Benalla Library What's On - January 2025

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WHAT'S ON AROUND THE GLOBE THIS MONTH

Veganuary

New Year’s Day Public Holiday

Sci-fi Day

World Introvert Day

World Braille Day

Earth Rotation Day

Winnie The Pooh Day

Popcorn Day

World Hug Day

International Day of Education

Australia Day

Yabun: Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

International Day of Clean Energy

Holocaust Memorial Day

Triple J Hottest 100 Day

National Lego Day

Puzzle Day 1 Jan - 31 Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 2 Jan 4 Jan 8 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 21 Jan 24 Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan

Come in and participate with our selected displays and activities.

1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025

Breastfeeding

welcome here

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respect to their Elders past and present.

Benalla Library respects patron pronouns and celebrates all patron identities.

WHAT WE RECOMMEND BOOKS, DVDS & MAGAZINES

FANTASY AUDIOBOOK HORROR

The Guinevere Deception

A re-imagining of Arthurian legend, this tale follows Guinevere, a young woman sent to protect King Arthur. Disguised as his bride, she hides her true identity and magical abilities while navigating courtly intrigue, forbidden love, and looming threats to Camelot.

With secrets unravelling, she questions her mission, loyalty, and destiny.

Fugitive Telemetry

Murderbot investigates a murder on Preservation Station, reluctantly working with humans. Facing corporate intrigue and uncovering secrets, it balances awkward interactions with its growing autonomy to protect those it begrudgingly cares for.

Never Whistle at Night

An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

This anthology explores Indigenous dark fiction through chilling tales of curses, spirits, and revenge. Rooted in cultural beliefs like avoiding night whistles, these stories reveal haunting legacies, monstrous creatures, and the resilience of First Peoples.

Let us know what you think or give us program ideas with our satisfaction survey.

ASHLEY’S ASHLEY’S PICK PICK
RAMEY’S PICK PICK
JAMES’ JAMES’ PICK PICK

Talk to your kindergarten, play group, or school about organising a special visit to your local library!

Online Services

Find stories read aloud on Story Box Library or eAudiobooks anytime on BorrowBox, Hoopla, Libby, and uLibrary!

WHAT’S ON ONGOING

Early Years

Take Home Packs

Early Years Take Home Packs can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime! These packs are designed to aid in early learning.

MondayTuesday

Cushion Concert

6 months - 3 years 10.30am - 11am

Rhyme Time 0 - 3 years 10.30am - 11am Friday

We know family is your child's first teacher. These programs can help supplement your child's learning at home and encourage social development.

Story Time

3 - 6 years 10.30am - 11am

Early Years ongoing programs return Friday 31 January 2025

Please note: Ongoing Early Years programs take a break during school holidays

SpecialWinnieTheavailablePoohDaypacks thismonth!

Take-homepacksofferafun,creative wayforchildrentolearnathome, encouragingimprovingfinemotorskillsandindependentexploration. Theyprovidescreen-freeactivities thatpromotelearning,creativity,and familybondingoutsidethelibrary setting.

Give your child the best start to life through reading.

Children aged 0-2 years, living in Benalla Rural City will receive a FREE, highquality, age-appropriate book in the mail each month.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

The library that Dolly built now available in Benalla

Enrol now!

PUZZLE DAY PAINTING

For national puzzle day we will paint our new children’s area giant puzzle.

Join us as we add colour to the flowing design from Wonnarua artist,

Kerri-Ann Taggert. Each child can decorate their own puzzle piece, then put them together to create a collaborative Aboriginal artwork for the children’s corner.

AGES 5 - 10 YEARS

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2:00 PM

ONLINE SERVICES

Find junior TV, movies, books, audiobooks, music, and comics for free through BorrowBox, Libby, Hoopla, and uLibrary

WHAT'S ON junior ONGOING

Regular programming for younger patrons to look forward to weekly. Bookings required.

BOARD GAMES, CARD GAMES, AND PUZZLES AVAILABLE ANYTIME

(JUST ASK AT THE COUNTER)

Are you interested in junior chess? We would love to run weekly or fortnightly sessions. Let us know! ?

Dungeons and Dragons

Mondays, fortnightly on odd numbered weeks during school terms Express Interest for Next Term Group 1: 4pm-5pm

D&D improves all sorts of learning skills, including maths, as well as social-emotional skills... but not to mention, is great fun!

Is there something you would like to see here?

Please note: Ongoing Junior programs take a break during school holidays

JUNIOR JUNIOR JUNIOR

DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OF INTEREST OF INTEREST

Do you have ideas for digital junior programs? We would love to run weekly, fortnightly, or monthly programs. Let us know and we will see what we can do!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Teens & Young Adults

Teen ongoing programs return Monday 3 February 2025

Wednesdays on even numbered weeks Express Interest for Next Term 4pm – Group 1 Free – Please RSVP

REGULAR PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO. BOOKINGS REQUIRED.

FIND TV, MOVIES, MUSIC, BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, AND COMICS FOR FREE THROUGH BORROWBOX, LIBBY, HOOPLA, AND ULIBRARY ANYTIME ANYWHERE!

Please note: Ongoing Teen programs take a break during school holidays DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW PROGRAM OR EVENT? LET US KNOW! WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS!

Teen Recommended Reads

Topic: Braille Use

World Braille Day

Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font.

Braille is essential in the context of education, freedom of expression and opinion, as well as social inclusion.

Come into the library to complete the UNESCO Writing Peace braille page and learn more about how the written code came to be OR learn braille with our Lego Braille Bricks!

Each month, Teen Recommended Reads explores a central theme or topic of discussion. Teens are encouraged to find an age appropriate novel that shares this topic and discuss how this novel relates to the theme and general questions. In recognition of World Braille Day, we are choosing from books that allow readers to experience how other people live everyday for this month's Teen Recommended Reads. Choose a book from this theme and let us know what you think.

More information can be found at un.org/en/observances/braille-day We recommend

More book suggestions can be found at tinyurl.com/5bsx8634

Braille is not a language, but rather a code representing letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be used to write any language, including English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. DID YOU KNOW?

BEAT THE HEAT BEAT THE HEAT AND AND

Stay Cool Stay Cool

AT THE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER

Come in and just sit, relax, and cool down. Read a magazine or flip through a book while you’re here.

Board games, card games, puzzles, lego, colouring-ins, Wi-Fi, and Free-toair TV playing on our projector are also available to pass the time.

Cold filtered water available in foyer.

video game play

DO YOU LOVE VIDEO GAMES OR DO YOU WANT TO GIVE IT A GO?

Numerous studies have demonstrated that playing video games can boost cognitive function. People who play video games have shown better problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and multitasking capacity. Moreover, video games can improve reaction times, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, mood, and reduce stress!

COME GIVE IT A GO JUST FOR FUN, OR LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS TO CHALLENGE YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS!

THURSDAY

10AM - 12PM

Please note: Super Senior Sessions take a break during school holidays. Conditions below.

BOOKABLE open sessions

SATURDAYS

SESSION 1: 9.05 - 9.50AM

SESSION 2: 10.05 - 10.50AM

SESSION 3: 11.05 - 11.50AM

Please arrive 10mins before your session to choose game and check items to your card. Age 7+ (All players under 15 must have parental supervision). Max 4 players per session. Players and parents/guardians accept responsibility for damaged or lost equipment. No back-to-back bookings. All games are G or PG and cannot be loaned out. Any loud, disruptive, or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and sessions will be cancelled immediately.

PS5 TUESDAYS

Tuesday 24 December & 7, 14, 21 January

Need a cool way to beat the heat?! Book into a PS5 session!

Five sessions are available EVERY Tuesday over the school holidays. Terms and conditions apply.

Age 7+ (All players under 15 must have parental supervision). Conditions apply.

Session 1: 10.10am - 10.55am

Session 2: 11.10am - 11.55am

Session 3: 12.10pm - 12.55pm

Session 4: 1.10pm - 1.55pm

Session 5: 2.10pm - 2.55pm

SOLO SPINTRONICS

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 January

Spintronics is a game where players build mechanical circuits to solve puzzles. Learn the basics of series/parallel, capacitor circuits, logic circuits, transistors and inductors. As well as intermediate and advanced concepts like amplification, power conversion, feedback, and oscillators. Solo sessions available Thursday’s hourly. Bookings essential..

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to supervise or assist.

SOLO TURING TUMBLE

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 January

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of logic and problemsolving with Turing Tumble This school holidays. Unleash your inner engineer and have a blast with this captivating educational game. Solo sessions available Thursday’s hourly. Bookings essential.

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to supervise or assist

FAMILY D&D

Multiple Sessions. Express Interest.

D&D is a great activity to play alongside your children! It is a great way to limit screen time, helps develop and retain penmanship, rewards reading and math skills, encourages imagination and storytelling, reinforces lateral thinking in problem solving, and it only requires teamwork.

All ages. Children must have a parent or carer join them per session.

THE QUIET YEAR

Wednesday 8 January 2pm - 4pm

Step into a world of uncertainty and hope in The Quiet Year, a game of storytelling and community-building. In this mapdrawing game, players will create the world and make decisions as each season brings new challenges. Work together to shape your community’s destiny as seasons change and provide complications. This game encourages teamwork, creativity, and storytelling. No prior experience needed!

Ages 8-13. Children under 12 must have a carer present to supervise or assist.

BOARD GAME-A-THON

Wednesday 22 January

12.30pm - 2.30pm

Board games are a great way to connect with people and have fun. Come down between 12.30 - 2.30pm and join in some games with other patrons.

Ages 10+. Children under 12 must have a carer present to assist.

AChristmasCarol (2009)

2pmFriday20Dec -96mins

EbenezerScrooge, amiserlyold moneylenderis Christmasvisitedbythree Christmasspiritson Eve.

Everyonereturnsfor theirfirstChristmas celebration!

TheSwan ChristmasPrincess(2012) Monday23Dec 2pm-83mins

IF(2024) 2pmFriday3Jan -104mins

Afteradifficulttime,a friendseveryone'sgirlbeginstoseeimaginary whohavebeenreal-lifeleftbehindastheir grownfriendshave up.

DespicableMe4 (2024)

2pmMonday6Jan -94mins Gru,Lucy,Margo, Edith,andAgnes welcomeanew membertothe family,GruJr.

Yum! Yum! Yum!

BASIC SNACKS PROVIDED FOR EACH SCREENING

CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST HAVE A CARER PRESENT.

KungFuPanda4 (2024)

2pmFriday10Jan -94mins

AfterPoistappedto becometheSpiritual LeaderoftheValley ofPeace,heneeds newtofindandtraina DragonWarrior.

Zathura (2005)

2pmFriday17Jan -101mins

Twobrothersare drawnintoanadventureintergalacticbythe magicalboardgame theyareplaying.

StrangeWorld (2022)

2pmMonday13Jan -104mins

Kuboandthe TwoStrings (2016)

2pmMonday20Jan -101mins

StormBoy (2019)

explorersTheCladesare squabbleswhosefamily mayruinmission.theirmostcrucial

Kubomustlocatea armourmagicalsuitof latewornbyhis father.

2pmFriday24Jan -99minsremembersMichaelKingleyhowhe rescuedandraisedan amazingpelican

Monday

Morning

Mah-jong

9.45am - 11.45am

Mah-jong has been associated with improvements in short term memory, attention, and logical thinking, but most of all it is fun. Join us for a weekly competition and socialise with friends.

Various Times

Dungeons and Dragons

One-shots to be announced for in-person sessions with digital submissions always available. Express interest and give us your availability today! Whether you are experienced or completely new to the game, join us for some collaborative storytelling.

Tuesday

Chatty Cafe Communi-tea

10am - 12pm

Each Tuesday morning the Biography section will turn into a Chatty Cafe. Come have a cuppa, conversation, and connect with someone. Conversation starters and board games available.

ADULTS What’s On

All events are free to attend.

Tuesday & Thursday

Walking TalkingBook Club

9am - 10am

Starting at the back of the library, join us for either a 2.4km (approx. 35min) walk or a 4.25km (approx. 55min) walk while listening to each month’s uLibrary audiobook. Cuppa and chat in the library following the last Thursday walk. BYO listening device, water, weather/sun protection.

Wednesday

Digital-Library Help

4pm - 4.30pm

Need help with BorrowBox, Hoopla, Libby, uLibrary, or Story Box Library? Ask questions and find tips and tricks in this weekly session.

ONGOING

Regular programming to look forward to. Everyone welcome.

Bookings required

Monday & Wednesday

Card Game Club

2pm - 3pm

Who doesn’t love the humble deck of cards?

Come join us for weekly card games! Half an hour will be dedicated to learning a new game each week for a month, then half an hour for a game of our choice!

Bonus points if you can teach us a new game!

Friday Thursday

Creative Cuppa

10am - 11am

Inspired by Memory Cafes, Creative Cuppa is a welcoming program designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, brain disorders, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and their support people.

Basic craft activities, tea, and coffee will be provided, so participants can have an outing and engage with others and connect..

Crafternoons 1pm - 3pm

Crafting is a fantastic way to relax and alleviate stress, build satisfaction and self-esteem, and improve your cognitive and fine-motor skills. Bring your current project and work creatively with others. Beginner to intermediate. Craft materials available, if you don’t have a project to bring along.

Thursday

Scrabble

10am - 12pm

Scrabble helps improve well-being, bonding, cooperation, and confidence while building your vocabulary, strategic thinking skills, and creativity.

Thursday

Super Seniors

PS5 Sessions

10am - 12pm

Numerous studies have demonstrated that playing video games can boost cognitive function. Come give this a go for cognitive benefits, fun, or just to impress your grandkids! Terms and conditions apply. starting starting Feburary Feburary

Spintronics

First Tuesday 3pm - 4pm

Spintronics is a game where players build mechanical circuits to solve puzzles. Perfect for keeping problem-solving and engineering skills fresh or building these skills!

CV and Resume Basics

Third Thursday 10am - 12pm

Coming soon...

Family History Research Support

Second Friday 2pm - 3pm

Come with your family names and places prepared for some helpful hints on using Ancestry Library.

All events are free to attend.

Library Lovers Social

Second Wednesday 5pm - 6pm

As a way to combat loneliness and isolation, patrons are invited to come chat and relax in the librarycasual unstructured social event.

Last Friday 2pm, 2.20pm, 2.40pm Need one-on-one help working out how to reset a password or download an app? Book one of our 20min oneon-one help sessions.

Note: Staff are unable to assist with larger tasks or sensitive information.

Anytime ONGOING

Board Games

Ask at counter

Engaging in board games allows us to unplug from our digital devices, be social, and be fully present in the moment. The immersive nature of board games requires concentration and focus, which promotes mindfulness while connecting with others.

Lego

Ask at counter

Lego is not just amazing for children’s developments, it is fantastic for adults too! They're fun, creative, and offer a great sense of satisfaction when completed. Lego can help reduce stress, improve cognitive function and problemsolving skills, and can even delay dementia symptoms!

Regular programming or activities to look forward to.

Everyone welcome. Bookings required for scheduled events

Puzzles

Ask at counter

Studies have shown that jigsaw puzzles can help improve visual-spatial reasoning, short-term memory, and problemsolving skills as well as combat cognitive decline, which can reduce risk of developing dementia. There are also mental health and social benefits to puzzling... not to mention, it’s fun!

Ask at counter

Card games engage a variety of cognitive skills, such as concentration, attention, and critical thinking, as well as facilitating beneficial social interactions. By regularly exercising these skills through card games, people can keep their minds sharp and maintain mental health.

Borrow books, audiobooks, comics, magazines, scholarly articles, and shows through our supported apps.

AUTHOR TALKS UPCOMING

Please RSVP to save your place and help ensure the success of these free events.

DARRY FRASER

Monday 3 February, 10.30am

Welcome back Darry Fraser as she shares insights into her latest novel, “The Night on the Darling River”, a gripping tale of love and survival.

JESS MCFARLANE & SAMANTHA L .VALENTINE

Friday 28 March, 3pm

We’re thrilled to welcome back Jess McFarlane and introduce Samantha L. Valentine in an engaging Author Talk.

Explore Jess’s fantasy tale “Woman of Wolves” and Samantha’s contemporary fiction “Normal Functioning Adult”.

Gain unique insights into their creative processes, characters, and the journeys that brought their stories to life. A must-attend event for book lovers!

ALLREADINGIS ALLREADINGIS GOODREADING GOODREADING

DITCHTHEGUILTANDJUSTENJOY!

Reading braille words requires remarkable motor sensitivity and precision

Reading for as little as 5 minutes per day can be as beneficial in reducing stress as 10,000 steps per day!

Since 2022, romance subgenre readership has grown by over 80%

Books of all lengths are valid and important!

Did you know...

Listening to an audiobook activates many of the same areas of the brain as reading written text!

On average, graphic novels contain more difficult words than novels of the same level!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LIBRARY

HOME LIBRARY ASSISTANCE

Collect and deliver items to homebound patrons

Assist patrons place holds on items via their device

Chat and spend time with homebound patron

Return items to Library

ENDING LONELINESS TOGETHER TEAM

Attend allocated programs with patrons

Assist library staff where needed

Connect with program participants

Chat and spend time with patrons in library

Help grow connectedness

MARKETING & PROGRAMS ADMIN AND CRAFT

Assist packing “take-home” packs

Cut, laminate, or create items for wall displays

Deliver marketing materials to places around the community

Attend outreach events with staff and assist delivery

Contact council to express interest in volunteering or apply on council website

Fill required documents, including Working With Children Check, and meet with Volunteer Development Coordinator

Meet the library team and set-up times/days

FREE Learner's Test and Driving Test Practice

Just like the real thing. Better than the manual.

Did you know that as many as 1 out of 4 people fail the knowledge test the first time they take it? Aussie Driver increases your chances of passing the driving test. Practise our simulated driver knowledge tests and learners tests online for free as many times as you need - until you're ready to take the real thing.

Aussie Driver, available on Benalla Library’s public computers.

Access on your own device at aussie-driver.com

NEW WALKERS ALWAYS WELCOME.

9,860 METERS WALKED IN NOVEMBER

128 MINUTES LISTENING TO OUR AUDIOBOOK TOGETHER

13,302 STEPS WALKED IN NOVEMBER

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 9AM

Benalla Library’s “Walking TalkingBook Group” listens to uLibrary’s monthly book club while taking in some fresh air, getting some vitamin D, and improving our heart health.

In December, we listened to our own choice of audiobook.

JANUARY

The Shadow Order

Rebecca F. John

Best friends defy the Shadow Order, uncovering truths through dangerous adventures to save their city.

Magnolia Gardens

Anna Jacobs

New neighbours' lives intertwine, fostering connections, romance, and heartache in a diverse, vibrant community.

Woo Woo

Ella Baxter

A conceptual artist navigates art, obsession, relationships, and identity, driven by humour and surreal insights.

Alex Aster

Six rulers battle curses, secrets, and love in a deadly Centennial game of betrayal and survival.

BENALLA LIBRARY

BookClubs

FREE to join and use

Join one or create your own!

Book Clubs through Benalla Library are free and easy!

We all know, after the last few years, connecting with people is extremely important to our mental health and overall well-being. Book Clubs are a great way to relax and connect with friends regularly or meet new people.

Sign up to our Benalla Library "Library Lovers" 2025 Book Club and meet new people or gather a group of friends to enjoy reading with! Alternatively, you could join our “Walking Talking-Book Club”!

Plan your year and choose from over 70 Book Club sets to get you going. Each set comes with ten books, most containing one Large Print copy, and suggested questions.

Physical books not your thing? Try digital clubs on Hoopla, Libby, or uLibrary!

HOME LIBRARY

DELIVERED THE BOOKS YOU LOVE BROUGHT TO

WHO WHAT WHY

AGED CARE AND HOME BOUND BENALLA RESIDENTS CAN ACCESS THIS FREE MONTHLY SERVICE WITH THEIR LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP

LIBRARY STAFF TAILOR SELECTIONS BASED ON EACH PATRONS PREFERENCES BOOKS LARGE-PRINT DVDS AUDIO-BOOKS MAGAZINES

BENALLA LIBRARY IS A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE PLACE FOR ALL, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON

Supporting people with print disabilities

A print disability is a difficulty or inability to read printed material due to a perceptual, physical or visual disability. The reasons for print disability vary but may include: vision impairment or blindness, dyslexia, physical dexterity problems such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, arthritis or paralysis.

Ways we can help:

Print disability friendly accessibility options on all public computers, including text magnifier, contrast, and screen reader

Accessible computer available with large print keyboard, bone conductive headphones, and ergonomic mouse

Braille children's books available Lego Braille Bricks available for learning braille

Text magnifiers available for loan

Vision impaired chess and Sudoku games available for use

Dyslexic friendly children's books available (like this font)

VOX Books available for juniors

eBooks with increased font size or dyslexic friendly font

Large print fiction and non-fiction books available, including light weight options

Audiobooks and eAudiobooks available

eAudiobook book clubs available and large print copies available in most physical book club sets

Textmagnifiers availableforloan

Braille children’s books available

Disability is not a barrier at your local library

INCLUSIVE ACCESS COMPUTER

Libraries serve as essential, inclusive spaces where individuals from diverse backgrounds can learn and connect. As accessible community hubs, we offer quiet, safe environments for everyone to engage with materials and each other. Recognising the importance of accessibility, our library ensures that everyone has the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow together.

Accessible additions:

Large print, high contrast keyboard

Ergonomic trackball mouse

Wrist-rest mouse pad

Bone conduction headphones

Ease of Access display options

Let us know how we could support you more

Your Library App Libraries Victoria

Enjoy your library, anywhere, anytime on any device! Download the Libraries Victoria App to your phone or tablet.

The Libraries Victoria App has some handy information but even more exciting is if you sign into your local library you will find all the information from your local library. If you stay signed in, then every time you open the App you will go directly to your own library.

Key Features:

Use your phone as a library card – the app has your library barcode stored just swipe up where you see My Barcode at the bottom of the screen. Search the catalogue of your home libraries and place holds. Find eBooks and audiobooks from your library catalogue. Manage all your loans and holds from the My Account screen.

Search 'Libraries Victoria' in your app store, or scan the QR Code.

click&click& collect collect available available

Feeling unwell, but need some library items to help you through recovery? We still offer click and collect for patrons who may be infectious or are nervous about entering spaces with other people.

Place items on hold via website, app, or over the phone

Wait for items to become available

When available, come to library and call us to notify that you are in the carpark

Pick your preferences and wait for them to become available OR allow staff to pick for you from on-shelf items and have collection ready in under an hour!

Wait in your car for us to deliver the items to your door (please wait for staff to walk away before opening the door!)

Discover more at your library:

Enjoy our climate control in the heat or cool.

Book into our free programs and events.

Book in and use one of our free computers or use our free Wi-Fi 24/7. Print, scan, photocopy, or fax from our equipment.

Research topics that interest you in library or online on CloudSource OA. Get creative with our free colouring in sheets and junior take-home packs.  Chill in our children’s area and watch StoryBox Library story-time.

Play a board game, build with LEGO, learn braille with LEGO Braille, discover new card games, get inspired with CreativeBug, or piece together a puzzle.

Borrow a graphic novel or manga comic book.

Borrow a DVD film or TV series.

We can clean your personal DVD discs on our machine for a small fee.

Borrow an audiobook on CD, MP3, or digitally.

Read our selection of newspapers and magazines physically or digitally. Check out our online resources listed below!

OPENING HOURS

Sundays and Public Holidays

2 Fawckner Drv, Benalla 03 5762 2069

www.hcln.vic.gov.au

www.benalla.vic.gov.au

library@benalla.vic.gov.au facebook.com/benallalibrary

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