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Now more than ever, is the theme of Reconciliation Week for 2024. It is an acknowledgement of the loss suffered by First Nations People and their allies in the wake of the Voice Referendum. This year Yarra Plenty Regional Library offers a range of programs to highlight the ongoing work of reconciliation and support community participation and learning.
It’s that time of the year again to come together for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). Join us at your local YPRL library to celebrate another year of children’s reading and literacy on this special day!
YPRL has oodles of autobiographies and biographies to explore at each branch, and what better day to put pen to paper about your own life or pick up a biography than National Biographers Day!
The awards celebrate the achievements of authors and publishers bringing Australian books to readers and are now in their 24th year! There will be 22 awards announced on the night, including the Book Awards. The shortlists for each award category are out and the winners will be announced 9 May!
Check out a hand-picked selection of great books, magazines and shows to explore this IDAHOBIT day!
Being a new parent, or even a second, third, or more – time parent can be a tough gig. There is lots to think about and advice seems to change all the time! This is a time for you to get information from baby experts in a relaxed setting and to meet other parents and babies.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration for change or simply a moment of tranquility, diving into the world of Zen fiction can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Explore this list put together by a local librarian to start you own 'Zen Fiction' journey today!
In 2018, Emily Wilson became the first woman to translate the epic poem into English. Her translation departs from previous versions through her use of crisp and rhythmic language, whereas previous versions are seen as verbose to many readers.
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