Port Phillip Library Service

Port Phillip Library Service We are the public library service for all those who live, work and play in the City of Port Phillip.

The Port Phillip Library Service offers extensive resources, both online and in real life, and welcoming places for people to participate in community life.

Middle Park Library is getting a glow-up! 💅Middle Park Library will be temporarily closed from 13 April to 30 June while...
29/05/2026

Middle Park Library is getting a glow-up! 💅

Middle Park Library will be temporarily closed from 13 April to 30 June while we begin an exciting upgrade to create a more welcoming, functional and engaging space for our community.

All other services in the building will remain open as usual.

✨ What’s being upgraded? ✨
➡️ New furniture, shelving and carpet
➡️ New self‑service kiosk and after‑hours returns bin
➡️ Fresh paint
➡️ Upgraded lighting
➡️ CCTV for improved safety
➡️ And more!

📍 During the closure, you can visit our other branches, including Albert Park Library which is located just four minutes away by car or 10 to 15 minutes by public transport.

This project is proudly co‑funded by City of Port Phillip and the State Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.

For more information about the upgrade, visit https://bit.ly/4tAxFSg

Mirka Mora mural returns to St Kilda Library with renewed protection and vibrancy 🖼️📚A much-loved artwork has been resto...
29/05/2026

Mirka Mora mural returns to St Kilda Library with renewed protection and vibrancy 🖼️📚

A much-loved artwork has been restored and reinstalled, marking a new chapter in its lasting legacy. Mirka Mora’s Children’s Mural, created in 1980 during the St Kilda Festival in collaboration with local school children, is now back on display following extensive conservation treatment and the installation of new, custom-designed vitrines.

This important mural forms part of the City of Port Phillip Collection and has been formally recognised as integral to the library’s Heritage Victoria listing, underscoring its significance as a treasured piece of Melbourne’s cultural history.

After decades on display, the mural had developed a range of condition issues, including cracking, paint lifting, fading and accumulated surface grime. Specialist conservators from the University of Melbourne undertook detailed treatment to stabilise the panels, re-adhere fragile paint layers, and carefully clean the surface using highly sensitive techniques.

Now refreshed and rehoused, the Children’s Mural once again welcomes visitors to St Kilda Library, continuing to celebrate community creativity and artistic expression. Its return ensures that this vibrant work will be preserved and enjoyed by future generations for many years to come.

Make sure to check it out next time you’re at St Kilda Library!

To learn more about the City of Port Phillip Collection, visit https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/explore-the-city/arts-and-entertainment/port-phillip-city-collection/

Join our free health sessions to help you stay active and confident.Bolton Clarke’s Be Healthy and Active program is off...
27/05/2026

Join our free health sessions to help you stay active and confident.

Bolton Clarke’s Be Healthy and Active program is offering two free information sessions designed to support your everyday health and wellbeing.

Healthy Bowel
Did you know bowel issues affect many Australians, but can often be prevented or managed? This session explains how the bowel works, what’s considered normal, and practical tips to improve your digestive health.
📍 Port Melbourne Library
🗓 Tuesday 16 June | 11 am to 12 pm

Healthy Bladder
Bladder concerns are very common, with 1 in 4 adults experiencing incontinence. Learn simple strategies and exercises to help improve bladder control and reduce future problems.
📍 St Kilda Library Community Room
🗓 Thursday 18 June | 11 am to 12 pm

🔗 Book your places here: https://bit.ly/4uCvONF

These sessions are friendly, informative, and designed to help you feel more confident in managing your health.

Celebrate Pride Month with a new pre-love-is-loved wardrobe🛍️🌈✨Young people from the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to b...
27/05/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with a new pre-love-is-loved wardrobe🛍️🌈✨

Young people from the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to bring along their gently used items (and take some new pieces home) at this FREE event!

Come along for an afternoon of affirmation, community, and free snacks.

📆2 to 4 pm Saturday 13 June
📍St Kilda Library
🗣️Clothing items only - no shoes or accessories please.

Learn more and book your spot: https://bit.ly/3Q2nvvp

Winter is here, so it’s the perfect time to slow down, get cosy, and enjoy a good book.The Warm Winter Read is all about...
26/05/2026

Winter is here, so it’s the perfect time to slow down, get cosy, and enjoy a good book.

The Warm Winter Read is all about making space for reading in your day. Whether you’re a regular bookworm or just getting started, join thousands of Victorians (16+) in building healthy reading habits this June, July and August.

Reading has some pretty amazing benefits. It can lift your mood, reduce stress, ease loneliness, and even support brain health. It also helps build empathy, boost confidence, and open doors to other cultures and ways of thinking. All you need to do is track the days you read, any book, any format, any time.

Plus, by taking part, you’ll go in the draw to win some great bookish prizes!
The Warm Winter Read runs from 1 June to 31 August 2026.
Ready to get reading?

Can you bee-lieve it? There's an easy way to support our libraries AND celebrate the vital role of pollinators 🐝🌻Today i...
26/05/2026

Can you bee-lieve it? There's an easy way to support our libraries AND celebrate the vital role of pollinators 🐝🌻

Today is , and we're buzzing to tell you how you can support the essential role these pollinators play in keeping people and our planet healthy...

'Borrow' seeds for free from Port Phillip Library Service's Seed Library! Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can take part and help create a stronger, greener community.

Learn more and start borrowing: https://bit.ly/3PvzGAI
📸Leafcutter bee by Josie Southern

Australia’s most prestigious literary prize has unveiled this year’s longlist, celebrating ten incredible novels that ca...
21/05/2026

Australia’s most prestigious literary prize has unveiled this year’s longlist, celebrating ten incredible novels that capture the richness, complexity and diversity of Australian life.

From powerful new voices to recognised literary talent, this year’s selection promises an exciting journey towards the final award.

Great news: We have all ten longlisted titles available and we have a reading list for you to use on our website. So place a reservation today and start exploring these standout works.
Longlisted titles include:
• Discipline – Randa Abdel-Fattah
• I Want Everything – Dominic Amerena
• Salt Upon the Water – Lyn Dickens
• Tenderfoot – Toni Jordan
• First Name Second Name – Steve MinOn
• My Heart at Evening – Konrad Muller
• Fierceland – Omar Musa
• Little World – Josephine Rowe
• Elegy, Southwest – Madeleine Watts
• You Must Remember This – Sean Wilson

Explore the list and put them reserve: https://bit.ly/4v2xz6t

The Miles Franklin Award recognises novels of the highest literary merit that tell stories about Australian life, making it one of the most exciting and important moments in our literary calendar. We wish all shortlisted authors the very best of luck.

Happy National Volunteer Week! 🤩🫶🙌Volunteers play an essential role in creating an inclusive, safe and vibrant community...
19/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 🤩🫶🙌

Volunteers play an essential role in creating an inclusive, safe and vibrant community. This week, we shine a light on the vital contributions they make every day.

Across the City of Port Phillip, volunteers help create a city that is inclusive, safe and vibrant. From Library Services and the Youth Advisory Committee to the Port Phillip Heritage Centre and Children’s Services, every contribution big or small makes a real difference.

Here are just a few of our amazing volunteers

To find out more, visit https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/about-the-council/news-and-media/national-volunteer-week-your-year-to-volunteer/

📚 Join bestselling author Toni Jordan in conversation with Melbourne writer and critic Jenny Hedley as they explore Toni...
18/05/2026

📚 Join bestselling author Toni Jordan in conversation with Melbourne writer and critic Jenny Hedley as they explore Toni’s powerful new novel Tenderfoot ✨

Set in 1970s Australia and inspired by her own childhood, Tenderfoot is a vivid and deeply moving coming‑of‑age story set in the world of greyhound racing. Exploring memory, resilience and growing up too soon, it’s already being hailed as “extraordinary” and an Australian classic in the making.

Toni, author of Addition and Nine Days, will be joined by Jenny Hedley for an engaging and thoughtful discussion you won’t want to miss.

🗓 Thursday 11 June
⏰ 6.00 to 7.00 pm
📍 St Kilda Library
🎟 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1568424

Come along for a great night of stories, insights and conversation with two fantastic voices in Australian literature.

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 🌈It’s an...
17/05/2026

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 🌈

It’s an important opportunity to stand against discrimination and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, respect and belonging for our LGBTIQA+ community.

To recognise the day, Town Hall will be lit in rainbow colours and the Inclusive Progressive Pride flag will be flown. These visible symbols are a reminder of our ongoing support for equality and the role we all play in creating a safe and welcoming workplace and community.

What’s on:
❤️ Pride Without Prejudice: LGBTIQA+ Showcase (St Kilda Film Festival) - This celebration of the sparkling diversity of the Australian LGBTIQA+ creative community is one of our most popular events.
🗓️ Saturday 13 June, 3pm - https://bit.ly/4ugeqxY

💜 Rainbow Dads Playgroup: Southside
Looking for a consistent way to connect with other gay, bi, trans, and q***r dads? Run by Rainbow Dads Victoria, the Southside Playgroup is a new monthly space designed for families to build community in the heart of St Kilda.
🗓️ First Saturday of the Month, 10 am to 1:30 pm, St Kilda Library Community room - https://bit.ly/493aaJ

💙 Badgemaking for IDAHOBIT
Show your pride in the lead up to IDAHOBIT with custom badges! Create your own pronoun or pride badge, or express yourself with your own design. Drop-in sessions - no bookings required
🗓️ Thursday 14 May & Friday 15 May, 3.30 pm to 5 pm, St Kilda Library

💛 Special Rainbow Family Storytime
Our library team will share songs and books with LGBTIQA+ themed stories centred on family, community and friendship. All families welcome! Suitable for all children, their families and carers
🗓️ Saturday 13 June, 11 am to 12 pm, St Kilda Library - https://bit.ly/4dGnUg1

💚 Pride Celebration: Clothes Swap
Bring along your gently used clothing items and take some new pieces home! Come along for an afternoon of affirmation, community, and free snacks.
🗓️ Saturday 13 June, 2 pm to 4pm, St Kilda Library - https://bit.ly/3PqxPNw

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