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Public Holiday – All Libraries Closed
On these days, all Wimmera Libraries branches will be closed. While we’re open most of the year, there are some days, including public holidays when we’re not. Returns chutes are open 24/7 at all our libraries for your convenience. All library branches are closed on public holidays. Return chutes remain open. For regular opening hours […]
- 2024-09-12
- Time: 8: 00 AM
Spooky Halloween Storytime at Horsham Library
This Halloween, Horsham Library is staying open late to bring you a thrilling evening of spooky stories and Halloween fun! The Horsham Library will be open for regular operating hours, and reopen at 6.15pm for this event. Please note that due to the time, we will be limited to providing book check-in and check-out services […]
- 2024-10-31
- Time: 6: 30 PM
An Evening With Haley Scrivenor
Bolinda audio and BorrowBox are thrilled to announce that Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling Australian author of the award-winning outback mystery, Dirt Town, will be joining BorrowBox’s content expert, Natasha Boyd, for a LIVE in-depth online discussion and Q&A session about her latest brilliant release, Girl Falling. In this FREE and unmissable event, we will be discussing Hayley’s creative process, her instant literary success, and the inspiration she draws from the rich […]
- 2024-11-14
- Time: 6: 0 PM
Seniors Festival 2024: Share Your Life Story!
This Seniors Festival, Horsham Library invites your life story to become part of a lasting legacy. We’re asking seniors to share their unique experiences, tips, tricks, and life-hacks for a book that will inspire future generations. Enjoy free nibbles while connecting with others and contributing your story to our project! Please make your booking so […]
- 2024-10-24
- Time: 11: 0 AM
School Holidays at Edenhope Library: Board Games Are Back!
Join us for another fun session of table board games to finish the school holidays! The Nurcoung Board Games Group will return with games to try, including Catan, Dune Imperium, Photosynthesis, Lords of Waterdeep, Wingspan, Dominion, Terra Mystica, Azul… but not Monopoly! All ages welcome, children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. […]
- 2024-10-05
- Time: 10: 0 AM
Super Sonic Storytime
Books, songs and games around a ‘sound of the week’ for preschoolers. Super Sonic Storytime has been specifically designed bearing in mind that the next step after preschool is prep! So, the program aims to help prepare your child for that transition, and for you to pick up helpful ideas to support them when they […]
- 2024-07-26
- Time: 10: 30 AM
Wriggle and Read
Active literacy, music and movement for busy toddlers. Wriggle and Read has been specifically designed with your toddler’s developmental needs in mind, and aims to empower parents with ideas and strategies to continue the fun and learning at home. Each session includes a body and vocal warm-up, so your toddler can shake their sillies out, […]
- 2024-07-24
- Time: 10: 30 AM
Baby Bounce
Songs, books and play for cradled and crawling bubs. Baby bounce has been specifically designed with baby’s developmental needs in mind, and aims to empower parents with ideas and strategies to continue the fun and learning at home. Each session includes songs and activities for a different routine activity of a baby and their carers’ […]
- 2024-07-23
- Time: 10: 30 AM
U3A Book Club – Reading For Pleasure
Join the Horsham U3A at the library for coffee, tea, biscuits, and a delightful chat about your favorite books! No prerequisites—just come as you are! The Reading For Pleasure group offers a relaxed alternative to traditional book clubs, with no strict reading list or membership fees. Share your latest reads, favorite authors, and explore themes […]
- 2024-06-18
- Time: 1: 30 PM
Chess Club at Edenhope Library
According to the Oxford Companion to Chess, there are 1,327 openings to begin a game of chess. Come and play chess on Fridays 2pm to 5pm. FREE for library members, $2 for non-members Complimentary cuppa Children under 18 play free School students welcome to play, under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.
- 2024-02-02
- Time: 2: 0 PM
Wriggle & Read at Edenhope Library
Wriggle & Read is best suited to children in the crawling stage of development. Our librarians and volunteers aim to provide you with valuable tools to continue language and communication skills from home while providing an entertaining and educational half hour to you and your children. Join in for 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, stories […]
- 2024-07-23
- Time: 11: 0 AM
Edenhope Library free monthly movie screening
Screening movies that matter from around the world on the third Saturday of the month at 12.30pm. Cost: Free. Bookings preferred. Contact Edenhope Library to find out what’s screening.
- 2023-10-20
- Time: 12: 30 PM
Edenhope Library First Wednesday Book Club
This informal group meets 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss the previous month’s reading (set author or theme). Anyone may borrow from our featured items on display. New members welcome to this free club – if you would like to join, or go on our email notification list, please contact the […]
- 2024-05-01
- Time: 7: 30 PM
Kaniva Storytime
We are devoted to helping your child in every way possible. With our Storytime program, you are introducing your child to early literacy through stories, nursery rhymes and music. Our library staff and volunteers utilise industry researched methods that have shown to increase cognitive and imaginative thinking, as well as gross and fine motor skills. […]
- 2023-08-31
- Time: 1: 0 PM
Visiting J.P.
A Justice of the Peace is available in Horsham Library every Wednesday from 10.00am-1.00pm. JPs are volunteers appointed by the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General. JPs have the power to witness a range of legal documents, including statutory declarations and affidavits, and to certify true copies of documents. Booking an appointment is not […]
- 2024-01-03
- Time: 10: 0 AM
Craftanoons at Goroke
Craftanoon sessions can encompasses a variety of art and craft forms, in a casual setting, They are held at Goroke on Thursday afternoons, during regular opening hours, enjoy a social time with your own craft or stitching project.
- 2024-02-01
- Time: 1: 30 PM
Staff Picks
The Secret
Lee Child and Andrew Child
The Pretty Delicious Cafe
Danielle Hawkins
The Heaven And Earth Grocery Store
James McBride
The Fall Between
Darcy Tindale
The 14th Colony
Steve Berry
Small Worlds
Caleb Azumah Nelson
Shopaholic to the Stars
Sophie Kinsella
Romantic Comedy
Curtis Sittenfeld
Antigoddess
Kendare Blake
Kids Picks
A Pirate’s Mother Goose
Nancy I. Sanders
Ten Little Unicorns
Mike Bronlow and Simon Rickety
My First Nursery Collection
Tony Ross
Grandpa’s Car
Sue Graves
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed An Egg
P. Crumble
Hooray For Fish!
Lucy Cousins
Small Things
Mel Tregonning
Selby’s Shemozzle
Duncan Ball
Buzzkill
Brenda Maloney
Storytime & Rhymetime
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Kids Services
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- Best Loved Books 2022
- Popular Titles 2021
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- Popular Young Adult for 2021
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