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.

Temporary closure on Friday 1 December

All City of Sydney libraries as well as Glebe and Kings Cross neighbourhood service centres will be closed on Friday 1 December for a staff development day.

Customs House, Darling Square, Glebe, Green Square, Kings Cross, Newtown, Surry Hills libraries will reopen at 10am on Saturday 2 December.

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

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

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

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. The returns chute is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

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
Computers available for use
After-hours return chute included
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Printed newspapers included
Children’s area included
Attractions included
Mapping community artwork on the mezzanine overlooking the ground floor
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics near the computers at the back of the library.

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
Changing places facilities not included
Hearing support system not included
Wheelchair access included