Stonnington Libraries Service Update

Published on 24 February 2021

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Visiting us

The following libraries are open 10am – 5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 1pm Saturday with extended hours on select days:

Malvern Library 
 Tuesdays, 10am – 7pm
Saturdays, 10am – 5pm

Toorak/South Yarra Library
 Wednesdays, 10am – 7pm
Saturdays, 10am – 5pm

Prahran Square Library
 Thursdays, 10am – 7pm

When visiting us, you will be greeted at the door to record your details for contact tracing purposes. See tab below for our Conditions of Entry when visiting our libraries.
 
Some services and activities are not yet available at libraries, including copying, scanning, printing, print newspapers, and latest magazines.

Phoenix Park Library is currently closed until early May.

We are currently working to provide a pop-up library service point at the Phoenix Park Community Centre. We will provide an update once the pop-up library service point is open. 

There is no rush to return items. You are welcome to return items to other branches if you wish. Reservations available for collection will be transferred to the pop-up library service point and available for collection there, once open. 

Find out more about the building works.

Prahran Square Library is open at the northern end of Prahran Square for browsing, borrowing and reading from popular collections. You can collect your reservations, return items and use the free WiFi. Find out more about the Prahran Square Library.

Returning items

You can return items at all hours across our libraries*.  We have re-introduced standard loan durations. Any long-term loans need to be returned so they can be made available for others to borrow.

Overdue charges do not apply.

*After hours return chutes will not be available at Phoenix Park Library until the library re-opens in early May.

Below is a quick summary of what’s available right now. We will update this as services become more available. Check out the frequently asked questions below or contact us if you have a question.

Current Services

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Conditions of Entry

 
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Frequently asked questions

Can I book a public computer?

Public computers are available at Malvern and Toorak/South Yarra Libraries. There is a limit of 1 hour per person per day. Bookings are required.

 

 

Are regular library programs being held?

Prahran Square Library will deliver a range of outdoor events from this Summer. 

We’re bringing back some of our most popular in-person programs including Storytime and Babytime Rhymes, summer reading challenges and school holiday activities, Book Chat, Chess Club and more.

Programs will be in line with COVID-Safe conditions and physical distancing and contact tracing will be required.

Visit our What's On page for more information on upcoming programs.

 

Can I book/hire a library meeting room?

No. Library meeting rooms are not available for the time being.

Do I need to return items? Do I need to renew items?

We have re-introduced standard loan durations. Loans need to be returned on their due dates so they can be made available for others to borrow.

What do I do if I need help accessing my account and/or eLibrary collections.

Contact us and a staff member can assist you with your enquiry. 

What hygiene practices and safety protocols are in place?

Strict hygiene and physical distancing rules arein place to protect our staff, library members and the wider community. This means:

  • A limited number of people are allowed in each library at any one time; physical distancing and strict hygiene rules will be in place as per State Government requirements.
  • A library staff member greets you as a concierge at the door to manage visitor numbers.
  • All physical collections items undergo quarantine upon return. 

Recently returned items may stay on your card for several days due to quarantine safety requirements. Overdue charges do not apply.

Please follow the direction of staff and signage in branches, and be respectful of the rules that are in place to keep everyone safe.

Am I eligible for the Vulnerable Communities, Library Delivery Service?

We provide a library home delivery service for vulnerable members of the Stonnington community. Read more about the Vulnerable Communities, Library Delivery Service and find out if you are eligible to receive this service.

 

I’m a Prahran Library member, what should I do?

While Prahran Town Hall undergoes renovations, Prahran Library has moved to Prahran Square.

Located at the northern end of Prahran Square, the library is now open for browsing, borrowing and reading from popular collections. You can collect your reservations, return items and use the free WiFi.

The library hours are:

Monday to Wednesday, 10am - 5pm
Thursday, 10am - 7pm
Friday, 10am - 5pm
Saturday, 10am - 1pm.

 

View the City of Stonnington's COVID-19 update for information on what's open, what's closed and how you can help slow the spread of coronavirus. Visit the Department of Health and Human Services for general information on COVID-19, including information for people with disability. See SBS for COVID-19 information in your language.

 

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