Summer Opening Hours
From Monday 17 December 2018 to Sunday 13 January 2019, all Kingston Libraries will be operating on Summer Opening Hours.
Below are the normal opening hours for Clarinda Library.
Opening Hours
Monday
10am-8pm
Tuesday
10am-8pm
Wednesday
1pm-8pm
Thursday
10am-6pm
Friday
10am-6pm
Saturday
10am-3pm
Sunday
2pm-5pm
Address and Contact Information
58 Viney St, Clarinda, 3169
Melways Ref: 78 J6
Phone: 1300 135 668
Clarinda Library is located in the Clarinda Community Centre. For more information on programs, classes, social groups and venue hire please see the Clarinda Community Centre page.
Parking
A large car park in front of the entrance to Clarinda Community Centre/Clarinda Library offers several parking spaces with no time limits. Access via Viney Street or Bourke Road.
Disabled Parking
Three disabled parking spaces are available to the right of the ramp entrance into Clarinda Community Centre/Clarinda Library.
Public Transport
Clarinda Library is accessible via the following public transport services:
By Bus
- 824: Moorabbin – Keysborough
Returning Items
Returns can be made to Clarinda Library 24/7.
During Hours
Items returned to Clarinda Library during opening hours can be done using the internal returns chute located inside the library at the front facing corner of the loans desk.
After Hours
Items can be returned to Clarinda Library after hours using one of the external return chutes located to the left of the Clarinda Community Centre building entrance, around the corner in the wall facing the carpark.
Renewals
If you can't make it to any Kingston Libraries branch to return your items, and they are eligible for renewal, you can renew your items online by logging into your library card here. Alternatively, you can call the library on 1300 135 668 during hours and speak to a staff member to renew your items over the phone.
If you have forgotten your library card PIN and would like to renew online,
please fill out our Forgot my PIN form.
Regular Event Programs
Clarinda Library has the following regular programmed events:
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Fridays at 11am
The final session for 2018 will be Friday 14 December. Suitable for children aged 2-5. Click here for more information on Storytime, including sessions at our other library branches.
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Every second Friday at 4pm
The final session for 2018 will be Friday 14 December. Click here for more information on Minecraft Club, including sessions at our other library branches.
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The second Thursday* of each month at 4pm
The final session will be Thursday 13 December, 2018. Suitable for children in prep to grade 3. Click here for more information on Book Bugs, including sessions at our other library branches.
*Exceptions: 15 Mar, 15 Nov
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The fourth Tuesday of each month at 2:30pm
The final session for 2018 will be Tuesday 27 November. 2019 sessions will start Tuesday 26 February. Click here for more information on Tea & Technology Club, including sessions at our other library branches.
For information on events happening at all Kingston Libraries, please visit our What's On page.
Public Holidays
All libraries will be closed for the following public holidays in 2018:
- New Year's DayMonday 1 January
- Australia DayFriday 26 January
- Labour DayMonday 12 March
- Good FridayFriday 30 March
- Easter SaturdaySaturday 31 March
- Easter SundaySunday 1 April
- Easter MondayMonday 2 April
- ANZAC DayWednesday 25 April
- Queen's BirthdayMonday 11 June
- Grand Final EveFriday 28 September
- Melbourne CupTuesday 6 November
- Christmas DayTuesday 25 December
- Boxing DayWednesday 26 December
View 2018-19 Summer Opening Hours.