Little River Mechanics' Institute & Free Library Inc
Est. 1908
8 Rothwell Road, Little River VIC 3211
Brief History of Little River Mechanics' Institute
The Institute has been managed and run by volunteer committee since 1908. This building was constructed and opened in 1910. The building is owned by the Mechanics' Institute, not local council. The Library opened in July 1911 and has been opened continuously since with volunteer librarians. The organisation was Incorporated in July 2012.
MIV Plaque No. 24 was erected on the Institute 1 August 2010. This plaque is situated inside the foyer of the Institute, above the door to the main Hall.
Building facilities
- Hall
- Meeting Rooms
- Kitchen (standard)
- Chairs
- Tables
- Stage
- Audio equipment
- Library
- Book exchange
- Air Conditioning
Available for hire for:
- Wedding ceremonies
- Wedding receptions
- Wakes and funerals
- Birthdays (except 21st and under)
- Dance classes
- Yoga, pilates and similar
- Club and group meeting
- Historical displays
- Community meetings
- Dances
Library
- Volumes: Approx 3000
- Collection span: 1860s-1950s; current
- Collections:
Popular Fiction 1950s-60s; Regional and Local History Collection; Zane Grey Westerns; Little River Band recorded music collection.
Hours of Operation
10am-Noon every Saturday, except Easter and Christmas
Subscription Fees: $5 per annum
Street Address: 8 Rothwell Road, Little River VIC 3211
Postal Address
Little River Mechanics' Institute and Free Library Inc
C/o Post Office
Little River VIC 3211
Contact (General Enquiries): Les Sanderson - Ph: 0409 432 215
Email: ljsanderson148@gmail.com
Library Enquiries: Peter and Sue Jones
Ph: 03 5283 1939
Email: peterjonesarts@gmail.com
Website: www.littlerivermechanicshall.weebly.com