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.

Our facilities closed Monday 25 January and Tuesday 26 January

City of Sydney libraries, community and customer service centres will reopen on Wednesday 27 January.

Library services update

From Monday 11 January, most branches are open to visit for up to 4 hours per day to browse and borrow, study, work, read and use the computers. Borrowing is available using a contactless reserve and collect service at the other branches.

You must wear a mask when attending our venues.

Read more about available services and safety measures.

405 Crown Street

Surry Hills 2010

Directions and transport

Surry Hills Library

: 02 8374 6230
: [email protected]

Opening hours

Open to visit for up to 4 hours per day to browse and borrow, read and use the self-service computers and desks. No other in-branch services available during these times.

Monday to Friday
11am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
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
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.