St Kilda Public Library, Melbourne
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Facts and practical information
The history of the St Kilda Library dates back to 1860, when the St Kilda Council received a community request to fund a free public library to be built coinciding with a building for the Mechanics’ Institute. This plan did not come to fruition and instead by 1863 a book collection was housed in the old Town Hall located at the junction of Barkly and Acland Streets in St Kilda and then in 1910 in the current Town Hall in Carlisle Street. The library did not survive and was forced to close within the year. ()
Architectural style: BrutalismCoordinates: 37°52'4"S, 144°59'20"E
Day trips
St Kilda Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Luna Park, St Kilda Sea Baths, Rippon Lea Estate, Palais Theatre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is St Kilda Public Library open?
St Kilda Public Library is open:
- Monday 10 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to St Kilda Public Library?
Nearby attractions include St Kilda Town Hall, Melbourne (2 min walk), St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Melbourne (9 min walk), National Theatre, Melbourne (12 min walk), Sacred Heart Church St Kilda, Melbourne (14 min walk).
How to get to St Kilda Public Library by public transport?
The nearest stations to St Kilda Public Library:
Tram
Bus
Train
Tram
- Stop 36: St Kilda Town Hall • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a (1 min walk)
- Stop 37: Carlisle Street • Lines: 78 (3 min walk)
Bus
- Blessington Way • Lines: 623 (5 min walk)
- Dickens Street • Lines: 623 (5 min walk)
Train
- Balaclava (8 min walk)
- Ripponlea (17 min walk)