Cheltenham Library Closed

Cheltenham Library will be closed for electrical works from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July. During this time, the return chutes will be closed and there will be no access to the library. All other Kingston libraries will operate as usual. The nearest libraries are Highett Library and Parkdale Library.

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Cheltenham Library

Located close to the shops and a pocket park with a playground, Cheltenham Library is one of our largest and busiest branches. With plenty of events and programs, the vibrant spaces encourage people to meet, acquire knowledge and share experiences.

Location

12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham 3192 View Map

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General information

Public transport

You can travel to Cheltenham Library by train or bus.

Train

Catch the Frankston Line to Cheltenham Station.

Bus

708: Hampton – Carrum

811/812: Dandenong – Brighton

825: Moorabbin – Southland via Mentone

828: Hampton – Berwick via Southland

600/922/923: St Kilda – Southland

Get public transport directions via Google Maps.

Parking

There are 26 parking spaces available at Cheltenham Library. These 2-hour spaces can be accessed via Stanley Avenue.

Street parking is also available on Stanley Avenue.

Disabled Parking/Accessible Parking

3 accessible parking spaces are available in the Cheltenham Library car park. These are located near the ramp entrance to the building.

Return chute

Returns can be made to Cheltenham Library anytime of the day, using one of the external return chutes. These are located to the left of the Cheltenham Library building entrance.

Social Story

Kingston Libraries – Going to the library(PDF, 3MB) is a story to help people get ready to visit the library. This story is for people of all ages. It shows the steps to visiting the library, and what to expect when you are there.

Upcoming events

Conditions of entry

For your health and safety, please note the following.

By entering a Kingston Libraries building, you agree to:

follow staff direction and signage at all times
not obstruct, hinder or interfere with any member of Council staff in the performance of their duties
behave in a manner which is not boisterous or harmful, or which interferes with the quiet enjoyment of any person
act in any way that does not endanger any person
not bring any animal into a Council building or allow any animal under an individual's control to remain in a Council building (unless it is an assistance animal)
refrain from using indecent, insulting, offensive or abusive language
ensure all children under the age of 10 years old are in the care of a responsible adult when in a Council building
not destroy, damage, write upon or interfere with any structure or any Council property contained within this building
place rubbish in the bins provided
not leave valuables unattended in the library. It is recommended that customers utilise the lockers where provided. Kingston Libraries do not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to belongings whilst on the premises.
wear appropriate clothing and footwear at all times.
seek permission before filming, livestreaming or photographing other people within the library.

For more information about Kingston's Local Laws and Conditions of Entry for Council buildings, please visit kingston.vic.gov.au/council/local-laws

Library snapshot

Hours

Sunday
- 02:00 PM–05:00 PM
Monday
- 10:00 AM–08:00 PM
Tuesday
- 10:00 AM–08:00 PM
Wednesday
- 01:00 PM–08:00 PM
Thursday
- 10:00 AM–06:00 PM
Friday
- 10:00 AM–06:00 PM
Saturday
- 10:00 AM–02:00 PM

Closed on public holidays.

Contact

1300 135 668

Features

Accessible toilet
Baby change table
Computers (PCs & iMacs)
Digitisation station
English as a second language (ESL) collection
Free Wi-Fi
Printing and scanning
Study tables with power access

Free pads and tampons

Vending machines located in the bathrooms.