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Literacy Support Services

Leap Into Literacy

Leap into Literacy is a free one-to-one literacy tutoring program for adults who would like support with reading, writing or numeracy. Our trained volunteers are matched with you to work on your own specific goal.

The focus of our program is goals-based. There are no tests, and all sessions are tailored to the needs of the learner.

You and your volunteer tutor will be matched based on availability and best fit. You will meet for one hour each week, at a time and library branch that is convenient for you both.

Our Regional Literacy Officer will talk to you about your availability, goals and location preferences in a short informal interview prior to matching you with a tutor.

Are you eligible?

You are able to access Leap into Literacy as a learner if you require basic literacy support. You must have a goal to improve your literacy. Eligibility for this program will be determined during the interview.

Contact

To express your interest in the service, or ask any questions, please call 03 9800 6417 or submit a query here.

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering as a Leap Into Literacy tutor, please go to our Volunteers page.

Reading Buddies

Parents – do you struggle helping your child with their home reader? Are you not sure how to help your children choose what to read?

Reading Buddies are here to help!

This program is the perfect opportunity for parents to get some support to help their primary school-aged children to read.

Parents/caregivers and their children will

  • Listen to stories
  • Play games
  • Read together supported by our volunteer Reading Buddy

Are you eligible?

You are a parent/caregiver who would like some more support with your children’s primary school home reading.

To ensure you get the most out of the program, we have a limit of 2 children per adult.

Adults must participate in the session with their child.

Where and when?

Every Thursday during school terms, 4pm-5pm, at Bayswater Library.

More information

View these events on our calendar to learn more – or just come along and give it a try!

Library Services

Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation

Your library provides a range of useful services to the communities of Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. It’s free to join! Visit your local library to enjoy:

  • Thousands of books, DVDs, magazines & games
  • Free computer access
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access
  • Printing, scanning and photocopying
Become a Member
Want to know more? Contact us!

Branch Services

Full library membership is open to any Victorian resident, provided they supply, on their first visit to the library, proof of identity and a Victorian address. If you are over 18, you can join online by completing the web membership form. We will post your membership card to your Victorian address within the next week. When you visit your local branch, bring along some proof of identity and you will be able to borrow library items immediately. Children under 18 will need the signature of a parent or guardian to become library members. By becoming a library member, you agree to abide by Conditions of Membership. Existing library members may update their address in person only.

For all of our branch services, please visit our Using Your Library page.

Events

Our What’s On page displays up-to-date information about our latest exciting events across the entire region. For more information about our current events schedule, please consult our seasonal events guide here.

To reserve your place at one of our events, please visit our events calendar.

Your library is home to regular storytime events where your child can enjoy stories and rhymes presented by a children’s librarian. These sessions happen frequently and are suitable for children of various ages. Please visit the Storytime page to find out more.

Eastern Regional Libraries delivers a monthly newsletter filled with news about our latest high-profile events, most popular reads, new online resources, and much more! To subscribe, simply slide further down this page to view the subscribe box above the footer.

Outreach Services

Eastern Regional Libraries is proud to operate two Mobile Library services. The Knox Mobile Library visits many residential aged care facilities, industrial estates, schools, community centres and festivals in the Knox Council area. This mobile library service has been popular with Knox residents for many years, with about 2,000 books inside a newly designed space. The Yarra Ranges Flexi Vehicle brings library services to communities in the Yarra Ranges. It’s a highly mobile vehicle that frequently visits preschools, community groups and aged care facilities.

The Eastern Regional Libraries Home Library Service delivers library material to people who are unable to visit the library. The service is provided from certain branches and relies on the support of the local community. For more information, please click here.

Visit BizLibrary, an online portal connecting local businesses with valuable online resources to boost them in a digital world.

A whole range of services are provided to local schools. Please visit the Schools page to find out more.

Other Services

Eastern Regional Libraries supports lifelong learning and endeavours to support Distance Education or off-campus students by offering exam invigilation for written or online exams. Invigilation requests must be submitted to the Library a minimum of two weeks in advance of the desired examination date. The student assumes all responsibility for making arrangements for the examination. To view our exam supervision policy, please click here.

The Dementia Care Collection is designed for people living with Dementia and their carers. The collection features a range of materials like photobooks, puzzles, tools, and other objects designed to provide stimulation and keep the mind active. These materials help people living with dementia find pleasure and relaxation by offering valuable and varied mental stimulus.
Items may be borrowed like any other ERL item for a six week period. However, users wishing to access the collection must speak to their local library manager first.
For more information, please contact Realm library, or visit this page.