With the easing of Victorian government health restrictions, Glen Eira Libraries are open with some changes to our hours and services. Find out more on our FAQs page.
Our priority remains the safety of our community and staff, and we’re continuing to follow the Victorian Government’s guidelines around gathering limits, social distancing and hygiene measures. Wait times may be expected. If you are not already a member, please join online and bring your ID with you when you visit to receive your library card.
NO BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED TO VISIT A LIBRARY AND BORROW.
Yes, our current hours at all libraries are:
(All libraries will be closed on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January).
There’s no time limit on your stay but keeping it to a minimum will allow other visitors to come in and use the library. Wait times may be expected.
You will be met by our concierge staff who will direct you. You will need to scan a QR code and enter your name and contact details for contact tracing. If you do not have a smartphone, staff will assist you to register.
All visitors over the age of 12 must wear a face mask while at the library. Please use hand sanitiser upon entry, practice social distancing, and be courteous to staff and other visitors.
Yes, the chutes are open 24 hours a day. No late fees will be charged.
You can borrow up to 40 items per membership (limit of two games) for 21 days. A maximum of five reservations per membership applies.
In addition, you can borrow our free e-books, movies, digital magazines, e-audio books and e-newspapers — available online 24/7.
To look for a title in our catalogue to reserve, go to Search the catalogue, then place your reservation. You will need to login with your membership number (starting with 23162 or C) and password to reserve items. A maximum of five reservations per membership at a time applies.
If we do not have a book title you are interested in, please make a suggestion here and we will do our best to add it to our collection.
Yes, but due to restrictions regarding the number of visitors and social distancing, the number of computers and study spaces are limited. Printers and photocopiers are available for self-service.
Bookings are required to use our computers. Sanitising of the computers and equipment will be conducted by staff between each booking. Please be patient and maintain distancing while this is being done.
Yes, they are open during library hours for you to drop off your e-recycling.
No, late fees will not be charged during this stage. In any case, if you are self-isolating or unable to leave your home because you or a family member is unwell, any late fees you incur will be waived.
Yes, we sure are, they're just online! Head to our Events Calendar to check out our live online events coming up! Programs including BabyTime and StoryTime will not return to the libraries until some time in 2021.
Absolutely! Head to Library@Home to see pre-recorded workshops and activities including StoryTimes and BabyTimes, craft for kids and adults, history research or mindfulness activities, yoga, recipe walk-throughs with cookbook authors, slime making, juggling, journaling and more!
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