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Published on 10 June 2025
Technology Update
During May and June, we’re replacing and upgrading the public computers across our libraries.
We’re in the process of upgrading our public computers with the latest version operating system, security tools and Microsoft Windows 11.
There may be some disruption to service and PC availability during this time and we appreciate your patience while we update the public computers in our libraries.
The public computers will be unavailable while we replace them with new upgraded PCs on
- Thursday 19 June at Malvern Library
- Thursday 26 June at Phoenix Park Library
Installation of the upgraded PCs has been completed at the Prahran Square Library and Toorak/South Yarra Library.
Inter-Library Loans
Our interlibrary loan service will be temporarily paused from 1 June 2025 as we transition to a new platform.
It is expected the service will resume in early July 2025 and appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.
School holiday fun at the libraries
These school holidays, let your imagination and creativity soar at the libraries!
From 7 – 18 July, join us for creative and hands-on activities including cartooning, writing workshops, storytelling, craft and more.
With eighteen events designed for a variety of ages from 0-18 years, there’s something for everyone.
Browse the full program and book tickets.
What’s Your Story? Writing competition
If you’re a writer or storyteller, enter our What’s Your Story? writing competition for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
The competition runs from 1 June - 31 July and celebrates creativity and storytelling within our community and is a great opportunity for writers and storytellers to showcase their talent.
Visit the competition page for more information and to read the terms and conditions.
Warm Winter Read
We are partnering with Public Libraries Victoria to bring you the Warm Winter Read, from 1 June - 31 July.
This statewide reading campaign encourages readers aged 16+ years to build stronger reading habits over the winter months by enjoying more books. There are some great prizes up for grabs to provide a little extra motivation, and we can help you get started with reading recommendations from authors you know and love.
For more information, book recommendations and tips on building stronger reading habits, visit the Warm Winter Read page.
Study@Greville update
Study@Greville has closed to allow us to refurbish and expand the space and welcome the return of more library services into Prahran Town Hall by mid-2025.
Prahran Square Library will remain open until works are complete and then relocate to the new space.
Visit the City of Stonnington for more information.
Programs and Events
Find out what’s on at our libraries and History Centre. With programs and events happening across the year, there’s always something to do at our libraries.
View all our programs and events
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