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PLEASE NOTE: Boronia Library will be temporarily closed from 9am-2pm on Monday, 25 November 2024, due to a planned power outage.
PLEASE NOTE: Miller’s Homestead will be temporarily closed from 1pm-5pm on Friday, 29 November 2024. Apologies for any inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE:
Ferntree Gully Library will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from Sat 21 December, 2024 and will reopen on Mon 24 February, 2025. The external returns chute will be unavailable during the closure. Thank you for your understanding.

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    Miller's Homestead
      Reading Rooms

          Welcome to Miller's Homestead!

          Learn more about Miller's Homestead, your newest community venue.

          Opening Hours

          • Monday 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
          • Tuesday 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
          • Wednesday 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
          • Thursday 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
          • Friday 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
          • Saturday Closed
          • Sunday Closed

          Contact

          0438 284 989

          Address

          Dorrigo Dr & Melrose Ct
          Boronia 3155
          Google Maps

          Car Parking

          Parking is available in dedicated bays on Melrose Ct.

          Returns Chute

          After hours return chute not available.

          Key Facilities

          Public toilets Yes
          Accessible toilet Yes
          Baby change No
          Photocopying (Black & White, Colour) Yes
          Printing (Black & White, Colour) Yes
          Scanning Yes
          Public PCs 3 available - Book now
          10-minute PCs No
          WiFi (free) Yes
          Community room for hire Yes - call 0438 284 989
          Public study spaces Yes
          Private study spaces No
          Microfiche reader No

          Team Leader

          Michelle Kemp

          Branch Details

          Learn more about Miller's Homestead. Miller's Homestead, built in 1888, is one of the finest 19th century dwellings in the Knox area. Set in gracious gardens with views to the Dandenong Ranges, Miller's is a vibrant community space, offering inspiring talks, art exhibitions & performances, community workshops, history events, storytimes, library services, and learning opportunities for all. There are delightful and varied spaces to hire for meetings, art happenings and small events. Public PCs, WiFi, printing, copying and scanning services are available. The fully fenced garden, with its tranquil atmosphere, is a beautiful space for a picnic.

          Public Holiday Openings

          Not open on Public Holidays.

          Accessibility

          Physical features
          • Building accessible from stairs with rail at entry, or 2x side doors with ramp access near rear
          • Public PCs available at sitting height and standing height
          Assistance animals
          • Welcome. Please ensure badge and jackets are brought with you.
          Accessible toilet
          • One accessible toilet available
          • Small door that can accommodate electric scooters or wheelchairs
          • Hand rail next to toilet
          • Medium heavy turn handle push door
          • Medium-size space
          Alternative assistances
          • Large print collections: There are a number of books and magazines that are printed with a larger font size to make it easier to read.
          • Audiobooks: There are a number of physical and digital copies of voice recordings of books available allowing you to listen to the book rather than read.
          • eBooks: There are thousands of books available digitally that can be accessed anywhere on your own device. Learn more.
          • Online resources: There are journals, newspapers, webpages, online databases and multimedia materials that can be accessed anywhere on your own device. Learn more.
          • ReaderPen: A convenient portable tool that allows you to scan text and have audio read out in natural speaking voices. The devices are available for loan.
          • VOX Books: There are a number of children’s books available for loan that have a permanently attached VOX reader (audio) that transforms the regular book into an all-in-one read-along.
          Public PCs