Adult Events and Activities

Join us for All Ages Chess at the library. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Our experienced Chess Club Volunteers will be available to help with basic rules, strategies and to referee games. 

Enjoy a game with your friends or family and meet other Chess enthusiasts in the Library!

Manor Lakes Library, Mondays 3pm – 4pm 

Point Cook Library, Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm 

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit, Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm

Hoppers Crossing Library, Fridays, 4pm – 5pm

No bookings required. School term only.

Please note that this program is not a class. Players must be at least Primary School aged and have a basic understanding of chess. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Come along to a small group class and learn beginners computer skills, or more about specific popular programs like Microsoft Word or Excel.

See all of our Library IT Programs here

Join our monthly book chat to talk about the books you love. Share reading recommendations and meet new friends over a cuppa in the Library. No bookings required.

Hoppers Crossing Library

1st Tuesday of the month

10.30am - 11.30am

Are you a craft lover?

Join our monthly program to learn and create a new craft each session while you meet and share conversation with other crafters! Materials are free and you can take home your finished project.

Bookings required. Bookings open 3 weeks before the session.

Hoppers Crossing Library, 2nd Friday of the month, 10:30am – 12:30pm Register here

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit, 3rd Friday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm Register here

Point Cook Library, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1pm – 3pm Register here

Williams Landing Library Lounge, 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Register here  (school terms only)

Pop Up Library at Little River Mechanics Institute Hall, 1st Thursday of the month, 2:30pm - 4pm Register here

At English Conversation you can practise your English skills, meet new people, and learn from others. This is a great way for you to connect with the community and maybe even make new friends.

Point Cook Library, Mondays weekly, 11am – 12pm

Hoppers Crossing Library Mondays weekly, 11am – 12pm

Truganina Library Lounge, Tuesdays weekly, 2pm - 3pm

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit, Wednesdays weekly, 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Manor Lakes Library, Thursdays weekly, 1pm – 2pm

Do you want to practise your English reading and pronunciation in a fun and informal way?

Join us at Reading Circle, where we will practise our English reading and speaking skills by reading aloud together. Suitable for adults with lower-intermediate English skills. 

Julia Gillard Library Tarneit, Thursdays weekly, 11am – 12pm 

We've partnered with BeConnected to provide learning for older Australians to stay safe online. 

See Library IT Programs for all the programs, including Can you Spot a Scam? and Selling Safely Online.

Library IT Programs

We have two Family History Groups that meet at our Libraries to support people working on Family Histories. Join us as we discuss our latest research finds, useful resources, brick walls, up and coming events and get advice from this knowledgeable group.

Hoppers Crossing Library

Last Saturday of the month 

10am – 12pm

Manor Lakes Library

First Tuesday of the month 

2pm – 3:30pm

Just starting your Family History or are you a seasoned researcher that needs a little support? Our Family and Local History Librarian is available to help. 

Bookings required.
Hoppers Crossing Library
Wednesdays weekly, 10am - 11am

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If this time is not suitable, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch to arrange a time.

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Do you need some focused support with computers or technology? Free digital training is available.

Book a 30 minute IT help session, and our friendly staff will help you.

Help available includes:

• Searching the internet
• Using email
• Accessing the online library
• Setting up a MyGov account, and accessing your vaccine status
• Help booking your vaccination appointment
• Connecting online with social media
• Connecting with online video calls

This is an in-person, or online session, and Microsoft Teams will be used to provide demonstrative information and assistance. Phone support is also available.

This is a session, not a class.

Bookings essential.

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There is also a fantastic range of self paced training on these topics and more available at BeConnected.

Join us for our weekly Puzzle Group! Share conversation and a cuppa while you work together on jigsaw puzzles. It’s the perfect way to unwind and meet new friends. All puzzle lovers welcome!

Beginners welcome! Ages 18+

Hoppers Crossing Library, Wednesdays, 10.30am – 11.30am

Tune in to Recently Returned, our podcast on books and reading. Hear interviews with guest authors, book recommendations from our librarians and discussions on what we’ve been reading. You can stream Recently Returned via Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes and Spotify.

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