Musical instruments collection

Learn to play

If you're new to music or have been playing instruments all your life, we've got equipment for you.

Instruments available to borrow

Ukuleles are available for members to borrow and take home from Kings Cross and Green Square libraries.

Reserve our ukuleles on the online catalogue. You can collect them directly from our library team at any staffed branch.

MPK mini keyboard controllers are available to borrow and take home from Green Square Library. They interface as MIDI controllers with most audio engineering software.

Casio SA-76 mini keyboards are available to borrow and take home from Green Square Library. They feature 44 keys, built in tunes, 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 integrated songs.

Library members can borrow 1 musical item for up to 3 weeks at a time.

The instruments need to be returned to a team member at the branch where they were borrowed.

Fees apply for lost or damaged items. Lost or damaged items or parts can be replaced with the exact item or model in new condition.

Instruments available when hiring the Green Square Library music room

Our Green Square Library has a collection of acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and amplifiers. Available for use when hiring the music room, fees apply. 

Other musical instruments  

• Acoustic guitar
  Art & Lutherie ART610 CW Qit Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar. Includes hard case, cable and strap.
• Classical guitar
  La Patrie Arena Flame Maple Classical Cutaway. Includes soft case, cable and strap.
• Electric guitar
  Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster 50s. Includes hard case, cable and strap.
• Electric bass
  Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass 70s. Includes hard case, cable and strap.

Music equipment

• Bass amplifier
  Mark Bass CMD JB Player School Jeff Berlin
• Digital mixer and recording system
  Soundcraft Ui24R
• Electric guitar amplifier
  Fender Blues Junior IV Amplifier Black

Microphones

• Dynamic vocal microphones
• Dynamic instrument microphones
• Condenser microphones

Portable synthesiser

• OP-1 portable synthesiser
  Stockholm: Teenage Engineering

Stereo professional headphones

• Sony MDR-7506 headphones

Microphone, music and guitar stands

Instrument cables