The impressive State Library of NSW contains more than two million books including historical treasures such as the logbooks of Captain Bligh and Captain Cook’s original journals.
Our address
- Address:
- Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW
- Train Martin Place Bus 200
- Telephone (02) 9273 1414
- Website www.sl.nsw.gov.au
- Admission free
- Open Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
Daisy,
11 Mar 2024
Unsafe environment! The man next to me is sat drinking alcohol
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Daisy,
11 Mar 2024
Library is full of drunk individuals or druggies!
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Bobbie,
23 Sep 2021
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Vasso,
19 Jul 2019
Found the biggest and tiniest books!! 📚 😀
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Davin,
27 Dec 2016
It is opened for public but remember to be absolute quiet. Shh...
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J,
06 Sep 2016
Quiet place for study with wifi
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Cinderina,
13 Aug 2015
Borrow books for assignment
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Peter,
28 Jun 2015
Reading room is a welcome place to work.
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Elliot,
31 May 2015
Lots of events (that are usually free) to see.
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Sam,
15 Feb 2015
Love to come here for a quiet read.
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Jackson,
21 Jan 2015
Beautiful architecture and lots of books, it is the library
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Sophia,
04 Jan 2015
The cafe has gluten free sandwiches!
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Nico,
15 Oct 2014
Increible esta biblioteca
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Urun,
13 Aug 2014
Very well designed and beautiful.
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Kittiphong,
15 Apr 2014
For thai สำหรับชาวไทยที่รักการ selfie
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Matt,
03 Mar 2014
I recommend the down stairs quiet tables to study. Free WiFi and power too.
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Rei,
27 Feb 2014
Need more plugs in the open area.
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Uunee,
01 Feb 2014
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Tracey,
27 Oct 2013
Check out the wanted poster for ned kelly in the amaze gallery. There are also some minature books they look pretty special.
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Security,
05 Oct 2013
CHECK : at busy times The savoury snack you order may not be what is delivered to your table
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Sys,
13 Sep 2013
Don't miss the quirky historic exhibits in the Curios section - and take a look through the window into the beautiful reading room while you're there.
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Jonathon,
11 Sep 2013
A nice quiet here place to come study, read a book or just to relax
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Chris,
30 Jul 2013
Trim: first cat to ever circumnavigate Australia.
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Paul,
13 Jul 2013
Great site, take a look at the main hall from one of the many windows... And free
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Steve,
15 Jul 2012
Avoid the cafe. Stick to the books and art
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Peter,
30 Jun 2012
The Mitchell Wing is beautiful.
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Carolle,
27 Apr 2012
...just visit it - always worthwhile
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Cheol-min,
01 Feb 2012
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ELS Universal English College,
24 Nov 2011
Free wireless is available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room, the State Reference Library (SRL) Reading Room and in the areas on Lower Ground 1 outside the SRL Reading Room. Open 7 days.
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Courtney,
22 Sep 2011
Refurbished and new as of September 2011, this is a great study space with free wifi. Lockers are $1 for four hours. Only downside is when it's HSC time and it's all a-chatter!
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