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.
Christmas and new year opening hours
Find out when our services and programs will be open over the Christmas and new year period.
Waterloo Library
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 wifiStudy 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
1Accessible 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.
My library
Explore our collections
Library collections
Koori collectionLibrary collections
Toys collectionLibrary collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Community languages collectionLibrary collections
Book collectionLibrary collections
Children and family collectionsLibrary collections
Local history collectionLibrary collections
Reference and special collectionsLibrary collections
Research and homework databasesLibrary collections
Makerspace kitsLibrary collections
Green your life collectionLibrary collections
Film and TV collectionHistory & archive collections
Books about Sydney’s historyLibrary collections
Music collectionLibrary collections
Video game console collectionLibrary collections
Musical instruments 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 storytimeFoster your child’s language and literacy skills through singing, reading and other fun activities.Talks, courses & workshops
Makerspace workshops and events in the Ideas LabA dedicated makerspace and multipurpose room to create, invent or tinker.