Ararat Rural City Library service provides a variety of services to the community including:

Borrowing Items
There is a large range of items to borrow from the library including books, audiobooks, magazines and DVD's. Books are loaned out for four weeks, while audio visual materials for two weeks. You can also access items from other library branches and have them to sent to our library to pick up.

Items can be renewed two times for the same loan period (2 weeks or 4 weeks), except if the item is reserved by another borrower, or if it has hit is renewal limits. Items will automatically renew if possible or can be manually renewed by contacting the Ararat Library.

Computers & Free Wifi
Computer access is available for short term use or bookable sessions of an hour each, all computers include access to the internet as well as Microsoft Office.

Free Wi-Fi is also available to patrons and visitors with a simple login.

Printing, Faxing & Scanning
Ararat Library is equipped with a photocopier which can be used to print and photocopy on sizes A4 and A3 in both black and white or colour for a cost.



We accept both Cash and Card payments (excluding American Express). You can also have documents scanned and emailed or saved to a USB. This service is free.

Printing and Photocopying costs are:

A4 B&W;: 30c per page per side
A4 Colour: $1 per page per side

A3 B&W;: 60c per page per side
A3 Colour: $1 per page per side

Computer/Technology Help
Need help getting started with a current tablet or phone? Want to know how to use Microsoft Word? One on One Assistance is available to the public free of charge. Bookings are required and subject to staff availability. The Digital Literacy officer also runs services to our Outreach locations.

Family History
The Ararat Genealogy and History Group archive is housed at the library. Appointments can be made with the group for research assistance or research can be done on your behalf.

The Library houses the Banfield Collection which comprises editions of The Ararat Advertiser from 1857 to present day and a photographic collection.

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