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  • Armchairs facing a glass windowed corner of Library at The Dock, with views of Melbourne city skyline over the water.
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  • Architecturally designed Library at The Dock building with wood panel exterior and large windows and glimpses of the Yarra River.

Library at The Dock

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Library at The Dock is a modern public library and community hub located on the waterfront at Docklands. The library features dedicated research facilities and exhibition spaces.

The three-storey building offers traditional and digital catalogues, free wi-fi, recording studio, creative editing suites, community meeting spaces, study areas, and multipurpose rooms for hire. Incontinence product disposal bins are also available at this location and can be found in the men's and all-gender toilets.

Areas are available for community groups, musicians, and visitors, including a performance venue for over 120 people, a gallery space, and a ventilated green terrace for yoga, tai chi, and movie screenings.

Framed by water on one side and parkland on the other, the library also features a children’s playground, with green spaces to relax and play.

Library at The Dock is Australia’s first 6-star Green Star-rated public building, as awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia.

Hours

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

Location

Library at The Dock
107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
Docklands 3008

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 1800 695 427
  • email address: library@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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