Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre |
The Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre is a modern, welcoming space where all members of the community can read, connect, learn and create.
The centre is home to a library, learning and training rooms with a computer lab, recording studio, meeting rooms, community activity spaces and a cafe.
Kathleen Syme in Carlton is the area's first creative, learning and community space.
Housed in a restored 139-year-old building, the centre features a library and community activity spaces in addition to learning and training rooms, a computer lab, recording studio and meeting rooms.
The stunning Victorian-era façade of the former state school has been carefully restored, while inside there is a welcoming and accessible centre for all members of the community to read, connect, learn and create.
The centre caters for a variety of needs and spaces, including:
* A new library featuring over 40,000 items in a wide range of formats and languages
* Bookable multi-purpose meeting spaces and facilities including a recording studio, conference rooms and training and technology rooms
* Social enterprise cafe, Wild Timor Coffee
Opening hours
Mon: 10am - 7pm
Tue: 10am - 7pm
Wed: 10am - 7pm
Thu: 10am - 7pm
Fri: 10am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: noon - 5pm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Getting there:
Tram from city: all St Kilda Road / Swanston Street routes to Melbourne University (stop 1)
Melbourne Library Service managed by City of Melbourne.
❊ Address ❊
℅ Wurundjeri Country
⊜ 251 Faraday Street Carlton View Map
✆ Telephone: 9658 7310
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au➼ www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ City of Melbourne
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