It's a busy time of year. Planning ahead can be key. You may know that library services are closed on the public holidays but did you know that some days hours have changed too? Avoid confusion and check out the changes below.
Looking for events and activities in the lead up to Christmas? We have some fun activities and workshops, Santa visits, celebrations, performances and more. See our Top 19 Festive Events!
Holiday Opening Hours
Saturday 24 December - All branches close at 12.00pm.
Sunday 25 December - All branches and services closed.
Monday 26 December - All branches and services closed.
Tuesday 27 December - All branches and services closed.
Wednesday 28 December - Amended hours 10.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 29 December - Amended hours 10.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 30 December - Amended hours 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 31 December - Normal opening hours
Sunday 1 January - All branches and services closed.
Monday 2 January - All branches and services closed.
Normal Hours will resume on Tuesday 3 January 2023
PLEASE NOTE: Return chutes will be closed while branches are closed.
The return chute at Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub will also be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday the 28, 29, 30 & 31 December. Returns will be accepted in branch during opening hours of 10.00am - 5.00pm on these days.
Mobile Library and Outreach Vehicle
The Mobile Library is off the road from Monday 26 December. It is undergoing repairs and is expected to return to service in February 2023.
What about your reservations?
You can change your pick up location to any branch or hub. Or you can suspend your reservation until it is back.
The Outreach Vehicle is off the road from Monday 26 December and normal hours resume on Tuesday 3 January 2023.
Hubs
Donnybrook Pop-Up Hub and Galada Community Centre Hub are closed on Public Holidays only.
Hurstbridge Hub is closed from Saturday 24 December and reopens on Monday 9 January.
Thank you for your understanding.