Gift a book this Christmas

Not sure what books to give as gifts this year?

Want to know which books will be the 'hot' books for summer and 2010?

Then come along to Balwyn Library and hear library staff talk about books to give this Christmas.

Readings Bookshop will be in attendance and will be offering a 10% discount on all books purchased on the night.

This session is free, however bookings are essential.

To book, go to library bookings, or phone 9278 4666.

When: Wednesday December 2nd @ 7.30pm

Where: Balwyn Library
336 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn 3103.

System Upgrade - Monday 23 November

Due to a system upgrade, limited services will be available at the libraries on Monday 23 November 2009.

To minimise any disruption please note the following:

* Borrowers must have a library card to borrow

* PC/Internet bookings can only be made by phone or in person (with your library card)

* Items to be renewed must be brought into the library

* The library catalogue will be out of service

* Reservations cannot be placed

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

Help design the new Camberwell Library

Three years ago Camberwell Library moved into temporary accommodation in Inglesby Road.

We always said that that move was for three to five years and so as a consequence Council recently announced that the Camberwell Centre had been earmarked as the new permanent home for Camberwell library.

Council is about to begin the community engagement process for the initial design. We are in the process of hiring architects who will come up with a concept plan based on this initial feedback.

All libraries now have an e-kiosk with a touch screen survey which will be in the libraries for about a month.

Please take the time to fill in the survey - it is visual and fun to do.

The construction is scheduled to start in 2010 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.