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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Street Libraries are a community-led initiative where you can freely borrow books from small weather-proof housings scattered around neighbourhoods. Books come and go from them and there’s no need to check them in or out - just grab what takes your fancy.

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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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Fast-paced, competitive and inclusive, the Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) is showcasing the next generation of footy stars.

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The weekly Meet and Eat at Fitzroy Food Centre invites community members to connect and learn from each other through food.

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Expressions of interest for 2021 City of Yarra exhibition program now open

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Here’s your new Council Plan Yarra’s new Council Plan 2021-25 is now available to view in an easy to read digital format. The Council Plan was recently adopted by Council and will guide all our work over the next four years. Our digital report is mobile friendly and in large print for people with low vision. You can also download a full report if you’re after more information. The Council Plan 2021-25 is our first developed under the Local Government Act 2020, and it addresses the Yarra 2036 Community Vision. It includes six Strategic Objectives that describe Council’s Strategic Direction for the next four years. They are: • Climate and environment • Social equity and health • Local economy • Place and nature • Transport and movement • Democracy and governance Our new Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP) is also incorporated in the Council Plan. Read the digital report Visit Council Plan 2021-25 to see the digital report and download a PDF of the plan.

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We want to hear what you think of our proposed strategic plan for Yarra Libraries.

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Yarra is proud to share that Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library is home to a new Changing Places toilet.

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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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Do you live in Yarra and have an interest in heritage matters? Expressions of interest are now open to join our Heritage Advisory Committee.

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Yarra Libraries is passionate about providing the best library service we can for our community and we want to hear from you.

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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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We’re looking for people who understand the needs of residents aged 50 or older to join Yarra’s Active Ageing Advisory Committee.

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Yarra launches the new community space The Learning Bank

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Yarra Libraries branches will be closed for the Easter public holidays and weekend.

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Sensitive Storytime, a program that helps children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is coming to all five Yarra Libraries branches.

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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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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.

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