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Newtown Library

Newtown Enmore Primary school students High school students Older adults

Inside the library as you enter, computer on the right and book shelves either side.

Step seating and people sitting on big cushions.

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

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8-10 Brown Street

Newtown 2042

Directions and transport

Newtown 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

Monday to Sunday
Open 24 hours

Features

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

Accessibility

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.

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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.

Library collections
Film and TV collection
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Music collection
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Book collection
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Magazine and newspaper collection
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Children and family collections
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Green your life collection
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Video game console collection
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Makerspace kits
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Local history collection
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Reference and special collections
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Research and homework databases
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Community languages collection
History & archive collections
Books about Sydney’s history
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Musical instruments collection
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Koori collection
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Toys collection

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