Maldon Athenaeum Library in Maldon, Shire of Mount Alexander, Australia | Library

Welcome to the Maldon Athenaeum Library in Maldon, Australia. The Library is housed in the second building to be erected on the site (the first, dating from 1863 having been destroyed by fire in 1932). The Library is centrally located and close to shops, cafes, bank and tourist information.
The collection at the Maldon Athenaeum Library is both modern and classic. The staff endeavour to provide current, up-to-date and popular publications in fiction and non-fiction. There are also many excellent books from earlier times.
Fiction categories include mysteries, thrillers, science fiction, westerns, romances, general works and short stories.
Non-fiction categories cover autobiographies, biographies, gardening, craft, cooking/food, travel, architecture/art, religions, science, D.I.Y., Australiana and others.
The Maldon Collection comprises books which reflect the lifestyle of the goldfields in the Victorian and Edwardian eras as well as books which trace the development and history of the town. Local authors both from the past and the present are represented in this section.
The Maldon Athenaeum Library is small but a vital organisation dedicated to providing local residents with a friendly, knowledgeable and comprehensive Library service.
Funding is maintained through members' annual subscriptions, grants, and the generosity of some donors.
The Library staff all serve in a voluntary capacity.
The hard working Executive Committee (also volunteers) administer and oversee all processes required for the Library to function in an efficient manner.