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Recollection

Yarra Libraries

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Discover and explore our range of local history events and services.

Events in this collection

Richmond from above
Wed, Oct 28 • 6:30 PM
Free

City Alternative News launch
Fri, Sep 4 • 6:30 PM
Free
Fletcher Jones: A worn history of Australian Wool
Thu, Aug 13 • 6:30 PM
Free
Peter Beer on Clements Langford: From Cottages to Colosseums
Tue, Dec 2 • 6:30 PM
Free
Peter Mitchell: Under the Same Moon
Thu, Nov 13 • 6:30 PM
Free
Walking Melbourne General Cemetery
Mon, Oct 27 • 10:00 AM
Free
Scan and save your photos and memories — Fitzroy Library
Mon, Oct 13 • 10:00 AM
Free
Scan and save your photos and memories — Carlton Library
Fri, Oct 3 • 11:00 AM
Free
Yarra Unearthed — Meet Yarra's Colourful Characters
Wed, Sep 3 • 6:30 PM
Free
Find Your Family - Where to Start Your Family History Research
Tue, Aug 12 • 10:00 AM
Free
Ghost Signs: Fitzroy's Hidden History
Tue, Jul 22 • 6:30 PM
Free
Walking Carlton North
Mon, Jun 2 • 9:45 AM
Free
Writing Community Stories: How to write your Family History in Vietnamese
Sun, May 25 • 2:30 AM
Free
Walking the Inner Circle Line
Mon, May 12 • 9:45 AM
Free
Walking Clifton Hill Tour
Mon, Apr 28 • 9:45 AM
Free
Digitise a Keepsake — Photograph a Family Heirloom
Tue, Mar 18 • 10:00 AM
Free
Art+Feminism Wiki Edit-a-thon
Sat, Mar 8 • 11:00 AM
Free
Author Talk: Orstralia: A Punk History
Wed, Feb 26 • 6:30 PM
Free
Researching the History of your House in Yarra
Wed, Feb 19 • 6:30 PM
Free

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Yarra Libraries

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Yarra Libraries delivers over 2,000 free community programs each year, ranging from early literacy programs (e.g. BabyTime & Storytime), digital literacy sessions, creative technology workshops, thought-provoking public lectures and literary festivals (Kids Book Fest & Fitzroy Writers Festival).Please register an account with Eventbrite to easily manage your own bookings.

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Book Clubs and More

1 upcoming event

For lovers of the written word

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Cinema Yarra

3 upcoming events

Join us for free film screenings at Collingwood and Richmond Libraries.

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Creative Studio Nights

3 upcoming events

Expand your digital art skills in this three-part Procreate series designed for confident beginners and intermediate users.

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Digital Help at Yarra Libraries

4 upcoming events

Do you need help learning about iPads, saving documents to the cloud or using social media? We offer free one-on-one Digital Help sessions to help you resolve minor technology issues and access online troubleshooting resources.

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Digitisation

2 upcoming events

Join us for a series of events around digitisation in our libraries - learn how to edit your photos digitally, convert LPs or old video tapes into mp3s or digital video files, or scan old family memories to keep them safe.

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Discover Digital

4 upcoming events

We host a range of programs designed to get you more confident with computers and technology, and capable of navigating the online realm. We also offer a range of hands-on learning opportunities with creative technology like 3D printers and laser cutters.

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Early Literacy Programs 2026

No upcoming events

Join us at our five library branches during the summer school holidays for a series of family friendly Storytimes. There will be half an hour of storytelling and songs followed by a craft activity.

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Make-and-Take

2 upcoming events

Discover our range of programs that let you create to your heart's content and take home the finished product.

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Open Library inductions

4 upcoming events

Attend an induction session to upgrade your library membership and access the library during extended hours.

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Sewing and Textiles

5 upcoming events

Learn to construct a range of projects of increasing complexity. You'll become familiar with different types of construction techniques and textile technology including sewing machines, embroidery machines and overlockers.

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Spring School Holiday programs

11 upcoming events

Come and join us for Spring themed fun in this School Holiday program

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Victorian Seniors Festival 2026

6 upcoming events

Join us to celebrate The Victorian Seniors Festival! A major state-wide festival for and involving seniors and runs from 1 to 31 of October every year.

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Yarra STEAM Labs

No upcoming events

Yarra STEAM Labs are a reimagining of our much-loved after-school programs for kids. Designed to provide a fun and inclusive place for kids to discover more about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.