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2 events,
Advanced Creative Non Fiction online course
In this six week 'live' online course with Dr Sian Prior (author 'Shy: a memoir' and 'Childless: a story of […]
The Next Big Thing: Twists and Turns
The Next Big Thing: Twists and Turns
Six compelling debut voices in Australian fiction join us for a genre-loving edition of the first The Next Big Thing […]
6 events,
PMI Book Club: March 2025
PMI Book Club: March 2025
#PMIBookClub is reading Bila Yarrudhanggalanghuray by Anita Heiss. The powerful Murrumbidgee River surges through town leaving death and destruction […]
Kate Grenville in conversation
Kate Grenville in conversation
Join us to hear Kate Grenville in conversation as she discusses her new book Unsettled: A Journey Through Time and […]
Helly Raichura in conversation
Helly Raichura in conversation
Join us to hear Helly Raichura in conversation with Readings own Christine Gordon. A cookbook like no other, The Food […]
5 events,
Up Shit Creek in a Barbed Wire Canoe by Muriel Cooper
Up Shit Creek in a Barbed Wire Canoe by Muriel Cooper
Join us to celebrate the launch of Muriel Cooper's Up Shit Creek in a Barbed Wire Canoe. Muriel’s radio career […]
Shine Your Light by Lucinda Light
Shine Your Light by Lucinda Light
Join us to celebrate the launch of Lucinda Light's Shine Your Light. In a world where true connection can feel […]
The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
Join us to celebrate the launch of Maithree Wijesekara's The Prince Without Sorrow. Welcome to the Ran empire. Where winged […]
8 events,
Blak & Bright Presents: Blak Ink – Poetic Power with Laniyuk and Evelyn Araluen
Blak & Bright Presents: Blak Ink – Poetic Power with Laniyuk and Evelyn Araluen
Over four unforgettable evenings, two powerhouse Blak writers will share their journeys, their craft, and the raw, unapologetic stories that […]
The Deadly Dispute by Amanda Hampson
The Deadly Dispute by Amanda Hampson
Join us to celebrate the launch of Amanda Hampson's The Deadly Dispute. 1967: Hazel’s new job at the docks quickly […]
Laura by Anthony Conabere
Laura by Anthony Conabere
Join us to celebrate the launch of Anthony Conabere's Laura. We are taken back to post-war Melbourne, to an era […]
5 events,
Words in Winter Festival 2025- Expressions of Interest Now Open
Words in Winter is a literary and arts festival held in August in the Hepburn Shire and surrounding districts. The […]
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
Bigfoot vs Yeti by James Foley
Bigfoot vs Yeti by James Foley
Join us to celebrate the launch of James Foley's Bigfoot vs Yeti: A love Story. The Bigfoots and the Yetis […]
Love, Loss and Ambition with Brooke Boney
Love, Loss and Ambition with Brooke Boney
Trailblazing journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney opens up like never before in All of It, her powerful debut […]
9 events,
Writing Your Relationships in Memoir and Non-fiction
This workshop is ideal for writers who have completed previous writing courses or are currently working on a memoir project. […]
Wheeler Kids x Abbotsford Convent
Wheeler Kids x Abbotsford Convent
Join The Wheeler Centre at Abbotsford Convent on Saturday 5 April for a jam-packed day of festivities. Whether you’re crafting, […]
Caution! This Event Contains Deadly Reptiles
Caution! This Event Contains Deadly Reptiles
Are you ready to meet some deadly (in a good way!) reptiles? Corey Tutt, former NSW Young Australian of the […]
PMI Library Book Sale: April 2025
PMI Library Book Sale: April 2025
After our success last year, we again have market stalls joining us for our bi-annual big book sale! We have […]
4 events,
Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
5 events,
Calling all scientists
Calling all scientists
Calling all scientists (under 13 years old) for an introduction to quatum physics from astrophysicist and former STEM ambassador, Professor […]
I Am Nannertgarrook by Tasma Walton
I Am Nannertgarrook by Tasma Walton
Join us to celebrate the launch of Tasma Walton's I Am Nannertgarrook. Based on the true story of Tasma Walton’s […]
6 events,
Tasma Walton in conversation
Tasma Walton in conversation
Tasma will be in conversation with Belinda Duarte CEO of Culture is LifeOpens in new tab organization, discussing her new […]
Jane Caro in conversation
Jane Caro in conversation
Join us to hear Jane Caro in conversation, discussing her new book Lyrebird. Lyrebirds were mimics. They didn't create the […]
Stella Prize 2025 Shortlist Announcement
Stella Prize 2025 Shortlist Announcement
In this special event, we unveil the six outstanding authors shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize and celebrate the power, […]
9 events,
Author in Conversation: Alison Goodman talks about “The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin”
Author in Conversation: Alison Goodman talks about “The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin”
Join us in the store to hear Alison discuss her new book in the Ill-Mannered Ladies series, “The Ladies Road […]
Karys McEwen: The Paperbark Tree Committee [Warrnambool]
Karys McEwen: The Paperbark Tree Committee [Warrnambool]
Celebrated children’s author Karys McEwen takes the stage at Warrnambool Library to share the inspirations behind The Paperbark Tree Committee […]
Karys McEwen: Kids’ Writing Workshop [Warrnambool]
Karys McEwen: Kids’ Writing Workshop [Warrnambool]
Karys McEwen, author of acclaimed children’s novels All the Little Tricky Things and The Paperbark Tree Committee, shares her writing […]
9 events,
The Drop Off by David Stavanger
The Drop Off by David Stavanger
Join us to celebrate the launch of David Stavanger's The Drop Off. David Stavanger is poet, performer, cultural producer, editor and […]
Rachel Morton: The Sun Was Electric Light
Rachel Morton: The Sun Was Electric Light
Celebrating the winner of 2024’s Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, Rachel Morton discusses her highly anticipated novel […]
Melbourne History Talk: making the shrine, stories from Victoria’s War Memorial
Melbourne History Talk: making the shrine, stories from Victoria’s War Memorial
Join Laura J Carroll for a fascinating look behind the scenes at the creation of Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance in […]
3 events,
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
7 events,
Fitzroy Writers Festival: Fitzroy Food Now
Fitzroy Writers Festival: Fitzroy Food Now
Food sits at the very heart of Fitzroy, making it one of the best places to eat anywhere in the […]
Fitzroy Writers Festival: New Crime Fiction
Fitzroy Writers Festival: New Crime Fiction
Dive into a collection of new Melbourne crime fiction titles, all of which manage to be engrossing, clever and, at […]
Fitzroy Writers Festival: Rebecca Huntley on Sassafras
Fitzroy Writers Festival: Rebecca Huntley on Sassafras
After decades of talking therapy and other treatment methods, renowned social researcher Rebecca Huntley was plagued by PTSD stemming from […]
5 events,
Poetry of Place and Belonging
Poetry of Place and Belonging
How does place inhabit you? How do the spaces you move through move, in turn, through your writing? In this workshop, […]
Storytime at Kids with Angie Cui
Storytime at Kids with Angie Cui
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. This weeks special guest is Angie Cui, reading […]
Melbourne history talk: Jas A Munro, an entrepreneur of early Melbourne
Melbourne history talk: Jas A Munro, an entrepreneur of early Melbourne
The original blue-stone building at Elizabeth and Therry Streets still stands as a reminder of this legacy. Jas Munro, a […]
3 events,
Anne-Marie Te Whiu: Mettle
Anne-Marie Te Whiu: Mettle
An evening of readings and performance to launch Next Chapter fellowship recipient Anne-Marie Te Whiu’s debut poetry collection, a defiant […]
4 events,
Amie McNee in conversation
Amie McNee in conversation
Calling all creatives! Join us to hear Join us to hear Amie McNee in conversation about We Need Your Art. […]
How to Record a Painful History
How to Record a Painful History
Join us for a not-to-be-missed discussion on recording and sharing the truths of a colonial past. Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and […]
4 events,
Creating Schools by Michael Lawrence and Fabio D’Agostin
Creating Schools by Michael Lawrence and Fabio D’Agostin
Join us to celebrate the launch of Michael Lawrence and Fabio D'Agostin's Creating Schools: Where Students and Teachers Want to […]
Under the Same Moon by Peter Mitchell
Under the Same Moon by Peter Mitchell
Join us to celebrate the launch of Peter Mitchell's Under the Same Moon. Under the Same Moon intricately weaves together […]
3 events,
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
3 events,
Global Book Crawl
Join book lovers around the world this April and embark on an adventure through the heart of your city’s indie […]
3 events,
Global Book Crawl
Join book lovers around the world this April and embark on an adventure through the heart of your city’s indie […]
3 events,
Global Book Crawl
Join book lovers around the world this April and embark on an adventure through the heart of your city’s indie […]
3 events,
Global Book Crawl
Join book lovers around the world this April and embark on an adventure through the heart of your city’s indie […]
4 events,
Global Book Crawl
Join book lovers around the world this April and embark on an adventure through the heart of your city’s indie […]
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
English reading circle at North Melbourne Library
The program welcomes both native and EAL (English as an additional language) speakers. Friday 3 May 2024 - Friday 5 […]
4 events,
Global Book Crawl
Join book lovers around the world this April and embark on an adventure through the heart of your city’s indie […]
Big Trouble with an Old Fart by Lachlann Carter and Douglas Holgate
Big Trouble with an Old Fart by Lachlann Carter and Douglas Holgate
Join us to celebrate the launch of Lachlann Carter and Douglas Holgate's Big Trouble with an Old Fart. The hilariously […]
3 events,
Storytime at Kids
Storytime at Kids
Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. Suitable for ages 0-8 years old. There is […]
4 events,
Creative Non Fiction writing with Sian Prior
We are living in the age of ‘reality hunger’. The reading public has an insatiable appetite for well-crafted true stories. […]
Dervla McTiernan in conversation
Dervla McTiernan in conversation
Join us to hear Dervla McTiernan in conversation with Josh Pomare to discuss her new novel The Unquiet Grave. Every […]
7 events,
Launches at the Library
Launches at the Library
Cold-blooded killers, grief-stricken widows, famous artists, independent women with sharp minds and large fortunes and a cap doffed to Jane […]
Desire Paths by Megan Clement
Desire Paths by Megan Clement
Join us to celebrate the launch of Megan Clement's Desire Paths. In 2020, as the world is closing its borders, […]
Salon Series – the launch of Josephine Rowe’s novel Little World
Salon Series – the launch of Josephine Rowe’s novel Little World
We are thrilled to be hosting the launch of Josephine Rowe's beautiful and highly-anticipated new novel, Little World (Black Inc.) […]
6 events,
Furphy Literary Award – Closing Date
The Furphy Literary Award encourages Australian writers everywhere to roll up their sleeves and prepare a short story to enter […]
Alison Goodman in conversation
Alison Goodman in conversation
Join us to hear Alison Goodman in conversation with Kelly Gardiner about her new novel, The Ladies Road Guide to […]
Everyday Permaculture by Anna Matilda
Everyday Permaculture by Anna Matilda
Join us to celebrate the launch of Anna Matilda's Everyday Permaculture. Everyday Permaculture is the only guide to sustainable living […]