Knox Library – Ngarrgoo

Opening Hours

Monday 9am-5.30pm
Tuesday 9am-5.30pm
Wednesday 9am-5.30pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-5.30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Contact

9800 6470

Address

425 Burwood Hwy
Wantirna South 3152
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Car Parking

Westfield Knox customers can enjoy 3 hours free parking, after which charges will apply.

Returns Chute

After hours returns chute available to the right of the library entrance, or outside Aldi, level 1, opposite Sugar Buns Cafe.

Key Facilities

Public toilets	Yes - gender neutral
Accessible toilet	Yes - gender neutral
Baby change	Yes
Photocopying (Black & White, Colour)	Yes
Printing (Black & White, Colour)	Yes
Scanning	Yes
Public PCs	11 available - Book now
10-minute PCs	1 available
WiFi (free)	Yes
Community room for hire	Enquire within
Public study spaces	Yes
Private study spaces	Yes - Book now
Microfiche reader	No

Youth Hive

The Youth Hive is a space for young people aged 10 to 25 who live, work, study or have a connection in Knox. It is located inside the Knox Library.

Branch Manager

Alan Sewell

Branch Details

Located conveniently inside Westfield Knox above Rebel Sport, Knox Library boasts plenty of room to work, study and relax. Knox's collection includes:

Picture books
Junior books
Adult fiction
Selected adult non-fiction
Magazines
DVDs and CDs (adult and junior)
Chinese language material

Ngarrgoo

Ngarrgoo means 'knowledge' in Woi-wurrung, the traditional language of the Kulin Nation. We are grateful to have permission from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Corporation to use this word.

Artwork

The library hosts a painting by Kamara Morgan, a proud Yorta-Yorta, Gunai-Kurnai, Dja Dja Wurrung, Boonwurrung, Taungurung, and Baraparapa Aboriginal artist. The artwork, Connection to Country, will be on display in the library and incorporated into the architectural design including a ceiling feature and window treatments.

Accessibility

Accessible Parking	2x Accessible Parking spaces directly in front of the library entrance.
Physical features	Automatic entry double doors 2x heighted customer service counters for sitting and standing Library on one level Wide browsing spaces of book collections
Assistance animals	Welcome. Please ensure badge and jackets are brought with you.
Accessible toilet	One accessible toilet available Large space Door space wide enough to fit electric scooter or wheelchair Hand rail next to toilet Medium heavy pull hand door
Sensory Storytime	Storytimes for children aged 3-6 years who may find regular Storytimes overwhelming. Book now.
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	Available for use by library members. All PCs use Windows 10 and include accessibility features.
Console Gaming	Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X consoles available to play in branch. See staff for more information.