Enjoy a great range of fine literary events at our libraries or at home.
The libraries bring writers and readers together through storytelling events, author talks, writing workshops and book groups. Or why not share your love of reading at one of our book discussion groups? Some groups read a specific book each month while others are open to talking about whatever you have been reading lately.
Book Chat
Starting Wednesday, 7 February at Prahan Square Library, join us each month for a lively chat about books and reading. We’d love to hear what you’re reading or listening to – whether it’s books, short stories, poems, audiobooks or podcasts.
Join our community of readers to share your reading experiences and recommendations. Discover new books and authors or delve into old favourites. New participants are warmly welcomed. Free event, no bookings required.
11.30am to 12.30pm, Wednesdays, Prahran Square Library, Prahran Square (northern end), Prahran
Classic Short Reads Club
Ever wanted to tackle the classics but unsure where to begin? Or have you wanted to join a book club but don’t always have the time to read an entire book? The Classic Short Reads Club is for you. Meeting monthly for some lively discussion about a classic short story, you’ll discover hidden gems, revisit old favourites and meet other curious readers. Hint: just do your best to read the story before each session.
The next session is on Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov Tuesday, 27 February, 2pm to 3pm Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, Toorak.
Author talks
We have an exciting line up of author talks. Meet the authors and hear the conversation.
A Question of Age: Jacinta Parsons in conversation
Wednesday, 28 February, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Edita Mujkic on Between Before and After
Friday, 1 March 2pm to 3pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Christos Tsiolkas in conversation with Corrie Perkin
Wednesday, 6 March, 6pm to 7pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Book Club at Your Place
If getting to a library is a bit tricky, join the book club that comes to you via Zoom. Every month (until June), meet up with other like-minded readers and have a friendly chat about books and reading.
Read Now Book Club
And don’t forget the Read Now Book Club – a book club dedicated to readers wanting to read books from our Read Now collection and where you’ll meet other readers for some lively discussion.
Each month we pick a title from our popular Read Now collection to read as a group, then get together to discuss it. Copies (of the chosen titles) are made available for club members to borrow each month.
Select Saturdays, 3pm to 4pm, Toorak/South Yarra Library
This year’s sessions will be held on 3 February, 2 March, 30 March, 27 April, 25 May, 22 June, 20 July, 17 August, 14 September, 12 October and 9 November
Select Saturdays, 3pm to 4pm, Malvern Library
This year’s sessions will be held on 10 February, 9 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 29 June, 27 July, 24 August, 21 September, 19 October and 16 November.
And if that’s not enough, there’s our free digital learning and health and wellbeing series at the libraries.
There’s something for everyone at Stonnington Libraries.
