Welcome to the Prahran Mechanics' Institute (est. 1854), a community owned and run library specialising in the history of Victoria, Australia. We have over 25,000 books for loan and offer a professional information service to members. Joining is easy, affordable and open to all.
Latest news:
May Newsletter OUT NOW!
Annual General Meeting: 26 May
Lecture 26 May: Dr Stuart Smith on ‘Maverick Litigants’
Click here for the Recent Additions List (April 2012)
Click here for the list of second hand history books for sale (updated April 2012)
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Location
The library is located at 140 High Street, Prahran (Melway reference 2L H12 and 58 D6).
Monday-Friday: 9.30am-4.30pm
It is close to:
Prahran Station (Sandringham line)
Chapel Street trams (Nos. 78, 79)
High Street tram (No. 6)
There is 1 hour parking on High Street, and 3 hour parking on Thomas Street.
During university semesters it can be difficult to find parking, but on weekends the carpark on the corner of High and Thomas Streets (next door to the west of the library) is free to the public.
Opening Hours
Saturday: 9.30am-1.00pm
except for Victorian public holidays and the Christmas-New Year period.
Objectives
The objectives of the PMI are as follows:
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