Discover Melbourne's Oldest Lending Library
About
The Melbourne Athenaeum (originally known as the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institution) houses the city’s oldest lending library. Commencing as a collection of donated books in a rented house at the corner of Queen and Bourke Street, the library has been operating in its current premises in Collins Street since 1842. An annual subscription of one pound entitled members to become part of a literary and cultural hub. In this session discover how the library developed and learn about its treasures.Presented by Rare Books Melbourne in partnership with The Melbourne Athenaeum Library
Event 11am-12pm
Date
Wednesday 30 July 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Melbourne Athenaeum Library
L1, 188 Collins St, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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Discover Melbourne's Oldest Lending Library
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