North Melbourne Library

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.

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

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Christmas shopping

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

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