Leichhardt Library

The Leichhardt Library is a busy library with loads of children's programs, an impressive Italian collection and a piazza to match.

Location

Piazza Level, Italian Forum,
23 Norton Street, Leichhardt 

Opening hours 

Monday to Thursday, 9am to 7.30pm
Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Weekends, 10am to 5pm

Closed during public holidays

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 beside the entrance, on the Piazza level, The Italian Forum. 

Getting to the library  

By train

From Petersham Station
A 14 minute walk from Petersham Station (T1, T2 and T9 lines)
From Stanmore Station
A 12 minute walk from Stanmore Station (T1, T2 and T9 lines)

By bus

The following buses can get you to Leichhardt Library:
413: Campsie to Central Pitt Street (Stop ID 204078)
440: Bondi Junction to Rozelle (Stop ID 204026)
445: Campsie to Balmain (Stop ID 204026)
461X: Burwood to City Domain (Stop ID 204078)
480: Strathfield to Central Pitt Street (Stop ID 204078)
483: Strathfield to Central Pitt Street (Stop ID 204078)

By bike

The Cycleway Finder shows options for cycling in the area.

By car

Car parking available on site via Norton Street or Balmain Road.
Time limits and ticketed parking do apply. See Italian Forum parking 

Contact 

(02) 9392 5588 (Library services)

Email icon library@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Services 

Join the library.  It's always free and as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Fill in your details in our simple online form.
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.