Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026.
Carnegie has one library, and this page covers it along with the council’s children’s centre, also on Shepparson Avenue. That makes two places in all, so the list is short on purpose.
Both were matched against OpenStreetMap and council pages. The library is a place to turn up; the children’s centre, by the council’s own description, is a space hired for private events. Programs change weekly, so each date and time below is the council’s listing, to be rechecked on its calendar.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Hours, study room, kids’ sessions | Carnegie Library and Community Centre | 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie |
| Private hire for children’s events | Carnegie Children’s Multipurpose Centre | 3 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie |
Carnegie Library and Community Centre — 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie VIC 3163
The library branch is run by Glen Eira Libraries, and its page lists hours of Monday to Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm, closed on public holidays. The council says it offers free internet computers, Wi-Fi and study spaces. It also lists a small group study room with a table and seating for up to six people and a big screen TV. Outside, the council describes a forecourt with jacaranda trees and raised seating, which is an on-leash area for dogs.
Turn up or book: The council says its StoryTime and ToddlerTime sessions are free with no bookings required, while the study room is booked at the library for one hour, up to seven days in advance.
Carnegie Children’s Multipurpose Centre — 3 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie VIC 3163
The council’s venues page describes the Children’s Multipurpose Centre as designed with little ones in mind, ideal for up to 20 youngsters. It says the space is available on Friday afternoons and weekends for private hire. That makes it a hire room for celebrations, not a drop-in play centre, and the page we read lists no opening hours.
Who runs it: The council lists it on its venues page, so start there for how hiring works.
Quick answers
What are the Carnegie library opening hours?
The council’s library page lists Monday to Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. It notes the library is closed on public holidays, so check the page before a holiday visit.
Can you book a study room at Carnegie library?
Yes, the council says Carnegie Library and Community Centre has a small group study room for community bookings, with free Wi-Fi, seating for up to six people, a big screen TV and a whiteboard. Bookings are made at the library for one hour, up to seven days in advance.
Are there kids’ sessions at Carnegie library?
The council lists StoryTime for children aged from three to five years at Carnegie on Tuesdays at 11am and Saturdays at 2pm, and ToddlerTime for ages 18 months to 3 years on Fridays at 11am. All sessions are free with no bookings required. Event listings change weekly, so check the calendar.
Can you hire the Carnegie Children’s Multipurpose Centre for a party?
The council says the space is available on Friday afternoons and weekends for private hire and describes it as ideal for up to 20 youngsters. It is a hire space rather than a drop-in centre, and the council’s venues page is the place to confirm how to book.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and council pages. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The cover photo is from Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), and it does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Carnegie Library and Community Centre: openstreetmap.org/631587106, library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/carnegie-library-and-community-centre, library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/storytime-and-toddlertime, library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/events-calendar, library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/library-of-things, library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/wi-fi, gleneira.vic.gov.au/carnegie-library-and-community-centre
- Carnegie Children’s Multipurpose Centre: openstreetmap.org/631587103, gleneira.vic.gov.au/venues
