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October 26, 2022

Cutting the ribbon on the new Bentleigh library’s Story Time

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I think I live here now!

The new Bentleigh Glen Eira City Council – Libraries is all sorts of story-loving stunning!

What an honour to be asked to be the first author to launch story time in their new space. A wonderful way to welcome back families and celebrate the new improved reading nooks and crannies of Bentleigh Library. What a way to celebrate Children’s Week!

Thank you to all the little jetty jumpers who joined in the fun, as well as the big McKinnon College kids too!

I was in great story celebrating company bumping into Public Libraries Victoria CEO Angela Savage as well and the fabulous local library team!

This is a library you’ll love exploring!

Thanks to Glen Eira City Council and James McPherson Photography for several of these images.

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Cheers,

Andrea

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