Heathcote Library

26/06/2026

The weather isn't great outside, so it's the perfect time to plan ahead! Book in for next Friday and join us for a cosy creative session. Curl up, get comfortable, and fill this little book with sleepy heads while enjoying a relaxing morning indoors. 🌙📚☕

Create a little tuck-me-in-book to fill with sleepy heads.

25/06/2026

Create Your Own Adorable Puggle! 🐾✨
Be inspired by the beautiful book Our Dreaming by Kirli Saunders and let your imagination run wild as you create your very own adorable puggle!
Join us for a fun crafternoon session where children will use clay to design and make a unique little puggle to take home. Discover the story, explore creativity, and enjoy a hands-on afternoon of crafting and play.
🌿 Suitable for children aged 5–8 years. Children may need assistance from a parent or carer during the activity.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/little-puggle-tickets-1991517598748?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/06/2026

Keep the kids busy in the library these holidays – book now for our winter break program. It’s jam-packed with fun and free performances, craft, science, book and tech activities, and has a special focus on First Nations culture for NAIDOC Week.

Pick up a paper copy in the library, or view online here

https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/school-holiday-program/

22/06/2026

Online Author Event

Libby Reads with Ben Hobson is a monthly book club for readers across Australia to borrow the monthly featured book on the Libby App and then join a free live author discussion on Zoom, hosted by Ben Hobson.

Join us for an evening of discussion with Zeynab Gamieldien, author of Learned Behaviours, June's featured title on Libby.

📅 Tuesday 23 June

🕢 7.30pm

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4feDL6S

‘Learned Behaviours’ will be available on the Libby app as an eBook and audiobook during June — no waitlist.

21/06/2026

When you can read a whole library book but still struggle with cursive 😆

20/06/2026

Did you know your library card gives you access to free TV and movie streaming services?

Come along to our Introduction to Kanopy and Beamafilm session this coming Wednesday 24th June at 10am to learn how to use the programs.
Bring your tablet or laptop and we will help you set up your accounts.

Book here 🔗eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-to-kanopy-and-beamafilm-tickets-1988746606636

19/06/2026

🎉 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! 🎉

We've got some fun activities happening over the next two weeks!

📚 Book In For:

🐾 Little Puggle
Inspired by the beautiful book Our Dreaming by Gunai author and artist Kirli Saunders, create your own adorable clay puggle to take home.
📅 Thursday 2 July
⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm
📌 Bookings Required

🌙 Tuck Me In Books
The weather might be chilly, but it's the perfect time to get cosy and creative! Make your own tuck-me-in book and fill it with sleepy heads, dreams, and imagination.
📅 Friday 3 July
⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am
📌 Bookings Required

🎨 Drop In Activity

🐍 Stained Glass Serpents
Create a colourful serpent inspired by stained glass designs.
📅 Tuesday 7 July – Friday 10 July
⏰ Drop in anytime during library opening hours
📌 No bookings required

We can't wait to see you these school holidays!

18/06/2026

🌱 Meet our Warm Winter Read Author Ambassador: Jaclyn Crupi

Jaclyn is a passionate gardener, educator, bookseller and author of Planting for Native Bees, Birds and Butterflies.

Through her work, she inspires readers to connect with nature and create thriving, sustainable gardens.

Pick up one of our Warm Winter Read bookmarks to explore Jaclyn’s recommended reads this season.

👉 Learn more about Warm Winter Read: https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/warmwinterread/

14/06/2026

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12/06/2026

Join the uLibrary Book Clubs!

Looking for a fun, easy way to enjoy great books? uLibrary offers free online book clubs for both kids and adults — all from the comfort of home!

This month’s titles are:

Adults (Talking Books Book Club): Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris
Kids (Bookworms Book Club): Operation Raven by Karen Owen

Join the Talking Books Book Club Facebook group to enjoy all the perks of a book club without leaving the couch — think great reads, lively chats, and a community of fellow book lovers from around the world.

Getting started is easy (and free!)

Download the uLibrary app and log in using your library card.

Don’t want to join a book club? No worries - enjoy the book anyway! There’s no waitlist for this one in June.

Great books, great conversations — anytime, anywhere. 📖💬