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Service Announcement – Rosebud Library

Rosebud Library will be undergoing essential maintenance works between Wednesday 18 and Friday 27 February. Visitors may experience some noise disturbances, and the air-conditioning will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while these works are completed.

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Family & Local History

Search Family History

Trace your ancestry and build a family tree or discover hidden treasures in our local area.

Historical Newspapers

Find local history resources held at our libraries or browse the archives of our local newspapers.

Local History Network

Get in touch with local history groups on the peninsula, and research places of historical importance.

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C/- Mornington Peninsula Shire
Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939
DX 30059

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Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong people, the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters

 

Please be aware that CCTV cameras are in operation at a number of Shire buildings, including municipal offices, recreation centres and youth centres.

Library Branches

Mornington Library
Vancouver Street, Mornington
Phone: 5950 1820
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Rosebud Library
McDowell Street, Rosebud
Phone: 5950 1230
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Hastings Library
7 High Street, Hastings
Phone: 5950 1710 
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Somerville Library
1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville
Phone: 5950 1638
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Find more information on our Mobile Library here

 

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