Wellington Libraries operates as part of Public Libraries Victoria, and due to changes to the courier service of shared loans via Libraries Victoria, items sourced from outside our library network will be temporarily unavailable. From Monday 17 October 2022, you will not be able to request items from other Libraries Victoria libraries. Once reinstated library users will experience improved Libraries Victoria services across the Wellington network. Please find more information about this change below.
You can borrow up to 30 items for 3 weeks (6 weeks for remote Outreach patrons) even while our libraries are closed. Up to 30 items can be placed on hold, and items can be renewed once before their due date, by phone during opening hours, or online using your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Login into your account via our catalogue.
You cannot renew items on loan and reserved by another member. You can hold items from other branches of our library services or other Libraries Victoria Consortium libraries and they will be delivered to your branch at no cost.
Charges apply to lost items, printing, covering and replacement of lost books.
The Libraries Victoria App for Apple or Android devices provides access to public library services for many libraries in Victoria, Australia. Search the combined catalogue of all participating libraries, or login to access the collections, services and resources offered by your local library. Manage your membership, renew your loans, place holds/reservations, and access eBooks and eAudiobooks and other online resources. Discover events and activities at your local library. Sign into your App and use it as your library card. You can even add other family members to the App and manage their accounts in the one place!
Please use the Events Calendar to view upcoming library events, including author and illustrator signings, workshops and exhibitions. Online bookings for most library events or workshops can be made via eventbrite here.
Our libraries are listed below including opening hours. Alternatively, you may contact Wellington Shire Library headquarters on (03) 5142 3146 or email library@wellington.vic.gov.au for further enquiries.
Will I be able to request items from other Libraries Victoria libraries for pick up in Wellington?
No, sharing between Libraries Victoria partners will be temporarily unavailable.
Why is there a disruption to services?
Public Libraries Victoria is required to move to a new statewide courier service for our interlibrary loans.
Why can’t I see items from other libraries on the catalogue?
Because sharing has been temporarily stopped, to reduce confusion, item holdings of other libraries have been hidden from view.
Can I travel to other Libraries Victoria libraries and borrow their items?
Yes, your card will still work at Libraries Victoria libraries, however, we are limited with transporting items between libraries at the moment.
How long will services be stopped for?
At this point we do not have a date that services will be reinstated.
What about the items that I currently have on loan from other libraries?
You can retain this item as per normal and return on the assigned due date.
What about the holds that I currently have on items from other libraries?
These holds will be suspended. No new holds can be placed from Monday 17 October.
Can I still return items borrowed from other Libraries Victoria libraries to Wellington Libraries?
Yes, items can still be returned to any Libraries Victoria library.
I really need access to a particular item that you do not own, will I still be able to get it?
We can still try to source items using alternative methods. Please speak with Library staff who will investigate if a title can be sourced. This process can take longer though so we appreciate your patience during this time.
For more information, please contact Wellington Libraries on (03) 5142 3146. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary change may cause you.
In the meantime, you can still search the library collection of Wellington Shire, log into your account, manage your loans and join the library online.
Address: 42 Macfarlane Street, Heyfield
Telephone: (03) 5148 2644
Monday 10.00am - 12noon and 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 12noon and 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 12noon and 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12noon
Address: 150 Johnson Street, Maffra
Telephone: (03) 5147 1052
Monday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12noon
Address: Cansick Street, Rosedale
Telephone: (03) 5199 2547
Tuesday 10.00am - 12noon and 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 12noon and 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12noon
Address: Port of Sale, 70 Foster Street, Sale
Telephone: (03) 5142 3575
Monday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Address: 70 Tyers Street, Stratford
Telephone: (03) 5145 6403
Monday 10.00am - 1.30pm and 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 1.30pm and 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 1.30pm and 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12noon
Address: 156 Grant Street, Yarram
Telephone: (03) 5182 5135
Monday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Tuesday 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12noon
The outreach library service visits the smaller communities of Gormandale, Briagolong, Golden Beach and Loch Sport each week.
Facilities available at each location include public use computers, free internet, a book returns box and staff assistance.
Residents can access online resources, ask questions and view the selection of materials from the online catalogue. Customers may request specific library items to be delivered to their nearest local outreach location, free of charge.To further assist regional communities in receiving quality library resources, books, audio books, DVDs and other resources can be loaned for six weeks rather than the usual four weeks.A free library card is needed to utilise borrowing services from outreach, which staff can issue at outreach.
Tuesday Gormandale (Gormandale Community House) 1.30pm - 1.45pm
Wednesday Briagolong (Briagolong Community House) 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Thursday Golden Beach (Golden Beach Community Centre) 10.00am - 12noon
Thursday Loch Sport (Loch Sport Community House) 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Schedule subject to change over holiday periods.
The Wellington Toy Library aims to provide children between the ages of 6 months and 8 years with the opportunity to play with a wide range of quality, educational, fun toys.
Wooden puzzles and jigsaws, board games (2 - 8 years), bath toys and activities, sand pit toys, push-a-long toys, ride on toys/scooters/trikes, aquaplay, tunnels, musical toys, painting easel, rocking horse, construction sets, dress up's and many more toys are available for borrowing.
Several Membership options are currently available. Please contact the Toy Library for current fees and conditions. Members are asked to volunteer 4 hours per yearly membership on duty roster to count toys upon return and help out.
55 Raymond Street, Sale
Tuesday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Friday 2.30pm - 4.30pm
For further information please email wellingtontoylibrary@gmail.com.