About the Library
The City of Stonnington delivers library services at four venues: 
- Malvern;
- Phoenix Park;
- Prahran; and
- Toorak/South Yarra.
Join at any of our libraries or website to access our services, resources and programs. Your library card gives you access to all our library services and resources.
Borrowing
Loans, Renewals and Reservations
All items can be borrowed free of charge. Search our catalogue to discover our extensive collections.
You may borrow up to 50 items for a period of 3 weeks. Items in high demand have 2 week loans. All items may be renewed twice if they haven’t been reserved by others; this may be done online, in person or by phone.
Items past their due date cannot be renewed online, please telephone or visit a library to have your items renewed.
You may reserve up to 20 items on your card at any one time and will be notified when they become available.
Provide us with your email address to receive email reminders before your items are due.
Returns
Items may be returned to any of our Libraries, and via the after hours return chutes. Overdue items incur charges
Overdue charges are incurred if items are lost, damaged, not returned or not renewed by the due date.
Charges
Overdue charges (no concessions apply):
- Adult items: 20 cents per item per day
- Young adult / junior items: 5 cents per item per day.
Lost / Damaged / Replacement charges:
- Books: Cost of item + $10 processing fee
- Audiovisual items: Cost of item + $10 processing fee
- Magazine: Cost of item + $3 processing fee
- Replacement Single Item - Audio Book CD: $15.00 per CD.
Miscellaneous Charges
- A/V items requiring repackaging: $6.60 per item
- Item barcode: $3.30
- Membership card: $3.30
- Second-hand book sales: prices vary
- Charges do not apply for reservations and inter-library loans.
Photocopying / Printing
Black and white copies:
- A4 20 cents per copy
- A3 40 cents per copy.
Colour copies:
- A4 $1.00 per copy
- A3 $2.00 per copy.
Copyright restrictions apply to all copying. Use of customer supplied stationery is not permitted on library equipment.
Services, Programs and Resources
All libraries have free WiFi and PC access, colour photocopying facilities, study areas and meeting rooms available for hire. Public computer and internet users must abide by our Public Computer and Internet Conditions of Use policy.
Interactive gaming consoles (Wii and Xbox 360) are available at Prahran Library. There are more than 50 console games available for play!
Programs and Events
We have programs and activities for adults, youth and children.
Visit our Library Events page to download the Library News and find out more details on our events. Some programs and activities may incur either a nominal charge or a charge on a cost-recovery basis. Prices quoted include GST where applicable.
Home Library Service
If you know of someone who is unable to visit the library due to age, frailty or disability, a home library service is available. Our expert staff will consult about their choice of library items for home delivery.
Access
The libraries have ramp entry, lifts, hearing loops, Recharge points, large print books, audio books, English literacy books from beginners to advanced, reading aids such as magnifying glasses and some adaptive technology.
Library meeting rooms
Meeting rooms are available for hire at our Libraries. Charges range from $10 - $30 per hour. Conditions apply.
Family & local history resources
View a listing of available resources for family and local history research.