Stonnington is a great to live, work, visit and play in. Boasting amazing dining and nightlight precincts, world-class shopping, iconic landmarks, beautiful green open spaces, gardens and parks, and a vibrant arts and culture scene; it's also a go-to destination for unique events and festivals.
Add to the mix the array of inclusive and accessible community hubs – places for people to meet, connect, relax, enjoy and learn in, like the library.
Stonnington has four libraries – one of which, Prahran Square Library, is situated at the north end of Prahran Square.
We invite you to visit the library when you're next at Prahran Square. Browse, read or borrow some books or join up if you're not already a member. Drop in, we'd love to see you.
Prahran Square Library is open:
Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Learn more about the libraries at library website
Then, when you finish perusing the library, step out into a great community space – Prahran Square. Located on Cato Street, it's a place where you can take in the sights, sounds and experiences of this cultural heart of Stonnington. Grab a coffee, visit the market, go shopping or meet a friend for lunch or dinner at one of the many cafés or restaurants nearby.
There's always something good happening in Stonnington, and on 25 and 26 March, you can immerse yourself in a stunning, multi-sensory experience of the critically-acclaimed Candlelight Concerts at Prahran Square.
Live and intimate, guests will be captivated as the award-winning urban parkland at Prahran Square is bathed in the soft glow of candlelight under the stars, and will be treated to exceptional live performances, showcasing inspiring repertoires from jazz greats and renowned movie soundtrack composers.
The first Candlelight Concert on 25 March, is a tribute to Aretha Franklin and other jazz greats. Be mesmerised by this timely and heart-warming performance with spectacular renditions of Aretha's most popular songs, performed by the Luminosity Trio (Elly Poletti, Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Joe McEvilly).
The second Candlelight Concert on 26 March, will feature works from renowned movie soundtrack composers – Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and John Williams – performed by the Invictus Quartet (Rebecca Wang, Nyssa Sanguansri, Jin Tong Long and Annika Cho), and Eclective Strings (Elly Poletti, Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Joe McEvilly).
Candlelight Concerts series at Prahran Square
Concert 1 – A Tribute to Aretha Franklin and Other Jazz Greats and performed by Luminosity Trio
Concert 2 – Movie Soundtracks, performed by Invictus Quartet and Eclective Strings
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, 7.30pm to 9pm
*These events are accessible, all ages, family-friendly and free.
The Candlelight Concert Series is brought to you by Prahran Square and City of Stonnington, in partnership with Fever.
