The Melbourne Athenaeum Library will be closed on Tuesday November 4 for the public holiday.

The library will be open regular hours on Monday November 2 and Wednesday November 5.

News and Events

Saturday 14 November 2026
Workshop: Watercolour Pencil Sketching
Join Alissa Duke for an inspirational class/workshop with watercolour pencils amongst the bookshelves, and learn tips and techniques along the way. No previous experience is required – just bring your...read more
Thursday 26 November 2026
Talk: Printing the Plays of Shakespeare
In this talk, Professor David McInnis explores how Shakespeare and fellow dramatists wrote their plays, tracing the textual evolution from authors’ hands to playhouses and eventually the printers. This period...read more
Friday 27 November 2026
Music: Pierre Jaquinot Trio
The Pierre Jaquinot Trio will perform at the library for the first time with a program of tunes from some of Pierre’s favourite composers. The songs will focus on the...read more
Thursday 3 December 2026
Book Launch: Kingdom of Men
Members are invited to the launch of 'Kingdom of Men' by Lea Weaver and Alayna Cole, a book that tells the story of Zoe, who has always believed that when...read more

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