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This exciting hub for learning, innovation and creativity spans 2 floors of The Exchange. There's a makerspace and children's area and spaces to read, work and study.
Our facilities closed Monday 25 January and Tuesday 26 January
City of Sydney libraries, community and customer service centres will reopen on Wednesday 27 January.
Library services update
From Monday 11 January, most branches are open to visit for up to 4 hours per day to browse and borrow, study, work, read and use the computers. Borrowing is available using a contactless reserve and collect service at the other branches.
You must wear a mask when attending our venues.
Read more about available services and safety measures.
Darling Square Library
Opening hours
Open to visit for up to 4 hours per day to browse and borrow, read and use the self-service computers and desks. No other in-branch services available during these times. The returns chute is open 7am to 10pm every day.
Monday to Friday
11am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
11am to 4pm
Public holidays
Closed
Features
Print, copy and scan included
Use your membership card or purchase a casual use ticket from the self-service kiosk.Self-service computers included
Computers available for use, including some with Adobe Creative CloudWifi included
Free wifiStudy desks included
Children’s area included
Accessibility
Lift included
Ambulant toilets included
Wheelchair access included
My library
Explore our collections
There’s more than just books at the library. Explore music, makerspace kits, video games, toys, film and more, all free to borrow. Darling Square Library has a large Asian language collection of books, newspapers, magazines, CDs and DVDS.
Library collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Community languages collectionLibrary collections
Video game console collectionLibrary collections
Makerspace kitsLibrary collections
Book collectionLibrary collections
Film and TV collectionLibrary collections
Music collectionLibrary collections
Local history collectionLibrary collections
Reference and special collectionsHistory & archive collections
Books about Sydney’s historyLibrary collections
Research and homework databasesLibrary collections
Koori collectionLibrary collections
Musical instruments collectionLibrary collections
Children and family collectionsLibrary collections
Toys collectionLibrary collections
Green your life collection
What's on
Talks, courses & workshops
Makerspace workshops and events in the Ideas LabA dedicated makerspace and multipurpose room to create, invent or tinker.Talks, courses & workshops
Library events and workshopsWe have a new program of online events you can join, including talks, classes and book and movie clubs. See what’s coming up or available to watch now.Talks, courses & workshops
Rhymetime and storytime onlineOur librarians present fun storytime sessions for pre-schoolers and rhymetime for 0 to 2 year-olds. New sessions in English, Mandarin and Auslan are regularly added for kids to watch anytime.
