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.

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Library branches

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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.
All collections

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.

All services

Library news

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Paddington Library

Managed by Woollahra Council in conjunction with City of Sydney. Residents are welcome to join Woollahra Council libraries.