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                    Mel-van

                    ​Mel-van is coming to a neighbourhood near you

                    City of Melbourne Libraries are excited to announce the launch of Mel-van, dedicated to bringing free wi-fi, books, games, craft activities, events and educational resources to people across the City of Melbourne who may find it difficult to access our libraries.​

                    Mel-van features a publicly accessible wi-fi hotspot, allowing library staff to connect community members with City of Melbourne Libraries' digital collections and provide digital literacy support. This helps more people get online and boost their connectivity to services such as email, online government services, online banking, telehealth, streaming services, and other online learning platforms.

                    ​Where you can find Mel-van

                    We regularly visit:​

                    North Melbourne Language and Learning Centre for Neighbourhood Networking

                    Carlton Public Housing Estate, 33 Alfred St North Melbourne VIC 3051
                    Every Tuesday 10am to midday.

                    Kensington Neighbourhood Centre

                    18 Anthony Street Kensington VIC 3031
                    Fortnightly Thursdays 1pm to 3pm.

                    South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre 

                    ​65 Toorak Rd West South Yarra VIC 3141
                    Books and biscuits, every second Wednesday 11am to midday.

                    The Mel-van also visits parks and festivals, such as the Queensberry Cup, Eid celebrations, service fairs, and other community gatherings at neighbourhood houses and community centres including:

                    • Open Door, Carlton Public Housing Estate​, 480 Lygon Street Carlton VIC 3053

                    • The Couch, Salvation Army Building, 69 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000

                    • Carlton Learning Precinct, 150 Palmerston Street Carlton VIC 3053

                    Stay up to date with the Mel-van's schedule by checking this page regularly and visit us at one of our many stops around the city.

                    If you would like the Mel-Van to visit your school or community event, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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