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Readings at State Library Victoria

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Readings is an independent retailer of books, music and films, with six shops operating in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

The State Library Victoria store is the first permanent commercial bookshop in the Library’s 150-plus years of operation. The building is Australia's oldest public library and one of Victoria's great treasures.

Readings also has a popular website where you’ll find a range of ebooks for sale.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Friday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Saturday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm
Sunday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm

Location

Readings State Library
285-321 Russell St
³Ô¹ÏÍø 3000

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7540
  • email address: slv@readings.com.au

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