Surry Hills Library

Surry Hills Primary school students High school students Older adults

Family and children at the makerspace in Surry Hills library.

In the heart of bustling Crown Street, the contemporary library spans 2 floors of an impressive building that has won a swag of architectural awards for its sustainable design.

Covid-19 update

The safety of our communities, customers and employees is our top priority.

In line with NSW Health restrictions and stay at home orders our pools, libraries, community centres, gyms, customer and neighbourhood service centres will be closed from 5pm on Friday 25 June until midnight on Friday 27 August.

Venues for hire will also be closed and we will contact anyone with a booking.

City of Sydney parks, playgrounds and outdoor fitness stations will remain open in line with directions issued by NSW Health. We will implement additional cleaning for our playgrounds and fitness stations.

Face masks are required on public transport and in all public indoor venues. Visit the NSW Government website for more information on the restrictions.

405 Crown Street

Surry Hills 2010

Directions and transport

Surry Hills Library

: 02 8374 6230
: [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
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.
After-hours return chute included
On Crown Street near the main entrance. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Self-service computers included
Computers available for use
Wifi included
Free wifi
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones and light bulbs near the entrance.
Children’s area included

Accessibility

Accessible toilets included
Wheelchair access included
Lift 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. Surry Hills Library also has a collection of Russian books, newspapers, CDs and DVDs and Chinese newspapers.