State Library of New South Wales

Situated in Sydneys CBD between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House on Macquarie Street, the State Library of New South Wales is internationally renowned and one of Australias leading libraries.

With an extensive collection of over five million items, the State Library aims to collect, preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of NSW.

The Library also offers access to information and resources both onsite and online, and hosts a dynamic range of public programs through exhibitions, talks, tours and movies.

The State Library supports the NSW Public Library Network, administering the annual public library grants and subsidies program.

Getting here

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The closest train stations are Martin Place (200 metres) and St James (450 metres). Ferries arrive into Circular Quay which is only a short walk away. The Sydney Explorer bus stops outside the Library on Macquarie Street.

BY CAR
The nearest parking station is Sydney Hospital, located on Hospital Road.

If you have a Mobility Parking sticker, you can use the parking spaces at Shakespeare Place, on the corner of Macquarie Street and the Cahill Expressway.

Access at the library
The wheelchair and pram-friendly entrance is on Macquarie Street, opposite Hunter Street. There are lifts in the building, accessible toilets and baby change room facilities. If you require assisted entry contact the Library on +61 2 9273 1414

Hours

READING ROOMS

Monday to Thursday
9 am to 8 pm
Friday
9 am to 5 pm
Weekends
11 am to 5 pm

EXHIBITION GALLERIES

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
9 am to 5 pm
Thursday
9 am to 8 pm
Weekends
10 am to 5 pm

THE LIBRARY SHOP

Monday to Friday
9 am to 5 pm
Weekends
11 am to 5 pm

SHAKESPEARE ROOM

Tuesday
10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday to Monday
CLOSED

FRIENDS ROOM

Monday to Friday
9 am to 5 pm

CAFE TRIM

Monday to Friday
7.30 am to 5 pm
Weekends
10 am to 4.30 pm