Ballarat Libraries

Ballarat Town Hall is set to be transformed into a pop-up library while redevelopment works are conducted at the Central Ballarat Library on Doveton Street. 

Ballarat Library at Town Hall opened on 10 November.

It is expected the Ballarat Library at Town Hall will be in use for about 12 months while the project is complete. 

The Sebastopol Library and Wendouree Library remain open as usual, and their opening hours and locations can be found below. 

Read more about the library development or read the Frequently Asked Questions.

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Ballarat Library at 178 Doveton Street is closed for redevelopment until late 2023 

Ballarat Library at Town Hall
This venue does not have an after hours return chute.

• Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
• Saturday 10am - 4pm
• Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Sebastopol Library 

• Monday 9.30am-5pm 
• Tuesday 9.30am-5pm 
• Wednesday 9.30am-5pm 
• Thursday 9.30am-8pm 
• Friday 9.30am-5pm 
• Saturday 9.30am-12pm 
• Sunday Closed 

Wendouree Library 

• Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm 
• Saturday 9.30am-12pm 
• Sunday Closed 

Library Outreach 

• Tuesday, Lucas Community Hub, 10am-12pm
• Thursday, Buninyong Community House, 2pm-5pm 
• Friday, Salvation Army at Delacombe, 10am-12pm 

Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, it may be necessary to temporarily close our libraries at short notice, or to modify our opening hours due to unavoidable staff shortages. 

We understand this can be frustrating and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our e-resources can be downloaded at any time. 

Patrons are encouraged to check the library website for service updates.

Home Library Service
A limited service will continue. Not taking new clients at this stage.

Storytime
Storytime is available at all library branches and outreach locations. See the library website for session times.

Technology Q&As
Sessions are available at all libraries and bookings are required. You can book Technology Q&As online, over the phone or in person at any library.

Public computers are available at Ballarat Library at Town Hall, Wendouree and Sebastopol Libraries.

Photocopying, scanning and printing is available at all libraries. Fees and charges apply.  

For more information contact the Ballarat Library on 5338 6850 or library@centralhighlandslibraries.org.au

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