A Day on the Hill

Explore our Library Open Day for fun, food, music, games, and family festivities in South Melbourne.

Sunday 9 March | 8 am to 2 pm | Emerald Hill Library

Join us this March for a special Open Day at our Emerald Hill Library —right in the heart of an action-packed day in South Melbourne.

With the Porsche & Coffee event happening just outside our doors and the Mussel & Jazz Festival at South Melbourne Market around the corner, this is the perfect day to explore the library, enjoy great food, and experience everything the local area has to offer.

Discover the stories, history, and wonder of your local library while immersing yourself in a fun-filled, family-friendly day in South Melbourne.

Don’t miss this fantastic day of community, creativity and culture—see you there.

Our 2024 Open day was loads of fun for our patrons and staff! We look forward to seeing you all again in 2025!

What’s On at the Library

  • Driving simulators – Experience the thrill of driving a race car
  • Kids shows
  • Live music in the courtyard
  • Crafting stations
  • Gaming sessions, including Mario Kart
  • Face painting
  • Explore the treasure trove of books for all ages
  • Library tours

 

Live Music from Gitan Jazz

Gitan Jazz are a duo who pay homage to the timeless music of Django Reinhardt. Mixing a blistering cascade of arpeggios with the sounds of 1930’s Paris to forge their own style of progressive Gypsy Jazz.
Founded in early 2022, the duo consists of Kyle Ross on lead guitar and Andy Fillmore on rhythm guitar.
Their repertoire combines jazz, swing, blues, and folk influences, while preserving their underlying Gypsy jazz style, which pays tribute to the sounds of famous guitarist Django Reinhardt.

Accessibility

This event is wheelchair accessible.

If you require any additional needs to access and enjoy this event, please contact us so we can help accommodate.

Phone: (03) 9209 6611
Email: library@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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