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Student Union Rec Library, MSA The student recreational library on Monash University Clayton campus! Catalogue & info: msa.monash.edu/lib

Welcome to the MSA Recreational Library, run by the Monash Student Association at Clayton Campus. Formerly known as JML (John Medley Library), the Rec Library has been part of the student union at Monash since 1964. We are a recreational library with beanbags, lounges, TV, nintendo area, and reading/study desks. Our up-to-date collection includes books, DVDs, magazines, comics, CDs, LPs, board games & more. The library also offers discounted printing, binding, & laminating services, plus phone-chargers, laptop-chargers, stationery, umbrellas, & other useful equipment to borrow. FB Page moderation policy:
All parties are expected to communicate in an appropriate and respectful manner; all relevant statutes of the MSA Social Media Policy apply. As in the physical library, inappropriate, offensive or threatening behavior will not be tolerated, and administrators reserve the right to remove comments or moderate as necessary.

A little something for the planet — and your next night out.
If you enjoy checking out our Environment display, don’t mi...
01/10/2026

A little something for the planet — and your next night out.


If you enjoy checking out our Environment display, don’t miss The World Approaches by Monash Uni Student Theatre 🎭

Come by, have a browse, and see what’s happening around campus. 🌎✨



[Image ID: A hand holding The World Approaches theatre posters in front of SURLY’s colourful environment display, surrounded by greenery, flowers, birds and butterflies.]

01/10/2026

Come to SURLY and make a little teru teru bozu doll to help usher in spring and celebrate environment week! Teru teru bozu dolls are little dolls that are made during the rainy season to bring sunshine and better weather in Japan! 

30/09/2026

Same chair. Very different settings 😂

The votes are in and we are happy to announce this year's winners in the SURLY x Creative Writers power competition are:...
30/09/2026

The votes are in and we are happy to announce this year's winners in the SURLY x Creative Writers power competition are:

By Creative Writers Committee
Winner: The Witch's Curiosity - Emma
Runner Up: Reverie - Koko-Rose

By Popular Vote
Winner: The Magic of Gratitude and Love - Chenning Fu
Runner Up: Thoughts on a Pale Morning - S. W. Vithanage

Thanks everyone who submitted work! You can still read all the entries on our website (link in bio).



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New Classics at SURLY! Ever wanted to sink your teeth into “North and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell or “Notes From The Und...
24/09/2026

New Classics at SURLY! Ever wanted to sink your teeth into “North and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell or “Notes From The Underground” Fyodor Dostoevsky? Now you can with these new editions!



[Image ID: Two books stand facing the front in front of an old book decorated to be a paper flower vase. The book on the left is “North and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell and to the right is “Notes From The Underground” Fyodor Dostoevsky.]

Last chance to read the entries and vote in the Poetry Comp! Entries and voting form link in bio.
23/09/2026

Last chance to read the entries and vote in the Poetry Comp! Entries and voting form link in bio.

Want to read a book about what it's like to live the high glamour life of a fashion magazine in New York at the turn of ...
23/09/2026

Want to read a book about what it's like to live the high glamour life of a fashion magazine in New York at the turn of the century? Clo Harmon is living that life; but she's a "work horse" surrounded by "show horses", meaning she will have to do everything it takes to rise through the ranks. What is she willing to risk to make it to the top...?



[Image ID: The book "Workhorse" by Caroline Palmer is held up in front of a tapestry of colourful fabric to accentuate the bold and bright colours of the book cover.]

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Level 1, Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk
Monash, VIC
3800

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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