City Library

City Library and narrm ngarrgu Library will be open on reduced hours over the December to January holiday period. All other libraries will be closed, please refer to the website for specific dates and times.

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 information on accessing library services during the summer period, please contact the City Library team on 1800 695 427.

Day	Times
Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

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