News

Search for news

Or select from the following topics to find the local events and programs that you are looking for

Showing 61 to 80 of 153 results for

The Ewing Trust School Art Project
12 May 2020
- Tags
- Library
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.
- Read more
Introducing Studiosity and World Book
06 May 2020
- Tags
- Library
Yarra Libraries is excited to introduce two fantastic new resources to assist with learning and studying online: Studiosity and World Book.
- Read more
Easter in isolation - things to do at home
10 April 2020
- Tags
- COVID 19
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.
- Read more
Enjoy the Library from Home
26 March 2020
- Tags
- COVID 19
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.
- Read more
Yarra's playgrounds and exercise equipment closed
26 March 2020
- Tags
- COVID 19
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.
- Read more
A statement from Yarra City Council regarding Yarra’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
23 March 2020
- Tags
- Community
- COVID 19
To respond to the escalating crisis posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recent directives from the Victorian and Federal governments, Yarra City Council has made further changes to its services and programs.
- Read more
Updated advice on coronavirus
15 March 2020
- Tags
As you will know, the circulation of a new coronavirus (COVID-19) is a current worldwide health issue.
- Read more
Bridges to Harmony
10 March 2020
- Tags
- Community
- Events
- Library
- 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.
- Read more
Pick Me Up guide now available
29 January 2020
- Tags
- Community
- Events
- Contemporary Art
- Public Art
- Street Art
- Environment
- Heritage
- Family and Children
- Festival
Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from January to June 2020. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and exciting events in the City of Yarra.
- Read more
The Ewing Trust Writers Prize 2020
21 January 2020
- Tags
Are you an aspiring writer? The Ewing Trust Writers' Prize is a new prize for short-form fiction and non-fiction writing. The prize will be open to all unpublished writers with a connection to Fitzroy through living, working, learning or writing.
- Read more
Survive the heat this Summer
19 December 2019
- Tags
This year, we’re expecting a hot summer, with heatwaves becoming a regular feature of the Victorian summer, it’s important to plan ahead and consider how you can look after yourself and others when the extreme heat hits.
- Read more
World-first library app makes borrowing a breeze
12 December 2019
- Tags
- Library
Yarra Libraries is introducing their world-first borrowing app that lets members scan their item and walk straight out – no queues, no checkouts, and no security alarm.
- Read more
Summer is coming...and reading just got competitive
10 December 2019
- Tags
Calling all avid readers: join the quest to win the Game of Loans this summer.
- Read more
2019/20 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
09 December 2019
- Tags
Yarra Libraries Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
- Read more
What's On at Yarra Libraries November & December
17 October 2019
- Tags
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!
- Read more
New Life Given To Old Library Bookends
04 October 2019
- Tags
- Public Art
- Community
- Library
- Read more
Join our Library Advisory Committee!
04 October 2019
- Tags
- Library
- Read more
(Chinese translation) Late fees are a thing of the past
26 August 2019
- Tags
自2019年9月1日（星期日）起，不再对逾期物品收取滞纳金。
- Read more
(Vietnamese translation) Late fees are a thing of the past
26 August 2019
- Tags
Sau cuộc bỏ phiếu nhất trí hoàn toàn của Hội đồng Thành phố Yarra, các khoản phạt do trả sách muộn sẽ không còn được áp dụng cho các sách vở bị giữ quá hạn kể từ Chủ nhật ngày 1 tháng 9 năm 2019.
- Read more
Lynda is changing
21 August 2019
- Tags
- Library
Online Learning platform Lynda is changing to "LinkedIn Learning" from Wednesday 21 August. Users will need to create/sync a LinkedIn account or provide an email address to continue using the service.
- Read more

I WANT TO

Become a member Browse Library Events Check opening hours Renew my items Search the catalogue Speak to a library staff member