Ashburton Library will be closed from 18 to 20 December 2024 to complete essential works to the entrance foyer. Read more about Ashburton Library temporary closure

Bookings for 2025 are now open.

Room facilities

  • 12 tables and 80 chairs
  • 1 lectern
  • Kitchen with fridge, microwave, cups, glasses, teaspoons and dishwashing liquid
  • Data projector with audio and visual capability (connects via HDMI)
  • 2 whiteboards

You must bring your own:

  • whiteboard markers
  • tea towels.

Booking fees

TypeFee per hour
Standard$55
Subsidised$8

We offer a subsidised fee for library meeting room bookings to eligible groups and individuals.

To be eligible, customers must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) or not make a profit for members or shareholders.

You may be asked to provide your ABN or other documentation to confirm your non-profit status.

Corporate and other for-profit customers are charged the standard rate.

Capacity

80 people

Parking and transport

Free, timed parking is available in the Hawthorn Community Precinct car park. Accessible parking is available for free, all day.

Bicycle racks are available outside the Precinct.

Public transport

The library is 450 m from Glenferrie train station.

Tram 16 (Melbourne University to Kew) stops 130 m from the Precinct at the corner of Glenferrie Road and Urquhart Street (stop no. 71).

Accessibility features

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Clear signage
  • Hearing loop
  • Quiet areas
  • Ramps
  • Wide passageways.

Booking times

7 days a week excluding public holidays: 8 am to 10 pm.

You must set up and pack up the meeting room during your booking time.

This meeting room is bookable outside of the library opening hours. If your booking time is outside the Hawthorn library opening hours, you will need to:

  • collect your access card during library opening hours. Your access card can be collected within 48 hours of your booking.
  • access the meeting room via the north entrance.

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Terms and conditions

You will need to read and accept our terms and conditions as part of your booking:

Contact us

For help with making or changing a booking, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].


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