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Construction of the new and improved Bayswater Library at Mountain High Shopping Centre is well underway, with the upgraded facility scheduled to open in August.
The new library will be located on Level 1 of the shopping centre, just a few doors down from the existing site, in a purpose-built space on the north side. The new design will offer a larger, brighter, and more contemporary open-plan layout with versatile areas for meeting, studying, working, and community programs or workshops.
Key features include:
- A 55% increase in floorspace
- Two bookable meeting rooms
- Two community rooms with a flexible dividing wall, accommodating gatherings of up to 40 people
- Games area
- An accessible toilet with a baby change facility
Infrastructure such as signage, AV equipment, bookshelves, and a book return chute will also be included in the new fit-out. These features are being delivered with the support of the Victorian State Government's Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.





Accessible ramp entrance

Storage rooms and water amenity

Service desk and book sorting area

Games area

Children’s area looking towards service desk

Main entrance






Temporary library closure
The current Bayswater library will remain open during the construction phase. Once the new site is ready, library services will close for one week to allow for the transfer of equipment and books to the new location. During this time, other libraries within Knox and the Your Library network can still be accessed.
We’re excited to see the new Bayswater Library taking shape and look forward to welcoming the community into the new facility once it’s complete and ready to explore.
Visit our website for more information.
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