Join us this week for a special #NationalReconciliationWeek event with archaeologist Jacinta Koolmatrie exploring the importance of Indigenous perspectives | Thurs 27 May 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Bookings: bit.ly/3fykjl4 youtu.be/aUIgkbExn6I #MoreThanAWord #NRW2021 Reconciliation Australia

The Williamstown Literary Festival is back! This year's line up includes a host of local and national authors who will feature in live panels, interviews and the much-loved Ada Cambridge and People’s Choice writing awards. 18-20 June. Visit willylitfest.org.au #WillyLitFest

Please note the following changes to library services effective from 6pm, Tuesday 25 May. 😷 Masks are required in all libraries. 🎫 Capacity at events and programs will be reduced to 30 people. Stay safe Hobsons Bay! See our website for more info: bit.ly/3a95Ydj

📢 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our upcoming Love Your Brain event with Chrissie Davies on Thurs 3 June will be moving online. Apologies for any inconvenience. Visit the library website to register: bit.ly/2SmyYI1 #GrowYourReader

⚠️ In line with today's announcements from the Victorian State Government, all Hobsons Bay Libraries will be closed from Friday 28 May until further notice. Detailed info is available on our website: bit.ly/3a95Ydj #covid19update #staysafe #stayhome

⚠️ Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's online event with Chaos to Calm has been cancelled. All registered participants will be contacted shortly with more information, and we will attempt to reschedule as soon as possible. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

📚 Join us for this month's Stay-at-Home Tuesday Book Club session coming up on 29 June. Our title for this month is the winner of the 2020 #VPLA winner for Fiction, 'Damascus'. Register here: bit.ly/2RR8MWh #readwithHBL Allen & Unwin Libby, by OverDrive

Great news, library lovers!🛍️ 📚 Click and Collect @ Hobsons Bay Libraries will be available from Monday 7 June! 🖱️ 🎉 Find out more here: bit.ly/HBLclickandcol…

📜🔍 Did you know you can visit the Findmypast Aust & NZ website for free with your library membership? Join our online intro session this Wednesday 9 June and see what you can discover. ✨ Register here: bit.ly/3ge2tnQ

Studying in lockdown? Your library card gives you free access to one-on-one help with @Studiosity. Chat with subject experts and even upload your essays and drafts for feedback. Activate your Studiosity account now to give it a go! 🙌 bit.ly/2Yc0zeX

In line with the easing of Melbourne's COVID-19 restrictions, we're pleased to announce that all library branches will reopen from Friday 11 June. For more information, visit the libraries website: bit.ly/3a95Ydj

⚠️In line with today's announcements from the Victorian State Government, all Hobsons Bay Libraries will be closed from Friday 17 July until further notice. Further info is available on our website: bit.ly/2UgFeSR #covid19update #staysafe #stayhome

Click and Collect is returning during this lockdown. For full info, check our website: bit.ly/3z05DmI

In line with the easing of Melbourne's COVID-19 restrictions, we're pleased to announce that all library branches have reopened today, Wednesday 28 July, with limited opening hours. For more information, visit the libraries website: bit.ly/3i6qijm

First day after #lockdown eased Libraries Victoria saw 30% increase on average weekday transactions: more than 50,000 checkouts & renewals yesterday. Next highest daily total was day before latest lockdown: people stocked up with 45,000 transactions Shaun Leane ABC Melbourne

We can’t be together right now in library programs, but we can sure sing up a storm with librarians Julie and Elle. Check out our YouTube channel every Tuesday and Thursday for new videos! youtube.com/user/HobsonsBa…

Our library branches will be closed again tomorrow. We are open for Click and Collect. For more info: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/library-news/1… #lockdownsix #covid19update

Congratulations to this year's winning entries for Create by the Bay! 👏👏🥳 #createbythebay

We're getting ready for the Council+ Williamstown launch! Come along from 2.15pm to 5pm TODAY for free coffee, popcorn, roving performers, kids’ activities, workshops, competitions and more! Due to the rain, all activities will take place inside. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Libr…

Tune in tomorrow evening when @hblibraries chat with Urban Cycling Institute 🚲 , internationally acclaimed urban planning researcher, live from Amsterdam. Thank you to BikeWest for being our interview partner for the evening. Wed 9 Nov at 7pm. Register now: bit.ly/3NO8GHf