Ballarat Library

On this page you will find contact details, location, opening hours, key features and accessibility information for Ballarat Library.

Contact us

Ph: (03) 5338 6850
Or submit an online enquiry.

Opening Hours

Monday	9.30am–6pm
Tuesday	9.30am–6pm
Wednesday	9.30am–7pm
Thursday	9.30am–6pm
Friday	9.30am–6pm
Saturday	9.30am–4pm
Sunday	1pm–4pm

Location

178 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat Central.

Features

• Extensive collection of books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks and more
• Maker Space
• Meeting rooms
• Free WiFi
• Public computers
• Printing, scanning and photocopying
• Public study spaces
• Refreshment station with hot and chilled taps
• Dedicated youth area
• Children’s Library
• After Hours returns chute – available 24/7 by courtyard entrance

Accessibility information

Accessible Parking	Yes – 2 parks located in the library carpark off Doveton St N – 3 carparks located in Market St at the back of the library
Physical features	– Automatic entry double doors  – Lift accessibility to the first floor  – Wide browsing spaces of book collections  – Seating is not fixed and can be moved for greater access
Assistance animals	Assistance animals are welcome, including an assistance dog within the meaning of section 4(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Accessible toilet	Yes    – Accredited Changing Places bathroom  – 2 all gender accessible bathrooms  – Ambulant toilet cubicles in both male and female bathrooms
Changing Places	Yes – Automatic door – See library staff to access
Parents’ facilities	Yes – Comfortable seating for baby feeding  – Nappy changing table and bins  – Parent and child-sized toilets  – Sink
Library collection	Large print books – There is a collection of books with larger font size to make it easier to read. Audiobooks – There are collections of “talking books” which are recordings of books which you can listen to. These are available on CD or digitally. Ebooks – Access digital books anywhere from your own device and adjust text size and more for readability.
Public PCs	There are 8 public computers available for use. PCs run Windows and include accessibility features.
Communication aids	Communication Boards available at staff information desks.