Haymarket Library
The heart of Chinatown
Haymarket Library will be closed from 15 April as we make some changes for a more enjoyable visit. Join us for our reopening celebrations starting Monday 1 July.
We’ll be installing a new elevator and meeting room, upgrading the computer area and display space, and refreshing the paint and carpet.
We have added extra services at Ultimo Library, Customs House Library, Waterloo Library and Town Hall Library Link.
The return book chute will remain open during the renovation.
For more information, contact Ultimo Library.
Housed in a three-storey heritage building, Haymarket Library is in the heart of Chinatown. Originally built in 1875 and modernised in 1927, the building's Venetian Gothic Revival features were fully restored by the City of Sydney in the early 1990s.
As well as an English language collection, Haymarket Library boasts the largest Chinese language book collection of any public library in Australia.
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.
Opening hours
Closed for renovations.
Features
- Extensive Chinese language book collection (23,974 items).
- Large Thai (1,137 items), Vietnamese (873 items) and Indonesian (670 items) collections.
- Daily newspapers in English, Chinese and Vietnamese.
- Wide collection of magazines in Chinese and English.
- Constantly changing collection of books, CDs and DVDs.
- Free wireless internet.
- Public access computer.
- Scanning, printing and photocopying facilities.
Loans, returns and renewals
You can borrow up to 20 items for up to 3 weeks. There is an after-hours chute on Hay Street for returns. Renewals are available online or via email to library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. You can also telephone or drop in to the branch.
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Contacts
Haymarket Library
744 George Street
Sydney NSW 200002 8019 6477library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 June 2013