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Drysdale Free Library
Photographs by Peter Glenane
Photographs by Peter Glenane
Photographs by Peter Glenane
The Property
The Drysdale Free Library was opened in 1881 as part of the movement to make adult learning accessible and available for working-class men in the second part of the 19th century. Along with the Library sited at the front of the property, a meeting hall was subsequently added to the rear of the building.
Working Heritage was appointed to manage the site in 2004 and has undertaken major conservation, repair and accessibility improvement works to the building.
Current Use
- The building is leased to the 1st Drysdale Scout Group which uses the hall and adjoining sheds.
- The former free Library is occupied by the Drysdale Community Craft Shop.
Visiting the Site
- The property is consistently open to the public via the Craft Shop, which is open seven days a week, and via community events occurring through the Scouts Group.
- The hall at the rear of the property is available to rent through the 1st Drysdale Scout Group.
Acknowledgment
Working Heritage acknowledges that the Drysdale Free Library sits on the land traditionally owned by the Wadawurrung peoples.
