As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the state, we've resumed normal opening hours for the Hamra Centre Library. This does not mean that our usual programs have resumed; we'll keep you up-to-date when that happens.
Please be aware that as of Monday 29 June, our 'Click, Call and Collect' Service is longer available.
Our Mobile Library Service has also resumed its normal operational hours. Click the link for more information.
Please read the following information before visiting the Hamra Centre Library.
While visiting the Hamra Centre
- Have your Library card ready so you can borrow items.
- Adhere to the 1.5m physical distancing rule.
- Do not visit if you have a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath or other flu or cold like symptoms.
- Do not visit if you have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you are required to self-isolate for any other reason.
What's Currently available
General Services
- Browse and borrow
- Public computers and laptops
- Printing and copying
- Scanning and faxing
- Toy Library
Online live Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time sessions
To view these check out our Facebook page.
Home Library service
Our Home Library Service has been expanded to include those residents who are vulnerable and isolated due to COVID-19. Contact us on 8416 6228 to see if you are eligible.
Online services
Our online services are available as usual. These include:
Returning library items
You can return most library items to the Hamra Centre Library using the external returns chute. Our external returns chute is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note that certain items i.e. toys, kits, costumes, sporting equipment and games (including jigsaws and board games) cannot be returned through the chute; these need to be returned inside the Library.
What's currently unavailable
- Justice of the Peace Service
- Face-to-face programs
