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'''Yarra Plenty Regional Library''' (YPRL) provides a public library service to the local government municipalities of the City of Banyule, Shire of Nillumbik and City of Whittlesea in the northeast of Melbourne Australia and located on the lands of the Woiworung.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies|date=2021-06-08|title=Map of Indigenous Australia|url=https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia|access-date=2021-08-17|website=aiatsis.gov.au|language=en}}</ref> It is an independent legal entity with an executive management team which is responsible for day-to-day operations of the organisation.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Annual Report 2016 – 2017 City of Banyule|publisher=City of Banyule|year=2018|location=Greensborough, Vic.|pages=45}}</ref> It is managed by the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Board made of two representatives (councillors) of the three municipalities that constitute the service. Its role is to set the policy and direction for the regional library service.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Annual Report 2017-2018 Banyule City Council|publisher=City of Banyule|year=2018|location=Greensborough, Vic.|pages=101}}</ref> The library service covers an area of 988.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> including metropolitan, urban fringe and rural populations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 |title=Directory of Public Library Services in Victoria 2021 |url=https://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/168410/2021-Directory-of-Public-Library-Services-in-Victoria.pdf |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=Local Government Victoria}}</ref> The organisation is administered from its Library Support Services (LSS) located at Daniher Drive, Sth Morang.

Service delivery is provided through branch libraries located at Greensborough, Eltham, Ivanhoe, Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, Rosanna, Thomastown, Watsonia and Whittlesea, one pop-up location and four Click & Collect Services. Two mobile libraries provide services including a specially designed vehicle that visits institutions for those residents unable to visit a library.

In 2017 there were 115,000 members constituting 31 per cent of a population of nearly 400,000 people across the three municipalities. It had 155 staff and issued 3.6 million loans that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hansard.parliament.vic.gov.au/?IW_INDEX=Hansard-2017-2&IW_FIELD_TEXT=SpeechIdKey%20CONTAINS%20(12-12-2017_assembly_50)%20AND%20OrderId%20CONTAINS%20(10)&LDMS=Y|title=Adjournment|last=Carnines|first=Anthony|date=12 December 2017|website=Parliament of Victoria|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref>

== History == Library services operated for many years throughout the region, including in the old Shire offices in Heidelberg and in the town hall building at Ivanhoe before the Free Library Service Board was established. The history of public library service in the City of Heidelberg dates back to 1899.<ref>{{Cite news|title=History of library service in Heidelberg|date=13 October 1965|work=The Heidelberger}}</ref> As early as 1883 Whittlesea Shire residents were lobbying for a library.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58916655?|title=Proposed public library in Whittlesea Shire|date=2 November 1883|work=Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record|access-date=24 January 2019}}</ref> The Heidelberg Library Association joined the Board in 1951 and the Heidelberg City Library developed.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=9 October 1954|title=Books to the backblocks|journal=The Age|pages=9}}</ref> Heidelberg City Library operated the first bookmobile in Victoria in 1954.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205389173|title=Bookmobile to aid Heidelberg readers|date=12 May 1954|work=The Age|access-date=24 January 2019}}</ref> Heidelberg City Library became Heidelberg Regional Library in 1965 following the City of Heidelberg's agreement with the former Shire of Eltham and the Shire of Diamond Valley<ref>{{Cite journal|date=13 October 1965|title=Library will serve 100,000|journal=Heidelberger}}</ref> The Shire of Eltham was represented by Councilors Charice Pelling and John Lewis.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Francis|first=Rosemary|date=22 June 2010|title=Pelling, Charis Meta - Woman - The Australian Women's Register|url=http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE4539b.htm|access-date=2020-07-05|website=www.womenaustralia.info|language=en-gb}}</ref> In December 1976 the [https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/whittlesea Shire of Whittlesea] formerly became a member of the Heidelberg Regional Library Service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/view.cgi?year=1976&class=general&page_num=3573&state=V&classNum=G101&id=|title=Victorian Government Gazette|date=15 December 1976|website=Victorian Government Gazette}}</ref> A books on wheels program was first established out of Rosanna Library in 1977 when volunteers delivered books to housebound people.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 December 1977 |title=Books on wheels! |work=The Heidelberger}}</ref>

Heidelberg Regional Library changed its name to Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service in 1985.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 1985 |title=Regional library has a change of name |pages=20 |work=The Heidelberger}}</ref> Following changes in local government boundaries, under the Local Government Act 1989, an agreement between the new municipalities of Nillumbik Shire Council and Banyule and Whittlesea City Councils formed a Regional Library Corporation in 1996.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 January 1996|title=Victorian Government Gazette|url=http://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/view.cgi?year=1996&class=general&page_num=1&state=V&classNum=G1&id=|website=Victorian Government Gazette|page=48}}</ref>

In August 2018 YPRL removed all fines from children's books.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kids fees slashed|date=28 August 2018|work=Whittlesea Leader}}</ref> On 1 July 2019 the library removed all fines from all items returned late.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/libraries-start-new-chapter-by-ditching-fines-for-late-returns-20190703-p523ks.html|title=Libraries start new chapter by ditching fines for late returns|last=Grace|first=Robyn|date=4 July 2019|website=The Age|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref>

=== Response to COVID-19 Pandemic === On 16 March 2020 all branches were closed (including book return chutes) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Department of Health and Human Services Victoria {{!}} Premier's statement on business restrictions|url=https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/premiers-statement-business-restrictions|access-date=2020-08-26|website=www.dhhs.vic.gov.au}}</ref> From the initial lockdown period, library staff phoned library members over the age of 70. A total of 8,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-12|title=When Covid closed the library: staff call every member of Victorian library to say hello|url=http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/aug/13/when-covid-closed-the-library-staff-call-every-member-of-victorian-library-to-say-hello|access-date=2020-08-26|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> The Project was promoted via the ABC's 7.30 with Leigh Sales.<ref>{{Citation|title=Melbourne libraries are calling older members to check how they're doing during lockdown|date=2020-09-21|url=https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/melbourne-libraries-are-calling-older-members-to/12686954|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|language=en-AU|access-date=2020-11-30}}</ref> Care boxes were delivered to eligible vulnerable members of the library including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=Spring 2020|title=Support Services|journal=Banyule Age in Focus|pages=3}}</ref> Digital downloads increased over 200%.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Public Libraries Victoria Annual Report 2019-2020|url=http://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PLV-Annual-Report-2019-2020.pdf|access-date=30 November 2020|website=Public Libraries Victoria}}</ref> Between 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, YPRL saw a combined e-audio and ebook increase of 45%.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=24 May 2021|title=Civica library index: Australians turn to local fiction during pandemic {{!}} Books+Publishing|url=https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2021/05/24/186640/civica-library-index-australians-turn-to-local-fiction-during-pandemic/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=Books and Publishing|language=en-AU}}</ref>

== Library Management System == In July 2020 YPRL signed a five-year deal with Civica for the provision of the Spydus Library Management System (LMS).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-30|title=Eastern Regional and Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries fulfill the vision of informed, empowered and connected communities with a cloud-optimised library management system|url=https://librarytechnology.org/pr/25383|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Online Resources {{!}} library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au |url=https://library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/online-resources |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au}}</ref>

== Partnerships == YPRL has provided LMS services to Murrindindi Library Service, including full access to the library's database since 1996.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2019 |title=Murrundindi Shire Council |url=http://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Libraries/Library-Resources |website=Murrundindi Shire Council |access-date=15 January 2019 |archive-date=15 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115203909/http://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Libraries/Library-Resources |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=29 October 1996 |title=Murrundindi News: Library database contract |journal=The Advertiser |pages=12}}</ref> It also has a partnership with Warrnambool Library to provide the library management system, manage their collection and procurement and provide access to e-resources.<ref>{{Cite web |title=E Library {{!}} library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au |url=https://library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/e-library |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yarra Plenty Regional Library chooses Spydus to build a library service - like no other |url=https://www.civica.com/en-au/ |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=Civica}}</ref>

== Libraries == thumb|Diamond Valley Library, 2011

=== Diamond Valley Library === Diamond Valley Library is one of two libraries in the Shire of Nillumbik. It is located beside the Nillumbik Shire Offices in Civic Drive,Greensborough. The current building was opened on 5 May 1984 at a cost of $430,534.

It replaced the former library which operated out of the basement of the former Shire of Diamond Valley Civic Centre.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bookworms' paradise in new library complex|date=8 May 1984|work=Diamond Valley News}}</ref> It holds a local history collection which features a record of the history of the community who made up the former Shire of Diamond Valley.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Significance Assessments of Local History Collections in Victorian Public Libraries: Yarra Plenty Regional Library: Diamond Valley Library|last=Alves|first=Lesley|publisher=State Library of Victoria|year=2006|location=Melbourne|pages=20}}</ref>The library was extended and refurbished with new features added in 1993<ref>{{Cite book|title=Yarra Plenty regional Library Service Annual Report 1993|publisher=Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service|year=1993|pages=7}}</ref> and again in December 2019. Nillumbik Shire Council received $500,000 for the redevelopment of the library under the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/funding-boost-for-victorias-local-libraries/|title=Funding boost for Victoria's local libraries|date=11 December 2019|website=Premier: Delivering for all Victorians|access-date=11 December 2019|archive-date=11 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211021045/https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/funding-boost-for-victorias-local-libraries/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The refurbished library was opened in February 2022. Improvements include a renovated glass atrium, expanded children's area, new parents' room and accessible unisex toilets, a covered outdoor deck, meeting pods, new community room and co-working and study spaces.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=Autumn 2022 |title=New chapter for library |journal=Nillumbik News |publisher=Nillumbik Shire Council |pages=7}}</ref> The library is a member of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation which aims to help children form positive food habits for life, by embedding gardening in food education. The library has a seed library.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-05|title=Your local seed libraries {{!}} Local Food Connect|url=https://localfoodconnect.org.au/local-food-directory/seed-libraries/|access-date=2021-09-15|website=localfoodconnect.org.au|language=en-AU}}</ref> State Government funding was announced in October 2022 to revitalise the outdoor space.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Foreman |first=Susan |date=October 2022 |title=Our Libraries are growing |url= |access-date= |work=Manningham & Nillumbik Bulletin |pages=15}}</ref>

The Diamond Valley Toy Library operates out of the library.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diamond Valley Toy Library {{!}} Greensborough, VIC, Australia |url=https://www.diamondvalleytoylibrary.org.au/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=DV Toy Library |language=en}}</ref>

=== Eltham Library === frame|Eltham Library, 1994 Eltham Library is one of two libraries in the Shire of Nillumbik. The library complex was officially opened on 22 May 1994<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaegi |first=Fiona |date=31 May 1994 |title=New library a draw at picnic |work=Diamond Valley News |pages=3}}</ref> and replaced a previous library.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Purtle |first=Michele |date=16 April 1991 |title=Library challenged to avoid a "black hole' |work=Diamond Valley News |pages=11}}</ref> The building is located in a historically significant setting adjacent to Shillinglaw Cottage, the timber trestle railway bridge and a number of old oak and peppercorn trees. It is a significant heritage listed building in the Nillumbik Shire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/118664|title=HO239 – Eltham Library, 4–10 Panther Place, Eltham|date=28 August 2009|website=Victorian Heritage Register}}</ref>

It was designed by Melbourne architect Greg Burgess and won the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' Institutional Architecture Award in 1995.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Nillumbik Now and then|last=Marshall|first=Marguerite|publisher=MPrint Publications|year=2008|isbn=9780646491226|location=Research, Vic.|pages=182}}</ref> The setback, height of walls and the roof, materials and colours were chosen to complement its natural setting. 14,100 mudbricks were made locally for the building.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Cook|first=Jennifer|date=9 November 1993|title=Mud bricks made just for library|journal=Diamond Valley News|pages=10}}</ref>

The library foyer incorporates a community art gallery. Exhibitions are managed through the Shire of Nillumbik.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |title=Eltham Library Community Gallery |url=https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Arts-and-culture/Arts-places-and-spaces/Eltham-Library-Community-Gallery |access-date=6 April 2022 |website=Nillumbik Shire Council}}</ref> The Eltham Toy Library operates out of the multipurpose room.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eltham Toy Library |url=https://www.elthamtoylibrary.org.au/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=elthamtoylibrary |language=en}}</ref>

An extensive re-modelling and renovation took place in 2010, adding more space with the removal of the large circulation desk turning this into a reading corner and adding more computers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.steveherbertmp.com.au_/index8df5.html|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20101129173300/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/123611/20101130-0433/www.steveherbertmp.com.au_/index8df5.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 November 2010|title=Redeveloped library opens its doors|date=23 September 2010|website=Steve Herbert State Member for Eltham}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> A new children's courtyard was also established at that time, designed by Jeavons Landscape Architects in collaboration with Greg Burgess Architects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jeavons.net.au/project/eltham-library/|title=Eltham Library|website=Jeavons Landscapes Architects|access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 March 1997 |title=Marcus Skipper Portrait of Alan Marshall Eltham Library |url=https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/66299 |access-date=30 January 2019 |website=Victorian Heritage Database}}</ref> In 2020, an outdoor artwork Dreaming Mural by Simone Thompson. was installed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Eltham 2020 |url=https://simonethomsonart.com/products/upper-plenty-regional-library-eltham |access-date=2021-02-04 |website=Simone Thomson Art |language=en}}</ref> In early 2021 a seed library was installed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-05 |title=Your local seed libraries {{!}} Local Food Connect |url=https://localfoodconnect.org.au/local-food-directory/seed-libraries/ |access-date=2021-09-15 |website=localfoodconnect.org.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> The library had a minor refurbishment in 2022 which included the replacement of the carpet, updated floor plan, consolidation of staff service points, an increase in shelving for the collection, an increase in charging outlets, study booths and reading seats.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eltham Library refurbishment 2022 |url=https://participate.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/projects/eltham-library-refurbishment |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Participate Nillumbik |language=en}}</ref> The local history collection includes the history of the communities that made up the former Shire of Eltham from the 1840s,<ref>{{Cite book|title=Significance assessments of local history collections in Victorian Public Libraries : Yarra Plenty Regional Library: Eltham Library|last=Alves|first=Lesley|publisher=State Library of Victoria|year=2006|location=Melbourne|pages=19}}</ref> including the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection held in partnership with Eltham District Historical Society.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eltham District Historical Society Inc |url=https://victoriancollections.net.au/organisations/eltham-district-historical-society#collection-records |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Victorian Collections |language=en}}</ref>

A sculpture of local author Alan Marshall by Marcus Skipper welcomes visitors to the library.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Public Art: Marcus SKIPPER (b.1950 Melb, Aus), Marcus Skipper, Alan Marshall (Location: Grounds of Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham), 1995 |url=https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/53cf3b122162fa0c2cd1ea06 |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Victorian Collections |language=en}}</ref>

Etham Library was rated fifth out of seventeen best libraries for kids across Melbourne in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/News/Eltham-Library-tots-up-rave-review?|title=Eltham Library tots up rave review|date=24 January 2018|website=Shire of Nillumbik|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref> In May 2023 protestors and LGBTIQA+ advocates gathered outside the library both supporting and protesting against a drag story time session for IDAHOBIT day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-17 |title=Drag story time event held at Victoria's parliament as others move online |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/idahobit-drag-story-time-event-held-at-victorian-parliament-as-others-move-online-after-threats/40e088b0-20d4-4230-9cca-4df897e5d7a3 |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.9news.com.au}}</ref> In March 2024 Eltham library was chosen by TimeOut as one of the best ten libraries in Melbourne.<ref>{{Cite news |title=These are Melbourne's 11 most beautiful libraries |url=https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/attractions/the-best-libraries-in-melbourne |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109014616/https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/attractions/the-best-libraries-in-melbourne |archive-date=9 November 2024 |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=Time Out Melbourne |language=en-AU |url-status=live }}</ref>

In February 2025, Nillumbik Shire Council installed a Listening Post outside the library which includes a story about the library.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A new way to listen and learn: bringing Eltham’s history to life |url=https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Council/News-and-publications/Latest-news/A-new-way-to-listen-and-learn-bringing-Eltham%E2%80%99s-history-to-life |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>

=== Ivanhoe Library 1965-2020 === The original Ivanhoe Library opened on 8 October 1965.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Library will serve 100,000 people|date=12 October 1965|work=Diamond Valley News}}</ref> It featured two main floors and a mezzanine floor.<ref>{{Cite news|title=This will be the new regional library|date=20 April 1965|work=Diamond Valley News}}</ref> Architects were Leith & Bartlett Pty Ltd and the builders were Neilson & Robinson Pty Ltd, Mordiallic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1965 |title=New Central Library: official opening 8th October, 1965 |url=https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/ARCENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=134950 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=Yarra Plenty Regional Library}}</ref> It was built at a cost of £7,000 and was also at that time the Regional Library headquarters.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Date fixed for library opening|date=15 September 1965|work=Eastern Yarra News}}</ref> State government funding for a new Ivanhoe Library was announced by the Minister for Local Government in December 2017,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hansard.parliament.vic.gov.au/?IW_INDEX=Hansard-2017-2&IW_FIELD_TEXT=SpeechIdKey%20CONTAINS%20(14-12-2017_assembly_54)%20AND%20OrderId%20CONTAINS%20(1)&LDMS=Y|title=Public Sector Funding and Employment|last=Carbines|first=Anthony|date=14 December 2017|website=Parliament of Victoria|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> following support for a Living Libraries Infrastructure program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hansard.parliament.vic.gov.au/?IW_INDEX=Hansard-2017-2&IW_FIELD_TEXT=SpeechIdKey%20CONTAINS%20(12-12-2017_assembly_50)%20AND%20OrderId%20CONTAINS%20(10)&LDMS=Y|title=Adjournment|last=Carbines|first=Anthony|date=12 December 2017|website=Parliament of Victoria|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> The library was closed on 20 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The building was demolished in June 2020.<ref>{{Citation|last=Yarra Plenty Regional Library Local History|title=Demolition of Ivanhoe Library|date=2020-06-17|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/yprllocalhistory/50014893797/|access-date=2021-05-31}}</ref> thumb|Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 2021

=== Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub === Ivanhoe Library is one of three libraries in the City of Banyule. It is located in the Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub at 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe<ref>{{Cite news|title=New Library will be opened in June|date=3 March 1965|work=Heidelberger}}</ref> on the same site of the former library building built in 1965 which it replaces. A major project to build a new Ivanhoe library and cultural hub commenced in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/ivanhoelibrary|title=Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub|date=2019|website=Shaping Banyule}}</ref> It was officially opened to the community on 25 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2021 |title=Opening the doors of Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub |url=https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/News-items/Ivanhoe-Library-and-Cultural-Hub-opening |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=Banyule City Council |archive-date=21 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921044043/https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/News-items/Ivanhoe-Library-and-Cultural-Hub-opening |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Architect was Croxon Ramsay. It has incorporated a major redevelopment of the existing heritage listed town hall. Buxton Construction were the builders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/ivanhoelibrary/construction-commence|title=Construction to commence|date=26 February 2019|website=Shaping Banyule|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref> Its value is stated as $31 million.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub|url=http://www.buxtonconstruction.com.au/project/ivanhoe-library-cultural-hub/|access-date=2021-05-31|website=Buxton Construction|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215334/http://www.buxtonconstruction.com.au/project/ivanhoe-library-cultural-hub/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The building was nominated for a 2022 Victorian Architecture Award under the category of Public Architecture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=125 projects shortlisted for 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards |url=https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/2022-victorian-architecture-awards-shortlist |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=Architecture & Design |language=en}}</ref>

The building includes the library, meeting spaces, maternal and child health consulting suites, informal theatrette and several arts spaces.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Annual Report 2017/2018 Banyule City Council |publisher=Banyule City Council |year=2018 |location=Greensborough, Vic. |pages=19}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Yarra Plenty Regional Library Local History |title=Plaque at Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub |date=2023-08-03 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/yprllocalhistory/53090505294/ |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub |url=https://artguide.com.au/gallery/ivanhoe-library-and-cultural-hub/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Art Guide Australia |language=en-US}}</ref> Banyule U3A conduct some of their activities from the meeting room spaces.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Venues {{!}} U3A Banyule Inc |url=https://www.u3abanyule.org.au/venues |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212143343/https://www.u3abanyule.org.au/venues |archive-date=12 December 2024 |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.u3abanyule.org.au |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

Whispers social enterprise cafe provides local community members a work experience opportunity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whispers Social Enterprise Café |url=https://www.ohcic.org.au/socialenterprisecafe/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Open House Christian Involvement Centres |language=en-US}}</ref>

The children's area with the theartrette occupies the ground floor. The main part of the library occupies the first floor which includes study spaces, a makerspace and a dedicated room for the local history collection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kells |first=Stuart |date=2022-10-15 |title=Ivanhoe Library, Melbourne, Australia |url=https://libraryplanet.net/2022/10/15/ivanhoe-library-melbourne-australia/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Library Planet |language=en}}</ref> The local history collection includes history of the former City of Heidelberg, including the themes of early settlement, local institutions, and twentieth century urban development.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Significance Assessments of Local History Collections in Victorian Public Libraries : Yarra Plenty Regional Library: Ivanhoe Library|last=Alves|first=Lesley|publisher=State Library of Victoria|year=2006|location=Melbourne|pages=20}}</ref>

=== Lalor Library === alt=Lalor Library, May Road, Lalor|thumb|Lalor Library, 2012Lalor Library is one of five libraries in the City of Whittlesea. It is located in a busy shopping centre in May Road, Lalor. It has a popular toy library.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Toy Library a Possibility|date=2 October 1985|work=Whittlesea Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/melbourneplaygrounds-info.php?id=20983|title=Lalor Library Storytime & Toy Library|website=Melbourne Playgrounds|access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref>

A temporary building opened on 11 November 1976,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Shire has its own library now|date=17 November 1976|work=Whittlesea Post}}</ref> followed by the permanent building which finally opened in 1985.<ref>{{Cite news|title=New Library Opens|date=13 November 1985|work=Whittlesea Post}}</ref> New facilities and an extensions took place in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.terencecareyarchitects.com.au/projects.html|title=Recent and Featured Projects|website=Terence Carey Architects|access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref> Refurbishments in 2006 included a community art mural created for an inside wall featuring 21 butterflies, each unique, emerging from the pages of a book all made from mosaic tiles by [https://www.neaminational.org.au/ NEAMI] artists.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Artworks with inform and inspire|publisher=City of Whittlesea|year=2008|pages=15–16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://culturecounts.cc/marketing-uploads/resources/The-cultural-benefits-of-Victoria%E2%80%99s-public-libraries-Creative-Communities-2014.pdf|title=Creative Communities The cultural benefits of Victoria's public libraries|publisher=State Library Victoria|year=2014|isbn=9780646923024|location=Melbourne|pages=47|archive-date=29 January 2019|access-date=29 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129123350/https://culturecounts.cc/marketing-uploads/resources/The-cultural-benefits-of-Victoria%E2%80%99s-public-libraries-Creative-Communities-2014.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Further renovations took place in 2013 when the heating and cooling system was replaced with a climate control system and improvements were made to the public foyer, seating, signage and library toilets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/your-council/news-and-publications/news/lalor-library-funding-announcement.html|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20131025130300/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/15145/20131026-0003/www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/your-council/news-and-publications/news/lalor-library-funding-announcement.html|archive-date=25 October 2013|title=Lalor Library funding announcement|date=10 July 2013|website=City of Whittlesea|url-status=dead|access-date=16 January 2019}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In 2024 the library received a further makeover including the addition of new funiture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/contentstudio/p/C8WSxMDSq-L/?img_index=1 |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>

Lalor library is a venue for classes and activities for the Whittlesea U3A.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whittlesea U3A |url=https://whittleseau3a.org.au/u3a_venue/lalor-library/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=whittleseau3a.org.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>

=== Mernda Library === Mernda Library is one of five libraries in the City of Whittlesea and is located within Mernda Town Library in Riverdale Boulevard, Mernda. It is situated within a shopping centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mernda Library |url=https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Things-to-see-and-do/Libraries-and-Neighbourhood-Houses/Libraries/Mernda-Library |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> It opened to the community on 22 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mernda Library project |url=https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/About-us/Projects/Completed-projects/Mernda-Library-project |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>

=== Mill Park Library === Mill Park Library is one of five libraries in the City of Whittlesea, located on Plenty Road, Mill Park. It opened on 23 June 2002 and was built at a cost of $6 million.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Library gets booked out|date=17 July 2002|work=Whittlesea Leader}}</ref> It was built by Melbourne architects Oaten Stanistreet and was one of Victoria's largest public libraries at the time. It was the first to be built on the concept of a hybrid digital/print library. The library was awarded the Victorian Engineering Excellence Award in October 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Libraries-building-communities-report-4-volume-1.pdf|title=Libraries building communities report 4 volume 1|date=2005|website=State Library of Victoria|access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref>frame|Mill Park Library, 2002

The J.W. Payne local history collection reflects major themes in the history of the municipality from the time of traditional Aboriginal occupation to the present.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Significance Assesemnts of local history collections in Victorian Public Libraries : Yarra Plenty Regional Library : Mill Park Library|last=Alves|first=Lesley|publisher=State Library Victoria|year=2006|location=Melbourne|pages=20}}</ref>

In 2012 Mill Park Library was the first public library in Victoria to host a digital hub serviced by the National Broadband Network.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Digital hub for library|date=17 July 2012|work=Whittlesea Review}}</ref>

In 2019 the City of Whittlesea refurbished the Cafe area, improved the children's area, updated quiet study spaces and meeting rooms, and improved lighting and air-conditioning.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-publications/latest-news/funding-boost-for-local-projects/|title=Funding boost for local projects|date=10 September 2018|website=City of Whittlesea|access-date=22 January 2019}}</ref> Further improvements included the installation of a cubby and breastfeeding nook and increase in the number of seats and tables for use. In July 2019 the library re-opened following the two-month closure and $1 million makeover.<ref>{{Cite news|title=New page turned on library|date=30 July 2019|work=Whittlesea Leader|page=5}}</ref>

In June 2021 an upgrade was completed which included a new entry forecourt with an accessible ramp, outdoor seats and tables, fitted coloured building lights, new trees and plants and a water harvesting system was installed. The second stage of the upgrade included the construction on an outdoor learning area and meeting space with sensory play elements and a community garden.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Council |first=Whittlesea |title=Mill Park Library forecourt upgrade now complete |url=https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-publications/latest-news/mill-park-library-forecourt-upgrade-now-complete/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> Accessible gender-neutral toilet facilities were upgraded.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mill Park Library |url=https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Things-to-see-and-do/Libraries-and-Neighbourhood-Houses/Libraries/Mill-Park-Library#:~:text=Library%20upgrade,environmentally-friendly%20LED%20lighting%20system |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>

Chancez Cafe at Mill Park library is a partnership between Araluen, City of Whittlesea and Yarra Plenty Regional Library.<ref>{{Cite web |last=araluen-admin |title=Araluen Chancez Cafe Australia {{!}} Disability Services Melbourne |url=https://www.araluen.org/chancez-cafe/#millpark |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Araluen |language=en-AU}}</ref>

=== murnong Library === A small library is located in the City of Whittlesea's murnong Community Centre in Donnybrook. It opened in February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-17 |title=Donnybrook community centre opening |url=https://northern.starweekly.com.au/news/donnybrook-community-centre-opening/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |website=Northern |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Rosanna Library 1973-2023 === thumb|Rosanna Library, 2019 Rosanna Library is one of three libraries in the City of Banyule. The original library was located at 72 Turnham Avenue on the corner of Douglas Street. It was opened on 15 August 1973. It was built with a bluestone exterior at a cost of $140,000. It had an open floor design. At that time, the City of Heidelberg purchased the neighbouring corner property on Douglas Street. This was eventually demolished and the area landscaped.<ref>{{Cite news|title=New Library Branch Open|date=22 August 1973|work=The Heidelberger}}</ref>

The library closed in early 2023 and a temporary pop-up library opened in Beetham Parade Rosanna.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rosanna Library redevelopment |url=https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/rosannalibrary |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=Shaping Banyule |language=en}}</ref>

=== Rosanna Library Redevelopment and Reopening === In December 2020, Banyule City Council entered an agreement with Woolworths who owns adjoining land to the Council land where the library was situated. Initial concepts were developed to show what a proposed two-story building could look like and how the spaces would be used.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ROSANNA LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT|url=https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/rosannalibrary|access-date=2021-05-31|website=Shaping Banyule|language=en}}</ref> In August 2021 the Council gave notice of its intention to sell part of the land which the library occupies to Fabcot Pty Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Woolworths Limited) to facilitate the development of a Woolworths supermarket, In return Fabcot will construct and deliver a new library to agreed specifications and construction cost. The new library will be a three-story building with expanded children's area, co-working and study spaces, community meeting rooms and other services and spaces.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 July 2021|title=Notice of intention to sell land|url=https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/News-items/Notice-of-intention-to-sell-land|access-date=2021-07-20|website=Banyule City Council|language=en-AU|archive-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720232815/https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/News-items/Notice-of-intention-to-sell-land|url-status=dead}}</ref> The redevelopment of Rosanna Library was completed in late 2025, and the new Rosanna Library officially opened on 21 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Rosanna Library to Open 21 January |url=https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/yprl-news/new-rosanna-library-to-open-21-january/ |website=Yarra Plenty Regional Library |date=19 January 2026 |access-date=2026-02-16}}</ref>

=== Thomastown Library === thumb|Thomastown Library Thomastown Library is one of five libraries in the City of Whittlesea. The library is located beside the Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre and Edgars Creek Trail and walking distance to Westgarthtown.

The library opened in April 1993.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tomes at Thomastown|date=16 February 1993|work=Whittlesea Post}}</ref> In 2005 Thomastown Library was extended to include meeting rooms, a computer room with 16 terminals, a landscaped courtyard, storage area and kitchenette and revamped children's area which was lauded as a community hub and a model for community projects across Victoria by the State Government.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Library a blueprint|last=Taylor|first=Peter|date=15 February 2005|work=Whittlesea Leader}}</ref> Three art projects were also implemented at this time which included an outdoor mosaic work incorporating the themes of water, migration and Edgar's Creek, a 10-metre long curved glass entry wall and circulation desk windows featuring images of local people and places and the teenage area features images of local teenagers involved in a number of activities.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Artworks which inform and inspire: six case studies|publisher=City of Whittlesea|year=2008|location=Sth Morang, Vic.|pages=5}}</ref> In early 2016 building extension works took place for a multiple purpose room and office space and office reconfiguration works to provide two maternal & child health centre<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://directory.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/family-and-children/maternal-and-child-health-centres/main-street-maternal-and-child-health-centre.aspx|title=Main Street MCH Centre – - – Community Directory – City of Whittlesea|last=Whittlesea|first=City of|website=directory.whittlesea.vic.gov.au|language=en|access-date=2019-06-06|archive-date=17 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317012949/https://directory.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/family-and-children/maternal-and-child-health-centres/main-street-maternal-and-child-health-centre.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> consulting rooms, waiting area and program room within the community hub.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cordellconnect.com.au/public/project/ProjectDetails.aspx?uid=2039029|title=Project : THOMASTOWN LIBRARY MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH BUILDING EXTENSION|website=Cordell|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=23 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123223300/http://www.cordellconnect.com.au/public/project/ProjectDetails.aspx?uid=2039029|url-status=dead}}</ref> A refurbishment project took place in 2024 which included a new maker space, installation of custom-built workstations with cribs<ref>{{Cite web |title=Building Better Libraries For Victorians |url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/building-better-libraries-victorians |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.premier.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> for parents, single study booths and dedicated study and quiet areas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Government |first=Local |date=2024-11-22 |title=YPRL Outreach Vehicle at the Thomastown Library |url=https://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/funding-programs/latest-funding-projects/yprl-outreach-vehicle-at-the-thomastown-library |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Local Government |language=en}}</ref>

=== Watsonia Library === Watsonia Library is one of three libraries in the City of Banyule.

It was built by the former Shire of Diamond Valley and opened in November 1988. It was designed by architect Mr Peter Hirst.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Library opens|date=22 November 1988|work=Diamond Valley Leader}}</ref> A renovation and extension took place in 2002 which included a new children's area, quiet study reading space, areas for accessing information technology and a community meeting area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/DOI/Internet/localgov.nsf/AllDocs/F36153B57B4483924A256B89001F56A202ec.html|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20030602140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/34748/20030603-0000/www.doi.vic.gov.au/DOI/Internet/localgov.nsf/AllDocs/F36153B57B4483924A256B89001F56A202ec.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2003|title=What's new with Living Libraries|date=3 May 2003|website=Department of Infrastructure|access-date=29 January 2019}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> A public art installation was also commissioned by the City of Banyule. The Wings of the Waa Mojety (Crow) was installed on the library building by the artist, Andrea Tomaselli. It represents the Wurundjeri people, the native custodians of the land as well as music, and other symbols of educational and social art forms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://melbournedaily.blogspot.com/2015/11/mural-in-watsonia.html|title=Mural in Watsonia|date=2 November 2015|website=Melbourne Australia Photos|access-date=30 January 2019}}</ref> A multimedia artwork: "Unrestricted Under the Sea" was also produced and installed in front of the meeting room. The piece was a result of a partnership between YPRL, Banyule City Council and Neami, an organisation that provides a mental health support service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://culturecounts.cc/marketing-uploads/resources/The-cultural-benefits-of-Victoria%E2%80%99s-public-libraries-Creative-Communities-2014.pdf|title=Creative Communities: The Cultural Benefits of Victoria's public libraries|date=2014|website=Culture Counts|access-date=4 February 2019|archive-date=29 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129123350/https://culturecounts.cc/marketing-uploads/resources/The-cultural-benefits-of-Victoria%E2%80%99s-public-libraries-Creative-Communities-2014.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> A Japanese courtyard garden was installed in June 2012.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=9 October 2019|title=Japanese Community Connections|url=https://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-japan-foundation/Documents/ajf-annual-report-2011-12.pdf|journal=Australia-Japan Foundation 2011–12|pages=30–31}}</ref> In 2015, a further refurbishment took place which included the addition of a lab bar where library users can access free Wi-Fi, new carpet, shelving and furnishings, an updated children's library, interior and exterior painting and improved access to public computers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/watsonia-library-reopens-after-250000-makeover/news-story/8ff23645af0ad145a6778603446242cf|title=Watsonia Library opens after $250,000 makeover|date=15 January 2015|work=Diamond Valley Leader|access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref> Watsonia library hosts a seed library which was installed in early 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-05|title=Your local seed libraries {{!}} Local Food Connect|url=https://localfoodconnect.org.au/local-food-directory/seed-libraries/|access-date=2021-09-15|website=localfoodconnect.org.au|language=en-AU}}</ref> In 2024/2025 the library has been impacted by the Watsonia Town Square development.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watsonia Town Square |url=https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/WatsoniaTownSquare |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Shaping Banyule |language=en}}</ref>

=== Whittlesea Library === thumb|Whittlesea Community Activity Centre Whittlesea Library, 2016 The Whittlesea Community Activity Centre and Library was officially opened on Saturday 18 October 2015. The library is one of five libraries in the City of Whittlesea Whittlesea Library was funded by the City of Whittlesea and a grant from the Victorian State Government's Living Libraries infrastructure program. The library is 250 sqm and supports a collection of about 19,000 items. Special features of the building include a children's outdoor reading space, a reading lounge with a gas log fire and a media area designed for teenagers<ref>{{Cite book|title=Yarra Plenty Regional Library Annual Report 2014-2015|publisher=Yarra Plenty Regional Library|year=2015|location=South Morang, Vic.|pages=39}}</ref> The Centre includes meeting rooms and the main Memorial hall which can seat up to 200 people. The hall includes four Victorian Ash Architectural Trusses spanning 13 meters long.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vicbeam.com.au/project/whittlesea-community-activity-centre/|title=Whittlesea Community Activity Centre|website=Vicbeam|date=22 June 2016 |access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref> In 2016 Whittlesea Library was the first public library in Australia to use an interactive robot to connect aged care and house-bound residents. It featured an iPad mounted on a telescopic pole.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=Winter 2016 |title=A robot called Mr Whittles |journal=Whittlescene Community News |issue=Winter 2016 |pages=14}}</ref>

=== Mobile Library === alt=|Mobile Library, 2018|thumb|220x220px The mobile library's schedule includes stops at Epping, Wollert, Donnybrook, Doreen, Panton Hill, St Andrews, Hurstbridge, North Warrandyte, Kangaroo Ground, Diamond Creek, Arthurs Creek, Yarrambat, West Heidelberg and Christmas Hills.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Locations, Timetable & Facilities {{!}} YPRL Mobile Library |url=https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/locations/mobile-library/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Yarra Plenty Regional Library |language=en}}</ref>

The mobile library's history began with the City of Heidelberg's new bookmobile service launched in October 1954.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1954-10-09 |title=Books to the Backblocks |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210672498 |access-date=2025-02-25 |work=Age}}</ref>

In early 2018 the mobile library had a considerable refurbishment, including new graphics on the side and back of the vehicle and change over of staff after the retirement of two long-term employees of YPRL.<ref>{{Cite news|title=End of an era for library|last=Shapiro|first=Paul|date=8 March 2018|work=Whittlesea Leader}}</ref> In January 2019 YPRL took delivery of a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2646. It has a Euro 6 engine with 460&nbsp;hp (343&nbsp;kW), 6 × 4 drive line, a 12-speed automated transmission with a dual axle trailer. The entire vehicle is 19 metres long. The trailer was especially made and extends sideways to nearly the double floor space inside.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ownerdriver.com.au/industry-news/1909/literary-load?|title=Literary load|last=McKenzie|first=David|date=24 September 2019|work=Owner Driver|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref>

=== Outreach Service === A home library service continues to operates for people unable to attend the library in person.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yarra Plenty Regional Library - Outreach Vehicle and Home Library Service |url=https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/about-the-library/services/home-library-outreach-services/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Yarra Plenty Regional Library |language=en}}</ref> YPRL introduced a new Mercedes Benz Sprinter Outreach vehicle in August 2024 which visits visits nursing homes, retirement villages and assisted living accommodation facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Government |first=Local |date=2024-11-22 |title=YPRL Outreach Vehicle at the Thomastown Library |url=https://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/funding-programs/latest-funding-projects/yprl-outreach-vehicle-at-the-thomastown-library |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Local Government |language=en}}</ref>

== Pop-Ups ==

=== Bellfield Community Hub Click & Collect Service === The service is located at 15 Daphne Cres., Bellfield.

=== Galada Community Centre Hub Click and Collect === A pop-up click and collect service was established at the City of Whitltesea's Galada Community Centre in Epping in the first quarter of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Galada Community Centre Hub Click & Collect Service |url=https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/locations/galada-community-centre-hub-click-collect-service/ |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=Yarra Plenty Regional Library |language=en}}</ref>

=== Hurstbridge Community Hub Click & Collect Service === In September 2020, YPRL's first library hub was established in the foyer of the Hurstbridge Community Hub in partnership with Nillumbik Shire Council.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hurstbridge Community Hub |url=https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Council/Facilities-and-property/Council-facilities-for-hire/Hurstbridge-Community-Hub |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> In 2026, the opening hours for access to the service expanded and StoryTime and TechHelp sessions were introduced.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Foreman |first=Susan |date=January 2026 |title=Library services update for Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek |journal=Manningham & Nillumbik Bulletin |pages=13}}</ref>

=== Kirrip Hub Click & Collect Service === The service is located at 135 De Rossi Boulevard, Wollert and opened in late 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kirrip Library Hub |url=https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/About-us/Projects/Current-projects/Kirrip-Library-Hub |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>

== See also == * Libraries in Melbourne

== References == {{Reflist}}

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