Visiting the Library

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

Welcome

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

By entering Darebin Libraries, you agree to abide by our Conditions of Entry.

Face masks aren’t required, but we do recommend them.

Opening hours

View our current opening hours on our Locations and hours page.

Visit the library to:

Browse and borrow

• If you prefer to be in and out of the library quickly, reserve your items in advance and we’ll let you know when they are ready for you to borrow
• Please maintain a 1.5 metre distance from other browsers

Collect your reservations

You can collect your own reservations at all library branches. Ask a friendly staff member if you’d like help finding or borrowing your reservation.

Relax, work, study and use wifi

• Newspapers are available at all libraries
• There are different areas, seating and tables at all libraries where you can relax, work and study
• Hand sanitiser and alcohol wipes for desks are available
• Wireless internet access and printing are available to library members
• Library wifi can be accessed inside and outside our libraries

Use a library computer

• Desktop computers are available for up to 75 minutes a day
• Accessibility computers are available for up to two hours a day
• Laptops are available for up to three hours per day (in the library only)
• Due to physical distancing requirements, we can offer limited support from a distance of 1.5 metres
• You can book a desktop computer when you visit the library, by calling 1300 655 355 or by sending us a message.

Use an express computers

• For up to 30 minutes
• No bookings, although you may need to wait
• Due to physical distancing requirements, we can offer limited support from a distance of 1.5 metres.

Print, scan, copy

• Print, scan and copy for a small charge
• You can print from a library computer, from your USB at the printer or wirelessly from your own device
• Due to physical distancing requirements, we can offer limited support from a distance of 1.5 metres

Events and programming

Please visit our Events page for information about our events and to make bookings.