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.

 

Book Chats

Keen to join a reading group, but worry that the book of the month might not be your cup of tea? 

Then Book Chat is for you.  With no set theme or topic, Book Chat is a relaxed and informal chat about books and reading, and a great way to meet people in your area. 

 

When and where

Carnegie Library and Community Centre

First Wednesday of the month: 2pm to 3pm

2024/2025 dates

 
Wednesday 6 November 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday 4 December 2pm - 3pm
No session New Year's Day The libraries will be closed
Wednesday 5 February 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday 5 March 2pm - 3pm

 

Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub

Third Thursday of every month, 2pm - 3pm

 

2024/2025 dates

 
Thursday 21 November 2pm - 3pm
Thursday 19 December 2pm - 3pm
Thursday 16 January No Session during January
Thursday 20 February 2pm - 3pm
Thursday 20 March 2pm - 3pm