Newtown Library

In a historic building known as the Salvation Army Citadel just off King Street, this library is popular with locals, students and families.

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.

8-10 Brown Street

Newtown 2042

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

Wifi included
Free wifi
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.
Printed newspapers included
Children’s area included
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics near the computers at the back of the library.
Baby change facilities included

Onsite mobility parking included
1 onsite mobility parking located right in front of the building at 5 Brown Street Newtown.
Mobility parking within 300m included
- 1 mobility parking space about 45m from venue. Located at 16 Brown Street Newtown, between Buckland and Bruce lanes.
- 2 mobility parking spaces about 130m from venue. Located at Watkin Street, Newtown.
Level access entrance included
4 steps or a ramp with a handrail, 950mm wide.
Entry door type included
Automatic - single sliding door, open sideward, 1080mm wide.
Floors included
- 2 floors
- Library is located on level 1 with a mezzanine space.
- Access to the mezzanine is by 2 stair cases,18 stairs each staircase.
- No library collection is stored in the mezzanine.
Lift not included
Accessible toilets included
1 unisex with LH.
Ambulant toilets included
2
Accessible adult change facility not included
Hearing support system not included
Wheelchair access included
Accessible computers included
Accessible large print keyboards and trackballs are available as well as magnifying and screen reading software, ability to change language settings.