Our Program



Beyond functioning as a lending library, Melbourne Art Library develops and presents events, installations and creative programs. These programs aim to further the appreciation and discussion of art and design in Naarm/Melbourne; provide opportunities for artist development; and promote critical thinking and engagement with libraries and information sharing.We believe that libraries are places for the exchange of skills and experience, as well as books and physical forms of information.Most of our programs are borne through collaboration with like-minded organisations. Get in touch if you have an idea you'd like to co-develop.A calendar of upcoming events and an archive of past events will soon be added to the website.

Creative Residencies

Who’s Afraid of Public Space - Reading Space: The Common Room

Craft Contemporary - Crafted Conversations





12pm-5pm, Thursday-Sunday

Melbourne Art Library, Naarm
Testing Grounds Emporium,
438 Queen St,
Naarm / Melbourne VIC 3000
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which we operate, and respect their enduring connection to country. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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