Readings at State Library Victoria
Readings is an independent retailer of books, music and films, with six shops operating in Melbourne.
Readings State Library Victoria is the first permanent commercial bookshop permitted to be established in the building in the Library’s 150 year history. It is a unique space that caters to students, travellers, book lovers, CBD workers and library regulars.
As part of the State Library Victoria’s Vision 2020 redevelopment project, our shop was relocated to a welcoming new space beautifully designed by Australasian design firm Architectus with Scandinavia’s Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects. Situated at the library’s Russell St entrance, Readings State Library offers a large and diverse selection of titles to browse and features a wide range of gifts and stationery.
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Location 
Readings State Library
285-321 Russell St
Melbourne 3000
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