Libraries closed for Melbourne Cup Day

Rounding the first turn in the 2005 Melbourne Cup (courtesy of VRC)

All branches and mobiles of Eastern Regional Libraries will be closed for Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 6th November.

Branches and mobiles will resume normal hours on Wednesday 7th November.

You will be able to return items through the bookchute during this time.

So plan early, either return your items on the weekend or, if you know your PIN, you can renew your items via the library catalogue. Follow the instructions in the catalogue tutorials. If you don't know your PIN, apply for it now through the library website.

For the latest news and events on the Melbourne Cup Carnival, visit the Victoria Racing Club's Cup Carnival website.

If you're looking for something else to do on Tuesday check out what's on at 101 things to do in Melbourne.

Cheers, webgurl

Our libraries will be closed for Melbourne Cup Day

All Eastern Regional Libraries branches and mobiles will be closed on Tuesday 1st November 2011 for Melbourne Cup Day.

Items may be renewed online if you have your library card number (userID) and PIN. If you need to apply for your PIN you can do so on our Get a PIN form. With the public holiday it might take us a little longer to work our way through the PIN requests and website feedbacks that have come in over the weekend.

Items may be returned through the bookchute at our branches.

Have an enjoyable Melbourne Cup day everyone. If you're looking for something to do this weekend check out That's Melbourne and CitySearch. For anyone going to The Cup, check out the official Melbourne Cup site and book early.

Cheers, webgurl

All branches and mobiles of Eastern Regional Libraries are closed for Cup Day

All branches and mobiles of Eastern Regional Libraries will be closed on Tuesday 2nd November for Cup Day.

Items may be returned through the bookchute (note Croydon Library bookchute is closed). If you know your user ID (library card number starting 20023) and PIN then items may be renewed via the web catalogue.

Cheers, Maryanne

Spring Carnival @ Mooroolbark : Ann Dixon presents 'The Cup', its history and fashion

Come and join us for a wonderful presentation about the history of the Melbourne Cup and its fashionable wear dating from the 1860s to the present day.

Ann will bring along some examples from her collection of vintage hats and costumes. All welcome. Tea and coffee provided.

When: Wednesday 13th October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Melbourne Cup day - Libraries & mobiles closed

Rounding the first turn in the 2005 Melbourne Cup (courtesy of VRC)

All branches and mobiles of Eastern Regional Libraries will be closed for Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 3rd November.

Branches and mobiles will resume normal hours on Wednesday 4th November.

You will be able to return items through the bookchute during this time. Note: Croydon bookchute is closed.

So plan early, either return your items on the weekend or, if you know your PIN, you can renew your items via the library catalogue. Follow the instructions in the catalogue tutorials. If you don't know your PIN, apply for it now through the library website.

For the latest news and events on the Melbourne Cup Carnival, visit the Victoria Racing Club's Cup Carnival website. I'm off to the Derby tomorrow, should be fun. Hopefully the weather's a bit better.

If you're looking for something else to do on Tuesday check out what's on at Melbourne CitySearch.

Cheers, Maryanne

Friday @ your library - Well groomed fillies

Join Ann Dixon for a nostalgic look at Melbourne Cup fashions from the 1860's onwards.

When: Friday 30th October 12noon  
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98011422

Cheers, Maryanne

Hats, History and the Cup

Ann Dixon will talk about the history of the Melbourne Cup and fashionable wear from the 1860's to the present day with an emphasis on hats from her collection.

When: Wednesday 28th October 1:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne

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Melbourne Cup Day holiday

Rounding the first turn in the 2005 Melbourne Cup (courtesy of VRC)

Tuesday 4th November is the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday and all libraries and mobiles are closed on that day.

You can return items though the bookchute at most of our branches and renew items through the web catalogue if you have your PIN. Be prepared and find out your PIN today by phoning your local branch or via our online form.

For those going to the Melbourne Cup check out the Melbourne Cup carnival and Metlink websites (public transport information).

Have a great day everyone.

Cheers, Maryanne