Darebin Libraries

Darebin Libraries We are a public library service with four libraries across the City of Darebin. Our libraries are so much more than a place to browse and borrow.

We offer a welcoming space for study, learning, leisure and lounging. With a varied collection of resources, ever-expanding digital services and four library branches located at Fairfield, Northcote, Preston, and Reservoir, we're one of the most valued services within the City of Darebin. We have a large digital and physical collection of books, movies, music, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines

available for borrowing. These resources are available in English as well as in our community languages – Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Italian, Spanish and Greek. Visit our resources in community languages to find out more. We're committed to making our resources and services accessible to all. Our Home library service, accessibility computers, talking books and large print books are just some of the ways we deliver on this commitment.

📚✨ Calling all book lovers! ✨📚Gather your library community together tonight, because this BorrowBox Live Author Event i...
07/09/2026

📚✨ Calling all book lovers! ✨📚

Gather your library community together tonight, because this BorrowBox Live Author Event is one you won't want to miss!

Join us for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig, the internationally bestselling author of The Midnight Library, The Life Impossible, The Comfort Book, and beloved children's books including The Truth Pixie and A Mouse Called Miika. Join Matt as he discusses his latest story, The Midnight Train, a companion piece to his much-loved novel The Midnight Library.

📅Monday 7 September
🕖 7pm AEST
💻 Online event

🔗 Register now via the link below. 👇
https://ow.ly/ms4f50ZJYVr

🌻Women’s Health Week (7 to 11 September) is approaching, and we couldn't help celebrating a little early this week at Re...
04/09/2026

🌻Women’s Health Week (7 to 11 September) is approaching, and we couldn't help celebrating a little early this week at Reservoir Library with a Bollywood Dance Workshop! 👯💞 Award-winning dance theatre artist, Joshinder Chaggar, took us through the basics of Bollywood dance, beginning with gentle movement and gradually adding Bollywood steps. Our enthusiastic attendees raved about their experience! 🥰

This year’s Women's Health Week theme, do it anyway, is about taking small steps towards your health. Being active is not just for people who love the gym. It’s for everyone – in all bodies, at all life stages and in whatever form fits your day. So, even if you think you’ve got no rhythm, don’t own exercise clothes and feel intimidated by the phrase ‘working out’, we encourage you to take that step anyway! 😊

✨This Adult Learners Week, we're shining a spotlight on the people and stories that make lifelong learning so inspiring....
04/09/2026

✨This Adult Learners Week, we're shining a spotlight on the people and stories that make lifelong learning so inspiring. 💫

Meet Megan–Learning Together at Chess Club ♟️😊

Megan began attending chess sessions at Preston Library to support her son, who was eager to learn the game. At first, she just sat nearby, listening in to the rules and basic strategies. Megan has always loved board games, but chess felt intimidating—too complex, and not something she had the time to learn.

After a few visits, though, things began to click. She found herself picking up the rules just by listening. One day, a child from the group invited her to join a game. Slightly nervous but encouraged by the friendly environment, she gave it a go—and really enjoyed it. Since then, she’s been learning alongside her son, practicing moves at home and exploring beginner strategies.

What Megan appreciates most is the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere of the library. There’s no pressure to perform, and learners of all ages and skill levels are supported. The sessions are run by knowledgeable, passionate volunteers who make everyone feel included.

Come along to our next free chess club session!
📍Preston Library
📅 Mondays 5.30pm-7.30pm
https://ow.ly/2g7F50ZJ30G

This Adult Learners Week we are celebrating learners from all walks of life! Learner stories reveal the many paths peopl...
03/09/2026

This Adult Learners Week we are celebrating learners from all walks of life! Learner stories reveal the many paths people take in their pursuit of lifelong learning.💫

Meet Bruce–Finding His Voice Through Conversation Café ☕😊

Bruce’s English language journey has been a challenging one—but thanks to Preston Library’s Conversation Café, it’s also been a rewarding and hopeful experience.

“Before studying at the library, I couldn’t understand even one sentence,” he says. “Now, I can talk to local people.”

Originally from China, Bruce struggled with remembering words and forming sentences in English. “It was immensely difficult,” he explains. “I often forget, so I need more practice.” That’s exactly what the library has provided: a welcoming space to listen, speak, and grow in confidence.

At Conversation Café, Bruce practices English with others who are also learning, alongside friendly locals and volunteers.

Come along to our weekly sessions of Conversation Café:

📍Reservoir Library
📅 Wednesdays 5pm-6pm

📍Preston Library
📅 Fridays 10am-11am
https://ow.ly/c1oS50ZI0pM

This Sunday you're invited to an afternoon of FREE family films and fun with the Blow-Up Cinema coming to Preston City H...
02/09/2026

This Sunday you're invited to an afternoon of FREE family films and fun with the Blow-Up Cinema coming to Preston City Hall, as part of Darebin FUSE Festival's Film Sessions program! 😊🎞️🍿

📍Preston City Hall, 284 Gower Street, Preston.
📅 Doors opening from 1.15pm, films starting from 2pm.
https://ow.ly/VySv50ZI0CG

This year, the Northcote Library Food Garden celebrates its 15th birthday. Come along to help mark this special occasion...
02/09/2026

This year, the Northcote Library Food Garden celebrates its 15th birthday. Come along to help mark this special occasion! 🎂🏡🐝

A Spring Working Bee will be followed by the chance to meet the Food Garden team and learn about the garden’s history. There’ll be light refreshments, free face painting with Fairy Lulu, and live music from Elvira e Filippo who will perform traditional and modern Italian folk music and other favourites.

Whether you’re a long-time volunteer, would like to become one or are simply curious about gardening, everyone is welcome. 😊👐

Northcote Library Food Garden is a communal growing space open to all community members.
📍Northcote Library
📆 Sunday 6 September, 1pm–3pm

🎟️Book at Eventbrite:
https://ow.ly/xhfX50ZwPTK

Indigenous Literacy Day Book Sale Fundraiser - tomorrow! 🖤💛❤️Tomorrow is Indigenous Literacy Day, and we're proud to be ...
01/09/2026

Indigenous Literacy Day Book Sale Fundraiser - tomorrow! 🖤💛❤️

Tomorrow is Indigenous Literacy Day, and we're proud to be supporting The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) through our book sale fundraiser.

This year's Indigenous Literacy Day theme is "Country is our Teacher", which celebrates the stories, cultures, languages and knowledge that connect First Nations peoples to Country. The day is a national celebration of First Nations stories, cultures and languages led by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Every book purchased at our book sale helps support the ILF's work in providing culturally relevant books and literacy resources to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. 🖤💛❤️

🗓️ Wednesday 2 September
⏲️ 10am - 12pm
📍 Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, Preston.
🔗 https://ow.ly/f6re50ZHy3V
📚 Cash only!

💫📚 Celebrate the life-changing power of learning this Adult Learners Week 1–8 September!This year’s theme is Follow your...
01/09/2026

💫📚 Celebrate the life-changing power of learning this Adult Learners Week 1–8 September!

This year’s theme is Follow your Compass. The compass is a powerful symbol of discovery and direction, similar to the way learning can reveal new paths and open new horizons. 🌅🧭

😊 We invite you to explore the many learning opportunities available at our libraries and other local learning providers, whether it’s coming along to an event or reading an inspiring learner story. And follow your compass! ✨

💫Upcoming free events:
LinkedIn Workshop and Career Counselling
📍Preston Library
📅 Thursday 3 September, 11am–11:45am
https://ow.ly/Oz9W50ZHcna

Women at Work!
📍Preston Library
📅 Thursday 3 September, 10am–12pm
https://ow.ly/H5aS50ZHcn9

31/08/2026

Join us to launch Beyond Age, a special exhibition celebrating the lives, stories and experiences of older adults in Darebin.

Created in partnership with Seniors Rights Victoria, the project brought together 27 people who live, work or spend time in Darebin.

Each participant shared a photo from their younger years, took part in a professional portrait session and answered the question: ✨What would you tell your younger self about getting older?✨

Come along to celebrate their stories, challenge ageism and help build a community where everyone can age with dignity and respect.

🗓️Wednesday 9 September
⏲️11am - 1pm
📍Northcote Library, 32-28 Separation Street

Light refreshments provided. Walk-ins welcome but bookings encouraged for catering purposes.

Please call 8470 8063 0r 8470 8114 or visit
https://ow.ly/jUhs50ZBGTZ

👋😊 Meet Don, one of the friendly JPs providing documenting signing at Darebin Libraries. Don has been a Justice of the P...
31/08/2026

👋😊 Meet Don, one of the friendly JPs providing documenting signing at Darebin Libraries. Don has been a Justice of the Peace for about 25 years and enjoys being able to help people. Don can take stat decs, witness documents, swear and affirm affidavits and certify copies of original documents.

📝💫 We recently expanded the JP service available at our libraries. You can now find a JP at one of our branches three days a week.

The schedule is:
📍Reservoir Library on Mondays from 10am – 2pm
📍Northcote Library on Wednesdays from 10am – 2pm
📍Preston Library on Thursdays from 10am – 2pm
There’s no need to book, you can just drop in during these hours.

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