New Rosanna Library opening 21 January 2026

2026 marks a landmark year for libraries in Banyule, with the doors to the new Rosanna Library opening on Wednesday 21 January. 

Located opposite Rosanna Station at 72 Turnham Avenue, the new multi-level Rosanna Library offers a wide range of facilities for all ages, including a light-filled children’s area, study and quiet rooms, community meeting spaces, and Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s first podcasting and music recording studios. 

Co-located with Maternal and Child Health services and the Banyule Toy Library, the library has been designed to support everyday use by individuals, families and local groups, making it easier for residents to access services, programs and resources close to home.  

Inside the new Rosanna Library you’ll find: 

• Quiet reading areas
• Bookable study rooms 
• Community and meeting spaces 
• Podcasting and music recording studios 
• Maternal and Child Health Services 
• Banyule Toy Library. 

Rosanna Library is the first of several significant projects Council is delivering on this year. Construction of a new library for Heidelberg West will start in the first half of 2026, and Watsonia Library will be getting some upgrades to its community meeting room and quiet study space. 

Local resident Nadia Moore, who lives within walking distance of the new Rosanna Library, plans to regularly use the new facility with her children Sage and Jesse. 

“When I think back to the libraries I had growing up, they were nothing like this. As a young family, having a library that’s easy to access alongside services we already use, like the Toy Library, makes a huge difference,” Nadia said. 

“It’s a place that feels good to be in, and I love knowing my kids will grow up with a library like this as part of their childhood.” 

Residents are encouraged to join the library for free to access borrowing, digital resources and a wide range of programs. Find out more and sign up here

This project was supported by the Victorian Government through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. 

Quotes attributable to Mayor Cr Alison Champion 

“By thinking a bit differently, Council has been able to deliver a new Rosanna Library at a lower cost, freeing up funding to invest in other important priorities across Banyule.” 

“Libraries are some of the most inclusive places in our community, and this new library has been designed as a welcoming space where people feel they belong. Taking a collaborative approach has allowed Council to deliver a modern facility while continuing to support services right across Banyule.” 

Quotes attributable to Yarra Plenty Regional Library CEO Nicole Rudden 

“I’m thrilled to open the doors to Rosanna Library and invite the community to explore everything the incredible space has to offer. From quiet reading and study spaces to cutting-edge creative studios and a dedicated area for children, Rosanna Library is beautiful and functional whatever your age, interest or need.” 

“Thank you to everyone who used the Rosanna Library Pop-up during the construction of the new library. I hope you are as happy with the new library as we are.”