Where The Writer Meets The Reader

Centenary Literary Festival canceled

To celebrate 100 years of the library, we are throwing a party, a three-day literary festival including writer workshops, author talks, a mini-concert and an open mic, all tailor-made for you.
Become A Patron

WE’RE NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Eager for more inspiring events like this? Want to make sure we are here in the years to come? This is a special opportunity to champion the creative spirits in our community! MPL is open to donations—Your contribution, no matter the size, empowers local voices and fuels our entirely volunteer-run centre to offer…
D&D

Interested in Dungeons and Dragons? If you’re a nube, a seasoned player or a Dungeon Master looking for their next crew, our secret book nook is the perfect place for a D&D campaign. Sign up to our Meet-Up group to get on the waiting list for the next campaign. Screenshot of a D&D game from…
Get Involved

Our library and our writers centre is completely volunteer-run so there are almost infinite opportunities for you to help out. Currently we open 10am to 12pm every weekday and 11am to 1pm on a Saturday and there are many shifts available. Do a shift once a week, once a fortnight, once a month if you…
Latest Events

Upcoming events at Mentone Public Library feature various authors and workshops discussing topics like historical fiction, true crime, and relationship dynamics.
Writers Centre

The Mentone Public Library Writers Centre, proudly hosted by the Mentone Public Library, is a community home base where local authors can come together to workshop, write, read, edit, and support other writers. Like the cafe societies of old, the Writers Centre aims to build an artistic community of like-minded souls that can collaborate, inspire…
Venue Hire

Have a book club of your own that is looking for a venue? Are you a D&D Dungeon Master searching for a home base? Perfect for 10 to 15 people, our room has air-con, great parking, and can be configured easily for either roundtable or presentation events. Our space is available to members for hire…
Open Mic

Home to the Mentone Public Library Writers Centre, our secret book nook serves the readers and writers of Mentone village and surrounds.
About Us

The Mentone Public Library is 98 years young, serving the community as a meeting point for both writers and readers.

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