Ascot Vale Library has reopened!
We are thrilled to announce that renovations are complete at Ascot Vale Library and the branch reopened on Monday 28 July.
While the historic facade of the building has been retained and refreshed, the interior has been transformed and extended into a welcoming, sustainable, and accessible space that supports learning, creative programs and community events. The new building boasts three times the floorspace over two levels, with meeting rooms, space for events, more study areas, internal and external public toilets, public kitchenette, open air balcony, DDA compliant lift, and a Changing Places bathroom.
We are ready to welcome you back to 165 Union Road!
This redevelopment project has been supported by Moonee Valley City Council and the Victorian Government, through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program and the Changing Places Program.
Reopening Timeline
Saturday 19 July
Last day at Pop-up Branch
The Pop-up Branch (15 Ascot Vale Road) will close from 1pm on Saturday 19 July. This includes the return chute. Items borrowed from the Pop-up will not be due until after Union Road has reopened, but can be returned to any other Moonee Valley Libraries branch if preferred.
Monday 21 July
Final Crown Street Toddler Time & Baby Rhyme Time
We've loved our time delivering Early Years Literacy Programs at Crown Street Stables, but this is the final date for Toddler Time and Baby Rhyme Time at this venue.
Thursday 24 July
Final Crown Street Preschool Storytime
We've loved our time delivering Early Years Literacy Programs at Crown Street Stables, but this is the final date for Preschool Storytime at this venue.
Monday 28 July
Ascot Vale Library reopens!
Doors open at 165 Union Road at 10am! We'll be heading straight into Toddler Time at 10.15am and Baby Rhyme Time at 11.15am. Items may be returned, holds collected, shelves browsed, and computers, printers and Wi-Fi used. Come on down and say hi!
Sneak peak of the new branch...
Photography by Jorge de Araujo (Artificial Studios)
For more information about the project please visit Council's Major Development & Strategic Planning Projects page.