East Melbourne Library

Designed and built to minimise environmental impact and maximise indoor air quality, East Melbourne Library is an ecologically sustainable public library.

As well as collections and programs for adults and children, the library is home to a community garden with herbs and seasonal produce, and bee hives provided by Melbourne City Rooftop Honey.

A decorative reindeer figure with large antlers set up inside a festive holiday event at the East Melbourne Library.

Special offer Christmas List: Christmas Barbecue

Celebrate the festive season at a community BBQ (bring cash), plus fun activities. 5 Dec 11am-2pm.

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Day	Times
Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	1pm - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

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A man and woman dancing next to a woman dressed in a Santa outfit who is using a DJ deck.

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

A man and woman sitting at a table full of food with a Christmas tree in the background.

Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

Two women holding several shopping bags while they walk through a shopping arcade decorated for Christmas.

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Individual grey armchairs, small tables and books in the interior of North Melbourne Library.

North Melbourne Library

Vibrant community space and public library on Errol Street.

Interior of the spacious City Library,with a person descending a staircase, and other people seated at small work tables near shelves of books.

City Library

A vibrant space in the city.

Armchairs facing a glass windowed corner of Library at The Dock, with views of Melbourne city skyline over the water.

Library at The Dock

A modern public library in Docklands with harbour and park views.

Historic old brick building of Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

A welcoming community space in a heritage-listed Carlton building.