AROUND THE BRANCHES:

There are some changes in opening hours over the December 2024 and early January 2025 festive period. Please plan your visit and head to our Festive Hours page for the most up-to-date information. StoryTimes and BabyTimes will also take a break from Monday 23 December to Friday 31 January inclusive, with the exception of our special Festive StoryTime sessions. 

The returns chute at Caulfield Library is temporarily closed for maintenance. Please head to our FAQs for more information about out-of-hours returns.

 

Borrow and renew

Learn about borrowing and renewing library items, and late returns.

Where you can borrow

Borrow from:

Loan periods and Borrowing items limit 

  • Up to 40 items (max two games) per membership for 21 days
  • No reservation fees. A maximum of ten reservations per membership at a time applies. 
  • Borrow from our e-book, e-audio, digital magazines and other online collections

Please note: you are responsible for all items borrowed. If an item is lost or damaged a replacement fee, plus a processing charge applies.

Renewing loans

You can renew your items twice (up to three days after the due date):

Please note: If your items are reserved, you won't be able to renew. Online renewals are available on or before the due date.

Late returns 

From Saturday 1 July 2023, we will no longer be charging overdue fees for items returned after the due date. All existing fines on returned items will automatically be waived.

Charges still apply for lost or damaged items and you will not be able to borrow if you have overdue items. 

Lost card

If you've lost a card, we can issue you with a new one. A replacement fee of $4.20 applies.