Mt Evelyn Library re-opens May 1st 2014

Yarra Ranges Council has just posted a press release on their website announcing the following:

Eastern Regional Libraries has been asked by Yarra Ranges Council to manage library services from the Mt Evelyn Library Station House from Thursday 1 May 2014.

The Library will be open to the public and staffed by Eastern Regional Libraries. PCs and WiFi will be available and the after-hours chute will return.

Opening hours
Monday: 10.00am-1.00pm
Tuesday: 10.00am-1.00pm
Wednesday: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Thursday: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Friday: 2.30pm-5.30pm

The Reading Room will be closed from Monday 14th April - Thursday 1st May to prepare the library. 

Outstanding loans
Members with outstanding loans from Mt Evelyn may either return the items to another ERL branch (Lilydale and Montrose are the closest) or return the items to Mt Evelyn after 1st May and no overdue charges will be applied.

We apologise for the short notice and will update members as any further news comes to hand. If you have any queries you can contact the Yarra Ranges Council on their Facebook Page or via phone on 1300 368 333.

The Virtual Team

Morrison's House Closure at Mt Evelyn

The Shire of Yarra Ranges has issued the following statement regarding the Morrison's House closure in Mt Evelyn.


MORRISONS CLOSURE SAD NEWS FOR THE YARRA RANGES

Yarra Ranges Council was saddened to learn that the Board of Morrisons has determined to cease operations as of 30 April 2014.

Yarra Ranges Director Social and Economic Development Ali Wastie said since Morrisons establishment in 1975, it had become a well respected community education provider.

“Morrisons has a proud history of offering quality learning and engagement opportunities for our community,” Ms Wastie said.

“Over the years Council has enjoyed a strong partnership with Morrisons to deliver a range of programs and activities that support life long learning and social inclusion,” she said.

Ms Wastie said Morrisons would be sadly missed by community members when it closed in April.

“We understand there will be a disruption to services currently offered by Morrisons.

“Council officers will continue to engage with Morrisons, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Department of Human Services and other community organisations to help minimise any impact on the community.”



At the moment the Community Reading Room at the Station House will continue to operate as normal.

If you have any queries you can contact the Yarra Ranges Council on their Facebook Page or via phone on 1300 368 333.



The Virtual Team

Building strawbale houses with Simon from the Shire of Yarra Ranges

Simon from the Shire of Yarra Ranges will talk about the fascinating process of building a beautiful and energy efficient strawbale home.

When: Tuesday 11th October 7pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 92943120 or book online - Strawbale Houses

Cheers, Maryanne

Reduce garbage by up to 25% by composting, find out how

An average household can reduce garbage by up to 25% by composting food scraps and garden waste.

It's easy to do, come along and join Shannon from the Shire of Yarra Ranges and learn about composting and how to start your own worm farm.

Make environmental changes for a brighter future!

When: Tuesday 13th September 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 92943120 or book online - composting

Cheers, Maryanne

Some photos of the new Healesville Library

I've been busy uploading photos of the new Healesville Library that will also share facilities with Swinburne University and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. I'll be adding descriptions next week, I just wanted to upload as many as I could.

Healesville Library Flickr

Cheers, Maryanne

Comforts of home

Simon Woodland from the Shire of Yarra Ranges will be at Lilydale Library to share tips on having an energy efficient home.

When: Tuesday 17th February 7pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson St, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92943120

Cheers, Maryanne

Clothing swap

I've just heard that the Shire of Yarra Ranges Youth Services is holding a clothing swap for teenagers at the Lilydale Library. For details and bookings call 92946716.

UPDATE: Just as I got you excited about the clothing swap, I have just received news that it has been cancelled due to lack of numbers

When: Thursday 22nd January 5:30pm cancelled
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson St, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92946716

Cheers, Maryanne