Content components Opening hoursDayOpening hoursMonday9 am to 5 pmTuesday9 am to 5 pmWednesday9 am to 5 pmThursday9 am to 5 pmFriday9 am to 5 pmSaturdayClosedSundayClosedThe Library Lounge is closed on public holidays.ReturnsItems can be returned to Hawthorn Arts Centre Library Lounge during open hours. Items borrowed from the Library Lounge can be returned to any of our libraries.ContactTo contact us, you can:call us on (03) 9278 4666submit a question using our Ask a librarian form. Getting herePublic transportTrain: Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale lines - arrive at Glenferrie Station, walk 2 minutes south along Glenferrie Road then turn left into Burwood Road.Tram 16: Melbourne University to Kew - get off at stop 73.Tram 70: Docklands to Wattle Park - get off at stop 32 and walk north on Glenferrie Road for 9 minutes until you get to Burwood Rd. Turn right and walk one minute east along Burwood Road.Tram 75: City to Vermont South - get off at stop 32 and walk north on Glenferrie Rd for 9 minutes until you get to Burwood Road. Turn right and walk one minute east along Burwood Road.ParkingPublic parking is behind the Centre, accessible from Kent St or Oxley Road. Additional parking is also available a short walk from the Centre on Serpells Lane and Swinburne Avenue. Please note, restrictions apply. On-site collectionNewspapersThe AgeHerald SunCurrent copies only.Accessibility features at this spaceaccessible parkingaccessible toilets with tactile signageaccessible drop-off areaarea for assistance animals.automatic doorsclear signagehearing loopramp accessquiet areaswide passageways Events at Hawthorn Libraries See all Library events Storytime – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Tue 15 September 2026, 11:00 am Until Tue 15 September 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Engage your child in captivating stories and activities at our Hawthorn Library Storytime event. Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 17 September 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 17 September 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience. Origami flowers workshop – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 17 September 2026, 2:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Learn how to create origami flowers in this hands-on workshop for adults. English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 17 September 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 29 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library. Footy storytime – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 24 September 2026, 11:00 am Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Dress in your team colours and join us for a fun AFL storytime all about our favourite sport. Craft after dark Event Occurrence: Wed 30 September 2026, 6:30 pm Until Wed 28 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Join us for a new arts and crafts activity each month. Children's Storytime at Town Hall Gallery Event Occurrence: Tue 6 October 2026, 11:00 am Until Tue 6 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre Price: Free A family art experience filled with stories, songs, and hands-on creative activities at Town Hall Gallery in Hawthorn. English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 8 October 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 29 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library. Book group – Hawthorn Tuesdays Event Occurrence: Tue 13 October 2026, 7:00 pm Until Tue 8 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Engage in stimulating conversations and shared reading experiences at our Book Group at Hawthorn Library on Tuesdays. Book group – Hawthorn Wednesdays Event Occurrence: Wed 14 October 2026, 7:00 pm Until Wed 9 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Join our Book Group at Hawthorn Library on Wednesdays for lively discussions and literary exploration. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Next >
Storytime – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Tue 15 September 2026, 11:00 am Until Tue 15 September 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Engage your child in captivating stories and activities at our Hawthorn Library Storytime event.
Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 17 September 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 17 September 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience.
Origami flowers workshop – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 17 September 2026, 2:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Learn how to create origami flowers in this hands-on workshop for adults.
English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 17 September 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 29 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library.
Footy storytime – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 24 September 2026, 11:00 am Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Dress in your team colours and join us for a fun AFL storytime all about our favourite sport.
Craft after dark Event Occurrence: Wed 30 September 2026, 6:30 pm Until Wed 28 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Join us for a new arts and crafts activity each month.
Children's Storytime at Town Hall Gallery Event Occurrence: Tue 6 October 2026, 11:00 am Until Tue 6 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre Price: Free A family art experience filled with stories, songs, and hands-on creative activities at Town Hall Gallery in Hawthorn.
English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 8 October 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 29 October 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library.
Book group – Hawthorn Tuesdays Event Occurrence: Tue 13 October 2026, 7:00 pm Until Tue 8 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Engage in stimulating conversations and shared reading experiences at our Book Group at Hawthorn Library on Tuesdays.
Book group – Hawthorn Wednesdays Event Occurrence: Wed 14 October 2026, 7:00 pm Until Wed 9 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Join our Book Group at Hawthorn Library on Wednesdays for lively discussions and literary exploration.
