The library will be closed on Friday 18th October due to an ABC Radio event taking place in the theatre and the library.  

eBooks can be downloaded during this closure. If you need help setting up an eReader or downloading eBooks speak to the library staff. 

News and Events

Friday 25 October 2024
Flinders Quartet

BOOKING INFORMATION HERE

Approaching their 25th anniversary, Flinders Quartet is instantly recognisable as one of Australia’s most loved chamber music ensembles. On Friday 25th October they will perform Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet No.6...read more
Saturday 9 November 2024
Alissa Duke Artist Residency Talk

BOOKING INFORMATION HERE

Alissa Duke is a librarian and loves draw. She sketches daily, documenting everyday events and objects and travels in her life. She will sketch for five minutes on the tram,...read more
Friday 15 November 2024
Affinity Quartet - Opus 18, Part 3

BOOKING INFORMATION HERE

Affinity Quartet is returning to the library after a European stint to perform Beethoven's first foray into string quartets, the Opus 18, over three Friday evenings. The Opus 18 is...read more
Saturday 16 November 2024
Alissa Duke Artist Residency Workshop

BOOKING INFORMATION HERE

Alissa has been Artist in Residence at the Melbourne Athenaeum Library for the 12 months of our 185th year. During this residency she delved into the Archive room, choosing fascinating...read more
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