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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Burwood Library
Address: 2 Conder St, Burwood
Highlights: Storytimes, school holiday workshops, reading challenges, children’s collection.
Find out more here: Burwood Library
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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
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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
