The library is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays for a 'browse and borrow' service. 'Click and collect' is also available during opening hours.
The library will close at 4pm Friday December 17 for the holiday period and will reopen on Wednesday January 12 at 10am.

Gallery

 

Archives Display
  • Archives Display
A Welcoming Place to Read or Write
  • A Welcoming Place to Read or Write
The Circulation Desk
  • The Circulation Desk
The Historic Melbourne Athenaeum Lift
  • The Historic Melbourne Athenaeum Lift

Library Photos by Grace Petrou

 

Art Gallery circa 1920
  • Art Gallery circa 1920
1940 Brochure
  • 1940 Brochure
Melbourne Athenaeum Chess Club 1924
  • Melbourne Athenaeum Chess Club 1924
Building Exterior 1876
  • Building Exterior 1876

Building History

 

Marcus Clarke Lecture
  • Marcus Clarke Lecture
Artist in Residence
  • Artist in Residence
Musical Interludes in the Library
  • Musical Interludes in the Library
Musical Interludes in the Library
  • Musical Interludes in the Library

Event Photos