Merri-bek Libraries

Merri-bek Libraries Merri-bek City Council has five libraries in Brunswick, Brunswick West, Coburg, Fawkner and Glenroy.

The libraries offer a range of services including borrowing books, ebooks, magazines, CDs and DVDs. We also offer computer and internet services, interesting talks and events, activities for children and much more. General Information
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It's part two of the pets of Merri-bek Libraries...and we hope you like cats 🐈Who would you want to hang out with at the...
09/09/2026

It's part two of the pets of Merri-bek Libraries...and we hope you like cats 🐈

Who would you want to hang out with at the library?

Spanish Storytime: Fiestas Patrias Especial!🎈🎉🎊🪅🪇💃🏽📖Tuesday 15 September, 10.30 am - 12 pm Kirrip Djerring Meeting Room,...
08/09/2026

Spanish Storytime: Fiestas Patrias Especial!
🎈🎉🎊🪅🪇💃🏽📖

Tuesday 15 September, 10.30 am - 12 pm
Kirrip Djerring Meeting Room, Brunswick Town Hall Complex
Corner Sydney Rd and Dawson St, Brunswick

Join Ximena for a special Storytime to celebrate the many Independence Days all over Latin America. There will be music, dancing and lots of fun! No registration required.

Melbourne and Coburg Trams with Greg GardinerPresented by the Coburg Historical Society  Join us to hear Greg talk about...
07/09/2026

Melbourne and Coburg Trams with Greg Gardiner
Presented by the Coburg Historical Society Join us to hear Greg talk about some of his favourite tram lines and share anecdotes from his time as a conductor and driver. He will also discuss what the system has meant for our city in terms of its development and also our emotional attachments to it. His book Tram combines history, memoir and imagination, and follows the key events and people from the 1800s to today, as well as taking the reader on a journey around our wonderful system
📅 Wednesday 16 September
🕐7.30pm
📍Coburg Library
🔗Register to save your spot: https://bit.ly/3Sqy3FZ
Please contact us a week prior to the event if you have any other access requirements for you to fully participate.

We're throwing open the library doors and joining in the Fawkner Festa fun – come join us for two storytimes!🎉This Sunda...
07/09/2026

We're throwing open the library doors and joining in the Fawkner Festa fun – come join us for two storytimes!🎉

This Sunday 13 September, Fawkner Library will be open from 11am – 3pm.
📖 Urdu storytime: 11:30am
📖 Bengali storytime: 1pm

See you there 👋

Want to make a positive impact in your community?Do you speak English and another community language? Join Merri-bek’s C...
04/09/2026

Want to make a positive impact in your community?

Do you speak English and another community language? Join Merri-bek’s Community Connectors program.

As a Community Connector, you’ll help make sure Council information reaches people in ways that work for them, and provide feedback on how we can better communicate with diverse communities.

This program runs for 12 months and includes monthly meetings to help you stay informed about Council services, projects and programs.

📝 Apply online or complete a paper application form at Merri-bek Libraries and customer service centres.

You can also speak to our team at our drop-in information sessions from 25 August to 3 September to learn more about the program.

Applications close Sunday 13 September. Find out more and apply today: https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/merri-bek-connectors

Our 2026 Short Story Competition is officially open and accepting entries, so grab your pen, laptop, typewriter or micro...
03/09/2026

Our 2026 Short Story Competition is officially open and accepting entries, so grab your pen, laptop, typewriter or microphone and start composing 📝

This year's theme is 'Present Tense'. Unleash your imagination and craft a story about the here and now. Think about how the past has shaped and influenced the present moment and what you want to say about it.

Stories should be 500 words or less or a recording of 3 minutes or less.

Entries closed 11 October, so hop to it! Pick up an entry form from any Merri-bek Libraries branch or download one here: https://bit.ly/3SmdISb

Photo: David Wadelton

01/09/2026

It’s the first day of Spring and that means new Top 20s! 🌸📚Which ones are on your to-read list?

Address

Corner Victoria And Louisa Streets
Coburg, VIC
3058

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+61393534000

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