Pakenham Library

• Meeting room
• Console games
• Community hall
• Public computers & WiFi
• Printing, scanning & photocopying.
• Events and Programs for adults and children 
• After-school activities including STEAM Club and Kids Zone*

Toddler Time – Tuesdays at 11am* 

Baby Rhyme Time – Wednesdays at 10.30am & 2.15pm*

StoryTime – Thursdays at 11am* 

*During school terms 

Lawyers in Libraries – every Friday between 9.30am – 12pm 

Do you have a legal problem you need help with? Southeast-Monash Legal Service can help. If you want help with your legal problem, call (03) 9038 8002 to make an appointment.

Justices Of The Peace in Pakenham Library – 

• Tuesdays 10.00 am – 2.00pm                
• Thursdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm 
• Fridays 10.30am – 12.30pm

The JP is available to certify and witness documents.

Looking for work? A Jobs Victoria Advocate can support you with your job search. You can connect with a Jobs Advocate at Pakenham Library every Tuesday between 1pm – 3pm. This is a free service, and an appointment is not required. 

Free Food Friday – every Friday 6pm – 9pm 

Pakenham Library works with Ultimate Asian Supermarket to provide FREE hot meals made with love every Friday night to serve our community. An opportunity to come and enjoy healthy seasonal food, good company and the chance to meet new people.

 Care packages (groceries) – available every day 

We have bags of groceries available to the community who are in need.

Escabags – available every day

We also have Escabags that have items for people who are escaping a domestic violence situation. 2 types available – one for an individual and one for parent with child.   

Click here to learn more about the Care Packs available at Pakenham Library. 

Pakenham Library has a meeting room that can be hired for meetings, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and community consultation. The meeting room can be hired for a minimum of one hour and in ½ hour blocks thereafter.  (Note: It is the responsibility of the hirer to set up the room. Booking time includes set up and pack up). 

Please contact the library on (03) 5940 6200 for enquiries regarding booking fees and room availability. 

Hours: within current opening hours

Chairs: 40

Kitchen Equipment: crockery, cutlery and glasses, bar fridge

Tea & Coffee making facilities: yes, BYO tea, coffee, sugar & milk

Tables: 4

Lectern: no

Whiteboard: no

Data Projector & screen: yes

Pakenham Library is proud to have launched Access Keys on the Access Ability Australia web site.

Access Keys provide visitors with increased confidence to attend new experiences by providing customised accessibility guides that empower individuals with improved information, promoting awareness and inclusiveness whilst supporting equality.

Click here to learn more.

Quick overview of accessible features:

• Wheelchair access (Including for public PC’s and Self Service Loans)
• Assistance dog friendly
• Communication boards available
• Changes Place Restroom

Public Computer accessibility features in Windows 10 include:

• Narrator: a computer screen reading app that assists in screen navigation and image description
• Magnifier: A feature of Windows 10, Magnifier enlarges words and images on a computer screen Use Magnifier to make things on the screen easier to see
• On Screen Keyboard: can be activated for use via a mouse or a touch screen computer.

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The Pakenham Library is located close to the Pakenham CBD and shopping precinct. It is part of an integrated public space which includes a community hall, large supper room and the local branch of U3A.