With Stage 3 restrictions in force from 11:59pm 5 August in Moorabool, Lerderderg and Ballan Libraries are no longer able to offer collection browsing to residents. Both libraries will continue to offer click and collect services during this time.
Author Talks
BacchChat
Benjamin MacEllen is a memoirist, performer, public speaker, playwright and activist.
Ben MacEllen will join us for our first virtual BacchChat to discuss his memoir ‘A Cut Closer to Whole’, his play ‘Transmansplaining’, and his perspective on feminism, being a transgender man, and the importance of queer storytelling.”
Childrens Programs
1000 Books Before School
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1000 Books Before School is a program which encourages parents and carers to read 1000 books with their children before they begin school. Reading to preschool-aged children has been shown to develop early literacy by building vocabulary and language skills essential for learning to read. Given that the average picture book takes just five minutes to read, spend just 15 minutes reading three books with your child each day and you will read 1000 books in a year. Even if you only have five minutes a day, you can reach that milestone in three years. Visit any Moorabool Library Service or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au to join the program. You will then receive your first reading record pack for your child. |
Baby Bounce / Rhyme Time / Story Time
Whilst our physical libraries are currently closed, head on over to our Facebook page to see our Stay-at-home Rhyme and Story Time sessions.
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Movie Events
Movies in the Marsh Online is back again and we need your help picking the next movie.
Head on over to our Facebook page to make your selection.
The winner will be announced on the first Friday of the month, and available to watch through Kanopy with your Library Card.
Contact Moorabool Libraries to find out how to stream movies through Kanopy now.
Moorabool Makers
Interested in joining our Moorabool Makers Online? Contact the Library to find our how.
Library Services and Resources
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Storytime Pods
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Children and parents can explore and engage in a range of short and fun age specific digital storytelling books for kids through our new Storytime Pods at the Lerderderg Library. Available in various languages and themes, children can touch the screen and choose from a variety of books to listen to, some featuring famous authors. Older children can explore the basics of programming through the blocky games series. They can learn programming skills through simple puzzles, mazes, animations and movie design. Don’t forget that these stories also contribute to your 1000 books before school reading record! |
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Games, Gaming and Puzzles
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A variety of classic and modern board games and puzzles are available for in-library play at the Ballan and Lerderderg Library by children, teens, adults, and families. The Lerderderg Library also offers children and young adults in-library use of video gaming systems. These include Nintendo Wii, PlayStation and X-box with a variety of games. |
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Sports Equipment
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A variety of sports equipment is availabe for loan at both Ballan and Lerderderg Libraries. |
Public Policies
- General Library Policy
- Public Access Technology- Conditions of use policy
- Unattended Children in the Library Policy
- Fees and Charges
- Code of Conduct
Locations and Opening Times
Ballan Library
Ph: 0419 519 650
Monday: 1.00-4.30
Wednesday: 9.30-1.00
Friday: 9.30-4.30
Lerderderg Library
Ph: 5366 7100 #5
Monday to Friday: 10.00-4.30
Outreach Service: Rural Library Van by arrangement only. Contact Ballan Library on 0419 519 650
