Local libraries are fantastic places for families to foster a love of reading, enjoy creative programs, and connect with the community. Here’s a comprehensive guide to libraries nearby, perfect for storytimes, homework help, and family-friendly events. For detailed info on storytime, read our full write-up here.

Ryde Library

 

Address: 1 Pope St, Ryde (Top Ryde Shopping Centre)

Highlights: Storytime sessions for children, school holiday activities, free Wi-Fi, book clubs, digital lending, public computers, printing and scanning facilities.

Find out more here: Ryde Library

North Ryde Library

 

Address: 201 Coxs Road, North Ryde

Highlights: Regular storytimes, craft workshops for kids, teen programs, digital resources, free Wi-Fi, and community events.

Find out more here: North Ryde Library

West Ryde Library (closed til July for major refurbishment)

 

Address: 2 Graf Ave, West Ryde

Highlights: Storytime and baby rhyme time sessions, school holiday activities, diverse book collection, digital resources, and public computer access.

Find out more here: West Ryde Library

Wentworth Point Library

 

Address: 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth Point

Highlights: Storytimes, children’s programs, digital resources, community space.

Find out more here: Wentworth Point Library

Gladesville Library

 

Address: 6 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville NSW 2111

Highlights: Storytime, craft and reading programs for children, book clubs for adults, access to a wide range of books and digital media, free Wi-Fi.

Find out more here: Gladesville Library

Parramatta Library – PHIVE

 

Address: 5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta

Highlights: Huge, beautiful and new! Large children’s section, storytime, school holiday activities, digital resources, homework help, tech workshops, community programs.

Find out more here: Parramatta Library

Epping Library

 

Address: Chambers Ct, Epping

Highlights: Storytime and baby rhyme time, homework help, digital book lending, free Wi-Fi, community events, computer access.

Find out more here: Epping Library

Carlingford Library

 

Address: 17 Lloyds Ave, Carlingford

Highlights: Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, school holiday crafts, access to computers and printing, welcoming community atmosphere.

Find out more here: Carlingford Library

 

Concord Library

 

Address: 60 Flavelle St, Concord

Highlights: Children’s and youth programs, knitting clubs, book clubs, community workshops.

Find out more here: Concord Library

Burwood Library

 

Address: 2 Conder St, Burwood

Highlights: Storytimes, school holiday workshops, reading challenges, children’s collection.

Find out more here: Burwood Library

West Chatswood Library

 

Address: 565 Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove North NSW 2066

Highlights: Children’s storytime, reading clubs, homework support, digital resources, workshops for kids and teens, community programs.

Find out more here: West Chatswood Library

Greenwich Library

 

Address: 48 Greenwich Rd, Greenwich NSW 2065

Highlights: Storytime for ages 3-6, public computers, extensive collection including audiobooks and DVDs, printing and scanning services, free Wi-Fi.

Find out more here: Greenwich Library