Your summer of libraries

Published on 29 November 2024

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There’s always something fun, fabulous and family-friendly happening at the libraries over summer. And lots of fun, festive activities too as we get closer to Christmas.

Beat the heat this summer and unwind in the cool comfort of home with our great range of online library collections including books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies and music.

Discover what’s on and book at stonnington.vic.gov.au/Library

BIG Summer Read – 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025  

This state-wide reading program is open to children and young people aged 18 years and under. The challenge? To keep reading over the summer school holidays. It’s as easy as Join. Borrow. Read. Win!

Register at readbooks.com.au/bsr and record the books you read. If you read (and write down) 10 books or more, you’ll automatically go in the draw to win some great book prizes.

For more information, visit 

Take your library on holiday with you over summer by becoming a member.

Your library membership unlocks loads of free online content, which you can access on your mobile device anywhere in the world. Enjoy our great range of digital collections, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress, movies and music. Best of all, it’s all free when you join the library. Not yet a member? Joining the library is easy and free – just visit any of our four libraries to join or sign up online. You’ll need to provide proof of your identity and a current Victorian address.  

Explore our digital collections at stonnington.vic.gov.au/Library/eLibrary

Festive libraries

And don’t forget to join us at the libraries for a holly, jolly good time at https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Library/News/Christmas

Library holiday hours over summer holidays

All Stonnington libraries and the Stonnington History Centre have modified opening hours over the holiday season and will be closed on public holidays.

Visit us in person

Malvern Library, 1255 High Street, Malvern

Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Prahran Square Library, Prahran Square (northern end), Prahran

Phoenix Park Library, 30 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East

Enjoy your summer of libraries.

Find out more at stonnington.vic.gov.au/Library