MYLI (My Community Library) was successful in receiving a Youth Week grant this year, and to celebrate, Bass Coast Shire and South Gippsland Shire libraries are hosting a series of events across the library branches.  

These will include Mario Kart Tournaments at Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Phillip Island, Inverloch and Waterline Library, as well as Pot Decorating at San Remo, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island and Waterline Library.

Another highlight is Waterline Library’s ‘Creative Cookies’ event, giving attendees the chance to decorate delicious handmade biscuits. Other events at our branches include Games Days, a chess event and more.

These activities were shaped by feedback from local young people, who MYLI surveyed about the kinds of events they’d like to see as part of Youth Fest. Many suggestions included pizza (this was a very popular suggestion!), games, movies and creative activities.

Youth Fest is a month-long celebration across Victoria that shines a spotlight on the contributions and achievements of young people aged 12–25 in their communities. Supported by the Victorian Government, Youth Fest offers opportunities for young people to connect, create, and celebrate together.

Bookings are now open, visit myli.au/events

Bass Coast Shire events:

San Remo Library 
• Lego Club – 29/9 (4pm–5pm) 
• Pot Decorating – 24/9 (11am–12pm) 
• Chess Day – 22/9 (11am–1pm) 

Wonthaggi Library 
• Exam Study Sessions – 10/9, 17/9, 24/9 (3pm–5pm) 
• Air Clay Club – 12/9, 19/9 (3.30pm–4.30pm) 
• Junior Movie (12–16 yrs) – 6/9 (2pm–3.30pm) 
• Teen Movie (17–25 yrs) – 13/9 (2pm–3.30pm) 
• Pot Decorating – 16/9 (3.30pm–5pm) 
• Games Day – 20/9 (10am-2pm) 
• Mario Kart Tournament – 27/9 (11am–12.30pm) 

Phillip Island Library 
• Exam Study Sessions – 10/9, 17/9, 24/9 (3pm–5pm) 
• Mario Kart Tournament – 13/9 (11am–12.30pm) 
• Pot Decorating – 24/9 (3pm–4pm) 
• Games Day – 29/9 (2pm–4pm) 

Inverloch Library 
• Rubik’s Cube Club – 11/9, 18/9, 25/9 (4pm–5pm) 
• Junior Movie Day – 13/9 (11am 
• Pot Decorating – 19/9 (3.30pm–5pm) 
• Mario Kart Tournament – 20/9 (11am–12.30pm) 

Waterline Library 
• Mario Kart Tournament – 9/9 (4pm–5.30pm) 
• Pot Decorating – 16/9 (4pm–5.30pm) 
• Creative Cookies – 22/9 (10.30am) 

South Gippsland Shire events: 

Foster Library 
• Pizza, Games & Tunes – 12/9 (5pm–7pm) 
Korumburra Library 
• Mario Kart Tournament (Teen Edition) – 25/9 (2.30pm–4pm) 

Leongatha Library 
• Paint & Pizza (Teen Edition) – 23/9 (5pm–6.30pm) 

Mirboo North Library 
• Pizza, Games & Tunes – 25/9 (5pm–7pm)