Winter reading, great events and family fun

Published on 13 July 2026

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The chilly months are the perfect time to visit your warm local library. Enjoy a range of engaging activities, workshops and events designed to inspire creativity, learning and connection.

Explore our new Children & Families booklet

Our new Children & Families booklet is packed with opportunities for young readers, learners and creators to connect, discover and have fun.

Highlights include:

Great reads this winter

Looking for your next great book? Here are some standout titles:

Fiction
Non-fiction

Join Warm Winter Read for more book recommendations, reviews and reading inspiration.

Storylines Competition returns

Young storytellers are invited to let their imaginations run wild with the return of the Storylines Competition.

Whether it's an adventure, mystery, fantasy tale or heartfelt story, Storylines gives children and young people the chance to share their creativity and develop their writing skills.

So much more to explore

Beyond books, this season's program includes author talks, technology workshops, family history sessions, gardening workshops, cultural experiences and community performances. Highlights include bestselling author David Baldacci in conversation via livestream, a talk with novelist Victoria Brownlee, Moorabbin Air Museum presentation, Children's Book Week and National Science Week shows. 

Pick up a copy of the July & August What's On from your local branch and discover everything happening this winter.

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