Moorabool Libraries

01/06/2026

📚 Nestled in the Moorabool Shire, two buildings within our main streets can open doors to bring you the world.

📖 Don't judge a book by its cover - amazing and incredible things happen each day behind those doors.

👩‍💻Need to 'be connected' to the digital world? Mary can crack the codes.

🦸‍♀️Need a safe place to bring the children? Sam and Stevie will use their creative magic to sparkle up your days. Need a space to hang out and just be you? We will let you be you!

🫶 We love what we do, and we love sharing our superpowers with you. Visit our branches in Ballan and Bacchus Marsh and you'll see where library magic happens each day ✨️

01/06/2026

📖 Join us for Story Time at the West Maddingley Early Years and Community Hub!

📚✨ Come along for stories, songs and fun with your little ones while connecting with other local families

‼ Wednesday June 10
🕙 10am
🏠 26 McCormacks Road, Maddingley

We hope to see you there!

20/05/2026

Please note that Ballan Library & Community Hub will be closed on Tuesday 26 May due to a scheduled Powercor outage in Ballan.

Powercor have advised there will be an outage in Ballan on Tuesday 26 May.

You should have received direct notification from Powercor if you are impacted. We're sharing this news on their behalf so please direct any concerns directly to Powercor.

18/05/2026

We are thrilled to unveil the longlist for the 2026 Peter Carey Short Story Award! 📚

In this milestone tenth year, we received over 400 submissions from talented writers across Australia—what an incredible response! Our dedicated longlisting panel (Brooke Dunnell, Gillian Hagenus and Adam Brannigan) had the tough task of narrowing this talented field down to a standout selection.

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their work—we are so grateful to be part of your writing journey.

Read the full announcement here https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Services-and-support/Libraries/Whats-On/Creative-writing/Peter-Carey-Short-Story-Awards-2026 -4

— The 2026 Peter Carey Short Story Award Committee

12/05/2026

Three Well Known Australians by Martin Shaw

First touring in 1983, this striking work presents three abstract figures set against a bold yellow backdrop. Who do you think they are?

Visitors are invited to share their guesses in the exhibition yearbook. Contributing to an ongoing dialogue about fame, identity, and how Australians see their public figures.

👀 Who do you see?

View the exhibition and add your thoughts at:

Until 24 May 2026.
Arena Space, Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

From 1 June to 23 June 2026.
Community Lounge, Ballan Library & Community Hub, 127 Inglis Street, Ballan

For more information on this exhbition visit https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Services-and-support/Libraries/Whats-On/Exhibitions/Three-Well-Known-Australians

26/04/2026

We are thrilled to be supporting local Bacchus Marsh author Wayne Marshall in the launch of his latest book, Henry Goes Bush.

Join us this Saturday 2 May, 12.30 pm at Lerderderg Library

For more information visit https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Events/Book-Launch-Henry-Goes-Bush-by-Wayne-Marshall

24/04/2026

ANZAC day closure: Please note all Moorabool Library branches will be closed on Saturday 25 April.

Operating hours will return to normal on Monday 27 April. For more information visit https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Services-and-support/Libraries/Locations

02/04/2026

Easter closure: Please note all Moorabool Library branches will be closed from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April (inclusive).

Operating hours will return to normal from Tuesday 7 April. For more information visit https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Services-and-support/Libraries/Locations

17/03/2026

Beloved for her international bestseller, The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham introduces her first work of non‑fiction Look After Your Feet.

In this warm, candid and deeply engaging conversation, Ham reflects on the moments that have shaped her life: a childhood in rural Australia, an unexpected rise to literary success, the lessons that come with ageing, and the many stories gathered along the way.

Wednesday 15 April From 6pm at the Ballan Library & Community Hub

For more information visit https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Events/Author-Talk-Rosalie-Ham-Look-After-Your-Feet

10/03/2026

Join us for a platypus expert talk, activities, displays, and light refreshments, as we celebrate the official launch of the Platypus Sculptures at Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh!

This is a free event.

For more information visit https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Events/Platypus-Sculpture-Launch