Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter

Free children’s space for reading and play

IndoorLibrary
Where
Melbourne
Price
Free

About

A free, purpose-built children’s space with reading nooks, play and craft areas, board games, and a large collection of children’s books. Families can also use the family room with baby-change and breastfeeding facilities, plus toilets and pram parking.

Opening hours

MondayToday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Tuesday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Wednesday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Thursday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Friday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Saturday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Sunday
10am – 6pm(Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)

Admissions

Free entry — no ticket required.

Where you'll be

Quarter, State Library Victoria

328 Swanston Street
0.5 km

Quarter, State Library Victoria

328 Swanston Street

What you'll experience

  • Baby Change Facilities
  • Food & Drinks
  • Ground Floor
  • Stroller Friendly
  • Toilets On Site

Good to know

Age range
For children up to 12 years.
Parent or carer supervision
Parents or carers retain duty of care and must remain in the space.
Food and drink rules
Small snacks and drinks are allowed, but not hot items or high-allergen foods such as nuts.
Facilities
Family room with baby-change and breastfeeding facilities, toilets and pram parking.
Entry
Entry is via the Quad on Level 2 (ground floor).

Organiser

PG

Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter

Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter is State Library Victoria's free, purpose-built space for children up to age 12 and their supervising adults, with books, play and craft areas, family facilities and daily access.
Free