Libraries
Explore any of our 9 branches to access free wifi and computers or to browse and borrow from the collection. Library membership is free if you live in NSW.
Library branches
Events and workshops
Join a workshop, talk or class at our branches or online. You can also keep the kids entertained with our popular rhymetime and storytime videos available to watch at home anytime.
Library collections
Library members can access a great range of physical and digital collections. Find books, DVDs and CDs, newspapers and magazines at each of our branches. Download ebooks and other eformats, stream music and film or use our research databases anytime, anywhere.
Library collections
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Children and family collectionsLibrary collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Film and TV collection
Search the catalogue online
Browse the entire library collection, reserve items and renew loans.
Library services
Join the library to start borrowing for free with no overdue fines. Find out about our great range of digital services and how to request loans from other libraries.
Library & information services
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Access public computers and printers Library & information services
Borrow an ebookLibrary & information services
Request the home library service
Library news
News
City of Sydney libraries closed Friday 1 December Our after-hours return chutes are available and you can renew and reserve items online.20 November 2023News
We’re improving self-service computers and printers in our facilities New mobile devices, better accessibility and more printing options are part of the upgrade.2 June 2023News
Game on! Tabletop games ready to borrowThe City of Sydney Library now offers more than 40 assorted board and card games for members to enjoy.11 May 2023News
Friends come together to celebrate 50 years of Australia-China relationsHow people find community at our libraries.1 December 2022News
Have your say on activities and services in our community centres and librariesWe invite your feedback and ideas to help us improve our programs and services.12 November 2022News
3 things you can learn free online with your City of Sydney library membershipAchieve your personal and professional goals with LinkedIn Learning and Mango Languages14 December 2021News
Access our libraries anywhere on our new appEnjoy contactless checkout and never lose your card again.25 October 2021News
Boredom-busting activities you can enjoy online for freeFrom fitness classes to jigsaw puzzles, enjoy these lockdown life-improvers from home.20 July 2021News
Our libraries team reads children's books and nursery rhymes onlineClassic tales, songs and nursery rhymes in English, Mandarin and Auslan19 July 2021
Paddington Library
Managed by Woollahra Council in conjunction with City of Sydney. Residents are welcome to join Woollahra Council libraries.