Best Public libraries in Sydney, Australia to visit (UPDATED December, 2023)

Public library

👍 I like usiing this library as it offers a great selection of books, magazines and other resources. It is easy to request a book for use in the library and it is delivered within 45 minutes usually. However, the rules in the library are strict, that includes: 1. Proof of double vaccinations 2. No f...

4.50 (952 reviews) (~0.57 km from centre)

Marrickville Library and Pavilion

Public library

👍 I'd say this is a 3.5 star Library, but architecturally and design wise as well as seating and studying options it is excellent (so for that element it is 4 stars). The draw backs for me were the top level close to the mezzanine, the coffee shop can be very loud, and certain areas of the facility ha...

4.50 (276 reviews) (~6.69 km from centre)

Castle Hill Library

Public library

🫤 beautiful library, most of the staff are nice, but there's this one rude staff, young man - I wish we got his name

4.40 (199 reviews) (~24.38 km from centre)

Sutherland Library

Library

😠 This “library” is a joke. It’s loud, obnoxious and the precise antithesis of what a library is for. I will never go back, and it’s a true shame as tax payers built and fund such a place. A library is for those who are interested in expanding their minds and educating themselves, a place to escape t...

4.50 (124 reviews) (~22.43 km from centre)

Ryde Library

Public library

👍👍 Okay it is not very realistic to review a library, since people go to libs for different reasons. I would like to give a 5 star for this retro vibe.

4.40 (157 reviews) (~11.47 km from centre)

Concord Library

Public library

👍👍 Last month it was my first time been in Concord Library it’s spacious and pretty relaxing even tho they child room with the story teller was a bit loud I didn’t seem to mind them so when to look around round a lot of manga and found another floor just above near the bottom library counter went there...

4.50 (114 reviews) (~10.26 km from centre)

Rockdale Library

Public library

👍👍 I love this library. A particular shout out to a few features: The tasteful design of the stairs, light features, and furniture. The curves are lovely and integrate the design of the whole building together. They have great workshops of all kinds! The librarians are approachable, knowledgeable,...

4.30 (199 reviews) (~10.98 km from centre)

Parramatta Library

Public library

👍👍 Loved the new library. Great layout and facility. Staff always available to assist. Library on Level 1 and 2.

4.20 (305 reviews) (~19.77 km from centre)

Bowen Library

Public library

👍 Used the meeting room facility for our strata meeting. It was a convenient place to hold the meeting and accommodated the 20+ people who attended comfortably.

4.40 (139 reviews) (~8.1 km from centre)

Shellharbour City Libraries & Museum

Public library

👍👍 We absolutely love going to the library. We often go to the baby loves Books program.

4.70 (64 reviews) (~84.67 km from centre)

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre

Art gallery

This modern cultural center with scenic views features an art gallery, library & various programs.

4.40 (79 reviews) (~84.78 km from centre)

Hawkesbury Central Library

Public library

👍 Always helpful, friendly staff ready to assist- today used free Wi-Fi for first time, helped by very patient staff member. Good range of activities for pre-school kids, good selection of books + many activities for all age groups. Lift for wheelchair access + clean bathrooms.

4.70 (47 reviews) (~46.29 km from centre)

Baulkham Hills Library

Public library

👍👍 Great little library with very friendly and helpful staff. Great collection for kids and suitable location. Adequate parking space available.

4.60 (50 reviews) (~23.16 km from centre)

Fairfield Library

Library

👍 Spacious library with plenty of things to do from 3D printing to a console room and even a kids play area. Modern and comfortable facility best used as a place to hang out and relax rather than study quietly like traditional libraries. Nevertheless it is a massive upgrade to the old Fairfield Libr...

4.20 (93 reviews) (~23.5 km from centre)

Cronulla Library

Library

😠 Great location and facilities, unfortunately, way too noisy to read, study or think, things you would do in a normal library. Please call it a community centre, there is nothing wrong with that, and it will be much less misleading for people looking for a quiet place. There is no such thing as the "...

4.20 (65 reviews) (~20.91 km from centre)

Tuggerah Library

Public library

4.50 (36 reviews) (~65.34 km from centre)

Forestville Library

Public library

😠 24/7 access is a great service to the community. Unfortunately it only encourages young people to gather and socialise. Almost prefer homeless people to use it as shelter from the cold than obnoxious, disrespectful kids who aren’t using the library as it’s intended, or respecting other community mem...

4.50 (35 reviews) (~12.07 km from centre)

Waterloo Library

Public library

4.40 (36 reviews) (~3.28 km from centre)

Carlingford Branch Library

Public library

👍 Very nice library but slot of kids come there and make too much noise ... Sadly the parents do not stop them. That is bit irritating otherwise it is lovely place...

4.00 (48 reviews) (~17.68 km from centre)

Wetherill Park Library

Public library

😠 I have access to the library as I am currently a student, but had the worst experience there . Student are loud , when you wait them to leave another loud group will come and so on. No one there to keep the place in order . Unfortunately, ppl who want to concentrate are leaving after being disappoin...

3.40 (43 reviews) (~28.47 km from centre)

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