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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Celebrate our local legends! Merri-bek Community Awards are now open. 🥳From volunteers and young changemakers to communi...
23/06/2026

Celebrate our local legends! Merri-bek Community Awards are now open. 🥳

From volunteers and young changemakers to community leaders and local organisations, our annual awards celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work that often happens quietly but leaves a lasting impact.

This year, we have 9 award categories:
• Environmental Sustainability Award (in recognition of John Englart)
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Youth Impact Award
• Honouring Women Award
• Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Sport and Recreation Achievement Award
• Community Initiative of the Year Award
• Arts and Creative Expression Award
• First Peoples Cultural Leadership Award (in recognition of Lisa Bellear)
It’s your opportunity to recognise the people and projects making a difference in Merri-bek.
Submit your nomination online or in-person at our libraries and customer service centres by Monday 24 August. You can submit your nomination in your preferred language.

Visit our website to learn more and submit - https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/my-council/grants-and-awards/merri-bek-awards/

The Fawkner Library will be open today from 10am until 8pm.
22/06/2026

The Fawkner Library will be open today from 10am until 8pm.

The Merger is a heartwarming comedy about a regional footy team that unites with a refugee support centre to save the cl...
22/06/2026

The Merger is a heartwarming comedy about a regional footy team that unites with a refugee support centre to save the club and take their community on a journey of change. Enjoy a special Refugee Week Thursday Movie Night this week at Glenroy Library and enjoy free refreshments.

Movie screening starts at 7 pm.

Attendance limited to persons 15 and over due to movie rating.

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/thursday-movie-night-the-merger-tickets-1991751103166

22/06/2026

If you missed our last reading party, you’re in luck - we’re doing it all over again!

Join us for a quiet evening of reading, relaxing and connecting with local book lovers.

We’re dimming the lights and turning off the computers to create a reading oasis for all book nerds. Bring your own book to read or grab something new off the shelves - we have plenty to choose from! And if you’re feeling chatty, share your book recommendations with other readers.

📅 Friday 10 July
🕧 6-8pm
📍Brunswick Library
🔗Learn more and save your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/silent-reading-party-tickets-1991467464796

Due to an electrical fault, Fawkner Library will be closed today, Monday 22 June. The return chutes will remain open.All...
22/06/2026

Due to an electrical fault, Fawkner Library will be closed today, Monday 22 June. The return chutes will remain open.

All other Merri-bek Libraries will remain open. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.

St Luke's church on the corner of Glenroy Road and Plumpton Avenue, now the Uthman Dhun-Nurayn Mosque. Built in 1929 as ...
19/06/2026

St Luke's church on the corner of Glenroy Road and Plumpton Avenue, now the Uthman Dhun-Nurayn Mosque. Built in 1929 as an Anglican church in a hawthorn style. The greyscale photo is from 1994 when the building was up for sale by Youngs real estate. The present day photo shows the mosque for worshippers of the Sunni denomination. Have you seen this building?

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Campbell Turnbull Library will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 20 June. The return chutes ...
19/06/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Campbell Turnbull Library will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 20 June. The return chutes will remain open.

All other Merri-bek Libraries will remain open. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.

19/06/2026

Coburg has hidden stories right under our feet 👣

Join us for a very special winter walk where Coburg's past will come to life with dynamic projections and storytelling.

From ancient songlines to sprawling market gardens, dance halls to mortuary trains, Coburg’s places and people make it the unique suburb we love.

Don’t miss your chance to see Coburg Close Up.

📆 Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June
🕡 6pm
📍Meet at Coburg Library
🔗Registrations essential, save your spot today - https://coburgcloseup.eventbrite.com.au

Cat lovers, this one is for you! 🐈Join cat historian Jodie Stewart as she discusses her new social history of cats in Au...
18/06/2026

Cat lovers, this one is for you! 🐈

Join cat historian Jodie Stewart as she discusses her new social history of cats in Australia.

The Cats of Australia explores our funny and fraught relationship with these enigmatic creatures since they first sailed to our shores. Cats have stolen our hearts, stirred our passions, and walked the fine line between beloved cuddler and ecological villain.

📆Thursday 25 June
🕡6:30pm
📍Brunswick Library
🔗Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/49V0uS0

Wondering how much your treasured collectable or antique is worth? Come along to our Antiques Roadshow!Bring a maximum o...
16/06/2026

Wondering how much your treasured collectable or antique is worth? Come along to our Antiques Roadshow!

Bring a maximum of two items to share with the audience and have appraised by Antiques Commission Agent Lester Devere.

📆Friday 26 June
🕡11am – 1pm
📍Brunswick Town Hall
🔗Registrations essential, save your spot today: https://bit.ly/4aKVSxY

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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