All library branches are closed 18-21 April for Easter public holidays and the Mobile Library is off the road.

Lalor Library is temporarily closing earlier two nights a week. Find out more.

The Mobile Library service currently has a reduced borrowing range and no Wi-Fi or public computers available.

Meeting Your Needs

Our communities have asked us for safe and free events that support them to recover, grow, and connect. We’ve responded by developing a Programming Framework that consists of 10 streams that align with the goals of our Library Plan and meet the needs of our communities.

These streams will also make it easier for members to find the types of events they are looking for, and for YPRL to ensure we are designing and hosting programs that are making a difference to our communities.

Use the tiles below to find out more information about each of the streams and explore the upcoming events we have planned.

Creating Connections

Bringing our communities together. YPRL is a place that is open, accessible, inclusive, and free to all residents of Victoria. We program events that encourage the community to come together.

Creative Minds

Encouraging creative minds to thrive. Responding to community interest, YPRL programs and services support the development, production and presentation of creative work within safe and welcoming environments.

Early Years Literacy

The foundation for learning to read and write. Early literacy skills can also help children in other areas, such as problem solving, creativity, memory, and maths.

Family Fun

Developing a lifelong connection with libraries. At YPRL, we recognise the importance of developing a love of reading and lifelong connection with libraries and community resources from an early age.

Growing Healthy Lives

Getting the most out of life. Our Growing Healthy Lives programs are designed to teach you how to get the most out of your garden, your local area and your life.

Learning Technology

Digital literacy for lifelong learning. YPRL offers learning and technology resources with activities to challenge and empower our members in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths.

Local and Family History

Fostering a sense of belonging. Studying our past and telling our stories is critical to our sense of belonging, to our communities and to our shared future.

Life Skills

Build essential skills and learn something new. YPRL understands the need for people to feel connected, healthy, active and balanced.

Small Business Support

Build new skills or hone existing ones. YPRL offers a variety of programs and networking opportunities to strengthen and support local small businesses, both new and established.

Local Authors

Find out all about how we support local authors and help to foster the next generation of talent across our region.

Upcoming Events

Melbourne AMEP Volunteer Tutor Scheme

Wednesday, 9 Apr 2025 10:30 AM

Ivanhoe Library

Immersive Worlds

Wednesday, 9 Apr 2025 12:00 PM

Ivanhoe Library

Youth Takeover Night

Friday, 11 Apr 2025 6:00 PM

Mill Park Library

Yack 'n' Yarn

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 10:00 AM

Eltham Library

Karate Gladiators

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 10:00 AM

Thomastown Library

Learn Pickleball!

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 10:00 AM

Community Event Location - See Event Details

Basic Tech Help

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 10:00 AM

Hurstbridge Hub

LEGO® Mindfulness

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 10:30 AM

Community Event Location - See Event Details

Yoga Adventures

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 11:00 AM

Eltham Library

Tech Help

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 11:00 AM

Eltham Library

English Conversation Cafe

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 11:00 AM

Mill Park Library

Learn Pickleball!

Monday, 14 Apr 2025 11:00 AM

Community Event Location - See Event Details

YPRL Library Plan 2021–2025

The YPRL Library Plan explains our Vision, Purpose, and Role, along with the Principles that Guide us.

It uncovers our outcomes and priorities, which sit under four key areas: Knowledge and learning, Connection, Organisational strength, and Wellbeing, and explains how we'll measure our success.

The Library Plan has guided the development of our program streams.

Explore The Plan

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