This is a list of libraries in New South Wales, Australia.
For a list of now defunct school of arts, see Mechanics' institutes of Australia .
SydneyCity Library
Broken Hill City Library
The public libraries in New South Wales are operated by local councils, in some cases cooperatively as "regional libraries".[ 9] There are 89 library services which operate more than 350 public libraries across the state.[ 10] All NSW libraries are governed by the Library Act 1939[ 11] and managed financially by the State Library of New South Wales.[ 12]
Regional Library Cooperatives [ edit ]
Central Northern Regional Library (Primarily managed by Tamworth Regional Council , as well as Gwydir Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire Council , Narrabri Shire , Uralla Shire , and Walcha Shire )[ 95] [ 96]
Central West Libraries (Blayney Shire , Cabonne Council , Cowra Shire , Forbes Shire , City of Orange )[ 97] [ 98]
Clarence Regional Library (Bellingen Shire and Clarence Valley )[ 99]
Macquarie Regional Library[ 100] (Dubbo Regional Council , Narromine Shire and Warrumbungle Shire )[ 101]
North Western Library (Bogan Shire , Gilgandra Shire Coonamble Shire , and Warren Shire )[ 102]
Richmond Tweed Regional Library ( Ballina Shire , Byron Shire , City of Lismore , and Tweed Shire )[ 103] [ 104] [ 105] [ 106] [ 107]
Riverina Regional Library (Berrigan Shire , Bland Shire , Coolamon Shire , Cootamundra–Gundagai Regional Council , Federation Council , Greater Hume Shire , Junee Shire , Leeton Shire , Lockhart Shire , Snowy Valleys Council , and Temora Shire )[ 108]
Western Riverina Libraries (Carrathool Shire , City of Griffith , Hay Shire , Murrumbidgee Council , and Narrandera Shire )[ 109] [ 110] [ 111] [ 112] [ 113] [ 114]
Subscription libraries [ edit ]
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^ "Opening hours and location" . Macquarie University . Retrieved 30 July 2024 .
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^ University of Technology Sydney: Centre for Local Government. "Regional Library Management Models: Case Studies" (PDF) . University of Technology Sydney . Retrieved 17 May 2018 .
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^ "Library Act 1939" . legislation.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-05-16 .
^ State Library of New South Wales (2024-09-23). "Public libraries in New South Wales" . pls.sl.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
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^ "Using Your Library" . www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library and Knowledge Centres | City of Canterbury Bankstown" . www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
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^ Writers, Staff (2024-05-09). "Parramatta Library takes out design award" . Government News . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library funding under threat over 'culture war' same-sex book ban" . SBS News . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
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^ "Visit our Branches" . www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "A world of experience available for free at your local library" . St George & Sutherland Shire Leader . 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Clarke, Rhiannon (2024-06-27). "Hornsby Shire brings community together to celebrate NAIDOC week" . pp. National Indigenous Times.
^ Davison, Sarah (2024-05-08). "Inner West mayor blasts council ban on LGBTQIA+ books" . QNews . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Sydney's Inner West Is Getting a New State-of-the-Art Library" . Broadsheet . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library branches" . www.krg.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Burke, Kelly (2024-09-13). "Sydney's Yellamundie library among the world's most beautiful as finalists for annual award revealed" . The Guardian . ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Usher, Anna (2024-02-07). "Mosman Council: All the latest news and information from your local government" . Mosman Collective . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library | Northern Beaches Council" . www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Visit Us" . Penrith City Library . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Randwick City Council (2024-10-03). "Location & opening hours" . www.randwick.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Council, North Sydney. "Stanton Library" . North Sydney Council . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Strathfield Library | Amazing Library Designs" . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Libraries (2024-09-26). "Engadine Library" . libraries.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Walters, Gavin (2024-07-11). "Queer Cinema At Waverly Library Celebrates 1920s Lesbian Divas" . Star Observer . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Locations and hours" . libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Visit us" . www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Public to get rare glimpse at history of former asylum" . ABC News . 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ contact=02 6023 8111, scheme=AGLSTERMS AglsAgent; corporateName=AlburyCity; address=553 Kiewa Street Albury NSW 2640 (2019-08-13). "Museum and libraries" . AlburyCity . Retrieved 2024-11-16 . {{cite web }}
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^ Newsroom (2021-02-08). "Friends donate new shelving and money for accessible books" . The Armidale Express . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library" . Balranald Shire Council . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Anonymous $10k donation gives library and city a 'really incredible' gift" . Western Advocate . 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "The Library of Things | Bayside City Council" . www.bayside.vic.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library Opening Hours & Locations - Bega Valley Shire Library" . library.begavalley.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Libraries" . www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Golden celebrations" . Moree Champion . 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Borrow, renew and request items" . Blacktown City Council . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Nealon, Kelly (2024-10-21). "Blue Mountains library turns 50" . Inside Local Government . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "More than just books at library" . Dairy News Australia . 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "From growing citrus to growing minds: library marks 70 years" . The Senior . 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ O'Sullivan, Kimberly (2022-11-08). "Library celebrates 70 years" . The Advertiser - Cessnock . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library" . Cobar Shire Council . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Media, News Of The Area-Modern (2024-09-04). "Secure your front row seat to crime fiction stars" . News Of The Area . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Council, Eurobodalla (2024-11-15). "Eurobodalla libraries" . www.esc.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Glen Innes Library ready to celebrate its 70th anniversary" . New England Times . 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "National Family History Month at Goulburn Mulwaree Library" . Goulburn Post . 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Attre, Neha (2019-11-18). "Library project captures a slice of city's history" . Goulburn Post . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Community Services" . www.weddin.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Birkett, Contributed by Christiane (2020-11-17). "Access resources galore just by signing up for a library card" . Namoi Valley Independent . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Desk, New England Times News (2024-09-22). "Spring into school holiday fun" . New England Times . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Free iPads, internet for seniors during digital literacy program" . Hawkesbury Gazette . 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Harden Library Has Something For Everyone" . www.hilltopsphoenix.com.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Inverell District Family History Group prepares to move huge collection to the library" . The Inverell Times . 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Branches" . library.kempsey.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ a b "Our Branches & Opening Hours" . Mid North Coast Library Service . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Kiama Library" . library.kiama.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library" . www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Riddle, Rebecca (2024-07-03). "Lake Mac Libraries abolish late fees, a good news story" . Newcastle Weekly . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Butterflys and blankets at Lithgow Library Learning Centre" . Lithgow Mercury . 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Walls that Talk: Mai-Wel exhibition sees artist become muse" . The Maitland Mercury . 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "New Mudgee Library app brings handy features to members, here's how to get it" . Mudgee Guardian . 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "A library for the ages, Forster library has its official opening" . Great Lakes Advocate . 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Libraries" . www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Muswellbrook Red Cross turns 110, hosts a historic display at the library" . Muswellbrook Chronicle . 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Nambucca Libraries" . www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ " 'We're really proud of the facility': One year since Oberon Library upgrade" . Oberon Review . 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Our branches" . www.parkes.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Libraries" . www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Council, Queanbeyan City. "About us" . library.qprc.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "40 years reading the community's needs" . Daily Telegraph . 2018-11-19.
^ News, Mirage. "Shellharbour Celebrates National Recycling Week" . Mirage News . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Swimming pool and library hours to be hit in council cost-cutting changes" . South Coast Register . 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Singleton Library celebrates its 20th birthday as it embraces new services" . The Singleton Argus . 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library Locations" . www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Reporters, Staff (2023-08-09). "Grand plans for Tenterfield library's 'official' reopening" . Tenterfield Star . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ editor, News (2024-11-14). "Food not fines this Christmas at Hills Shire Library" . Australian Seniors News . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Scone Library" . Upper Hunter Shire Libraries . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Full Display - Record 1 of 1" . Upper Lachlan Shire Library Service . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library hosting mental health drop-in sessions" . Council News . 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Libraries – Wentworth Shire Council" . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Our Libraries" . Wingecarribee Public Library . 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Chlopicki, Kirstie (2016-08-12). "Newly opened Wollondilly Library a hit with staff and residents" . The Daily Telegraph .
^ Cartwright, Zoe. "History brought to life in a big way at Wollongong City Library" . Region Illawarra . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Opening hours" . www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "About Central Northern Regional Library (CNRL)" . Central Northern Regional Library . 2022.
^ "Library project to tempt readers" . The Northern Daily Leader . 2015-07-07. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Central West Libraries makes good use of historic CWD photos" . Central Western Daily . 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "CWL Branches – Central West Libraries" . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "About Clarence Regional Library (CRL)" . Clarence Regional Library . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
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^ McAlister, Kathryn; Klippel, Ken; Tong, Melissa; Barwick, Anne; Thompson, Helen. "Strategic Plan 2021-2024" . Macquarie Regional Library .
^ "North Western Library" . Welcome to North Western Library Online Catalogue . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Richmond Tweed Regional Library. "Our Libraries" . rtrl.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Council, Ballina Shire (2004-08-05). "Libraries" . Ballina Shire Council . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Byron Shire Council. "Libraries" . www.byron.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ Lismore City Council. "Lismore Library" . www.lismore.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Community facilities" . www.tweed.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library Branches | Riverina Regional Library" . rrl.nsw.gov.au . 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library" . Carrathool Shire Council . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Western Riverina Libraries - Griffith Community Services Directory" . www.griffith.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Hay Shire Council > Community Services > Library" . www.hay.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
^ "Library services" . www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au . Retrieved 2024-11-16 .
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