priorities and direction for the next four years.

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We want to hear what you think of our proposed strategic plan for Yarra Libraries. During the last year, we asked you to tell us how you imagine Yarra Libraries in the future, and what you would like us to do in the next three years.

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In 1917, Richmond City Council established Victoria's first baby health centre making this year the 100th anniversary of maternal child health services in the state.

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We've had record crowds visiting our spectacular new Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library, since it opened in April.

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Science Week hits Yarra Libraries during August and we'll be welcoming NAO, one of the world's most advanced humanoid robots.

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August is Chinese Reading Month at Yarra Libraries with great events for Chinese language speakers.

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Discover What's On at Yarra Libraries in the coming months.

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Yarra Libraries is conducting its annual community survey and we want to hear from you!

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Our video on Sensitive Santa has won Film of the Year and Best Documentary at the 2019 A Corto Di Libri International Short Film Contest!

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All Yarra Libraries branches will be closed for the Easter public holidays and weekend from Friday 19 April - Monday 22 April inclusive.  All branches will also be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday on Thursday 25 April.

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Yarra Libraries April School Holiday Program has landed! Join us for a series of free musically themed programs these school holidays, including singalong musicals, ballet and hip-hop classes, instrument building workshops and more! We've got tambourines, African drumming, Mini Maestros and ...bananas?!?

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Throwback to our very first Pecha Kucha night, featuring Nic Low, Arnold Zable, Liz Conor & Justin Tamiru -- listen now on the Yarra Libraries Podcast!

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Children’s Librarian Bridget recommends her top five back-to-school reads, and explains how picture books can help you approach subjects your child might find difficult in daily life. Listen to the Yarra Libraries Podcast on Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/yarralibraries

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Children’s Librarian Bridget recommends her top five back-to-school reads, and explains how picture books can help you approach subjects your child might find difficult in daily life. Listen to the Yarra Libraries Podcast on Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/yarralibraries

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Yarra Libraries Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

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Libraries build literate, productive and engaged communities and generate $4.50 in benefits for every dollar invested.

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