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Women's health reading and resource recommendations
See our staff picks for some of the best titles, from the practical to the philosophical and covering topics for all ages, to help you enhance your understanding about women's health. -
Top reads for National Science Week
A list of the best new science books to inspire you to experiment, invent and learn. -
Top LGBTQIA+ titles
Add some colour to your reading pile -
Titles you can borrow in our book group kits
Borrow great titles for your book group with book group kits. -
Sustainability - read all about it!
Library staff have selected the best sustainability tips and tricks from across our collection. -
Starting school booklist for kids and parents
Explore a series of great new titles for kids and parents of children starting at a new school. -
Reading advice for babies 0 to 12 months
Provide a language rich environment for your baby. -
Reading advice for early primary 5 to 8 years
Encourage your child on their journey to become an independent reader. -
Rainbow reads
Read your way through the rainbow with this huge selection of YA fiction. -
Participate in our book giving tree program this Christmas
Join the City of Boroondara Book giving tree program this Christmas by donating a new book to go to a family needing support. -
Our top books for book groups
Is your book group looking for reading ideas this year? Here are some recommendations. -
New Australian fiction to read this winter
Discover some of the best Australian talent with these top reads. -
National Science Week 2023
Learn and explore at the library during National Science Week! -
Life without limits - booklist celebrating diversity and inclusion
Booklist celebrating diversity and inclusion. -
Library staff favourite reads Winter 2023
Find out what library staff have loved reading this year. -
Library system upgrade Wednesday 16 August 2023
Some online library services will be unavailable during a major library system upgrade on Wednesday 16 August 2023. -
Library catalogue upgrade
Explore the improved features and functionality of our online catalogue. -
Library return chutes works
We’re replacing the returns chutes at 5 of our libraries over the next few months. -
LGBTQIA+ Picture books
Our staff have compiled their favourite picture books that celebrate rainbow families and exploring your identity! -
Join the Warm Winter Read!
The Warm Winter Read returns! This season as the temperature drops, we want you to make time for yourself and your chosen story every day. -
Great chapter books to read aloud to children
These chapter books are a perfect start towards independent reading. -
First day at preschool: stories to read together
Get ready for the first big day of kindergarten with these special stories. -
Find your next favourite meal with our new cookbooks
50 new cookbooks to inspire you in the kitchen. -
Fascinating science reads
Be amazed by these tales of science -
Enjoy storytime at home with digital picture books
Find a world of fabulous picture books online for storytime at home. -
Community Cards at the library
The Boroondara Library Service invites you to send a message to your community this festive season. -
Christmas in Boroondara
Embracing the holidays, the City of Boroondara is hosting a series of Christmas activities to bring festive cheer to our community. -
Children's programs and activities for the holidays
Explore activities for kids over the holidays. -
Children's Book Week Awards 2023
Celebrate Children's Book Week -
Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors
Some of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors shaping the Australian literary landscape -
Borrow the Most Wanted books in the library
You can now borrow the most popular titles with no waiting. -
Boroondara Photograph Competition 2022 winners
The best photograph entries for the theme 'Diverse Boroondara'. -
Boroondara Hottest 100 adult fiction titles 2022
See the 100 most loaned adult fiction titles for 2022. -
Boroondara Photograph Competition 2023 winners
The best photograph entries for the theme 'Celebrate Boroondara'. -
Boroondara Hottest 100 adult fiction titles 2023
See the books our community loved the most in 2023. -
Best chapter books for early primary 5 to 8 years
Find recommendations for the best chapter books for early primary readers (5-8 years) at Boroondara libraries.
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Best books for preschoolers 3 to 5 years
Discover the best picture books to read with your preschooler. -
Best books for babies 3 to 12 months
Recommended reads to introduce your baby to words being read or sung aloud, with nursery rhymes and board books. -
Best books for toddlers 1 to 3 years
Library staff have chosen the best books to start reading with your toddler. -
Amateur photographers celebrated
Winners of the 2023 Boroondara Photograph Competition have been announced. -
All booklists
Browse our full collection of book recommendations to find your next fantastic read. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and picture books
Explore stories and picture books by some of our most celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.