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. ServicesWiFiAccess free WiFi at any of our branches with a library membership.Sign up for membership Layout variant Gutter Getting hereHawthorn Arts Centre Library Lounge is at 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn.Public 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 Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 22 October 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 3 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience. English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 22 October 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 26 November 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library. Afternoon with the archives: Behind the hedges - Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Tue 27 October 2026, 5:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Explore treasures from the Boroondara Heritage Collection connected to the women featured in the History Behind the Hedges walking tour. Craft after dark Event Occurrence: Wed 28 October 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. Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 29 October 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 3 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience. English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 29 October 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 26 November 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library. Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 5 November 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 3 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience. English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 5 November 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 26 November 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library. Navigating MyGov with Services Australia - Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Tue 10 November 2026, 11:15 am Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Join an information session presented by Services Australia with an opportunity to ask questions about navigating MyGov. Book group – Hawthorn Tuesdays Event Occurrence: Tue 10 November 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. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Next >
Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 22 October 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 3 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience.
English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 22 October 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 26 November 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library.
Afternoon with the archives: Behind the hedges - Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Tue 27 October 2026, 5:00 pm Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Explore treasures from the Boroondara Heritage Collection connected to the women featured in the History Behind the Hedges walking tour.
Craft after dark Event Occurrence: Wed 28 October 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.
Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 29 October 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 3 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience.
English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 29 October 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 26 November 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library.
Baby Time – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 5 November 2026, 10:30 am Until Thu 3 December 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Sing along with your little one at Baby Time at Hawthorn Library for a memorable musical experience.
English Conversation Club – Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Thu 5 November 2026, 2:00 pm Until Thu 26 November 2026 Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Improve your conversational English and meet new people at Hawthorn Library.
Navigating MyGov with Services Australia - Hawthorn Event Occurrence: Tue 10 November 2026, 11:15 am Location: Hawthorn Library Price: Free Join an information session presented by Services Australia with an opportunity to ask questions about navigating MyGov.
Book group – Hawthorn Tuesdays Event Occurrence: Tue 10 November 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.
