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Public Service ADHD Library Masquerading as Public Art

Good
Librarian.

A community library for people with ADHD and neurodivergence. Staffed by librarians and baristas. Free to join — all it takes is a book.

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Melbourne CBD
Victoria, Australia
Location to be announced
Opening 2026
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Book to join
A library for the distracted mind ✦ Community as infrastructure ✦ Bring a book, leave a book ✦ A library for the distracted mind ✦ Community as infrastructure ✦ Bring a book, leave a book ✦
About the initiative

A library that knows how your brain works.

Good Librarian is a privately funded community space for people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence — and for anyone who loves them, works with them, or just wants to understand.

It's part library, part café, part community. Staffed by trained librarians and baristas who get it. Membership is open to anyone who donates a book to the collection — the dollar value doesn't matter. An op-shop find is perfect.

The books people donate tell us what the community needs. That's what drives our programming: workshops, talks, shared reading, honest conversation.

Long term, we're building toward statistically significant representation of the neurodivergent population — a dataset that can help reshape how Australia's public health system responds.

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Community
A physical space where neurodivergent people and their communities can gather, without performance or pretence.
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The Collection
A living library built entirely from member donations. Every book reflects what matters to someone in this community.
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Programming
Workshops, talks, and facilitated events shaped by what the collection tells us people are thinking about.
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Public Health
At scale, membership data creates a community voice capable of informing systemic change in how ADHD is supported in Australia.
How membership works

The simplest membership in Melbourne.

Step 01
Find a book
Any book. Op-shop, your shelf, a market find. If it matters to you, it's the right book. The dollar value is completely irrelevant.
Step 02
Donate it
Bring your book to our Melbourne CBD location. A librarian will welcome you, hear about the book, and add it to the collection. Address announced soon.
Step 03
You're a member
That's it. You're in. Access to the space, events, programming, the collection. No subscription. No renewal. No fee.
Step 04
Come back
Use the space. Attend events. Bring a friend. Take a book. Leave a book. This place belongs to the community — that means you.
Register interest

Be part of it from the start.

Good Librarian opens at Collins Place in 2026. Register now and we'll let you know when doors open, when founding membership begins, and what we need from the community to get there.

Your data is never shared. We will only contact you about Good Librarian.

Expression of interest
You're in.
We'll be in touch when Good Librarian is ready to open its doors.

Location to be announced — watch this space.

If you have a book in mind already, hold onto it.
We can't wait to meet you.

"A privately funded community library for people with ADHD and neurodivergence. Masquerading as public art. Staffed by librarians and baristas. Funded by donated books. Built for the long game."

Questions

Frequently asked.

Do I need to have ADHD to join?
No. Good Librarian is open to everyone — people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence, as well as their families, carers, and anyone who wants to understand more. The only requirement is a book.
Does my book need to be about ADHD?
Not at all. Any book you care about is the right book. What you choose tells us something about what matters to you — and that shapes our programming. An op-shop paperback is just as valuable as a new hardback.
Is it free to use the space?
Membership is free — one book, once. Some events and workshops may have a small cost to cover facilitation, but the library itself is free to access for all members during opening hours. The café operates independently.
Where exactly is it?
Good Librarian will be located in Melbourne's CBD. We'll announce the exact address when we're ready to open doors — register your interest and you'll be first to know.
When does it open?
We're aiming to open in 2026. Register your interest and we'll keep you updated as things come together. The more interest we demonstrate, the faster we move.
What do you do with the data I provide?
Only contact you about Good Librarian. We never sell, share, or use your information for any other purpose. Health-related information shared by members is treated as sensitive information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and handled accordingly.
Can I volunteer or get involved?
Yes — especially if you're a librarian, barista, or work in the ADHD or neurodivergence space. Select "potential volunteer" when you register and tell us more. We'd love to hear from you.