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.

 

Interlibrary loans

If we don't have a particular book you're looking for, we can try to arrange a copy for you from other public and university libraries as an interlibrary loan. 

Interlibrary loan service cost

$5.30

Please note: there may be additional charges that apply from the lending library.

Make a request for an interlibrary loan

Please include the following information in your request: 

  • Author
  • Title
  • Publication Date
  • ISBN (if known)
  • Your name and library membership number
  • Please note: nominate Carnegie, Caulfield, Elsternwick or Bentleigh Library as your collection point.

Books you can request 

  • Request any book with the exception of new releases. DVDs, CDs, talking books and magazines cannot be requested.
  • Request a maximum of 10 requests at a time and they'll be processed within two weekdays.

Please note: delivery time cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on other library services response times.