Upcoming Library Closure

All branches will be closed Wednesday 30 October for staff professional development and Tuesday 5 November due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday. Return chutes will remain open.

2024 Council Elections

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government elections will be held on Saturday 26 October 2024. The Mornington Peninsula Shire has assumed a caretaker role from midday on Tuesday 17 September until 6pm on election day. During the caretaker period, content will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker conventions set out in our Election Period (Caretaker) Policy.

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Reading Showcase

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R U OK?

Ask R U OK? Any Day

You don’t need to be an expert to help someone who is struggling with life. Listening can save a life. But you’re not alone in this — the R U OK? Website has a great range of resources and tools to help you start a meaningful conversation. It is also important to check in with yourself.

Small Business Festival

1 – 31 August 2024

The Mornington Peninsula Shire's Small Business Festival is a month-long program of opportunities for professional development, networking and knowledge sharing. It aims to inspire new, innovative ways of thinking for Mornington Peninsula Businesses. Discover more

Our Library has curated a list of the best business books in our collection to help your business grow, no matter what your starting point is!

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NAIDOC Week

7 July - 14 July

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Refugee Week

17 June - 23 June

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Established in 1998 in the UK, this annual festival aligns with World Refugee Day, celebrated globally on June 20th.

Men's Heath Week

10 June - 16 June

Men's Health Week is an important annual event that seeks to increase awareness about the various health challenges that men face. Its goal is to promote strategies for improving both physical and mental well-being.

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Reconciliation Week

May 27 - 3 June

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

International Women's Day

This International Women's Day, we are celebrating the incredible contributions of women authors to literature.