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Itβs Book Buzz time! π
This week we feature βThe Water Takes', debut novel by Melbourne-based writer, @sarahtakesphotos.
π An unimaginable apocalypse. A scared young girl. A stubborn old woman. Neither will survive without the other.
Pam is in her mid-seventies, widowed and hiding from the world behind a caustic sense of humour. Her health is declining, and sheβs afraid of dying alone, but her most pressing concern is complaining to the council about her waterlogged garden. When Pamβs ten-year-old neighbour, Charlotte, is foisted upon her, a tentative friendship begins to unfurl, cracking open Pamβs hard exterior.
What do you do when the world starts drowning? βThe Water Takesβ is haunting, terrifying and still somehow hopeful. Seventy-something Pam is one of the most vivid characters Iβve ever encountered - she made me laugh and roar and weep. I am in awe of Sarah Walker and this book. - Kate Mildenhall, Author
Head to the link in our bio to reserve a copy.
[Image description: Cover of Sarah Walkerβs debut novel, βThe Water Takes']
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Atrailblazer of early conceptual and participatory art, film and performance, a celebrated musician, and a formidable campaigner for world peace.
Borrow or download today's #bookfacefriday Yoko: a biography by David Sheff with BorrowBox.
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Step back in time with todays #ThrowbackThursday, a blast from the past when Melton & Brimbank Libraries were delivering services together.
Fast foward to 6 June 2026 and we'll be reopening to a new look Deer Park Library.
Interested in local history or digitalising old videos? Check out the Digitisation Stations at Sunshine Library and Local History Drop-In, every Wed 2-3.30pm

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Read our latest news artcile to discover new authors and stories from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander authors and upcoming events across Brimbank Libraries and Brimbank City Council.π in bio
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This months staff pick comes from Elijah. Here's what Elijah had to say on Love and Virtue by @dianareid_ :
Love and Virtue follows two university students as they navigate the complexities of campus life, adult friendships and sexual politics within university residential colleges. Reid critiques institutional sexism through stunning prose and dialogue, exploring questions around consent, betrayal and power. An extremely thought-provoking and important book!
Borrow today: catalogue link in bio
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Welcome to our newest member, Little H. We suspect that a lot of bluey and dinosaur books are going to be borrowed in the future.
It's free to borrow, free to join at Brimbank Libraries. Borrow up to 80 items, access 2 toy libraries monthly, unlimited events and storytime sessions, eBooks, digital Newspapers, Audiobooks, Movies and online courses and more!
Download the library app today to get started: link in bio
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π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
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π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives #BrimbankLibraries #WhatsOn
@brimbankcouncil @brimbankyouth @creativebrimbank
@brimbankneighbourhoodhouses

π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives #BrimbankLibraries #WhatsOn
@brimbankcouncil @brimbankyouth @creativebrimbank
@brimbankneighbourhoodhouses

π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives #BrimbankLibraries #WhatsOn
@brimbankcouncil @brimbankyouth @creativebrimbank
@brimbankneighbourhoodhouses

π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives #BrimbankLibraries #WhatsOn
@brimbankcouncil @brimbankyouth @creativebrimbank
@brimbankneighbourhoodhouses

π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives #BrimbankLibraries #WhatsOn
@brimbankcouncil @brimbankyouth @creativebrimbank
@brimbankneighbourhoodhouses

π£ Weekly drop - top events at Brimbank Libraries π Autumn Edition
Library World Cup: PS5 FC26 Showdown! | Libraries After Dark - Beginners Crochet | Seed Propagation with Kaye Roberts-Palmer | Senior Tech Talks | Storytime | Reading Buddies | Book Group
Still want more?
βͺοΈ Follow us on Eventbrite to stay in the know for new and upcoming events at Brimbank Library:π in bio
βͺοΈ Or browse our full range of events and regular programs online at Brimbank Libraries: π in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives #BrimbankLibraries #WhatsOn
@brimbankcouncil @brimbankyouth @creativebrimbank
@brimbankneighbourhoodhouses

Deer Park Library will be closed Monday 18 May to Saturday 23 May due to ongoing building work. We thank you for your understanding.
Deer Park Library will reopen at reduced buidling work hours Monday 25 May to Friday 5 June.
During this week, our 5 locations; Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine, Sydenham Library and Derrimut Book Locker are available for you.For opening hours and locations: link in bio
Download the new Brimbank Libraries app to take your library anywhere with you. Never forgot your library card, access Mobile Print, browse and download the Digital Library:link in bio
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Itβs Book Buzz time! π
This week we feature βGood Boy', latest novel by award-winning Melbourne author, @michelle.wright.author.
π It's September 1997 and Cookie, an inmate in a minimum-security prison, is serving the last four months of his sentence when he signs up for a last-chance rehabilitation program for abandoned dogs.
βGood Boyβ movingly explores the bonds between dogs and their humans, and how hope might move us beyond punishment and towards redemption.
Head to the link in our bio to reserve a copy.
[Image description: Cover of Michelle Wrightβs novel, βGood Boy']
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Go rainbow on May 17 β itβs the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia!
In our newest blog post, turn the page with fresh stories from LBGTQIA+ authors, upcoming events and exhibitions across Brimbank and Brimbank Libraries. Read today: link in bio
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Many hands make light work! Behind every #bookfacefriday, there's always a handy volunteer to hold the book in place.
Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy your weekend reading. For our opening hours across library locations: link in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary#librarieschangelives

Many hands make light work! Behind every #bookfacefriday, there's always a handy volunteer to hold the book in place.
Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy your weekend reading. For our opening hours across library locations: link in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary#librarieschangelives

2 Weeks to go! Get ready to read as a nation with National Simultaneous Storytime!
Sessions will be running at Keilor and Sunshine Library at 10.30am.
Bookings:special storytime events link in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #librarieschangelives #NSS2026

2 Weeks to go! Get ready to read as a nation with National Simultaneous Storytime!
Sessions will be running at Keilor and Sunshine Library at 10.30am.
Bookings:special storytime events link in bio
#ReturnYourselfToTheLibrary #librarieschangelives #NSS2026
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