Customs House Library
Harbourside heritage
Located in one of Sydney's finest historical landmarks, the Customs House Library spans 3 levels and highlights the building's contemporary and traditional design features. It houses a collection of more than 50,000 items and is open 7 days a week.
To become a member complete an online application or fill in a form when you next visit. It is free to join if you are a City of Sydney resident. Reasonable membership fees apply if you live outside the local area.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 10am – 7pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 4pm
- Closed on public holidays.
Features
- Relaxing lounges on the ground and first floors invite you to sit down and absorb the building's unique atmosphere.
- Beautiful and quiet Grand Reading Room on the second floor.
- Large selection of local and international newspapers and magazines.
- Free wireless internet.
- Public access computer.
- Scanning, printing and photocopying facilities.
- Access to many high quality databases.
- Regular exhibitions and cultural events.
- Collections in Japanese and Korean.
Loans, returns and renewals
You'll find library catalogue computers on the ground, first and second floors. Loans desks are located on levels 1 and 2. You can borrow up to 20 items for up to 3 weeks.
Returns can be made up until 11.30pm on the ground floor.
Renewals are available online (with your library card number) or you can send an email to library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. You can also telephone or drop in to the branch.
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Contacts
Customs House Library
31 Alfred Street
Circular Quay NSW 200102 9242 8555
TTY: 02 9242 8575 (hearing impaired people)library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Last updated: Tuesday, 21 May 2013
