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Temporary closure Friday 31 May
All City of Sydney libraries as well as Glebe neighbourhood service centre will be closed on Friday 31 May for a staff development day.
Customs House, Darling Square, Glebe, Green Square, Kings Cross, Newtown at Erskineville Town Hall and Surry Hills libraries will reopen at 10am on Saturday 1 June.
After-hours return chutes are available at Customs House, Darling Square, Glebe, Green Square, 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.
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What to do in Sydney this MayAs the weather cools, markets, festivals and nightlife are just heating up.26 April 2024News
City of Sydney libraries closed Friday 31 MayOur after-hours return chutes are available and you can renew and reserve items online.20 November 2023News
We’ve improved the self-service computers and printers in our facilities New devices, better accessibility and more printing options are now available.2 June 2023News
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.12 November 2022News
3 things you can learn free online with your City of Sydney library membershipAchieve your personal and professional goals with LinkedIn Learning and Mango Languages14 December 2021News
Access our libraries anywhere on our new appEnjoy contactless checkout and never lose your card again.25 October 2021News
Boredom-busting activities you can enjoy online for freeFrom fitness classes to jigsaw puzzles, enjoy these lockdown life-improvers from home.20 July 2021