Christmas Closure

Mornington Peninsula Shire Library will be closed from 12pm Wednesday 24 December 2025 until 9am Friday 2 January 2026 (10am Somerville) Return chutes will be closed and all library items due for return will be automatically extended until 5 January 2026.

OLiV (Our Library Van) service will return on Monday 2 February 2026 with an updated timetable and new offerings.

Author Talk: Léonie Kelsall - Mornington Library

Next date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Join bestselling rural romance author Léonie Kelsall as she introduces her latest novel, The Ironbark Promise.

When fiercely independent and highly successful lawyer Jemma Di Angelis is forced into hiding after a series of disturbing threats, she retreats to the last place she wants to be—the quiet town of Settlers Bridge. Determined to keep her stay temporary, Jemma plans to regroup and return to her fast-paced life. But her resolve begins to falter when she meets Hamish MacKenzie, a rugged farmer with a secret artistic side. As danger closes in, Hamish reveals a gentle, steadfast nature that challenges everything Jemma thought she knew about trust and love.

The Ironbark Promise is a heartfelt story of resilience, vulnerability, and unexpected connection, set against the sweeping backdrop of rural Australia. Don’t miss this chance to hear Léonie share the inspiration behind her characters and the landscapes that shape her stories.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Farrells Bookshop.

Free, bookings essential.

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Note: If you can't make it on the day, please let us know so we can free up your tickets.