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                    Locations and opening hours

                    interior of narrm ngarrgu library with bookshelves
                    City of Melbourne Libraries has seven permanent libraries across the municipality, located in the CBD, Carlton, Docklands, East Melbourne, North Melbourne, Southbank and narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services in the Queen Victoria Market precinct.

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                    City Library Closure

                    City Library will close from Friday 29 March until mid 2024.

                    From Tuesday 2 April reservation collection and returns will be available.

                    Find out more information about City Library.

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                    Labour Day public holiday

                    All City of Melbourne libraries will be closed on Monday 11 March.

                    Libraries will reopen Tuesday 12 March at the usual times.

                    Library holiday opening hours 2023/2024​​

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                    ​City Library
                    ​East Melbourne
                    ​Kathleen Syme
                    ​Library at The Dock
                    ​narrm ngarrgu
                    ​North Melbourne
                    ​Southbank
                    Sun 24 Dec
                    midday- 4pm
                    midday - 4pm
                    midday - 4pm
                    midday - 4pm
                    ​midday - 4pm
                    midday - 4pm
                    midday - 4pm
                    Mon 
                    25 Dec
                    ​Closed Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Tue 26 Dec Closed​ Closed Closed Closed ​Closed
                    ​Closed ​Closed
                    Wed 27 Dec
                    10am - 5pm​ Closed ​Closed 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm ​Closed​ Closed
                    Thur 28 Dec
                    10am - 5pm Closed Closed 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm Closed​ Closed
                    Fri 29 Dec
                    10am - 5pm Closed​ ​​Closed 1pm - 5pm 10am - 5pm Closed ​Closed
                    Sat 
                    30 Dec
                    10am
                    - 4pm
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    10am
                    - 4pm
                    10am
                    - 4pm
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Sun
                    31 Dec
                    midday
                    - 4pm
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    midday - 4pm
                    midday
                    - 4pm
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Mon
                    1 Jan
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
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                    2 Jan
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                    City of Melbourne Libraries opening hours​


                    ​City Library
                    ​East Melbourne ​Kathleen Syme ​Library at The Dock

                    ​narrm ngarrgu

                    ​North Melbourne ​Southbank
                    ​Monday
                    9am - 6pm
                    10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm ​10am - 6pm ​10am - 6pm
                    ​Tuesday
                    9am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
                    ​Wednesday 9am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
                    ​Thursday 9am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
                    Friday 9am - 6pm 1pm - 6pm 1pm - 6pm 1pm - 6pm ​10am - 6pm 1pm - 6pm 1pm - 6pm
                    Saturday 10am - 4pm 10am - 1pm 10am - 4pm ​10am - 4pm ​10am - 4pm ​10am - 4pm 10am - 1pm
                    ​Sunday
                    ​Midday - 4pm
                    ​Midday - 4pm
                    Midday - 4pm
                    Midday - 4pm ​Midday - 4pm
                    ​Midday - 4pm ​Midday - 4pm​

                    Makerspace locations and hours

                    Find out more about Makerspaces.​​


                    Kathleen Syme Library
                    251 Faraday Street
                    Carlton VIC 3053
                    Library at The Dock
                    107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
                    Docklands VIC 3008
                    ​​narrm ngarrgu Library
                    141 Therry Street
                    Melbourne VIC 3000
                    ​Monday
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed​
                    ​Tuesday
                    10am to 5.45pm
                    10am to 5.45pm
                    ​10am to 6.45pm
                    ​Wednesday
                    ​10am to 5.45pm
                    10am to 5.45pm
                    10am to 6.45pm
                    ​Thursday
                    10am to 5.45pm
                    10am to 5.45pm
                    ​10am to 6.45pm
                    ​Friday
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    10am to 5.45pm
                    ​Saturday
                    Closed
                    Closed​
                    10am to 4pm
                    ​Sunday
                    Closed
                    Midday to 4pm
                    Midday to 4pm

                    Toy Libraries holiday closure

                    Our Toy Libraries at Hotham Hub in North Melbourne and The Chapel in Carlton will be closed from Friday 22 December and reopen the week of Monday 22 January.

                    We’re doubling our loan limits over this time so you still have plenty of toys to enjoy over summer.

                    We'll also be doing a stocktake, cleaning and maintaining the collection.

                    We apologise for any inconvenience.

                    Toy libraries opening hours

                    Find out more about toy libraries.​


                    The Chapel
                    469 Cardigan Street
                    Carlton VIC 3053
                    Hotham Hub
                    113 Melrose Street
                    Melbourne VIC 3051

                    ​Monday
                    3pm to 6pm
                    ​Closed
                    ​Tuesday
                    Closed
                    9.30am to 12.30pm
                    ​Wednesday
                    ​9.30am to 12.30pm
                    Closed
                    ​Thursday
                    ​Closed
                    3pm to 6pm
                    ​Friday
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Saturday
                    ​10am to 2pm
                    10am to 2pm
                    ​Sunday
                    Closed
                    Closed

                    City of Melbourne Libraries public holiday hours 2024

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                    ​City Library
                    ​East Melbourne ​Kathleen Syme
                    ​Library at The Dock

                    ​​narrm ngarrgu Library

                    ​North Melbourne ​Southbank
                    New Year's Day
                    Sun 1 Jan
                    ​Closed ​Closed ​Closed ​Closed Closed ​Closed ​Closed
                    Public holiday
                    ​Thur 26 Jan 
                    midday -
                    4pm
                    Closed Closed ​Closed Closed Closed Closed
                    Labour Day
                    Mon 11 Mar
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed Closed
                    Closed
                    Good Friday
                    Fri 29 Mar
                    ​Closed Closed ​Closed Closed Closed ​Closed ​Closed
                    Easter Saturday
                    Sat 30 Mar
                    Closed
                    Closed Closed Closed Closed ​Closed ​Closed
                    Easter Sunday
                    Sun 31 Mar
                    Closed Closed
                    ​Closed Closed ​Closed Closed
                    Closed
                    Easter Monday
                    Mon 1 Apr
                    Closed Closed Closed Closed ​Closed
                    Closed Closed
                    ​ANZAC Day
                    Tue 25 Apr
                    Closed​ Closed​ ​​Closed Closed​ Closed​ ​Closed​
                    ​Closed
                    King's Birthday
                    Mon 10 Jun
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed Closed
                    Closed
                    AFL Holiday
                    Fri TBA
                    Closed ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Melbourne Cup
                    Tue 5 Nov
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed

                    ​Christmas Day
                    Wed 25 Dec
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed​ ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Boxing Day
                    Thur 26 Dec
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed​ ​Closed

                    City Library

                    Address: 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
                    Phone: 03 9658 9500
                    Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    City Library entrance 

                    Located near bustling Degraves Street and co-located with the Centre for Adult Education, City Library is Victoria's busiest public lending library. The library has become a major destination and meeting place for residents, workers, students and visitors.

                    For public transport options please find information at PTV.

                    East Melbourne Library

                    Address: 122 George Street East Melbourne VIC 3002
                    Phone: 03 9658 9600
                    Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    East Melbourne Library building 

                    Stylish and inviting, East Melbourne Library is one of Australia's most ecologically sustainable public libraries. A friendly team of library staff with plenty of quiet study space, a north facing deck with community herb garden and bursting with a fresh and well maintained collection of books, magazines and movies.

                    For public transport options please find information at PTV.

                    Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

                    Address: 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053
                    Phone: 03 9658 7300
                    Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre building 

                    The Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre is a modern, welcoming space where all members of the community can read, connect, learn and create. The centre is home to a library, learning and training rooms with a computer lab, recording studio, meeting rooms, community activity spaces and a cafe.

                    For public transport options please find information at PTV.

                    Library at The Dock

                    Address: 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands VIC 3008
                    Phone: 03 9658 9998
                    Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    Library at The Dock building








                    Located on the waterfront, Library at The Dock is a next-generation library and community hub. As well as the library collection, there is a recording studio, creative editing suites, community spaces and a large performance venue. A gallery and exhibition space celebrates Docklands' heritage.

                    For public transport options please find information at PTV.

                    narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services

                    Address: 141 Therry Street Melbourne VIC 3000
                    Phone: 03 9322 3700​
                    Emaillibrary@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    Exterior of building 

                    ​Located in the heart of the Queen Victoria Market precinct, and informed by extensive community consultation, the new 3000 m2 space has been designed so everyone in our diverse community can explore their interests, learn something new and access integrated family support.

                    ​narrm ngarrgu spans across​ three levels and features a dedicated children's library, a new family services​ centre, bookable spaces and a community rooftop terrace overlooking the bustling market precinct and stunning city skyline.

                    It’s an oasis for families in our busy city. Pop in to browse the extensive book collection, admire the artworks or explore your creativity in the makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, paint booths, sewing machines and sound studios.

                    The library also offers digital literacy classes so you can learn how to use software and online platforms. This new library adds to our five neighbourhood libraries​, City Library and the mobile library service Mel-Van. To find out more, subscribe to our newsletter or get the app and follow us on social media​.​​

                    North Melbourne Library

                    Address: 66 Errol Street North Melbourne VIC 3051
                    Phone: 03 9658 9700
                    Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    North Melbourne Library entrance 

                    One of the longest established libraries in Victoria, North Melbourne Library was built in 1882 and opened in 1884 as a mechanics institute and library. Since 1905 it has provided a free public lending service to the City of Melbourne.

                    For public transport options please find information at PTV.

                    Southbank Library

                    Address: 207 City Road Southbank VIC 3006
                    Phone: 03 9658 8300
                    Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

                    Boyd Community Hub 

                    Southbank Library is located at Boyd Community Hub, where you will also find artist studios, maternal and child health services, meeting rooms, outdoor spaces and House of Cards cafe.

                    For public transport options please find information at PTV.

                    Opening hours


                    ​City Library
                    ​East Melbourne ​Kathleen Syme ​Library at The Dock ​North Melbourne ​Southbank
                    ​Monday
                    ​8am - 8pm ​10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm ​8am - 7pm ​10am - 7pm ​10am - 7pm
                    ​Tuesday
                    ​8am - 8pm ​1pm - 8pm ​10am - 7pm ​8am - 7pm ​10am - 7pm ​10am - 7pm
                    ​Wednesday ​8am - 8pm ​10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm 8am - 7pm ​10am - 7pm ​10am - 7pm
                    ​Thursday 8am - 8pm​ ​10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm ​8am - 7pm ​10am - 6pm ​10am - 7pm
                    Friday ​8am - 6pm ​1pm - 6pm ​10am - 6pm ​8am - 7pm ​1pm - 6pm ​1pm - 6pm
                    Saturday ​10am - 5pm ​10am - 4pm ​10am - 5pm ​10am - 5pm ​10am - 4pm ​10am - 4pm
                    ​Sunday ​12pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm​ ​​12pm - 5pm ​12pm - 5pm ​2pm - 5pm ​2pm - 5pm

                    Public holidays 2022

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                    ​City Library
                    ​East Melbourne ​Kathleen Syme
                    ​Library at The Dock ​North Melbourne ​Southbank
                    New Year's Day
                    Sat 1 Jan
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​New Year's Day additional day
                    Mon 3 Jan
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Australia Day
                    ​Wed 26 Jan 
                    Midday - 4pm
                    Closed Closed ​Closed Closed Closed
                    Labour Day
                    Mon 14 Mar
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Good Friday
                    Fri 15 Apr
                    ​Closed Closed ​Closed Closed ​Closed ​Closed
                    Easter Saturday
                    Sat 16 Apr*
                    (see Pop-up hours above)
                    Midday - 4pm
                    Closed Closed Closed ​Closed ​Closed
                    Easter Sunday
                    Sun 17 Apr*
                    (see Pop-up hours above)
                    Closed Closed
                    ​Closed Closed Closed
                    Closed
                    Easter Monday
                    Mon 18 Apr
                    Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
                    ​ANZAC Day
                    Mon 25 Apr
                    Closed​ Closed​ ​​Closed Closed​ ​Closed​
                    ​Closed
                    Queen's Birthday
                    Mon 13 Jun
                    Midday - 4pm
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    AFL Holiday
                    TBC
                    Midday - 4pm
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Melbourne Cup
                    Tue 1 Nov
                    Midday - 4pm
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed
                    Closed

                    ​Christmas Day
                    Sun 25 Dec
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed​ ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Boxing Day
                    Mon 26 Dec
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    ​Closed
                    Closed​ ​Closed
                    ​Christmas Day
                    holiday
                    Tue 27 Dec
                    ​​Closed
                    ​​Closed
                    ​​Closed
                    ​Closed​ ​​Closed
                    ​​Closed






                    Contact us

                    In person

                    You can speak to library staff in person at any of our libraries.

                    Via our library contact form

                    Use our contact form for any library enquires such as library membership, loans, programs, help with eLibrary access and general library information.

                    Via the council’s feedback form

                    Use our feedback form if you have any compliments, suggestions and constructive criticism regarding our services, staff and facilities.

                    By phone

                    You can phone us during library opening hours. See the individual library details above for the relevant phone number.

                    If you are deaf, hearing-impaired, or speech-impaired, we ask that you call us via the National Relay Service: 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded).

                    Teletypewriter (TTY) users phone 133 677 then ask for 03 9658 9658.

                    Speak & Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 9658 9658.

                    By post

                    City of Melbourne Libraries
                    PO Box 1603
                    Melbourne VIC 3001 

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