We have libraries in Abbotsford, Carlton North, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy and Richmond.
All of our libraries offer a wide range of collections, programs and services to suit your recreational and educational needs, including free study spaces, home delivery service and free Wi-Fi.
On our channel you'll find a range of content including recommendations, panel discussions, author talks, cultural forums, spoken word poetry and Pecha Kucha nights. Enjoy!
It's November, which means it's NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), and Trans Awareness Week time!
To celebrate, we spoke to Melburnian trans author Emma Osborne. Emma’s writing has appeared in Uncanny Magazine, Nightmare Magazine, PodCastle, Queers Destroy Science Fiction and many more, including their upcoming novella, The Beast You Made Of Me. They talk all things horror, queerness and trans identity, as well as giving us some tips on how to tackle NaNoWriMo.
To get a hold of any of the books mentioned in this discussion, visit our website at library.yarracity.vic.gov.au/.
Our theme song is Add And by Broke for Free
28 Sept 2023
Discover Textile Labs - Adult Learner's Week
"The Yarra Libraries Podcast is back!
This month, to celebrate Adult Learner's Week, we spoke to librarian Amy about her experience facilitating sewing and creative workshops at Yarra Libraries, and the importance of being able to learn new skills as a grown-up.
To access any of the resources mentioned in this discussion, visit our website at https://library.yarracity.vic.gov.au/.
Our theme song is Add And by Broke for Free"
14 Feb 2023
Ewing Trust Fitzroy Walking Tour #3 MacRobertsons Chocolates
If you would like to follow this tour using the locations talked about, then please make your way to where the tour starts - at 214 Argyle Street, Fitzroy.
Melbourne’s first suburb, is full of stories old and new. The Fitzroy Walking tours podcast series makes Fitzroy history easily accessible to the public. Download the podcast, go to the starting point, and start your walk around the streets of Fitzroy. Visit 5-6 places of interest on your journey, taking things at your own pace. Or listen at anytime, anywhere.
This very special episode focusses on Macrobertson’s Chocolates. The company was founded by Sir MacPherson Robertson in 1880. It was based in Fitzroy for over 100 years, before moving to Ringwood. MacRobertson’s created numerous famous confections including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe, and Old Gold Chocolates.
This walking tour was produced by The Fitzroy Historical Society and Yarra Libraries with the support of The Ewing Trust.
Background Music: Playground Pigeon, By Broke for Free.
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