Waterloo Library

Waterloo Primary school students High school students Older adults

Street view with a large tree and 2 storey historic building.

Library worker replaces books back on the shelf

In the beautiful old Waterloo Town Hall building, this library has been popular with locals since it opened in 1972. It is home to our Koori and Russian collections.

Temporary closure on Friday 30 May

Our libraries as well as Glebe and Kings Cross neighbourhood service centres will be closed on Friday 30 May for a staff development day.

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

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

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

770 Elizabeth Street

Waterloo 2017

Directions and transport

Waterloo Library

: 02 9265 9333
: [email protected]

Opening hours

Open for browse and borrow, with access to study desks and computers.

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

Returns chute

Kellick Street.

Monday to Sunday
Open 24 hours

Features

Self-service computers included
Desktop computers and laptops, available for use, some with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Print, copy and scan included
Use your membership card or purchase a casual use ticket from the self-service kiosk.
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics inside the main entrance on the left.
Wifi included
Free wifi
Study desks included
Printed newspapers included
Children’s area included
Baby change facilities included

Accessibility

Onsite mobility parking not included
Mobility parking within 300m included
- 2 mobility parking spaces about 180m from venue. Located at 25 McEvoy Street, Waterloo.
- 1 mobility parking space around 270m from venue. Located at 22-26 McEvoy Street, Waterloo.
Level access entrance included
Ramp access with handrails, 123cm wide.
Entry door type included
Automatic: double doors, each 560mm wide, open inwards.
Floors included
1
Accessible toilets included
1 with LH.
Ambulant toilets not included
Accessible adult change facility not included
Lift not included
Hearing support system not included
Wheelchair access included
Accessible computers included
Accessible large print keyboards and trackballs are available as well as magnifying and screen reading software, ability to change language settings.

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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. Waterloo Library also has a Koori collection and Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese books, newspapers, magazines, CDs and DVDs.