Public Libraries Victoria

Public Libraries Victoria Public Libraries Victoria is the peak body for Victorian public libraries. Victoria has 51 public library services.

There are 37 services operated by individual councils, 9 regional library corporations which provide services for a number of councils, three shared library services and the Vision Australia Information and Library service which provides services to the print-impaired. Throughout Victoria there are 281 branch libraries, 27 mobile libraries and 27 other service points. Branch and mobile libraries a

re open 10,896 hours per week and receive more than 27 million visits each year. 2.5 million people or 46.2% of the Victorian population belong to a public library.

Public Libraries Ambassador Andrea Rowe Writer shares her thoughts on why our Big Summer Read is so important with our c...
07/12/2025

Public Libraries Ambassador Andrea Rowe Writer shares her thoughts on why our Big Summer Read is so important with our campaign supporter Story Box Library

☀️ Why the Big Summer Read Matters with ☀️

- award-winning author and Ambassador - shares her passion for summer reading, how libraries shine as welcoming spaces for discovery, and practical tips to keep kids connected to books during the Summer holidays.

☀️ Andrea shares why libraries are “lighthouses in summer,” her top tips for preventing the dreaded summer slide, and how the Big Summer Read makes reading fun, free, and family-friendly!

☀️ Head to the blog to get more insights and find out more about the Big Summer Read! Free to access for anyone!

👉 Read the full blog now: https://storyboxhub.com/blog/why-the-big-summer-read-matters-with-andrea-rowe

Trust Andy Griffiths, Andrea Rowe Writer and Angela Savage: reading is cool 😎
17/11/2025

Trust Andy Griffiths, Andrea Rowe Writer and Angela Savage: reading is cool 😎

You can now participate in the Forum for Truth and Recognition.The Forum is a safe and respectful space where people can...
31/10/2025

You can now participate in the Forum for Truth and Recognition.
The Forum is a safe and respectful space where people can share their experiences of child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools and certain non-government schools prior to the year 2000.
The experiences shared will contribute to an important public record and help Victoria build a stronger shared understanding of the lifelong impactsof child sexual abuse in schools so we can better prevent and respond to it now and into the future.
This is a healing journey that starts with your truth.
People can participate in the Forum until March 2026. To participate, contact 1800 967 933 (free call) or [email protected]
If you need support, visit the Forum’s Support and wellbeingpage to see a list of available services.
To find out more, visit www.truthandrecognition.vic.gov.au

It's Gambling Harm Awareness week and throughout Victoria, public libraries are offering communities an evening alternat...
30/10/2025

It's Gambling Harm Awareness week and throughout Victoria, public libraries are offering communities an evening alternative to gambling venues, known as Libraries After Dark. The library stays open late, welcoming you to free activities where you can socialise, explore your creativity, learn something new or simply 'just be' in a warm and inclusive place.
See here for a list of participating libraries and check out the wonderful opportunities on offer:

Libraries After Dark extends the opening hours of participating libraries to host evening events, talks and activities for the community.

🐾 Book Launch Alert! 🐾Join award-winning author Andrea Rowe at Frankston Library for a tail-wagging celebration of her l...
21/10/2025

🐾 Book Launch Alert! 🐾
Join award-winning author Andrea Rowe at Frankston Library for a tail-wagging celebration of her latest non-fiction picture book, Dogs With Jobs, illustrated by Julia Murray!
This heartwarming read shines a light on the incredible roles dogs play in our communities—from therapy and companion animals to search-and-rescue heroes and guide dogs. 🐶💼
📚 Enjoy a live reading
🐕 Meet a Seeing Eye Dog pup-in-training
🖊️ Get your book signed (available for purchase thanks to QBD Books)
Andrea Rowe, Victoria’s inaugural Library Ambassador, will be sharing her love for storytelling and the great outdoors. Her books spark meaningful conversations—and this launch promises to do just that!
Perfect for dog lovers, curious kids (ages 6–10), and anyone who believes in the power of paws. 🐾
📅 Don’t miss out!
🔗 visit: https://library.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Andrea-Rowe-Book-Launch-Dogs-with-Jobs

Public Libraries Victoria is proud to support this historic Treaty for Victoria. If you want to learn more about Treaty ...
19/10/2025

Public Libraries Victoria is proud to support this historic Treaty for Victoria. If you want to learn more about Treaty and what it means for all of us, you'll find information on the First People's Assembly of Victoria website or your local public library https://firstpeoplesvic.org/

14/07/2025

Have you joined our Warm Winter Read? It's not too late! Join in anytime over winter. Log the days you read, or write reviews and go in the draw to win some great bookish prizes!

Here is our CEO Angela Savage reviewing a recommended read by author ambassador Melanie Cheng, The Burnished Sun by Mirandi Riwoe.

Find all recommended reads in print or digital at your local library. Not sure where to start?
Find your local library www.plv.org.au/library
Join Warm Winter Read 2025 www.readbooks.com.au/wwr

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Victoria has 47 public library services. There are 34 services operated by individual councils, 10 regional library corporations which provide services for a number of councils, two shared library services and the Vision Australia Information and Library service which provides services to the print-impaired. Throughout Victoria there are 272 individual branches, 336 mobile library stops and 72 other library outlets. Branch and mobile libraries are open 10,896 hours per week and receive more than 27 million visits each year. 2.5 million people or 46.2% of the Victorian population belong to a public library.

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