In response to COVID-19, the library is closed until April 30. We will continue to keep members updated about this.
Following advice from Federal and State governments we have decided that closing for the time being is the most responsible course of action.
eBooks will still be available during this period and more information about accessing them can be found on our catalogue.

Gallery

 

An Historic Institution
  • An Historic Institution
The Melbourne Athenaeum Library
  • The Melbourne Athenaeum Library
A Welcoming Place to Read or Write
  • A Welcoming Place to Read or Write
Book Clubs
  • Book Clubs

Library Photos by Peter Ittack

 

Collins Street in 1900
  • Collins Street in 1900
The Building’s Exterior in 1857
  • The Building’s Exterior in 1857
The Melbourne Athenaeum Library 1918
  • The Melbourne Athenaeum Library 1918
The Melbourne Athenaeum Library 1962
  • The Melbourne Athenaeum Library 1962

Building History

 

Art Installation
  • Art Installation
Author Graeme Base at Hands In Print 2015
  • Author Graeme Base at Hands In Print 2015
Author Andy Griffiths at Hands In Print 2015
  • Author Andy Griffiths at Hands In Print 2015
Musical Interludes in the Library
  • Musical Interludes in the Library

Event Photos