About us

Our buildings remain closed and online services are available, including extensive digital collections and virtual programs and events. Further information is available on our news page.

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 (Malvern, Phoenix Park, Prahran and Toorak/South Yarra), the Stonnington History Centre and a Home Library Service.

Join the Library

How to join the library, in person and online.

Online safety

Online resources to help you stay safe online.

Borrowing

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

Can't find it?

Interlibrary Loans for Stonnington Libraries. Request an item not held in Stonnington Libraries collections.

Book a computer

How to book a computer at Stonnington Libraries.

Wifi, internet and printing

How to access and use the wireless network, internet service and 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.

Home Library Service

Home Library Service is available for people who are unable to visit the library due to age, frailty or disability.

Community Transport

Find information on the Community Transport Service that helps people get to the libraries.

Privacy policy

Read about the Stonnington Libraries privacy policy.

Community displays

Stonnington Libraries provide a free display space for community notices.

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), design (Prahran 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 and Prahran Library
    • French - Toorak/South Yarra Library
    • Greek - Malvern Library and Prahran Library
    • Italian - Malvern Library
    • Russian - Prahran 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, meeting rooms available for hire and 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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