A new library for Keilor
Keilor has a new library , and a new community hub, and they are having a grand opening on Saturday 29th April, 11am-2pm. Congratulations Brimbank Libraries! We always like a new library for the community to enjoy.
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Early Libraries in Essendon and Flemington
Essendon Town Hall with Lending Library inside. Sam Merrifield Local History Collection Local Historian Lenore Frost has been busy over the past few months researching the history of libraries in Moonee Valley. Looking at the libraries of Essendon and Flemington, Lenore tells the story of how libraries begun in our area and how they grew out of a public desire for books. If you're looking to learn about how the libraries of Moonee Valley begun, Lenore's work is a great resource. You can find the link to her time travellers website below: Essendon Time Travellers Blog
Welsh Wills
Wills, which were proved in the Welsh ecclesiastical courts before the introduction of Civil Probate on 11th January 1858 have been deposited in the National Library of Wales . Over 190,000 Welsh wills have been digitised and are now available on the Library's website or direct on our online catalogue and are free to view.