In line with the Victorian Government’s Roadmap, our library branches reopened on Thursday 4 November,10am.

To enter the library, Victorian law requires visitors aged over 12 years and two months to show acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.

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We are refreshing your library! Fairfield Library will be closed from 1pm on Friday 24 December 2021 to Sunday 16 January 2022. We will reopen at 10am on Monday 17 January.

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During this lockdown we are hosting Live Lockdown Storytime and Rhyme Time sessions! Book online or call 1300 655 355.

Rhyme Time - Tuesdays, 10.15am
Story Time - Wednesdays, 11.15am

Darebin Libraries will be closed from 1pm on 24 December 2021 – 3 January 2022.

Northcote, Preston and Reservoir libraries will reopen on Tuesday 4 January 2022.

Fairfield Library will reopen on Monday 17 January 2022.

Visit our digital library for access to books, magazines, newspapers, film streaming, educational activities for kids and more!

Ancestry have extended their home access to Darebin Libraries members until September. For anyone at a loss during these cold winter months, why not delve into your family history? To access Ancestry please login to the library catalogue and the link will appear on the homepage.

Visit our local history website Darebin Heritage to discover historical photographs, newspapers and over 1000 articles on Darebin's history. You'll even find some fun local history activities for kids! 

More info on our local & family history resources>