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.
Also, check out some events happening for Christmas. Get hands-on and creative or meet Santa.
Holiday Opening Hours
Tuesday 24 December - All branches close at 12.00pm
Wednesday 25 December - All branches and services closed
Thursday 26 December - All branches and services closed
Friday 27 December - Amended hours 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 28 December - Normal hours
Sunday 29 December - Normal hours
Monday 30 December - Amended hours 10.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 31 December - Amended hours 10.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 1 January - All branches and services closed
Normal Hours will resume on Thursday 2 January 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Return chutes will be closed while branches are closed.
Loan returns and reservations during closures will automatically be extended for your convenience.
Mobile Library and Outreach Vehicle
The Mobile Library is off the road from Tuesday 24 December to undergo its annual maintenance and repairs and is expected to return to service Tuesday 28 January 2025.
What about your reservations?
Please go online to 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 23 December and normal hours resume on Tuesday 7 January 2025.
Hubs
Bellfield Hub is closed from Monday 23 December and reopens on Monday 20 January.
All Bellfield Click & Collect items will be available for collection from Ivanhoe Library.
Galada Hub is closed from 12.00pm on Tuesday 24 December and reopens on Thursday 2 January.
Hurstbridge Hub is closed from 3.00pm on Friday 20 December and reopens at 9.00am on Monday 6 January.
All Hurstbridge Click & Collect items will be available for collection from Eltham Library.
Kirrip Hub is closed from 2.30pm on Monday 23 December and reopens on at 12.00pm on Thursday 2 January.
Thank you for your understanding.