This award-winning underground library has large open spaces, study desks, a reading room and children’s area. Meeting and music rooms can be hired.
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.
Green Square Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Public holidays
Closed
Returns chute
Next to Tweed Place entrance.
Monday to Sunday
Open 24 hours
Features
Study desks included
Meeting rooms included
Most available for students and library members only. Must be booked on spot. Use for up to 2 hours a day.
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 wifiPrinted newspapers included
Children’s area included
Baby change facilities included
JP services included
Limit of 10 documents per person. No appointment required.
- Thursdays, 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday, 12pm to 3pm
Close to transport included
Located next to Green Square train station and major bus routes.Attractions included
There is a customer service centre and cafe in the same building. Notable artworks at the venue include Cloud Nation in the library and High Water in the plaza. The rainbow book wall is in the reading room.
Recycling station included
Drop off batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and small electronics on the lower ground floor, near the service area.
Accessibility
Onsite mobility parking included
2
Mobility parking within 300m included
Level access entrance included
Entry door type included
Automatic:
- Main entrance has automatic sliding doors, 1020mm wide.
Floors included
5Lift included
2Accessible toilets included
3 with RH and 1 with LHAmbulant toilets included
3Accessible computers included
Accessible large print keyboards and trackballs are available as well as magnifying and screen reading software, ability to change language settings.Hearing support system included
Wheelchair access included
Accessible adult change facility not included
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Video game console collectionLibrary collections
Musical instruments collectionLibrary collections
Magazine and newspaper collectionLibrary collections
Music collectionLibrary collections
Film and TV collectionLibrary collections
Community languages collectionLibrary collections
Book collectionLibrary collections
Local history collectionLibrary collections
Reference and special collectionsLibrary collections
Research and homework databasesLibrary collections
Koori collectionLibrary collections
Children and family collectionsLibrary collections
Toys collectionLibrary collections
Green your life collection
What’s On
- Thu21Nov
What’s On
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 yearsA fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singingGreen Square Library - Thu21Nov
What’s On
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 yearsA fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.Green Square Library - Sat23Nov
What’s On
Guided Ride: Quiet Streets to Quick Eats – Green SquareRiding at a leisurely pace, we give you time to see sights, and speak with the guides and other riders.Green Square Library - Mon25Nov
What’s On
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 yearsA fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.Green Square Library - Mon25Nov
What’s On
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 yearsA fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.Green Square Library - Thu28Nov
What’s On
Sing with Barayagal choir Join us to connect, collaborate and celebrate through song.Green Square Library - Thu12Dec
What’s On
Are You Pulling My Leg?Comedy show featuring some of Australia’s top award-winning comedians with disabilityGreen Square Library - Sat14Dec
What’s On
Comedy and storytelling workshop Want to give it a go? Join a fun and accessible session to develop your ideas and performance.Green Square Library - Sun15Dec
What’s On
Guided Ride - Green Square to the sea - wharfs and ferriesA bike ride bypassing the holiday queues at the fish markets, winding through Pyrmont, Darling Harbour, and Barangaroo,Green Square Library - Sat11Jan
What’s On
Guided Ride: Green Square - Coogee BeachThis low-pressure route follows the historic tram route to avoid the steepest of the hillsGreen Square Library