Libraries

Important Update

Brimbank City Council has temporarily closed its five libraries (Deer Park, Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine and Sydenham) to the public.  This is in line with the latest State Government restrictions given the increase in Coronavirus cases in Melbourne.

From Monday 14 September 2020, Brimbank Libraries continues a staged approach to easing the restrictions enforced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This means we will continue to provide a range of online services to our members, and resume the Click and Collect service, the Home Library Service and the Brimbank residents Library to Your Door Service.

Click and Collect Reservations
If you have received a notification that an item you have requested is available, telephone the Library between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, to arrange collection at any Brimbank library within seven days of receiving the notification. For residents who are self-isolating or do not wish to visit the library during COVID-19 restrictions the Library to Your Door service is available.

Library to Your Door
The home delivery service is available to all residents of Brimbank who are Brimbank Library members. We will deliver items to your home – while maintaining safe social distancing practices. Simply reserve your items, choose your Pickup location at the branch closest to your home address. When you receive notification your items are available, call that branch to arrange delivery. Not sure what you want, call your closest library and have a chat to our friendly and knowledgeable staff about your interests - we will search our shelves and find something for you. 

Items will be delivered to your door at no charge.

If you are not a library member, you can join online. Library membership is free.

Returning items

Returns chutes at all libraries will open Monday 14September for members living within 5 kilometres of their nearest Brimbank library.

eResources
You can continue to access our range of eResources online. We have a wide range of books, magazines, newspapers and more, all available from your computer or device free with your Library membership. Visit the eResources page for a full list.

Join the Library 
If you're not a Brimbank Libraries member, you can join online. Membership is free.

If you still need help, phone us or email library@brimbank.vic.gov.au for assistance.

Events and activities

Library programs remain online. Please check the Libraries' What’s On page or follow the Libraries on Facebook or Instagram for details of online events and activities.

We understand this is a difficult time for many people as we try to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, and we will continue to support our members as much as we can in other ways.

St Albans Library and Deer Park Library Preliminary Study 2020

The St Albans Library and Deer Park Library Preliminary Study 2020 is the first step in planning for the redevelopment of the St Albans Library and Deer Park Library.

The Study included a review of library trends within Australia and internationally as well as engagement with the community in order to understand what libraries should offer into the future.

The study makes recommendations regarding library components, co-located services, estimated building size and preferred locations for the redeveloped St Albans Library and Deer Park Library.

Connect, Learn, Grow

Brimbank City Council has five libraries located in Deer Park, Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine and Sydenham.

Library membership is available to all community members at no charge. All Brimbank libraries have Wi-Fi and public computers for use at no charge.

Library collections including books and magazines in English and community languages are available for loan or for reading in the library.

Electronic learning resources such as Britannica Online and Online newspapers are available through the library website.

All Brimbank libraries are closed during public holidays.

Visit Brimbank Libraries to find out more.

Normal Library Hours 

(See above for information on current closures due to COVID-19 pandemic)