Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026.
This is a short page, and it is honest about that. We could not find a library in Thornbury itself, so this guide covers three verified places in and around the suburb: one in Northcote and two in Preston.
The council’s library list also names Fairfield, Preston and Reservoir libraries, which we have not covered here. Each entry below sticks to what the council or the place itself publishes, and we leave opening hours to the official pages, so check them before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| A free council library nearby | Northcote Library | 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote |
| A specialist bookshop | Zagreb Croatian Bookshop | 309 High Street, Preston |
| Ticketed theatre nights | Darebin Arts Centre | 401 Bell Street, Preston |
Northcote Library — 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote VIC 3070
Northcote Library is the nearest library we could verify, and the council says library membership is free. The council also says it offers wireless internet, public computer access and printing facilities. It lists meeting room facilities as well, and their hours are on the council page; they are not the library’s opening hours. This page does not list the library’s opening hours, so confirm them on the council page before you go.
Who runs it: Darebin Libraries, the council service, whose Northcote page is the place to confirm hours.
Zagreb Croatian Bookshop — 309 High Street, Preston VIC 3072
Zagreb Croatian Bookshop is a bookshop by name and by its OpenStreetMap shop=books tag, and its own site gives the address as 309 High Street, Preston. We could not find opening hours on the shop’s page, so none are stated. It is on the list because this page is about book-minded places, and it is the one independent shop we could verify.
Show up: Check the shop’s site before making the trip, because we found no published hours.
Darebin Arts Centre — 401 Bell Street, Preston VIC 3072
Darebin Arts Centre is the council’s performance venue, which makes it a place for book-minded people who like a night out. The council describes a fully equipped proscenium arch theatre seating 385 people, and a renovated foyer with a refurbished bar. It lists 136 free onsite car parking spaces including four accessible parking spaces. Per the council, members of the public can attend the centre for ticketed performances and events.
Turn up or book: The council describes it as open for ticketed performances and events, so check the programme and book before you go.
Quick answers
Is there a library in Thornbury?
We could not find a library in Thornbury itself. The nearest one we verified is Northcote Library at 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote, run by Darebin Libraries.
Is Northcote Library membership free?
The council says on its Northcote Library page that library membership is free.
Can I use wifi and a printer at Northcote Library?
The council says Northcote Library offers wireless internet, public computer access and printing facilities. It also lists meeting room facilities, with their hours on the council page rather than as the library’s opening hours.
Where can I find a bookshop near Thornbury?
Zagreb Croatian Bookshop is at 309 High Street, Preston, and its own site gives that address. We could not find opening hours on its page, so check with the shop first.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages and the places’ own websites. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Northcote Library: openstreetmap.org/1423156454, libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/Northcote-Library, libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/Locations-and-hours
- Zagreb Croatian Bookshop: openstreetmap.org/2941772409, zagrebcroatianbookshop.com.au
- Darebin Arts Centre: openstreetmap.org/281817272, arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Darebin-Arts-Centre
