Toorak South Yarra Library building works

Published on 02 September 2024

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Reopened Monday 2 September 2024

The Toorak/South Yarra Library has reopened with all the usual library services, resources and collections. The entrance has been rebuilt and a new lift installed to make visiting the library easier for everyone.

With the Library back in business, all your favourite programs will return including Storytime and Rhymetime, Chess Club, and Chatty Cafe. We're excited to welcome you back and look forward to seeing you soon.

Also from 2 September, the Study@Greville will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 5pm. Bring your device to connect to Wi-Fi and make use of print, copy and scan services. There are ample study and work areas alongside a boutique collection of books.

Toorak/South Yarra Library entrance and lift upgrade

Opening very soon

The City of Stonnington is upgrading the Toorak/South Yarra Library entrance and lift, to ensure the library is accessible to all visitors. The library is now closed for the duration of the works. We had originally hoped to have the library open by the end of July but Melbourne’s weather and some construction challenges has pushed back completion.

The good news is the new accessible ramp and entry is now complete and the new lift is being installed. By the time we open the doors, the library will be fully accessible to visitors of all abilities.

We want to thank you for your patience during this community facility improvement project and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. In the meantime you can learn more about the project by visiting the building works page.

While Toorak/South Yarra Library is closed, we encourage you to visit our other Stonnington Library locations:

  • Prahran Square Library – Prahran Square, Northern end, Prahran
  • Study@Greville – Prahran Town Hall, 180 Greville Street, Prahran
  • Malvern Library – 1255 High Street, Malvern
  • Phoenix Park Library – 30 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East

Important information 

  • The Study@Greville remains open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.
  • Programs have relocated to our other libraries or Stonnington venues (where possible). While the library is closed, you can still enjoy many of your favourite programs at our other locations:

Now at Malvern Library:

  • Storytime - Wednesdays, 10.30am
  • Rhymetime - Fridays, 10.30am

Now at the Study@Greville:

  • Chatty Cafe - Saturdays, 11am
  • Chess Club - Fortnightly on Thursdays, 2.30pm
  • Classic Short Reads Club - last Tuesday of each month, 2pm
  • Read Now Book Club - Select Saturdays, 3pm

Returns after-hours? Visit another Stonnington Library (remember, overdue fines do not apply)

Reservations can be collected at the Study@Greville or another Stonnington Library of your choice

Looking for somewhere to study or work? Visit us at the Study@Greville (180 Greville Street, Prahran)

Make use of eLibrary and digital collections such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers, film and music streaming services

Frequently asked questions:

Where are my reservations that have a Toorak/South Yarra Library pickup location?

Reservations can be collected from Toorak/South Yarra Library until 5pm Sunday 7 April.

Reservations that have not been collected by 7 April can be collected at Study@Greville from 15 April. The Study@Greville is located at 180 Greville Street, Prahran.

We encourage you to select another Pickup Location when placing reservations or adjust the Pickup Location on your existing reservations. Alternatively, you may Suspend your reservations to hold your place in the queue.

If you need assistance with your reservations please speak to a team member.

Where do I return my library items?

Library items can be returned to another Stonnington Library during opening hours.

You can also return items after-hours at our Malvern, Prahran Square and Phoenix Park libraries. Items can be placed in the after-hours return chutes.

Remember, overdue fines no longer apply.

Are regular library programs being offered?

From Monday 15 April, the following programs will be held at other Stonnington Library venues:

Storytime (Wednesday, 10.30am) will be held at Malvern Library (during school terms only)

Rhymetime (Friday, 10.30am) will be held at Malvern Library (during school terms only)

Chatty Café (Saturday 11am) will be held at the Study@Greville

Chess Club (Fortnightly on Thursdays, 2.30pm) will be held at the Study@Greville

Classic Short Reads Club (last Tuesday of each month, 2pm) will be held at the Study@Greville

Read Now Book Club (Select Saturdays, 3pm) will be held at the Study@Greville

The following programs will not be held for the duration of the building works:

  • Borrow and Play with Stonnington Toy Library
  • Lego Builders

Regular programming will continue at our other sites and we encourage you to experience our other libraries. Explore our upcoming programs.

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