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LibraryFootscray
Footscray Library
- 4.6175 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Maribyrnong's largest public library in the Footscray shopping precinct, with lending collections, study space, free wifi and a courtyard.
Quick answers
Footscray Library in short
When is Footscray Library open?
Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 2 PM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Footscray 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 Footscray Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Footscray Library good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Footscray Library cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Footscray Library?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Footscray Library?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Footscray Library?
56 Paisley St, Footscray VIC 3011.
Is Footscray Library wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, 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 · 10:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
11°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 12km/h
- 11pm
10° - 12am
10° - 1am
9°
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 nowsunday2 PM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 2 PM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Footscray Library
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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
4.6from 175 reviews
Known for
- Lending collections
- Study space
- Free wifi
- Courtyard
What people say
- People like:
- Quiet study space, wide range of books, kind staff, free wifi
Around Footscray
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
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.



