Libraries
Explore any of our 9 branches to access free wifi and computers or to browse and borrow from the collection. Library membership is free if you live in NSW.
Covid-19 update
The safety of our communities, customers and employees is our top priority.
In line with NSW Health restrictions and stay at home orders our pools, libraries, community centres, gyms, customer and neighbourhood service centres will be closed from 5pm on Friday 25 June until midnight on Thursday 30 September.
Venues for hire will also be closed and we will contact anyone with a booking.
City of Sydney parks, playgrounds and outdoor fitness stations will remain open in line with directions issued by NSW Health. We will implement additional cleaning for our playgrounds and fitness stations.
Visit the NSW Government website for more information on the restrictions.
Library branches
Events and workshops
Join a workshop, talk or class at our branches or online. You can also keep the kids entertained with our popular rhymetime and storytime videos available to watch at home anytime.
Library collections
Library members can access a great range of physical and digital collections. Find books, DVDs and CDs, newspapers and magazines at each of our branches. Download ebooks and other eformats, stream music and film or use our research databases anytime, anywhere.
Library collections
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Film and TV collection
Search the catalogue online
Browse the entire library collection, reserve items and renew loans.
Library services
Join the library to start borrowing for free with no overdue fines. Find out about our great range of digital services and how to request loans from other libraries.
Library & information services
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Access a library computerLibrary & information services
Borrow an ebookLibrary & information services
Request the home library service
Library news
News
Boredom-busting activities you can enjoy online for freeFrom fitness classes to jigsaw puzzles, enjoy these lockdown life-improvers from home.20 July 2021News
Our libraries team reads children's books and nursery rhymes onlineClassic tales, songs and nursery rhymes in English, Mandarin and Auslan19 July 2021News
Closing the book on late library finesThe City of Sydney will no longer charge overdue fees for late returns.21 June 2021News
Welcome to our libraries Hear from our library team about services available in our branches and online.25 March 2021News
Our facilities closed on Australia DayCity of Sydney libraries, community and customer service centres will be closed Monday 25 January and Tuesday 26 January.14 January 2021News
10 great reads for armchair travel From well-known authors like Bill Bryson to talented newcomers, explore the world with these titles suggested by our City of Sydney librarians.18 November 2020News
15 great books from Sydney authorsFrom well-known writers like Liane Moriarty and Charlotte Wood to talented newcomers you’ve yet to explore, add these titles to your reading list.18 May 2020News
Great films library members can stream freeFrom award-winning documentaries to all-time classics and Christmas movies, here are our librarians picks to enjoy over the holidays.27 April 2020News
9 reasons to love Customs HouseThe perfect place to relax, write, reflect or mingle.31 January 2020
Paddington Library
Managed by Woollahra Council in conjunction with City of Sydney. Residents are welcome to join Woollahra Council libraries.