


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.
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Surry Hills Library
Opening hours
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.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
Wifi included
Free wifiRecycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones and light bulbs near the entrance.Children’s area included
Accessibility
Onsite mobility parking included
1 mobility parking space in front of the library on Crown Street, Surry Hills.
Mobility parking within 300m included
- 1 mobility parking space about 220m from venue. Located at 3 Little Norton Street, Surry Hills.
- 1 mobility parking space about 240m from venue. Located at Arthur Street, Surry Hills.
Level access entrance included
Entry door type included
Automatic: open sideward, 1400mm wide.Floors included
2Lift included
1Accessible toilets included
1 unisex with LH on ground floor.Ambulant toilets not included
Changing places facilities not included
Hearing support system not included
Wheelchair access included
My library
Explore our collections
Library collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Toys collectionLibrary collections
Makerspace kitsLibrary collections
Green your life collectionLibrary collections
Film and TV collectionLibrary collections
Music collectionLibrary collections
Video game console collectionLibrary collections
Book collectionLibrary collections
Children and family collectionsLibrary collections
Local history collectionLibrary collections
Reference and special collectionsLibrary collections
Research and homework databasesLibrary collections
Community languages collectionHistory & archive collections
Books about Sydney’s historyLibrary collections
Musical instruments collectionLibrary collections
Koori collection
What's on
Talks, courses & workshops
Library events and workshopsWe have a new program of events you can join in our branches or online, including talks, classes and book clubs. See what’s coming up or available to watch now.Talks, courses & workshops
Rhymetime and storytimeOur librarians present fun storytime sessions for pre-schoolers and rhymetime for 0 to 2 year-olds.Talks, courses & workshops
Makerspace workshops and events in the Ideas LabA dedicated makerspace and multipurpose room to create, invent or tinker.