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Storytime at May Park + Pop-Up Book Sale
We’re taking storytime out of the library and onto the lush grass of Horsham’s iconic May Park! Enjoy our stories, songs and instruments from the comfort of the local park, in the sunshine. After storytime, browse our pop-up book sale for fantastic bargains. We’ll have a selection of pre-loved library books that have been withdrawn […]
- 2025-04-15
- Time: 11: 0 AM
Minecraft Game-A-Thon at Kaniva & Goroke Libraries
Put your build skills to the test! New to Minecraft or a seasoned builder? Everyone is welcome at our Minecraft Game-a-thon! Join a team of four and take on fun, creative building challenges. But here’s the twist—you’re not working together, you’re competing against each other! The best build in each group wins a prize. Each […]
- 2025-04-08
- Time: 3: 30 PM
MAKEDO Cardboard Creations at Edenhope & Kaniva Libraries
Unleash your creativity and join us for exciting hands-on workshops where children can transform everyday cardboard into imaginative creations using Makedo’s safe and easy-to-use construction tools. Makedo is a simple-to-use, open-ended system of tools designed specifically for kids to build imaginative and useful objects from recycled cardboard. Use the library’s stock pile or bring your […]
- 2025-04-15
- Time: 10: 30 AM
Wriggle & Rave at Harrow Library!
Looking to get your active toddlers out of the house this school holidays? Come to our Wriggle & Rave on the grassy lawn of Harrow Library! Our passionate library staff will be bringing out our favourite and best activities, songs and stories for an energetic and interactive afternoon in the sun! Wriggle & Rave is […]
- 2025-04-11
- Time: 1: 0 PM
Easter Colouring Competition at Kaniva Library
Calling all young artists! This Easter season, Kaniva Library is hosting a fun and festive Easter Colouring Competition—and we want to see your creativity shine! How to Enter: 1: Download the colouring page here or pick up a copy from Kaniva Library. 2: Add your own artistic flair to the classic Easter Bunny. 3: Fill […]
- 2025-04-13
- Time: 8: 0 AM
Board Games are Back at Edenhope Library
If you’re looking for something to do that gets your brain moving and away from digital screens, we have the event for you! In an increasingly digital world, board games have made a remarkable come-back, capturing the imagination of players of all ages. Lachlan from Nurcoung Board Games Group will bring games to try, including […]
- 2025-04-05
- Time: 10: 0 AM
IDCARE Cyber Resilience Outreach Clinic Free Workshops
IDCARE is offering free workshops across VIC to help people learn how to protect themselves from scams and stay safe online. Identify and avoid common phone scams Protect your device and securely save passwords Spot spam and scams in text messages, your emails and post. Discover sites and apps that can help you improve your […]
- 2025-04-08
- Time: 11: 0 AM
Maryvale Murders: Examining the Evidence
Have you heard of the mysterious Maryvale Murders? Newlyweds Maria Langley and Robert Cook were travelling from near Mt Gambier to the Wimmera in 1874 with Maria’s daughter, Louisa. They never arrived. Ten years later, men clearing land on Maryvale Station near the Sheepwash (now the Goroke/Harrow turnoffs on the Wimmera Highway) discovered human skeletons. […]
- 2025-04-10
- Time: 2: 0 PM
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
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 Etc at Edenhope Library
Stretch your brain with a game of Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, Crib and more… All skill levels welcome, including beginners and school students FREE for library members, $2 for non-members Complimentary cuppa School students welcome Children under 18 play free, under-13s must be accompanied by an adult What are you waiting for? Make your move at […]
- 2025-01-07
- 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 […]
- 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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