Welcome

The PMI Library is a community owned and run library specialising in the history of Victoria, Australia.

We have over 30,000 books for loan and a professional information service for our members. We provide a central resource for research into the history of Victoria.

Joining is easy, affordable and open to all.

The PMI is also the home of special collections of the Mechanics’Institutes of Victoria, the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society and the AustralianRailway Historical Society (Vic.).

Temporary Library Closure

Until further notice we will be closed to our members and the general public.

However, we will still be working on-site at this stage and if you require any material scanned and emailed or other 'Ask a Librarian' reference and research services, please contact us. All material currently on loan has been extended to 1 May 2020.

Latest News

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Apr 19

Reminder: RSVP Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting, Events, PMI Victorian History Library

The PMI Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 16 May 2019 at 7:00pm.  We request that members arrive...

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Mar 19

2019 Flash Fiction Competition Open

Events, Library and Information Week, Short Story Competition

Our 2019 Flash Fiction Competition is open and this time we have two categories. After the huge response to our...

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Feb 19

Media Release: The PMI Victorian History Library Gets Mobile with New Outreach Program

Media Release, PMI Victorian History Library Blog

The PMI Victorian History Library Gets Mobile with New Outreach Program The Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library (PMI Victorian...

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