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Your guide to Ballarat's libraries and community centres in 2026—locations, opening hours, programs and how to access services.
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City of Ballarat operates the Ballarat City Libraries network with a central library in the CBD and branch libraries at Wendouree, Sebastopol, Buninyong and Delacombe. Library membership is free for City of Ballarat residents. Residents in surrounding Moorabool and Hepburn Shire LGAs use their respective council libraries. ballarat.vic.gov.au/library
Register at any Ballarat City Library branch with proof of address and photo ID, or register online at ballarat.vic.gov.au/library. Your card gives access to all Ballarat City Libraries and Victoria's shared library network.
Ballarat library members access BorrowBox, Libby (OverDrive), Kanopy, PressReader, LinkedIn Learning and genealogy databases. As Victorian public library members, Ballarat residents also access State Library Victoria's digital resources and can visit the State Library in person in Melbourne. slv.vic.gov.au
City of Ballarat operates community centres, neighbourhood houses and halls across the municipality. Programs include fitness, arts, multicultural events, seniors activities and community meetings. Search for programs and bookings at ballarat.vic.gov.au/community. Ballarat's strong historical community connections and growing multicultural population are reflected in diverse community centre programming.
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