Events and activities

CancelledThe Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long

19 Jan 2026 Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark!

Parkdale Library, 96 Parkers Road, Parkdale 3195

Tagged as: , Environmental, Personal development, Reading and writing

Mahjong Regular Groups

20 Jan 2026 Join Our Regular Mahjong Group Sessions!

Multiple locations

50+ more dates

Tagged as: , Reading and writing

Writebility

28 Jan 2026 Join Writeability, a program supporting writers with disability to develop skills, share stories, and connect with others.

Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham 3192

Tagged as: , Reading and writing

Adopted by Country – In conversation with Zhou Xiaoping

02 Feb 2026 Zhou Xiaoping is a Melbourne-based artist and curator, born and educated in China. Since 1988, he has been actively engaged with Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land and Kimberley.

Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham 3169

Tagged as: , Reading and writing

Rainbow Poetry Open Mic Night

04 Feb 2026 Calling all poets, spoken word artists, and lovers of creative expression from the rainbow community!

Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Street, Cheltenham 3192

Tagged as: , Reading and writing

Book chatters

06 Feb 2026 Bring along a favourite book or one you have just finished and chat with fellow book lovers and share tips about the next book to read.

Multiple locations

29 more dates

Tagged as: , Personal development, Reading and writing

Novelty writers

06 Feb 2026 A welcoming space for unpublished writers to receive focused feedback, connect with others, and develop their craft in a supportive environment.

Chelsea Library, 1 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea 3196

21 more dates

Tagged as: , Personal development, Reading and writing