The best places to study in Melbourne
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Melbourne best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Mr Tulk Cafe, St Kilda Library and Hobba.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
The big communal table is a good place to spread out your notes and really get stuck in.
Broadsheet MelbourneMay 2015 St Kilda Library is a public library in Melbourne, Australia. The library is located in the suburb of St Kilda, in the City of Port Philip.
St Kilda library or any of the Stonnington council libraries?
r/rmitJune 2026 the wifi is fast and free, so the reasons for going are many.
Concrete PlaygroundMay 2026 Opened in November, the comfortable, ergonomic desk space shows Narrm Ngarrgu has been set up with remote workers in mind.
The Guardian AustraliaMarch 2024 Hours, amenities and photos for narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services
Free wifi, large tables, comfortable chairs, and the coffee was good enough.
r/melbourneJuly 2022 Hours, amenities and photos for The Pancake Parlour Melbourne Central
Some of the libraries a tram ride from the city are open til 8pm most weeknights (not usually Friday nights) - such as St Kilda library, Toorak/South Yarra.
r/melbourneMay 2026 Enjoy quality single-origin coffee from Industry Beans, either at the spacious wooden tables or in the courtyard.
Urban List MelbourneMay 2024 If you want something more intimate and modern, the Library at the Dock overlooking the Victoria Harbour Promenade (and the ill-fated Southern Star ferris wheel) is an excellent workspace.
The Guardian AustraliaMarch 2024 Baroonga Nganjin offers a variety of flexible working areas including reading and study spaces.
Urban List MelbourneMay 2024 Hours, amenities and photos for Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library
Everyday is not a large cafe, but as most customers swing by for takeaways, there are often plenty of seats on weekdays.
Broadsheet MelbourneMay 2015
