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Womens Art Register to publish 30th anniversary editions of The Bulletin
04 March 2018
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The Women’s Art Register is Australia’s living archive of women’s art practice (non-binary and trans inclusive) and a National, Artist-Run and Not-for-Profit community and resource.
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Celebrating marriage equality
21 December 2017
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Yarra City Council is thrilled that the Marriage Amendment Bill allowing same-sex couples to marry was passed in Parliament earlier this month.
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CloudLibrary, one app for all your ebooks
28 November 2017
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To celebrate the launch of cloudLibrary, we're awarding a 32GB 9.7 inch iPad (Space Grey colour) to one lucky Library member.
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Changing Places Toilet
22 September 2017
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Yarra is proud to share that Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library is home to a new Changing Places toilet - specifically suitable for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
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Yarra City Council decision on January 26
15 August 2017
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Yarra Council has voted unanimously to change the way it marks January 26, from 2018 onwards.
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Join the Yarra City Arts News
11 August 2017
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Would you like to keep in touch with all our arts events, exhibitions and activities?
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Call for visual artists
10 August 2017
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- Contemporary Art
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Applications are now open for the 2018 exhibition program. Don't delay - deadline 30 September 2017
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Planning for the future - our Council Plan 2017-2021
03 August 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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Have your say on the draft Yarra Libraries Strategic Plan 2017-20
05 July 2017
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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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Celebrating the centenary of the Maternal Child Health Service
29 June 2017
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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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Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
07 June 2017
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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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Chinese Reading Month
07 June 2017
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August is Chinese Reading Month at Yarra Libraries with great events for Chinese language speakers.
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Science Week at Yarra Libraries
07 June 2017
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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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Autumn Book Binge 2020
02 March 2020
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Read or listen to a book of your choice from any of the nine book categories for the chance to win a Readings book voucher.
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Whats On gets a makeover
09 December 2019
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Enjoy the Library from Home
26 March 2020
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While you're self-isolating at home, why not catch up on your reading with an ebook or liven up chores while listening to an audiobook?
Take a break from working from home and take some time for yourself; pick-up a new skill with video tutorials from Linkedin Learning or learn a new language with Mango.
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Bridges to Harmony
10 March 2020
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- Family and Children
Fitzroy Residents Association, Ewing Trust, FLN, Yarra Libraries, Cultivating Community, City of Yarra, Triple R, Victorian Multicultural Commission, and the Victorian State Government present Bridges to Harmony.
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2019/20 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
09 December 2019
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Yarra Libraries Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
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What's On at Yarra Libraries November & December
17 October 2019
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Yarra Libraries programming for November and December has landed! Join us for the inaugural Refresh Indie Videogames Weekender, digital events author talks and much more!
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New Life Given To Old Library Bookends
04 October 2019
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