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HORSHAM: Deep Listening to Nature with Andrew Skeoch
Learn to hear nature not as background noise, but as a living conversation. In celebration of World Wildlife Day, step into a deeper way of experiencing nature through sound with Author and acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to sharpen your listening skills and discover how birds, insects and animals communicate, […]
- 2026-03-05
- Time: 6: 30 PM
KANIVA: Writing Workshop with Sofie Laguna
Unlock Your Creativity with Sofie Laguna! Ever dreamed of writing a story that truly connects? Here’s your chance! Join award-winning Australian author Sofie Laguna for a full-day writing workshop that will spark your imagination and help you find your unique voice. Through guided exercises, storytelling tips, and plenty of encouragement, Sofie will show you how […]
- 2026-03-03
- Time: 9: 30 AM
GOROKE: Declutter Your Life, Declutter Your Brain with Maggie Flanagan
Feel Lighter, Live Brighter! Is clutter weighing you down? It’s time to clear the chaos and reclaim your calm! Join us for Declutter Your Life, Declutter Your Brain, an interactive workshop that will help you create space—both in your home and in your mind. Discover why clutter affects your mood and focus, learn practical strategies […]
- 2026-02-12
- Time: 2: 30 PM
EDENHOPE: How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget with Maggie Flanagan
Healthy Eating Made Easy – Even on a Budget! Think eating well is expensive? Think again! Join us for How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget, a lively, interactive workshop packed with clever tips and simple strategies to make nutritious meals affordable and stress-free. Discover smart shopping hacks, creative food swaps, and easy meal […]
- 2026-02-07
- Time: 10: 0 AM
HARROW: Sensational Super Aging with Maggie Flanagan
Sensational Super Aging – Live Longer, Live Better! Ready to feel stronger, sharper, and more joyful as you age? Join us for Sensational Super Aging, an uplifting workshop packed with practical tips and energising activities to help you thrive in later life. Discover the secrets of the world’s healthiest communities, learn simple exercises for balance […]
- 2026-02-06
- Time: 10: 30 AM
EDENHOPE: Super Brain Dance Workout with Maggie Flanagan
Supercharge Your Brain & Body – Join the Fun! Ready to feel energised, inspired, and full of practical tips for living well? Maggie Flanagan’s Super Brain Dance Workout is more than a health session—it’s an experience! Move to music, laugh, learn, and discover easy ways to boost your brain health and wellbeing every day. From […]
- 2026-02-11
- Time: 10: 30 AM
Origami Drop-In Craft at Goroke Library
Drop into Goroke Library on Thursday 8 and Thursday 22 January these school holidays to try your hand at origami. Enjoy the air conditioning, check out the Lego table, read and borrow books, and make marvelous paper animal creations!
- 2026-01-08
- Time: 1: 30 PM
EDENHOPE: Postcard to a Local: Native Species Art WORKSHOP
What would you say to a local bird, animal, or plant if you could send it a postcard? Join our art WORKSHOP and get creative for nature! Bring your ideas for what local species you’d like to make an artwork of. iNaturalist has a list of West Wimmera species on the website, visit: https://www.inaturalist.org/check_lists/17512-West-Wimmera-Check-List Collect […]
- 2026-01-23
- Time: 2: 0 PM
EDENHOPE: Postcard to a Local: Native Species Art Exhibition
Join in, make art, and send a message to wild West Wimmera. Postcard to a Local: Native Species Art Exhibition is a community art exhibition celebrating the incredible diversity of native species in our region—from wildflowers, grasses and trees to birds and animals. Edenhope Library invites everyone in West Wimmera Shire to contribute a small […]
- 2026-02-03
- Time: 8: 00 AM
GOROKE: Photographer in Focus
Our library window is now a gallery! Each month we’ll feature the work of a different local photographer, showcasing the unique people, landscapes, and stories of our region. Take a stroll past the library to enjoy a fresh perspective every few weeks — and celebrate the creative talent in our community. The branch at 30 […]
- 2025-11-01
- Time: 8: 0 AM
EDENHOPE: Happy Hormones Baby Bounce
Build. Grow. Protect. Feel-Good Foundations for Life. This special Baby Bounce pop-up series brings the science of happiness to storytime! Each week explores one of the ‘happy hormones’ that support connection and wellbeing — for babies and their grown-ups alike. 5th November – Dopamine: The Joy of Discovery Songs and stories that celebrate curiosity, achievement […]
- 2025-11-05
- Time: 10: 30 AM
A Great Time for a Yarn: Yarn Club at Edenhope Library
Join Edenhope Library’s FREE Yarn Club for crocheters, knitters and other yarn crafters from 2pm Fridays. Bring along a cuppa (or grab one here) and your portable projects to work on in the company of other yarn lovers.
- 2025-06-13
- Time: 2: 0 PM
Tuesday Book Club – Horsham
New members welcome to this community-run book club, meeting in Horsham Library at 10am on one Tuesday per month. Contact Andrea to join, on aemillskalkee@gmail.com.
- 2025-07-08
- Time: 10: 0 AM
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
HORSHAM: 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 […]
- 2025-07-25
- Time: 10: 30 AM
HORSHAM: 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, […]
- 2025-07-30
- Time: 10: 30 AM
HORSHAM: 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’ […]
- 2026-02-03
- 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 Etc at Edenhope Library
Playing board games at the library feels like reconnecting with those cosy childhood family gatherings — and it’s great for brain health and social well-being. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the connection (and hot chocolate)! Stretch your brain with a game of Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, Crib and more on Wednesdays from 2pm. All skill […]
- 2025-04-30
- Time: 2: 0 PM
EDENHOPE: Wriggle & Read + Pop-up Play
Wriggle & Read is held at 11am during school term. Join in for 30 minutes of rhymes, songs and sounds for babies and toddlers: 16 December 2026 17 February 17 March 21 April 19 May 16 June Join in for 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, stories and sounds that overall develop gross and fine motor function, […]
- 2025-12-16
- Time: 11: 0 AM
Movies That Matter at Edenhope Library: FREE monthly 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. Please note that occasionally the screening date may change due to Public Holidays and staff availability.
- 2025-01-18
- 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 […]
- 2025-02-01
- 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 […]
- 2025-01-08
- Time: 10: 0 AM
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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