Suggestions for Library near Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Tomfoolery • September 24, 2014A beautiful quiet space to escape the hubbub of the city. See the La Trobe Reading Room, it's a beautiful space with a glass dome, but chairs in the Redmond Barry are more comfortable. Also free wifi!

Tomfoolery • January 29, 2016Such a good quiet place when you need to escape the hubbub of the city.

Paulina L. • June 23, 2015Amazing architecture! Definitely my favourite spot in Melbourne for an afternoon read

J • March 25, 2023This has been moved to a tiny area next to the food court.

Khai • January 22, 2012It's a library for a reason...y u talk so load?!

Andy X. • March 25, 2011It's the most crowded library I've ever been!

Shawn C. • July 13, 2010Become a member of the Athenaeum Library ($70 per year) and have a haven in the middle of the city.

Alhanouf Q. • October 11, 2018Nothing 🌚💔'

AorPG R. • October 22, 2011Internet way too slow.... Hardly usable

AskMen • February 4, 2011Coffees are piping hot (always a good sign) and a dedicated take-out area means you can take the mood around the corner to the State Library lawn.

Ash H. • December 19, 2009Good coffee and library style benches make for good magazine, newspaper reading or flipping open the laptop.

Hilmi H. • February 13, 2011If you think the library is too crowded, try the lawn. The grass is smooth and the people are studious ( though we know they are not actually reading!)

Paul F. • October 11, 2012Find the Little Library, where you can borrow a book, and bring it back... or bring a different book back!

Katrina W. • February 24, 2011The library is a great place for business meetings

Ken Y. • May 13, 2015drop by for a quick coffee, right next to the city library

Banky B. • July 23, 2010Printing out from the library is cheaper than the computer labs :)

Sylvia J. • September 1, 2014Lovely big balcony looking over the library, great deco n friendly staff. Sunday drinks deals too-$5/$7 cider/beers

Open House Melbourne • July 10, 2012You be the judge. Several courtrooms will be open, the original criminal court, and the library during during Open House 10am to 4pm - Sunday 29 July 2012 #OHM2012

Rob N. • April 22, 2022A wide variety of delicious good quality chocolates. This place is busy for good reason. Any place with a "Praline Library" is definitely worth a visit!

Stephen R. • November 2, 2016It's a fun and interesting way to learn Japanese with a library full of resources and open on Saturdays as well

Shien J. • December 27, 2010Nice place to unwind on summer days. Balcony overlooks the state library. I love their chili fries! But the tap-beer was a bit warm the last time I came here :(