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.

Temporary closure

All library branches and links are closed for general access.

Reserve and collect and pre-booked computer sessions are available at some branches.

Temporary online memberships allow you to join our library without visiting a branch.

Library branches

Libraries
Customs House LibraryCircular Quay
Libraries
Darling Square LibraryHaymarket
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Glebe LibraryGlebe
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Green Square LibraryZetland
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Kings Cross LibraryPotts Point
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Newtown LibraryNewtown
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Pyrmont LinkPyrmont
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Surry Hills LibrarySurry Hills
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Town Hall Library ExpressSydney
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Ultimo LibraryUltimo
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Waterloo LibraryWaterloo

Online programs

Join a workshop or 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
Book collection
Library collections
Children and family collections
Library collections
Magazine and newspaper collection
Library collections
Film and TV collection

All collections

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
Join the library
Library & information services
Book a library computer
Library & information services
Borrow an ebook
Library & information services
Request the home library service

All services

Library news

News
15 great books from Sydney authors
From 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 2020
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Temporary online library memberships now available
Join without visiting a branch.
4 May 2020
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Great films library members can stream free
From award-winning documentaries to all-time classics and feel-good movies, here are our librarians picks to enjoy from home.
27 April 2020
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Our librarians suggestions for what to read at home
From the latest Miles Franklin winner to advice on tackling life’s challenges, here are a few titles to add to your reading list.
10 April 2020
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City of Sydney Library services now available
While we work towards the opening of our library branches in a safe way, we’re pleased to provide our members with these new services.
19 March 2020
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Covid-19: City of Sydney cancelled and postponed events 18 March 2020
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9 reasons to love Customs House
The perfect place to relax, write, reflect or mingle.
31 January 2020
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Our librarians top picks for holiday reading
From harrowing true tales to a witty guide to modern life, get inspired with these titles for all ages.
16 December 2019
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Bring your ideas to life in our new makerspace workshops
The Ideas Lab in our new Darling Square Library is now open.
25 November 2019
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In pictures: Sydney’s newest library opens in Darling Square
Playful architecture, innovative design, a makerspace, dinosaurs and of course books, there’s plenty to explore at Darling Square Library.
12 November 2019