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North Melbourne Library

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Located on bustling Errol Street, the North Melbourne Library is a vibrant community space and one of the longest established libraries in Victoria.

It offers traditional and digital catalogues, music and film collections on CD and DVD, and hosts regular events including book clubs and kids story time sessions.

The library was built in 1882 and opened in 1884 as a mechanics institute and library. Since 1905 it has provided a free public lending service.

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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

North Melbourne Library
66 Errol St
North Melbourne 3051

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Contact details

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