Having trouble buying a gift for a literary friend or family members?
Why not consider giving the gift of a library membership this year. Please speak to the library staff to purchase these attractive membership vouchers.
Even though the library has been closed we've still managed to add plenty of books to the collection since March. We've kept putting monthly lists up on the website when we've been able to but to make things extra easy for you we've compiled a complete Lockdown New Books List so you can see all the new additions to the library in one handy location.
As usual all the titles are links to our catalogue so you can reserve them using your account, or if you would prefer you can call the library on 9650 3100 to reserve a title.
Covid-19 has been a real challenge for the Melbourne Athenaeum, but it's actually the third pandemic this organisation has survived.
You can read more about this, and how we have endured, in an article published recently in the city-based newspaper CBD News, available online at https://cbdnews.com.au/the-melbourne-athenaeums-181-years/
The Melbourne Athenaeum Library has been part of Melbourne’s cultural fabric since 1839 and offers a safe, welcoming space in the heart of the city. We offer Victoria’s finest crime fiction and biography collections, as well as the latest in books, magazines, DVDs, eBooks and audio books in a relaxing atmosphere. Members’ benefits include regular music performances, a variety of engaging talks, book and screen clubs and free wifi – for a modest yearly subscription of $99 ($89 concession). To join this wonderful institution, click here.