Maroondah Arts Collective: Art Book Chat

Next date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Join us at the Realm Library for the next Maroondah Arts Collective Catch Up

This month is all about Art Books! There are so many fascinating books about arts practice, creativity, and the habits, inspirations and lives of artists. Come along to this informal bookchat to talk about your favourite Art Book or learn about some new ones to help spark your creativity!

The library will have a selection of Art Books to peruse and borrow on the day for library members (not a member? not a problem, join up on the day for free!).

As always, hot drinks and snacks are on us, so just bring yourself and your book!

Event details

Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Realm Library, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134
Cost: Free
Registrations are essential

Further information

For more information please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email arts@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

This event is presented in partnership with Your Library.

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When

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Location

Realm Library, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map

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Event summary

Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council

1300 88 22 33

03 9294 5581

arts@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Getting here

The Realm building is in Ringwood Town Square and has a white diamond facade.

Walking

Realm can be accessed from Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.

Parking

Parking available at Eastland Shopping Centre. When arriving via Ringwood Bypass, enter from Ringwood Street at West 5. If you arrive from Warrandyte Road, use entry East 6. Parking is free for the first 3 hours.

Public transport
Realm is across the road from Ringwood Train Station.

Accessibility

Accessible parking spaces available on the other side of Ringwood Town Square (Eastland Level 3), approximately 60m from Realm entry.
Accessible toilets available on every level.
Changing Places accessible toilet available on Level 1.
Internal lifts available to provide ease of access to every level.

Maroondah Arts Collective

The Maroondah Arts Collective is an online and in-person group for artists and creatives who live, work and play in Maroondah. We offer regular professional development opportunities, and social and networking events to support the development and sustainability of the local creative community.

Find out more about the Maroondah Arts Collective

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