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LibraryChinatown
City Library
- 4.5412 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
City of Melbourne library on Flinders Lane with study spaces, magazines, DVDs, graphic novels and a public piano.
Quick answers
City Library in short
When is City Library open?
Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM; Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun 12 PM–4 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit City Library?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is City Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is City Library good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does City Library cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book City Library?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at City Library?
About 45 minutes.
Where is City Library?
253 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is City Library wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 10km/h
- 12am
10° - 1am9°
- 2am8°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday12 PM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- 12 PM–4 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 City Library
- 2 Melbourne Winery · 1 min
- 3 Brunetti Oro Flinders Lane · 1 min
- 4 Dukes Coffee Roasters · 1 min
- 5 Roule Galette · 1 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 412 reviews
Known for
- Study spaces
- Public piano
- Magazine selection
- DVD collection
What people say
- People like:
- Study spaces, piano, welcoming atmosphere, range of resources
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowMelbourne WineryWine bar · 1 min walk
Brunetti Oro Flinders LaneCafé · 1 min walk
Dukes Coffee RoastersCafé · 1 min walk
Roule GaletteFrench · 1 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.