About us

Stonnington Library and Information Service provides library and information services to residents and visitors of City of Stonnington. Our service is comprised of four libraries, the Stonnington History Centre and a Home Library Service.

Stonnington Library and Information Service is an eSmart Library Service, recognising we are equipped to support our customers to use technology in a smart, safe and responsible way. Learn more about our commitment to Online Safety.

Join the Library

How to join the library, in person and online.

Borrowing

Information on how to borrow, return and renew items. Also find current fees and charges.

Computers and wifi

Access computers and wifi at Stonnington Libraries.

Print, copy and scan

Find out how to access print, copy and scan services.

Meeting room hire

We have bookable spaces in our libraries for community and commercial use such as meetings, seminars, training sessions and workshops.

Library policies

Read about the Stonnington Libraries policies.

Stonnington Seed Library

Information about our Seed Library and how to become a member.

Library newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information on services, events and activities across our libraries and the History Centre.

Access our Welcome Guide

Resources

We have hundreds of thousands of items available to borrow, download or stream. In the collection we have: 

  • Books including audio and large print formats, magazines, CDs, DVDs and eBooks
  • An extensive range of eResources on a wide range of subjects
  • Downloadable eBooks and audio books with Axis 360 and BorrowBox; digital music through Freegal; online documentaries and movies with Beamafilm and Kanopy; and fully digitised magazines with RBdigital
  • Our themed collections on travel (Toorak/South Yarra Library), house and garden (Phoenix Park Library), and health (Malvern Library)
  • Resources to improve your English language skills

  • Collections in other languages:

    • Chinese - Phoenix Park Library
    • French - Toorak/South Yarra Library
    • Greek - Malvern Library 
    • Italian - Malvern Library
    • Russian - Toorak/South Yarra Library

       

Services

We present a host of adult, youth and children’s programs, including storytimes, babytime rhyme and school holiday programs, film screenings, book clubs, book sales, author and book talks, information sessions on new technologies and workshops on a range of lifestyle topics.

All libraries have colour printing and photocopying facilities along with free WiFi and PC access.

Conditions of Use

On joining the library you agree to the following conditions:

  • Present your library card each time you borrow.
  • Accept responsibility for all items borrowed on your library card until returned to the library and processed by staff.
  • As a guarantor, accept responsibility for the choice of items borrowed and for use made of the internet and video games by persons under 18.
  • Pay replacement and processing costs for any item(s) lost, destroyed or damaged while on loan, apart from damage by reasonable wear and tear.
  • Notify the library immediately if your library card is lost or stolen.
  • Notify the library of any change in your personal details, such as name and/or address.
  • Abide by the City of Stonnington Local Laws 2008.
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