Library & information services
Free access to millions of items from our library and archives.
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Library & information services
Join the libraryLibrary & information services
Access public computers Library & information services
Borrow items from a libraryLibrary & information services
Request the home library service
Browse & borrow from the library’s digital collection
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Borrow an ebookFollow these instructions to download and borrow ebooks from the City of Sydney's library network.Library & information services
Borrow an eaudiobookLibrary members can download and listen to over 7,000 eaudiobook titles. Enjoy listening on your computer or mobile device.Library & information services
Online learning and coursesLibrary members get free access to a suite of tutorials and programs to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.Library & information services
Stream and download music from a libraryEnjoy your favourite tracks with no software to download or any digital rights management restrictions.Library & information services
Read newspapers onlineMembers of our library network can access more than 7,000 local, regional and international publications from more than 100 countries in over 60 languages.Library & information services
Download an emagazineYou can access more than 3,000 popular magazines online, released at the same time as the print editions.Library & information services
Read and download ecomicsLibrary members can now enjoy popular comics, graphic novels and manga titles online.Library & information services
Access the library’s free film and tv streaming servicesOur film and TV collections have something for everyone. You can borrow as many as 30 DVDs free for up to 3 weeks.
Databases and resources
Library collections
Research and homework databases
Other library services
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Pay a library feeLibrary & information services
Request an item from another library branchLibrary & information services
Request an inter-library loanLibrary & information services
Request books in other languagesLibrary & information services
Donate a book or historical itemLibrary & information services
Download the library app
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How to use our archives collection
City archives & records
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How to use our archives collectionThe City archives holds more than one million records from 1842, when the Council was established, to recent years.Library & information services
Access open dataFreely available to everyone to use and republish as they wish, without copyright, patent or other restrictions.Library & information services
Request City of Sydney recordsDiscover the different ways to access information about the City of Sydney.