Experience Portland Library in a different light with weekly events throughout February

Through the Libraries After Dark program, the Portland Library will offer a range of free inclusive and informal activities every Thursday.

After a successful launch of the 'after dark' program in previous months, Library and Information Services manager, Tanya Flockhart said this month the schedule will feature a health and wellness focus.

"To kick off 'Feel Good February' we will be screening the 2016 romantic drama This Beautiful Fantastic, which follows a young woman as she navigates daily life with obsessive-compulsive disorder," she said.

"We will then welcome local yoga teacher Shae Spry for a session of Vinyasa yoga in the Library. This is a beginner's friendly session but is open to people of all yoga levels and attendees are asked to bring your own their own mat or towel.

"Later in February we will host a live music event with local artist Jess Cook, and welcome back Shae Spry for a calming meditation session.

"All these events are free and open to community members of all ages; however, our yoga and meditation sessions will require a booking due to a limit on participants."

The schedule is as follows:

The Libraries After Dark program is an initiative of the Moreland City Council and supports libraries across Victoria through funds provided by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.

The funding has allowed the Portland Library to extend its opening hours until 10pm every Thursday for the next two years with all regular library services and facilities available in addition to the events and programs being offered.

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