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Melbourne Athenaeum Library

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The heritage listed Melbourne Athenaeum Library has operated from its Collins Street headquarters since 1839, making it the oldest subscription-based library in Victoria.

Open to members and the general public, the library offers more than 30,000 volumes of biography, science fiction, fantasy, history, current best sellers, journals and popular magazines, detective fiction and classics.

Members can borrow up to 30 items at one time, for up to four weeks and enjoy access to free wi-fi, use of iPads, printers and photocopiers.

The library also hosts several book clubs and events.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 8pm 10am - 8pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Friday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Level 1
Melbourne Athenaeum Library
188 Collins St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9650 3100
  • email address: library@melbourneathenaeum.org.au
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