Library At Home - Adults

eLibrary

Our many eLibrary resources are available 24/7. You can access to eBooks and eAudiobooks with Libby and BorrowBox, films with Kanopy, magazines with PressReader and RBDigital, newspapers with PressReader and an enormous range of other online resources to keep entertained and learning during the closure. See the range of apps and websites available at the eLibrary Portal.

Book and Writers' Groups

Many of our book groups are currently meeting over Zoom or WeChat. If you would like to join one of the book groups, please call (03) 9688 0290 or email library@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au. We can also help you get started on Zoom or WeChat.

• Braybrook Writers’ Group – first Friday of each month at 2-4pm via Zoom (taking a break in January)

• Braybrook Book Group – third Tuesday of the month at 6:60-7:30pm via Zoom

• Footscray Tuesday Afternoon Book Group – third Tuesday of the month at 2pm-3pm via Zoom

• Maribyrnong Book Group – second Thursday of the month at 6:30-8pm via Zoom (taking a break in December/January)

• Chinese Book Group – Fridays at 10:30am-12pm via WeChat

• Spanish Book Group – Wednesdays at 2-3pm via phone(taking a break in December/January)

• Spanish Parents Group – Wednesdays at 4-5:30pm via Zoom (taking a break in December/January)

• Yarraville Writers’ Group – fortnightly on Wednesday at 1:30-3:30pm via Zoom

• Yarraville Book Group – fortnightly on Tuesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Borrow a Book Set

If you run a book group, we have sets of books that you can borrow. Ten copies of selected new titles can be loaned for up to six weeks. To borrow a book set, first choose a title from the list below, then call 9688 0290 or email library@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au to place a reserve on it. The books can be delivered to you as part of our Reservation Delivery Service. Download our Book Group title lists below:

Book Group Title List(PDF, 62KB)

Book Group Title List with Summaries(PDF, 920KB)

Author Talks At Home

Many of our Author Talks will be uploaded to YouTube, for on-demand streaming. You can subscribe to the YouTube playlist to receive notifications when new videos are added.

Conversation Café Online

Conversation Café has moved to Zoom! In our live sessions you will meet new people and practice your conversational English with our Outreach Librarians, Chiara and Maria. It’s all about coming together, having fun and learning something new. You can check the schedule and register for the sessions on our Events page. We also have videos available for on-demand streaming at our YouTube playlist.

Resume Help

Need help on how to create a professional résumé? Email Blibrary@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au, and the team can help you with formatting and editing tips.

Lynda.com

Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. You can watch thousands of video tutorials that help you gain new skills. Find out more information via our website.

Mango

Free, interactive online language learning. Greek, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, Spanish and many more! Download the app via our website and create a Mango Languages login to keep track of your learning progress.

Ancestry.com

Start searching billions of records and discover your family's story. Ancestry.com has opened up remote access so that you can use Ancestry.com from home until 31 December (we will update you if this is extended further). Access for free using your Maribyrnong Libraries membership. See more info at the Family History & Genealogy page.

Maribyrnong City Council COVID-19 Update: This page will be updated with the latest information relating to Council’s response to COVID-19 to keep our community informed.

SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal: Dedicated online information hub for multicultural communities to easily access accurate and trusted news and information about COVID-19, in more than 60 languages.

Free Interpreter Service: Phone 131 450 and request transfer to the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398

Braybrook Community Hub: Enjoy yoga and meditation classes with Braybrook Community Hub. Check their Facebook page for more information.

National Gallery of Victoria: The NGV has a number of virtual tours available online so that you can view the artworks they currently have on display.