Kew Library Closed Today !! No Power!

There is an unscheduled closure of Kew Library today (Sunday 5 February) due to a complete power outage in the area.
Boroondara's other four libraries are open at Ashburton, Balwyn, Camberwell and Hawthorn and online services are not affected. Kew Library will resume services tomorrow morning at 10am, assuming that power has been restored.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Australia Day

All Boroondara libraries will be closed on Thursday January 26 for the Australia Day public holiday.

Even though the libraries are closed you can return items through the after hours returns chutes, use our website to search the catalogue on line, place reservations and renew your items.

Click here for 10 facts about Australia Day

or here to learn how to make an origami koala

We are open today

All five Boroondara Libraries are open today. (Wednesday)

Ashburton: 10am - 6pm.
Balwyn: 10am - 6pm.
Camberwell: 9am - 5pm.
Hawthorn: 10am - 6pm.
Kew: 10am - 6pm.

Virtual Library: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries

Phone: 92784666

All Boroondara Libraries closed today!

Apologies to all! Unfortunately the Boroondara website has reverted to our normal opening hours today. We are trying to get that changed.

All Boroondara's Libraries are closed today for the public holiday. We reopen tomorrow 28 December. Camberwell Library will be open from 9-5, and Ashburton, Balwyn, Hawthorn and Kew Libraries from 10-6.

See previous post for all our online services! You can still keep up with us in our virtual space while our physical branches are closed!

Holiday opening hours

Boroondara Libraries will be closed from 24 to 27 December and 31 December to 2 January.

Need to return your items while we are closed?

All libraries have external bookchutes which are open 24/7 over the holiday period.

Want to renew your items while the library is closed?

Then head to our website and you will be able to check when your items are due and renew them if no one else is waiting for them).

You can also reserve items online 24/7.

Databases and Bolinda e-audio resources can also be accessed when the library is closed.

Keep in touch with the library 24/7 all year round via our website, facebook, twitter and blogs.

Have a safe and happy holiday period.

System Upgrade

The City of Boroondara Library Service is having a system upgrade on Tuesday 13 December.

On this day, services offered to the public will be very restricted.

• Items can only be issued on presentation of a library card

• No Online catalogue searching, either from home or within the library

• No Reservations

• Renewals are only possible in the library if the item is present

• No Borrower/loan record enquiry

• PC bookings will only be able to be made by staff

• No Processing of payments

Boroondara Library Service apologises for any inconvenience.

Cup Day Holiday

All branches are closed Tuesday November 1 for Melbourne Cup Day.

However our returns chutes will be open if you want to return any items and you can renew items or place reservations via our website.