We want Library at The Dock to be a place where programs and opportunities can be created for the community, by the community. It is part of our promise to provide quality spaces for people and community groups to use, for the benefit of Melbourne's residents, workers and visitors.
The venue has multipurpose rooms for hire that are suitable for meetings, conferences, performances, training, recreation, gameplay, art and design activities. There’s also a recording studio and gallery that can be booked.
In line with Council’s 2024-25 budget the hire fees will change from 1 July 2024. All booking requests processed prior to close of business on Sunday 30 June 2024 will remain at the 2023-24 amounts.
Booking requests for 2025 room hire can be submitted from 9am, Friday 1 November 2024.
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Venue details
Library at The Dock is open in line with library opening hours.
Room hire is available for hire 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm (excluding public holidays).
Please see individual room details for further information.
Tram: Routes 11, 48
Train: Take any train to Southern Cross Station
Sustainability
Library at The Dock is a council library and was delivered by the City of Melbourne, Lend Lease and Places Victoria. A key initiative from the Docklands Community and Place Plan, the project reflects the community need for open and accessible places and spaces.
At three storeys, 55.3 metres long and 18.1 metres wide, and made from engineered timber and reclaimed hardwood, Library at the The Dock achieved 6 Stars under the Green Star – Public Building Design PILOT rating tool. It’s also won several other sustainable design and architecture awards since opening.
Read more in the fact sheet about the building's sustainability features:
Nonfiction section of Library at The Dock
Fiction area of Library at The Dock
Children's play area at Library at The Dock
Children's reading area at Library at The Dock
Open-air terrace at Library at The Dock
Reading area at Library at The Dock
Library at The Dock building exterior
Nonfiction section of Library at The Dock
Fiction area of Library at The Dock
Children's play area at Library at The Dock
Children's reading area at Library at The Dock
Open-air terrace at Library at The Dock
Reading area at Library at The Dock
Library at The Dock building exterior
