Through October, visitors can immerse themselves in the Blak Dingo Club reading nook at Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library curated by Ilona McGuire for Melville Storylines.

This cosy corner in the library will welcome readers into a dreamy teen bedroom, complete with memorabilia and an inspiring curated collection of stories from the library catalogue. These special library installations are created in the spirit of the Blak Dingo Club – coming together to share stories of history, harmony and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence.

No need to book – enjoy at your next library visit or pop in to check it out during library opening hours in October!

About Blak Dingo Club
Blak Dingo Club was founded in early 2024, some months following the 2023 Australian national referendum results. I found that the divisiveness in our wider community was severely affecting the wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people (ATSI) and our valued allies. After lots of yarns with family and friends, I realised we generally were left feeling confused, angry and hopeless. Our hearts were hardened more than ever. I wanted to create something that could radiate love and fellowship as resistance to this anguish, something to look forward to that wouldn’t let us down. Our Mob (ATSI) spend so much of our precious time, space and energy at the centre of the political, racial and historical pressure cooker of Australia. So Blak Dingo Club is a well-deserved break from that, it serves as a reclamation of space to re-energise, relax, laugh through fun events and activities,  because we deserve it! – Ilona McGuire

Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed