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CoPP | S2b | EXHIBITING | Saints And Sinners – A Portrait Of St Kilda | 1 September-3 October 2026

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Long celebrated as a suburb of contrasts, St Kilda has been home to artists, migrants, activists, beachgoers and dreamers. 

Space2b Social Design (S2b) invited eleven artists to share their own interpretations of St Kilda.

Come & experience their homage to this loved suburb.
  • Opening: 4 September 2026 | 6-7.30pm
  • Where: Space2b Social Design, 144 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182
  • Cost: Free Entry

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Space2b Social Design (S2b)
Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

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CoPP | PPLS | WALKING | With Tobias Nash to Ghost Signs of South Melbourne | Saturday 19 September 2026 | 2-4pm

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Travel streets, back lanes and industrial walls seeking ancient advertising typography, signage and hand-painted stencils known as ‘Ghost Signs’.

  • Where: Start and finish: Emerald Hill Heritage Centre, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | MAKING | All your streams come true | September 2026

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)'s digital collection brings the library to you - anytime, anywhere. You can even stream movies for free with your library card, with new releases added all the time.

Here are our picks from the latest titles to land on our streaming services. Just click each title to watch! (If you're not a member of that service, sign up with your library card.)

2026's MA15+ 4 First Dates (1h 38mins) via Beamafilm

When her cousin demands she bring a date to her wedding, Zara blunders through a series of awkward first date encounters. A modern Aussie love story.

2026's NRT The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux (1hr 36min) via Hoopla

You'll be blown away by this up-close film about iconic band The Clash, and their trajectory through rock 'n' roll history. A new edit with previously unseen footage.

2025's PG Miss Austen (3hr 27min) via Kanopy

Cassandra Austen notoriously burned her famous sister Jane's letters. This historical drama mini-series portrays a fascinating, witty and heartbreaking story of sisterly love.


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | HIGHLIGHTING | St Kilda Library glow-up

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The recently-upgraded St Kilda library is a contemporary and versatile place to learn, create and connect. 

Our refreshed spaces respect the library's heritage while providing a welcoming and functional environment.

Visitors will notice the new service desk, expanded reading lounges with new furniture, more power points and USB chargers, and other upgrades including better sightlines and improved circulation. 


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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CoPP | PPLS | WORKSHOPPING | Finding confidence through style | Thursday 10 September 2026 | 6-7pm

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Join personal stylist and author Sally Mackinnon for an empowering conversation about navigating life's transitions in style.

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience helping women transform their wardrobes and the way they feel about themselves, Sally shares insights from her new book, Styled.

Between changing bodies, ageing, work, family responsibilities, trend overload and the pressure to constantly reinvent ourselves, getting dressed has become quietly overwhelming. Sally cuts through the noise to help women discover their personal style.
  • Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Understanding dementia | Tuesday 8 September 2026 | 11am-12pm (Hearing tests after)

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Almost 1 in 12 Australians over 65 have dementia. As we get older, this number increases.

Bolton Clarke's free Understanding Dementia sessions explain what dementia is; its causes, signs and symptoms; and ways to support brain health through healthy habits.

Following each session, Hearing Australia will provide a limited number of free 15-minute hearing checks. Recent research has shown that untreated hearing loss may be linked to cognitive decline and dementia. 


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | WORKSHOPPING | Growing mushrooms | Sunday 13 September 2026 | 2-4pm

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Ever wanted to grow your own gourmet mushrooms at home?

Join Buttons Mira from The Mushroomery for a hands-on introduction to mushroom growing and cultivation. In this engaging workshop, you'll learn about the fascinating world of fungi and gain practical skills to start growing mushrooms yourself, such as:
  • Mushroom basics and the steps involved in cultivation
  • How to start a culture, and suitable containers and environments
  • Safe and sustainable mushroom-growing practices
  • Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Researching your Middle Park home | Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 6-7pm

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Do you remember Middle Park in the 1970s? Or ever wondered what your street looked like decades ago?

Join us for the launch of Your Home @ 3206, an extraordinary online archive featuring historic images of every Middle Park house and stories from the community. You'll learn how this remarkable project can help you uncover the history of the place you call home.

Presented by the Middle Park and Albert Park History Group with the Port Phillip Heritage Centre.
  • Where: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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CoPP | PPLS | SCREENING | Local music legends on screen | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | 6-7.30pm

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Experience the stories, songs and personalities that have helped define Port Phillip's vibrant music scene. 

This special encore screening features two acclaimed short films from the 2026 St Kilda Film Festival.

The MEMO Music Hall Rokumentary shines a spotlight on the iconic St Kilda venue through live performances and interviews with the artists who helped make it what it is today. The second screening, Music & Poetry in the City of Port Phillip (2006-2026), celebrates two decades of music, creativity and community connection. 

For music fans and local history buffs, it's a night not to miss. The screening is rated 15+ and is suitable for patrons aged 15 years and over.
  • Where: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | RECOMMENDING | Reading in September and beyond

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Booker Prize longlist

Our reading lists just got a little longer! The 2026 Booker Prize longlist has dropped, highlighting outstanding fiction from across the globe.

The Shadow of the Object and The Things We Never Say are just two of the books on the 2026 Booker Prize longlist

Thirteen novels spanning genres including literary fiction, satire, dystopian sci-fi, historical fiction and surrealism. Authors representing seven countries, including former winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, alongside three debut novelists.

Will your choice be the judges' favourite? Reserve your next read today to decide for yourself.

Women in Translation Month

And that’s a wrap on Women in Translation Month. If you missed our in-branch displays check out our list of recommended fiction and non-fiction right here. Because reading translated women’s writing shouldn’t end with August

Read Before You Watch

We don’t believe the book is always better but there’s only one way to be sure. Be ahead of the curve with our list of recently or very soon to be adapted fiction.


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Understanding dementia | Monday 14 September 20226 | 2-3pm (Hearing tests after)

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Almost 1 in 12 Australians over 65 have dementia. As we get older, this number increases.

Bolton Clarke's free Understanding Dementia sessions explain what dementia is; its causes, signs and symptoms; and ways to support brain health through healthy habits.

Following each session, Hearing Australia will provide a limited number of free 15-minute hearing checks. Recent research has shown that untreated hearing loss may be linked to cognitive decline and dementia.


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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CoPP | PPLS | HEARING | Your say: Library Action Plan | feedback closes 11.59pm Sunday 13 September 2026

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Let’s make sure we’re on the same page. We’re refreshing our Library Action Plan to better meet the needs of our community.

Your feedback will help shape the future of our library services, guiding our priorities over the next five years, ensuring our branches continue to thrive as welcoming hubs for learning, creativity and connection.

Have your say on the services our libraries currently provide by visiting the link below.


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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AUST | MYA | CALLING | Diverse Talents, Shared Achievements: Honouring the Brillance of Multicultural Youth | nominations close 31 August 2026

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Across Australia, multicultural young people are leading, creating, advocating, volunteering, competing, performing, building businesses, supporting their communities and inspiring those around them.

Know a change maker? Now is the time to recognise them.

Celebrate their story. Honour their impact. Open the door to what comes next.
The Multicultural Youth Awards celebrate young people aged 16 to 25 from multicultural, migrant, refugee and diverse cultural backgrounds who are making a meaningful impact across their communities.

Whether they are leading in the classroom, volunteering behind the scenes, excelling in sport or the arts, advocating for change, supporting their family, building something new, or simply showing others what is possible, their story deserves to be celebrated.


Why Nominations Matter? 

  • Build Confidence
  • Create New Connections
  • Validate Contribution
  • Open Future Opportunities

Who Can Nominate?

Anyone can submit a nomination.
You might be a teacher, parent, youth worker, mentor, coach, friend, community leader, colleague, organisation, or someone who knows a young person whose efforts deserve to be acknowledged.
Young people can also nominate themselves.


Want To Get Involved? 


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Multicultural Youth Awards (MYA)
Address: 215 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072

The Multicultural Youth Awards up would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Aboriginal land, on which we all live, work, and play.​ We pay our deepest respect to Elders past and present, and any First Nations members who are part of the Multicultural Youth Group Industry. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. This land always was and always will be Aboriginal land.​

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CoPP | BOCL | TALKING | Healthy Feet with Bolton Clarke | Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 11am-12noon

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Discover how to care for your feet and get some helpful tips on selecting footwear.

We ask a lot from our feet. They carry us millions of kilometres through our life and can suffer the effects of wear and tear.

But there are simple ways to keep your feet healthy. Learn how to care for your feet because there’s a lot more to it than just trimming your toenails.

Two sessions available proudly supported by Independence Australia. Other session St Kilda Library | Thursday 13 August 2026 | 11am-12noon
  • Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Victoria 3207
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking
 

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Bolton Clarke (BOCL)
Tel: 1300 22 11 22

Bolton Clarke acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land which we live and work, their rich culture and spiritual connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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CoPP | VPC | WEBINAR | RISE in Pride Information Evening | Tuesday 4 August 2026 | 6-7pm AEST

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Join us online to learn how RISE in Pride will elevate LGBTIQA+ voices, develop creative leadership, and build a more representative and inclusive arts sector.

RISE in Pride unites the Telling it with Pride Speakers Program and the new Producing with Pride Initiative to support LGBTIQA+ storytellers, artists and event producers. Join this info session to learn more and ask questions.


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Victorian Pride Centre (VPC)
Address: 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Tel: 03 7035 3592

The Victorian Pride Centre respectfully acknowledges the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present. We uphold their continuing relationship to this land where the Victorian Pride Centre exists today.

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CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | With Author Dr Linda Hamilton – Pay It in Five | Tuesday 18 August 2026 | 6.30-7.30pm

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Ever wondered why your home loan feels endless?

Join author and educator Dr Linda Hamilton as she unpacks the hidden maths behind mortgages and why so many Australians struggle to see the full picture.

Drawing from her book Pay It in Five, Linda shares a practical, easy-to-understand approach to planning and managing a home loan with confidence. Whether you are buying your first home or supporting someone who is, this session will change the way you think about one of life’s biggest financial decisions.
  • Where: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | SCREENING | Film Club: Death in Brunswick | Thursday 6 August | 5.30-7.30pm

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Honouring the life and legacy of the late Sam Neill, St Kilda Library is hosting a free screening of the Australian cult classic Death in Brunswick.

Death in Brunswick is a distinctive and darkly comic film. Equal parts comedy, thriller and time capsule, the film captures a Melbourne that is at once familiar and delightfully eccentric.

A riotous rollercoaster of murder and mayhem set in multicultural inner Melbourne, this hit Australian comedy-thriller stars Sam Neill, Zoe Carides and John Clarke.

Death in Brunswick (1991) | Director: John Ruane | Rating: M | Language: English, Closed Captions
  • Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.



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CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Treaty and Gellung Warl | Thursday 27 August 2026 | 6-7pm

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Join First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria member Zoe Upton (Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation) and MC Uncle Charles Pakana to learn about the decades-long journey to Treaty for Victoria. 

The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria recently held their third set of elections, elected new Co-Chairs and became part of Gellung Warl (meaning tip of the spear in Gunaikurnai). Gellung Warl is the new body created through Australia’s first Treaty.

Come along to: 
  • Learn about the historic journey towards Treaty
  • Understand what it means for us all
  • Ask questions and join the conversation
Allies and First Peoples welcome.
  • Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: online via Trybooking


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | LENDING | Over 60? You can borrow an iPad

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Did you know that library members aged over 60 can borrow an iPad with free internet for a month?

St Kilda Library is proud to offer the Older Persons iPad Lending Program. We have 10 iPads available for lending at St Kilda Library. Patrons 60 years and over will be able to borrow an iPad with free internet for one month.

All you need is a Port Phillip Library membership and a Victorian Senior's Card (or other proof of age).
  • Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free
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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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CoPP | PPLS | RECOMMENDING | Epic reads with The Odyssey

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More than 2,000 years after it was written, The Odyssey still speaks to us because it explores timeless experiences like facing uncertainty, overcoming obstacles, searching for belonging and finding our way home.

At its heart Odysseus' journey is a story about resilience, identity and the challenges that shape us along the way.

Our Odyssey-inspired reading list brings together Homer’s original epic, modern retellings and novels influenced by its themes.

From fresh perspectives in The Penelopiad, Circe, A Thousand Ships and Lavinia to enduring classics such as The Iliad and Ulysses, these books show why this ancient tale continues to inspire readers and writers today.


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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)
City of Port Phillip
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Telephone: 03 9209 6655

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.


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