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Melbourne-based street-artist, Baby Guerrilla, has transformed the Richmond Library with a new mural titled Libraries Change Lives. On Charlotte Street, standing 10 meters tall, a child rides piggyback on their parent. Moving past a dragon breathing fire, the man heads towards a giant book, bringing his imagination to life. 

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Yarra Libraries Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

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Yarra Council has selected young emerging artist Ky-ya Nicholson-Ward – a Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung and Nguarai Illam-Wurrung, German and Irish woman – to design an anti-racism campaign.

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We’re looking for people who understand the needs of residents aged 50 or older to join Yarra’s Active Ageing Advisory Committee. This group provides information, support and advice on the needs, interests and well-being of people aged 50 and older.

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During the Election Period we’ll be taking a small break from posting or replying on social media as well as publishing website updates and enews unless it relates to important operational matters.

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Click-and-collect services will start from Monday 21 September at Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library, Carlton Library, Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library.

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Did you know that we have over 3,500 subscription magazines available via RBdigital? Read Australian favourites and discover new international titles.

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Yarra Libraries have made sure that they have continued to serve their community despite their doors being closed during this time.

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All five Yarra Libraries branches will close from 5pm on Wednesday 8 July, to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the community and our workforce.

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The Ewing Trust and Yarra Libraries are proud to announce the Ewing Trust Writers' Prize - Seniors Edition! The prize will be open to all unpublished writers aged 60 years or over, who have a connection to Fitzroy through living, working, learning or writing.

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Expressions of Interest for the 2021 City of Yarra Exhibition Program are now being accepted. We are seeking innovative and engaging artists to exhibit as part of our 2021 exhibition program at: Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Library, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library and Carlton Library Light Boxes.

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We're trialing a new resource at Yarra Libraries that gives you access to online children’s books translated into a wide number of languages, including Vietnamese, Italian, Mandarin, Tamil, Arabic and more...

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Yarra residents are more satisfied than ever with our services – especially Yarra Libraries and Yarra Leisure – according to our most recent Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

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We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Ewing Trust Writers' Prize!

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You're invited to view and make a submission to Yarra's proposed budget 2020/21.

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Students at Sacred Heart School and Fitzroy Primary School to participate in a collaborative art project with their parents/carers. Selected artworks will be made into a book, to be published later in the year.

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Yarra Libraries is excited to introduce two fantastic new resources to assist with learning and studying online: Studiosity and World Book.

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Easter is looking a little different this year with the Stage 3 coronavirus restrictions in place. We still think there are ways to enjoy Easter from home, and have compiled a list of things to do over the long weekend.

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We’ve closed Yarra’s playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment until further notice to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community.

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