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All library branches will close for the public holiday on 12 June 2023. Return chutes will remain open at all of our branches. Our eLibrary remains open 24/7.

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WordFest

The festival brings readers and writers together for a series of author talks, writing workshops and the Monash Short Story Writing Competition. Our program is packed with opportunities to hear about and talk about ‘Things That Matter’

WordFest 2023 - Things That Matter

WordFest is the annual literature festival brought to you by the Monash Public Library Service.

Short Story Competition 2023

The annual WordFest Short Story Competition is a celebration of local emerging writers and is open to all members of the Monash community aged 12 years and older. The 2023 WordFest Short Story Competition opens 19 June and closes 30 July.

Previous WordFest Information

Information and results from WordFest 2022, 2021 and 2020 including the Short Story Competition winners for those years..

Sir John Monash Lecture Podcasts

Listen to some of the Sir John Monash Lectures from previous years.