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.

Temporary closure

All library branches and links are closed for general access.

These services are available at some branches from Monday 19 October:

Customs House, Darling Square, Green Square, Kings Cross and Surry Hills libraries: Browse and borrow and access computers and study desks.
Newtown Library, St Helen’s Community Centre, Glebe and Pyrmont Link: Members can reserve and collect loans.

Temporary online memberships allow you to join our library without visiting a branch.

405 Crown Street

Surry Hills 2010

Directions and transport

Opening hours

Open for browse and borrow, returns and self-service computer and desk use only. No other in-branch services available during these times.

Return chute open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Monday to Friday
11am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Public Holidays
Closed

Surry Hills Library

: 02 8374 6230
: [email protected]

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
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.