Our Library Van
Discover OLiV – Our Library Van: Bringing books, programs, and community connection closer to you.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Library is taking services beyond our branches and into the heart of the community. OLiV (Our Library Van) is a pop-up library service designed to make accessing books, programs, and resources easier for everyone.
Visit an OLiV stop to:
- Browse and borrow from a curated collection.
- Return and collect reservations closer to home, school, or work.
- Enjoy free programs and activities for all ages.
- Connect with others in welcoming indoor spaces.
Launched last year, OLiV quickly became a popular way to access books, free Wi-Fi, and digital resources. It’s perfect for anyone who finds it hard to get to a library branch or wants to access library services closer to home.
What’s new in 2026?
OLiV now offers free activities at indoor community venues. From Family Storytime to STEM workshops and Basic Tech Help, there’s something for everyone. These indoor pop-ups make learning and connection easier, no matter the weather*
Whilst the van stays outside, all library services are delivered indoors at local venues like Community Centres and Town Halls.
Not sure where to find us? Just follow the flags and directional signs outside each venue. They’ll guide you inside to our friendly OLiV team and a great range of books and resources including:
- Fiction
- Non Fiction
- Large Print Books
- Talking Books
- Children’s Books
Make borrowing even easier by selecting Library Van (MPLS) as your pick up location when placing reservations online. Your items will be available at any of our OLiV stops for the following 14 days once items are ready for collection.
Download OLiV Timetable(PDF, 934KB)
* OLiV does not operate on public holidays or during extreme climate events such as days of total fire ban, flooding, or heatwaves to keep both our staff and the community safe.
OLiV Timetable
View our 2026 OLiV Timetable(PDF, 934KB) for more information on times and locations.
Week One:
Mondays at Balnarring (fortnightly)
10am - 1.30pm Balnarring Community Hall, 3035 Frankston Flinders Road, Balnarring
Family Storytime Basic Tech Help
Wednesdays at Mount Martha (fortnightly)
10.15am - 12.15pm Mount Martha House Community Centre, 466 The Esplanade, Mount Martha
Basic Tech Help
Wednesdays at Mount Eliza (fortnightly)
2pm - 5.15pm Mount Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Road
After School STEM
Thursdays at Red Hill (weekly)
10am - 12pm Red Hill Village Shopping Centre, Shop 3, 137 Shoreham Road, Red Hill
Basic Tech Help
Thursdays at Sorrento (weekly)
2.30pm - 4.30pm Sorrento Community Centre, 860-868 Melbourne Road, Sorrento
Basic Tech Help
Fridays at Capel Sound (fortnightly)
10am - 12pm Capel Sound Community Hub – 11A Allambi Avenue, Capel Sound
Week Two:
Mondays at Flinders (fortnightly)
10am - 12pm Flinders Civic Hall, 56 Cook Street, Flinders
Basic Tech Help
Mondays at Somers (fortnightly)
2pm - 4.30pm RW Stone Reserve, 68 Camp Hill Road, Somers
Wednesdays at Dromana (fortnightly)
2pm - 5pm Dromana Community House, 15 Gibson Street, Dromana
Family Storytime After School STEM
Thursdays at Red Hill (weekly)
10am - 12pm Red Hill Village Shopping Centre, Shop 3, 137 Shoreham Road, Red Hill
Basic Tech Help
Thursdays at Sorrento (weekly)
2.30pm - 4.30pm Sorrento Community Centre, 860-868 Melbourne Road, Sorrento
Basic Tech Help
Fridays at Rye (fortnightly)
10am - 12pm Rye Community House, 27 Nelson Street, Rye
Family Storytime
Please note: OLiV does not operate on public holidays or during extreme climate events such as days of total fire ban, flooding, or heatwaves to keep both our staff and the community safe.
What Programs, Events or Activities does OLiV provide?
OLiV offers free programs and events at our co-located indoor community spaces. From Family Storytime to after school STEM and Basic Tech Support, there’s something for everyone.
Due to limited space, bookings for Family Storytime, After School STEM and Basic Tech Support will be essential.
Basic Tech Help
Our OLiV staff will be providing free basic tech support for your phone, tablet and laptop needs. Whether you need help setting up a new device, organising your photos, attaching a PDF to an email, or something entirely different, we’re here to help!
Please note: These tech-help sessions provide friendly trouble-shooting advice and not professional IT support, please keep this in mind when booking a session.
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Family Storytime
Designed for children aged 0-5, this interactive program features engaging stories and lively songs that support early literacy, encourage listening, language, and social interaction.
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After School STEM
STEM brings together Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a fun and practical way, helping children develop creativity and problem-solving skills for the future.
Designed for primary school-aged children, these hands-on workshops introduce STEM concepts through simple, enjoyable activities that spark curiosity and confidence. Each session is interactive and engaging and your child will leave excited to learn more! All materials supplied.
Suitable for ages 5-12. A parent or caregiver must remain with their child for the duration of the session.
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Meet OLiV (Our Library Van)
Meet the newest addition to Our Mornington Peninsula Shire Library - a Mercedes Sprinter van called OLiV (Our Library Van).
OLiV's main mission is to bring books, Wi-Fi, and other library materials directly to your town – so you can enjoy library services without having to travel too far from home.
With OLiV, you can browse our collection, place holds, pick up, borrow, and return your library items from any of our designated stops.
You can become a member, use our free Wi-Fi, or browse the latest digital news on our shared community iPad.
Where does OLiV stop?
OLiV visits the following suburbs on a rotating fortnightly timetable. These stops include Balnarring, Capel Sound, Dromana, Flinders, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Red Hill, Rye, Somers, and Sorrento
A comprehensive analysis of a range of information has informed the timetable including:
- Data from the previous mobile library service
- Data from the Click and Delivery Service and The Home Library Service (HLS)
- Demographics of Mornington Peninsula Shire including:
- Disadvantaged areas
- Age of households
- Vulnerable children
- Education – areas of high risk of disengagement.
- Mental health
- Family violence
What services does OLiV provide?
OLiV offers a range of books including the latest fiction and non-fiction, talking books, large print, and children’s books.
In addition, library members can request library items from our catalogue and collect these items from the most convenient library van stop to their homes or workplaces.
Just select ‘Library Van MPLS’ as your pick-up location and your items will be available from any OLiV stop for a period of 14 days.
Please note: Inter-Library Loan items, newspapers and magazines will not be available; however, our community can use the shared iPad to read digital newspapers and magazines onsite. Our friendly staff will be able to assist you in accessing these digital resources.
Due to Our Library Van’s fortnightly roster, the loan period for any item borrowed from OLiV will be extended to 4 weeks.
Free Wi-Fi will be available to connect personal devices, or our community can use a shared iPad.
From 2026, OLiV will offer free programs and activities such as Basic Tech Help, STEM workshops and Family Storytimes. Stay tuned to our website for full details.
Can I collect my holds from OLiV?
Yes! You will be able to select Library Van (MPLS) as a pickup location when placing holds on any items within our library catalogue.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any Inter-Library loan requests newspapers, or magazines for collection from OLiV.
You will receive a text message or email once your items are ready for collection. Your holds will be available for collection from any of our OLiV stops, conveniently co-located at indoor venues like Community Centres or Town Halls across the Peninsula for a period of 14 days.
You can also return any library items to OLiV.
Will customers be allowed onboard OLiV?
No. Due to the smaller vehicle size, and the safety of everyone, our community will be unable to enter OLiV. Our Library items will be wheeled out of the van for easy browsing and located inside community venues.
When the weather is inclement, what happens?
The OLiV service is located indoors in community spaces, so you are able to enjoy library services no matter the weather. However, please note that OLiV does not operate during extreme climate events such as days of total fire ban, flooding, or heatwaves to keep both our staff and the community safe.
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