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North Melbourne Library

One of the longest established libraries in Victoria, North Melbourne Library was built in 1882 and opened in 1884 as a mechanics institute and library. Since 1905 it has provided a free public lending service to the City of Melbourne. 

North Melbourne Library building entrance

Book a space at North Melbourne Library

Located on bustling Errol Street, the North Melbourne Library is a vibrant community space and one of the longest established libraries in Victoria.
It offers traditional and digital catalogues, music and film collections on CD and DVD, and hosts regular events including book clubs and kids story time sessions.

The Hotham Room is a comfortable, functional and affordable space for hire for community and commercial groups. The room for hire are suitable for: 

  • meetings
  • community education programs
  • training.

We want North Melbourne Library to be a place where programs and opportunities can be created for the community, by the community.

In line with Council’s 2025-26 budget, hire fees will change from 1 July 2025. All booking requests processed prior to close of business on Monday 30 June 2025 will remain at the 2024-25 amounts.

Venue details

Contact us

Address: 66 Errol Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051

Phone: 1800 695 427

Email: mlsroombookings@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Opening hours

North Melbourne Library opening hours

Please refer to availability calendar for the Hotham Room External link.

 

 

 

 

Getting there

  • Tram route (Elizabeth Street) 57 – Stop 12 North Melbourne Town Hall/Errol St.

Location

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.