In a historic building known as the Salvation Army Citadel just off King Street, this library is popular with locals, students and families.
Christmas and new year opening hours
Find out when our services and programs will be open over the Christmas and new year period.
Newtown Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Public Holidays
Closed
Returns chute
Monday to Sunday
Open 24 hours
Features
Wifi included
Free wifiPrint, copy and scan included
Use your membership card or purchase a casual use ticket from the self-service kiosk.Self-service computers included
Desktop computers and laptops, available for use, some with Adobe Creative Cloud.Printed newspapers included
Children’s area included
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics near the computers at the back of the library.
Baby change facilities included
Accessibility
Onsite mobility parking included
1 onsite mobility parking located right in front of the building at 5 Brown Street Newtown.Mobility parking within 300m included
- 1 mobility parking space about 45m from venue. Located at 16 Brown Street Newtown, between Buckland and Bruce lanes.
- 2 mobility parking spaces about 130m from venue. Located at Watkin Street, Newtown.
Level access entrance included
4 steps or a ramp with a handrail, 950mm wide.Entry door type included
Automatic - single sliding door, open sideward, 1080mm wide.Floors included
- 2 floors
- Library is located on level 1 with a mezzanine space.
- Access to the mezzanine is by 2 stair cases,18 stairs each staircase.
- No library collection is stored in the mezzanine.
Lift not included
Accessible toilets included
1 unisex with LH.Ambulant toilets included
2Accessible adult change facility 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
Library collections
Film and TV collectionLibrary collections
Music collectionLibrary collections
Book collectionLibrary collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Children and family collectionsLibrary collections
Green your life collectionLibrary collections
Video game console collectionLibrary collections
Makerspace kitsLibrary collections
Local history collectionLibrary collections
Reference and special collectionsLibrary collections
Research and homework databasesLibrary collections
Community languages collectionHistory & archive collections
Books about Sydney’s historyLibrary collections
Musical instruments collectionLibrary collections
Koori collectionLibrary collections
Toys 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.