Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2020 City of Yarra Exhibition Program. We are seeking innovative and engaging artists to exhibit within Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Library, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy and Carlton Library Light Boxes as part of our 2020 exhibition program. 

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In conversation with Laura La Rosa, Tony speaks of domesticity, love, trauma, grief, and some of the true stories of the Stolen Generation that informed 'The White Girl' on the Yarra Libraries Podcast.

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We are proud to announce that we will be moving towards the elimination of single-use plastics in council-run facilities, beginning with Yarra’s leisure centres.

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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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Open Table’s free lunches aren’t just a delicious way for the community to connect, they also help raise awareness around food waste.

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We are currently reviewing Yarra’s Arts and Heritage Collection Management Policy to see how effectively they support Council’s vision. Consultation with the Yarra community is an essential part of that review. Have your say by completing our brief survey. Your short and long-form answers will form a critical component of our research and inform our recommendations. 

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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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Ever wanted to create theatre? Now’s your chance. In One Act is a rare opportunity to hone playwriting skills under the guidance of professional writers. In One Act alumni have seen their work performed at Melbourne Writers' Theatre productions and Midsumma Festival – who knows where this free program could take you!

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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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Tips for having a safe and relaxing time in Yarra's parks this long weekend. 

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Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from January to June 2019. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and exciting events in the City of Yarra.

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Cr Danae Bosler has been elected as Yarra City Council’s Mayor for 2018/19.

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On Tuesday 9 October we launched a new interactive website called PastPort Yarra.

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We are seeking innovative and engaging artists to exhibit at Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Library, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy, Richmond Library and Carlton Library Light Boxes as part of our 2019 Exhibition Program.

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Developers would contribute to infrastructure upgrades and community facilities under a new plan to help provide for the needs of our growing city.

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Join hundreds of schools across Victoria from Monday 8 October to Friday 2 November by getting your children's school registered. Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school students to walk, ride or scoot to and from school.

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