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Collections

The Port Phillip Library Service holds collections of books and audio visual material including material in languages other than English, large print items, material for children and teenagers. We also offer an extensive range of reference books that are not available for loan. We welcome your suggestions for titles you would like added to the collection.
 

Childrens and Teenage Collections

  • Children's fiction
  • Children's non-fiction (shelved with adult non-fiction, look for a 'C' on the spine)
  • Children's language other than English (LOTE)
  • Children's talking books
  • Children's videos and DVDs
  • Picture books
  • Children's CDs
  • Talkings books - CDs and cassettes
  • Comics and magazines
  • Console games - PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii
     

Adult Collections

  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Language other than English (LOTE)
  • Videos and DVDs
  • Talking books - CDs and cassettes
  • Music CDs
  • Magazines
  • Online resources
  • Console games - PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii
     

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Collections

  • Russian (St Kilda and Emerald Hill branches)
  • Greek (Albert Park and Port Melbourne branches)
  • Chinese (St Kilda branch)
  • Polish (St Kilda branch)
  • Hungarian (St Kilda)
  • Spanish (St Kilda)
  • French (St Kilda)
  • German (St Kilda)
  • Hebrew (St Kilda)
  • Yiddish (St Kilda)
  • Japanese 'Obu Sister Cities Collection' (St Kilda)

 
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Port Phillip Library Service.