Balmain Library
Balmain Library is a lovely community library situated in the historic Balmain Town Hall building, in the hub of the busy Darling Street precinct.
Location
370 Darling Street, Balmain
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 7.30pm
Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Weekends, 10am to 5pm
Christmas and New Year opening hours
| Date |
Ashfield, Balmain, Leichhardt and Marrickville Libraries |
Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library Dulwich Hill, Haberfield, St Peters and Stanmore Libraries |
Monday 23 December
|
9am-5pm |
Closed |
| Tuesday 24 December |
9am-2pm |
Closed |
| Wednesday 25 December |
Closed |
Closed |
| Thursday 26 December |
Closed |
Closed |
| Friday 27 December |
9am-5pm |
Closed |
| Saturday 28 December |
10am-5pm |
Closed |
| Sunday 29 December |
10am-5pm |
Closed |
| Monday 30 December |
9am-5pm |
Closed |
| Tuesday 31 December |
9am-5pm |
Closed |
| Wednesday 1 January |
Closed |
Closed |
| Thursday 2 January |
9am-5pm |
Closed |
| Friday 3 January |
9am-5pm |
Closed |
| Saturday 4 January |
10am-5pm |
Closed |
| Sunday 5 January |
10am-5pm |
Closed |
| Monday 6 January |
Open as normal |
Open as normal |
Closed during public holidays
Wednesday 1 January - New Year's Day
Monday 27 January - Australia Day
Friday 18 April - Good Friday
Saturday 19 April - Easter Saturday
Sunday 20 April - Easter Sunday
Monday 21 April - Easter Monday
Friday 25 April - Anzac Day
Monday 9 June - King's Birthday
Monday 6 October - Labour Day
Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day
Friday 26 December - Boxing Day
Book chute located on the left end side of Balmain Town Hall.
Getting to the library
By bus
The following buses can get you to Balmain Library:
433: Balmain Gladstone Park to Central Pitt Street (stop ID 204141)
445: Campsie to Balmain (Stop ID 204124)
By car
General street parking available surrounding Balmain Library.
Time limits and ticketed parking may apply.
By bike
The Cycleway Finder shows options for cycling in the area.
There is designated bicycle parking located on Darling Street.
By ferry
From Balmain Wharf
A 15 minute walk from Balmain Wharf (F3 and F8 routes).
Contact
(02) 9392 5588 (Library services)
library@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Services
Join the library. It's always free and as easy as 1, 2, 3.
2. The temporary membership will give you access to our online resources.
3. To start borrowing physical copies of books, DVD’s or musical instruments and toys you’ll need to show ID in any one of our
eight branches. For information on borrowing limits etc.
click here.