Phillip Island Library

91-97 Thompson Avenue

Cowes 3922

Telephone – 5952 2842

The Phillip Island Library is located within the Bass Coast Council Shire. It’s a place where you can learn and connect with others in your community.

The building was designed by renowned architects called Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB) and our library offers a welcoming space that is easy to use for everyone.

Features -
Features –
- Browse and borrow from our extensive range of books, magazines and DVDs
- Free premium wifi and public computers
- Printing, copying and scanning facilities
- Free access to online genealogy resources
- Self loan kiosks
- Tech Talks
- Daily Newspapers
- Children and Teen areas
- Study areas and booths
- Power points located near seating
Hours -

Monday: 9.30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9.30am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am – 5pm
Friday: 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 1.30pm

Please note that hours may differ on public holidays and special days.
Events at Phillip Island Library

Click here to explore upcoming events at Phillip Island Library.
Justice of the Peace service -

Wednesday: 2pm – 4pm

Providing a free service to all members of the community and act as an independent witness to documents that are used for official or legal purposes. Their services primarily include:

– attesting to the execution of a document
– witnessing a statutory declaration
– witnessing an affidavit for use in court
– certifying true copies of an original document
– certifying a person’s identity

This is a free service to members of the community, and an appointment is not required. Please note that the JP services do not operate on public holidays or if the Warragul Library is closed.
Meeting Room Hire -

For enquiries regarding meeting room hire at Berninneit, Cowes, please click here.
Returns Chute -

The external returns chute at Phillip Island Library is open for returns 24/7. Returns are cleared and processed by staff from Monday to Saturday during business hours.