Kings Cross Library

Kings Cross Potts Point Primary school students High school students Older adults

People sitting and reading in a large room with a mezzanine level above and big glass windows to the right.

A large room with people sitting on chairs reading, and wooden floors.

Above the Kings Cross customer service centre, this popular library has lounge and study areas, plenty of self-service computers and a dedicated children's area.

Lift replacement at Kings Cross Library

The lift at Kings Cross Library will be replaced from late May to September. Once works begin, please use the stairs or ask security for assistance if needed.

Temporary closure on Friday 30 May

Our libraries as well as Glebe and Kings Cross neighbourhood service centres will be closed on Friday 30 May for a staff development day.

You can continue to renew and reserve items, as well as access our extensive online digital collection.

After-hours return chutes are available at Customs House, Darling Square, Glebe, Green Square, Newtown, Surry Hills, Ultimo and Waterloo branches.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. This development day will help us serve you better.

Level 1, 50-52 Darlinghurst Road

Potts Point 2011

Directions and transport

Kings Cross Library

: 02 9265 9333
: [email protected]

Opening hours

Open to visit to browse and borrow, read and use the self-service computers and desks.

Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Public holidays
Closed

Returns chute

Ground floor, left of entrance.

Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am 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
Desktop computers and laptops, available for use, some with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Wifi included
Free wifi
Printed newspapers included
Study desks included
JP services included
Limit of 10 documents per person. No appointment required.
- Tuesdays 11am to 1:30pm
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics on level 1 near the returns shelf at the front of the library. Available during library opening hours.
Children’s area included
Baby change facilities included

Accessibility

Onsite mobility parking not included
Mobility parking within 300m not included
Level access entrance included
Entry door type included
Automatic: double doors, open sidewards, 2.10 metres wide.
Floors included
2
Lift included
1
Accessible toilets included
1 with LH on level 2.
Accessible computers included
Accessible large print keyboards and trackballs are available as well as magnifying and screen reading software, ability to change language settings.
Ambulant toilets not included
Accessible adult change facility not included
Hearing support system included
1 in the AV training area on level 2.
Wheelchair access included

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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. Kings Cross Library also has a LGBTIQ and Zines collection available for loan.