While we're open most of the year, there are some days, including public holidays when we're not. Returns chutes are open 24/7 at all our libraries for your convenience.
Public holidays
2025 Public Holidays
All library branches are closed on public holidays. Return chutes remain open.
Please note the following changes in open hours during December 2025 and early January 2026 here.
| Holiday | Date |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December |
2026 Public Holidays
All library branches are closed on public holidays. Return chutes remain open.
Please note the following changes in open hours during December 2025 and early January 2026 here.
| Holiday | Date |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April |
| Day following Good Friday | Saturday 4 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| AFL Grand Final Friday | Subject to AFL schedule |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday 3 November |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday 28 December |
