Locations and opening hours

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Address: 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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.

The City Library is closed for renovation.

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Address: 122 George Street East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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.

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Address: 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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.

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Address: 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands VIC 3008
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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.

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Address: 141 Therry Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services is located in the heart of the Queen Victoria Market precinct. 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.

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Address: 66 Errol Street North Melbourne VIC 3051
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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.

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Address: 207 City Road Southbank VIC 3006
Phone: 1800 695 427
Email: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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.

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