Background

The Book Exchange Project is an initiative led by the Study Melbourne Ambassadors to promote sustainability, literacy, and community connection among international students in Victoria. The project introduces a mobile, community-based library — an inviting book basket placed at key locations across the state.

Project Duration

September - November 2025

Opening hours are subject to each location's operation time.

Project Location

Study Melbourne Hub
17 Hardware Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5.00pm
International Student Centre, the Lounge (Geelong)
Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Monday & Thursday, 5pm-8pm
International Student Centre, the Couch
Level 1, 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Monday to Thursday, 6pm-8.30pm
Student Accommodation in Melbourne CBD

Project Guidelines

Visit the location - visit any of the listed participating locations during its opening hours.
Take one book and/or leave one - if you don't have a book to contribute, feel free to take one but either return it within 3-4 weeks at your ease, or pass it along to another reader in the community.
Share the story online - you can scan the QR code on the basket to register and leave a note; and/or post a photo of your selected book on social media, mention the title and a brief note on why it inspired you and tag Study Melbourne.
All Genres welcome - please DO NOT put any other items apart from books in the basket.
Respect the basket - handle books with care, and respect staff at each location.