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Using the library

Our libraries aren't just places of books; they're spaces where you can connect to others in your community, learn new things, develop ideas and feel inspired.

Borrowing

Find out what items can be borrowed and for how long, when and how you can renew your items, and where to place a reservation for an item that is on loan to another member.

If you're looking for a space to run a meeting or professional workshop, or if you have an activity that is open to the public and enhances community well-being, the Woollahra Library at Double Bay spaces may be for you.

Computers

All our libraries offer free access to computers with internet access and popular software. Woollahra Library at Double Bay and Paddington Library offer both PC and Macs.

Fees and charges

View our fees or pay online and top up your library card.

Printing and photocopying

Printers, photocopiers and scanners are available at all our libraries.

Justice of the Peace service

Need a JP?
A free in-library Justice of the Peace (JP) service is now available.

Inter library loans

Members can request materials that are not available in our collection through inter library loan from other public libraries, universities, or specialist libraries.

Request an item

We welcome your suggestions for items to purchase and add to our library collection. All requests are considered within our Collection Development Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can't find what you're looking for? Try our FAQs page for answers to some common library service queries.

Library app

Access the library from your phone anytime, anywhere to renew your loans, manage your reservations, search the catalogue and more.

Please bring your library card with you when you visit the library.

Can't find what you're looking for?

If the item you'd like is already loaned by someone else... make a reservation

If you can't find what you want in our catalogue... request an item