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Browse a huge range of free films, documentaries and TV shows to play on any device.

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Boroondara Literary Awards 2024

Enter your writing to win prizes and be published in the Boroondara Literary Awards anthology. Entries are open until 11:59 pm Friday 17 May 2024.
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Upcoming events

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Book group – Hawthorn Wednesdays

Wed 15 May 2024 –
Wed 12 June 2024
Free
Hawthorn Library
Free
Balwyn Library

Art Deco Buildings in Boroondara

22 April 2024, 1:00 pm
Australian Heritage Festival 2024
Free
Balwyn Library

Researching military ancestors

30 April 2024, 1:00 pm
Australian Heritage Festival 2024
Free
Camberwell Library

Wurundjeri Storytime 0 to 5 years - live online

Fri 15 March 2024 –
Fri 22 November 2024
Free

Delivered via Microsoft Teams

Wurundjeri Storytime 5 to 8 years - live online

Fri 15 March 2024 –
Fri 22 November 2024
Free

Delivered via Microsoft Teams

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Library return chutes works

We’re replacing the returns chutes at 5 of our libraries over the next few months.

Starting school booklist for kids and parents

Explore a series of great new titles for kids and parents of children starting at a new school.

First day at preschool: stories to read together

Get ready for the first big day of kindergarten with these special stories.
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Sustainability - read all about it!

Library staff have selected the best sustainability tips and tricks from across our collection.