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Darebin Libraries Christmas closure

Our library branches will close at 1pm on Tues 24 December for Christmas. Branches will be closed on Wed 25 December (Christmas Day) and Thurs 26 December (Boxing Day). During this time you can renew online, return books via our chutes and access our digital content.
Branches will reopen on Fri 27 December at 10am.

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BIG Summer Read 2024-25

Looking for something BIG to do these summer holidays? Join the BIG Summer Read, a reading challenge for young readers aged 0 to 18.

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Christmas and New Year opening hours

Find out about our branch opening hours across the Christmas and New Year period.

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Community Art Spaces

Want to see your work on display at the library? Learn more about our art spaces at Northcote and Fairfield Libraries.

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Got questions? Ask a Librarian is a free online service for asking tricky, specific questions that are more complex than a general enquiry.

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Darebin Libraries is committed to providing a shared, safe place with respect for all.

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Darebin Deadly Reads celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators.

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