This is an awesome library. Love the cafe inside. It has fantastic coffee, biscuits and lunches…read more The book selection is great and if they don't have it, they'll try to get it in for you. Free wi-fi which was strong and late hours - perfect for study and work. Also, unlike other libraries (like at Hastings) most people here were respectful and quiet. It can be difficult to get a parking spot across the road, but if you circle around the block you'll usually get lucky on a second pass. The library is conveniently located close to the beach and the main street, so if you feel like clearing your head then there's lots of fun options. Highly recommend.

I used to come here back when I was still studying, and I must say-I don't like the place. Not one…read morebit. It's full of teens, hanging out and making loud annoying conversation. I don't understand why they come to the library (a place of peace and knowledge), to socialize- I suppose because it's free. Annoying teenyboppers aside, the library itself is decent sized. There is a section for children, holding a good variety of children's books and activities. There are magazines and newspapers available here, and you are able to borrow from a range of fiction, non fiction, CDs and audiobooks. This library has a silent study area (which isn't always silent), and a few silent study rooms (max 2 people). There are also computers and printers/photocopiers available at this library. Computers may need to be booked, they are usually taken up by kids playing online games. I like libraries; I like the idea of a quite study space and borrowing books. But this one? I'd rather stay at home.

The Glen Waverley library, located on Coleman Pde is a decent sized library with a big selection of…read morefiction, non-fiction, magazines, DVDs. I have been here many a time looking for resources for my uni assignments (studying online at a uni in another state makes it difficult to borrow from the uni library!). I have always found a good array of books on whatever subject I am after. are also plenty of tables and desks for reading and studying. The staff are helpful for anyone having trouble navigating the book search. The set up is great and easy to follow. I don't feel like I have stepped into a maze when tying to find the call number of a book. The library also has computers for internet use, photocopiers, scanners, and a great little children's section for keeping the little ones occupied.

I love this library. I spent countless hours here as a child and I remember arguing with my Mum…read moreabout how many books I could borrow at a time. Ah, those were the days. The selection here is fantastic. Kids have it the best with a big kids section and plenty of chairs and bean bags to chill out on. There are always decorations in this area too. There are computers available for public use as well as a few for looking up that one book you have been trying to find for ages. The staff are very helpful but you often have to wait awhile so the computers are a blessing. I like that the books are mostly in the right places. There are a few libraries in the area where there aren't enough staff so it can get very hard to find things as no one is keeping tabs on naughty people who return them to the wrong places. Beware of keeping a book from here for too long - the fines get really big, really fast. There was a time when I avoided the library for almost a year because I knew I had such a big fine. Luckily for me the system crashed at some point in that year and they lost the fine histories. That sure was a nice surprise the next time I went back. As a library card holder you get a little book bag with Knox Library written on it. It's great for holding all your books so cherish it and wear it with pride!! No seriously, I'm not joking. That bag lasted me years!

Good library. When I was at school, I'd get mum to ditch me at the library so she could do her…read moreshopping and I could get some study done without the distractions that I always used to manage to find at home, no matter how much of an isolation chamber I turned my room into. Then later on, when I was at uni, I used this place a few times because they had the books I needed for assignments that I couldn't get at my campus library simply because there were more students doing those assignments than there were copies of the book available. Since then, I've tended to not go in as much. It's a good library, but there are a couple closer to me. I do still have my library card, though. Sometimes if I"m doing some shopping, I'll go in and borrow a novel or three. Cheaper than buying.

Great library . Nice and big. Very spacious and quiet. The staff are helpful and nice to talk to…read more The people are respectful and quiet at this library. The interior is classic Brighton but it is quite old fashioned and in need for a modernisation.

This library is situated right next to the Mt Waverley Train station, making it extremely…read moreaccessible and easy to get to. I enjoy coming to this library, there is a good selection of books on offer- and they are usually where they're supposed to be. This library is has a relatively open plan layout in comparison to other libraries I've been to. The study area is visible from the second you walk inside, desks are placed side by side to maximize space and private study rooms may be booked (2 people per room). There are a few computers here that can also be booked, but these tend to get pretty busy during afterschool hours. This is a simple library that is quiet most of the time, I tend to avoid 3:30-5:00pm as there are usually kids who run about making loud noises. Overall this is a good simple library, nothing extravagantly good or bad about the place. Just your basic local library.

Mount Waverley Library has updated a little in the last 10 years. A coat of paint, newer computers,…read moreand leather-look seats. Very nice. The library is small, but often full of people coming in to read the paper, use the computers, or even just relax on their lunch break. It's very friendly and peaceful, far more so, I think, than it's partner Glen Waverley. This is the one to go for for the children's section. The junior books section (ranging from learning to read to teenage novels) takes up half the library. Mount Waverley also boasts a very good audiobook section for those of you who like to "read" while driving.

Our group recently stopped atthe State Library of Victoria where the story of Ned Kelly and Redmond…read moreBarry was brought to life in the now infamous bullet proof armor permanently on exhibit. The La Trobe reading room (a tourist attraction in its own right) was packed with students on a Public holiday nonetheless. Stunning! Opened in 1913, this magnificent octagonal reading room is six stores high and can house 32,000 books and 320 readers at its desks. When it was built, the enormous reinforced-concrete structure was the largest in the world. Known as the Domed Reading Room until it was refurbished and reopened in 2003, the building is an architectural feat.

Really cool place to come, check out a book and hang out. Great views. You feel like you are in a…read moreHarry Potter movie. Come take pictures and look at some old books.

I love lending libraries, particularly since one person pointed out that it is one of the very few…read moreplaces left in the world where we are not expected to spend money. They do have a decent selection of books, though of course, all the ones that I am looking for don't happen to be available. The other thing is that they have a decent-sized DVD collection, and not surprisingly a selection of comic books, including ones that aren't your typical superhero comics (though they have a fair few there as well). Sure, the wifi may be slow, but that usually has something to do with the number of people using it at the same time. Oh, and they have a coffee shop at the entrance.

This is one of the hidden gems that makes Melbourne CBD a bit of a special place for locals…read more What other library has a kick arse cafe downstairs, excellent bars and restaurants outside, fab new decor and an interior replete with dozens of nooks and niches for reading pleasure? Fuck all, that's how many. This place lends books (and they have a great selection for their size) but is just a relaxing place to kill an hour if you're in the city and don't feel like getting pissed yet. Alternatively, if you've had a couple and don't want to get your buzz on too much, it's a great place to curl up with a book, newspaper or magazine and just pass a bit of time. They also show art here and the gallery space is pretty rad. Plus, they have a craft market here from time to time, and it's proved the perfect buying ground for birthday pressies and make-up treats. Zing!

I've never seen a library so kick ass. Of course, they have bountiful books. But in addition, they…read morehave a coffee bar inside complete with food, private booths to watch movies, game stations for kids to play, and the usual computers and free internet access. They also have the council located inside if you have questions about the area. However the only drawback is the Wi-Fi is very slow if you're using council Wi-Fi, and entry to the classes are extremely strict. I wanted to take a resume class, but they would not let me in on account of my age. :/ Otherwise, I am very please with what the city of Melbourne has done to turn this library into a community gathering spot, where various films and sports games are screened. The outside TV fosters community and togetherness. Every city should have a library like this one.