In the heart of bustling Crown Street, the contemporary library spans 2 floors of an impressive building that has won a swag of architectural awards for its sustainable design.
Temporary closure Friday 29 November
All City of Sydney libraries and Glebe neighbourhood service centres will be closed on Friday 29 November for a staff development day.
Customs House, Darling Square, Glebe, Green Square, Kings Cross, Newtown and Surry Hills libraries will reopen at 10am on Saturday 30 November.
After-hours return chutes are available at Customs House, Darling Square, Glebe, Green Square, Newtown, Surry Hills, Ultimo and Waterloo branches.
You can continue to renew and reserve items, as well as access our extensive online digital collection.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. This development day will help us serve you better.
Surry Hills Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Public Holidays
Closed
Returns chute
Near entrance.
Monday to Sunday
Open 24 hours
Features
Print, 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.Wifi included
Free wifiStudy desks included
Printed newspapers included
Children’s area included
Baby change facilities included
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics near the entrance on the right.
Accessibility
Onsite mobility parking included
1 mobility parking space in front of the library on Crown Street, Surry Hills.
Mobility parking within 300m included
- 1 mobility parking space about 220m from venue. Located at 3 Little Norton Street, Surry Hills.
- 1 mobility parking space about 240m from venue. Located at Arthur Street, Surry Hills.
Level access entrance included
Entry door type included
Automatic: open sideward, 1400mm wide.Floors included
2Lift included
1Accessible toilets included
1 unisex with LH on ground floor.Ambulant toilets not included
Accessible 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.
My library
Explore our collections
Library collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Toys collectionLibrary collections
Makerspace kitsLibrary collections
Green your life collectionLibrary collections
Film and TV collectionLibrary collections
Music collectionLibrary collections
Video game console collectionLibrary collections
Book collectionLibrary collections
Children and family collectionsLibrary 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 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.