Libraries
Explore any of our 9 branches to access free wifi and computers or to browse and borrow from the collection. Library membership is free if you live in NSW.
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Christmas and new year opening hours
Find out when our services and programs will be open over the Christmas and new year period.
Temporary closure
Our libraries as well as Glebe and Kings Cross neighbourhood service centres will be closed on Friday 5 December for a staff development day.
You can continue to renew and reserve items, as well as access our extensive online digital collection.
After-hours return chutes are available at Glebe, Green Square, Newtown, Surry Hills, Ultimo and Waterloo branches.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. This development day will help us serve you better.
Library branches
Events and workshops
Join a workshop, talk or class at our branches or online. You can also keep the kids entertained with our popular rhymetime and storytime videos available to watch at home anytime.
Library collections
Library members can access a great range of physical and digital collections. Find books, DVDs and CDs, newspapers and magazines at each of our branches. Download ebooks and other eformats, stream music and film or use our research databases anytime, anywhere.
Library collections
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Film and TV collection
Search the catalogue online
Browse the entire library collection, reserve items and renew loans.
Library services
Join the library to start borrowing for free with no overdue fines. Find out about our great range of digital services and how to request loans from other libraries.
Library & information services
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Request the home library service
Library news
News
Add these to your reading list: the most popular library books of 2024 You’re bound to find your favourite new read in this list.26 November 2024News
Expect the unexpected: things to do for kids in our libraries Our libraries are full of activities and collections to stimulate young minds. From preschool, tweens to teens – there's something for all ages10 July 2024News
Young readers all on the same page for National Simultaneous StorytimeAward-winning author and illustrator Aura Parker shared her book ‘Bowerbird Blues’ with more than 2 million participants across Australia.27 May 2024News
City of Sydney libraries closed Friday 5 DecemberOur after-hours return chutes are available and you can renew and reserve items online.19 November 2025News
We’ve improved the self-service computers and printers in our facilities New devices, better accessibility and more printing options are now available.3 March 2024News
Game on! Tabletop games ready to borrowThe City of Sydney Library now offers more than 40 assorted board and card games for members to enjoy.11 May 2023News
Friends come together to celebrate 50 years of Australia-China relationsHow people find community at our libraries.1 December 2022News
Have your say on activities and services in our community centres and librariesWe invite your feedback and ideas to help us improve our programs and services.25 June 2024News
3 things you can learn free online with your City of Sydney library membershipAchieve your personal and professional goals with LinkedIn Learning and Mango Languages26 April 2023
Paddington Library
Managed by Woollahra Council in conjunction with City of Sydney. Residents are welcome to join Woollahra Council libraries.