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Ringwood
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Library was officially opened on 1 May 2013 after its initial plans for development were announced in 2008. Located within the Mountain High Shopping Centre and across from the Bayswater train station, the library has been decorated with a railway theme. One of the main features of
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Chinese collection of books, CDs and DVDs. One of the main features of Knox Library is the automated returns machine, which was installed in November, 2012. As of 2023 or 2024 the library will be moving to bigger premises
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Ferntree Gully
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Boronia
Library was opened 14 July 1986. Located next to the Boronia Basketball Stadium, the library was designed as a centre of recreation. Inside, the central skylight mural illustrates Boronia's historical past.
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The Belgrave Library was opened in 1997 and was designed with a cedar exterior to blend in with the local setting of Belgrave. The building also features stained glass windows that were originally part of the
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Service Centre. The Croydon Library specialises in historical material and maintains the local history, genealogy and military history collections. The library also houses the Croydon Historical Society.
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Rowville Library was opened on 21 August 1989 under the clock tower at Stud Park Shopping Centre. Rowville Library has a strong community focus and is well known for its participation in
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Healesville Library opened on 10 December 1975. In 2010, Healesville Library underwent a refurbishment and became part of the Yarra Ranges Council Community Link building
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Croydon Library was opened on 15 October 1973 and has recently celebrated 40 years of operation in the community. The library is situated beside a small lake and the
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