Ballarat Library

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

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

There are temporary changes to library opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period.

All City of Ballarat Libraries are closed on public holidays.

178 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat Central.

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 – Access with MLAK key – Automatic door
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.

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